Fire and explosion investigations can be complex and challenging investigations due to the extensive damage and scene alterations which occur during these incidents. This two-day course will introduce participants to the systematic methodology utilized by fire investigators conducting a scientific analysis of both fire and explosion incidents.

The first day will include an overview of the Scientific Method, basic fire science, the systematic methodology utilized to identify the area of origin and conducting a detailed analysis of potential causes for fire and explosion incidents.

The second day of the course will introduce participants to legal issues associated with fire investigations, integrating the fire scene investigation into a traditional criminal investigation, conducting arson investigations, explosion incidents and fire incidents with injuries and fatalities.

Instructor: Jeff Spaulding has almost thirty (30) years of experience, functioning in a variety of both fire and emergency medical service (EMS) positions. Currently, he is a Deputy Chief for the Middletown Fire Department. For the past twenty-five (25) years, Jeff has been conducting origin and cause investigations in both the public and private sectors; having personally conducted or supervised more than 3000 fire and explosion investigations. Additionally, Jeff has been qualified in both federal and multiple state courts as an expert witness in the field of fire and explosion investigations. Jeff has also provided peer reviews for several fire service textbooks including Dr. John DeHaan’s “Kirk’s Fire Investigation” 6th Ed. and authored several chapters of text in the new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) text book “Fire Investigator: Principles and Practices” 3rd and 4th Editions.

Date/Time: June 13-14, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hamilton Township Police Department
7780 OH-48
Maineville, OH 45039

Course Number: 53-383-22-01
Tuition: $275.00
Register by going to: OPOTA.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov