On Demand Fire Investigation Training

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Our site is designed to provide fire investigators with tested fire investigation trainings.

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The student will receive a tested certificate from the Dane County Arson Response Initiative. This site is not meant to replace CFI Trainer.net.

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*The links for the tests can be found in the YouTube comments section of each video, or under the tests tab above.

DCARI- Video Library

S#27 DCARI Lithium Ion Battery Fires- Instructor ATF EE Michael Abraham
01:25:00
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S#27 DCARI Lithium Ion Battery Fires- Instructor ATF EE Michael Abraham

The link to the test can be found on our website www.DCARIWI.org under the "tests" tab.
S#25 NFPA 1321 Fire Investigation Unit Standard DCI State FM William Boswell (Retired)
49:57
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S#25 NFPA 1321 Fire Investigation Unit Standard DCI State FM William Boswell (Retired)

The test for this session can be found here: https://forms.gle/XBhDKRBn8vdUUpkF6 Please take our other virtual fire investigation sessions, which can be found here: www.DCARIWI.org The data based mentioned in the session is here: www.BATS.gov
S#24 DCARI The Fire Origin Matrix ATF SA CFI Andy Cox
02:08:20
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S#24 DCARI The Fire Origin Matrix ATF SA CFI Andy Cox

Here is the test for this session: https://forms.gle/Nyaf1BSVJdhXf1AE7 Please take our other virtual fire investigation sessions: www.DCARIWI.org
S#23 Community Risk Reduction CRR Charlottesville VA Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Powers
40:50
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S#23 Community Risk Reduction CRR Charlottesville VA Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Powers

The test for this session can be found here: https://forms.gle/wtaugqEmTzj6b17s9 Questions can be directed to the instructor: Joe Powers, MPA, CFO Deputy Chief – Community Risk Reduction Charlottesville Fire Department Mobile: 804-517-0564 | Office: 434-970-3528
S#22 Internet of Things and their use in Fire Investigations ATF SACFI Dr Dawn Dodsworth
01:17:41
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S#22 Internet of Things and their use in Fire Investigations ATF SACFI Dr Dawn Dodsworth

The test for this session can be found here: https://forms.gle/2ZbyXUZhj4vUbWQE7 Or on our website under the "Test" tab www.DCARIWI.org
S#21 Q/A with the Thomas Sweatt Arsonist Case Agents
01:29:04
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S#21 Q/A with the Thomas Sweatt Arsonist Case Agents

The book referenced can be found here: https://robertmluckett.com The podcast can be found here: https://thefirehouselogbook.captivate.fm Go to our website, and look under the tests tab, to complete the form for Non Tested hours certificate. https://www.dcariwi.org
S#21 DC Serial Arsonist Thomas Sweatt- A Case Study
03:24:59
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S#21 DC Serial Arsonist Thomas Sweatt- A Case Study

ATF SA Scott Fulkerson and Alexandria, VA Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Bob Luckett (retired) Take the test here: https://forms.gle/SY8gP4qJ1dGkn232A
S#20 DCARI Fires in Commercial Buildings Under Construction ATF SA/CFI Bryan Kempa
01:16:11
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S#20 DCARI Fires in Commercial Buildings Under Construction ATF SA/CFI Bryan Kempa

The test for this session can be found under the "Tests" tab on our website www.DCARIWI.org
S#19 DCARI Forensic Anthropology and Fire Investigations Dr Cristina Figueroa Soto
01:06:26
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S#19 DCARI Forensic Anthropology and Fire Investigations Dr Cristina Figueroa Soto

Dr Cristina Figueroa Soto Forensic Anthropologist Dane County Medical Examiner's Office Madison, Wisconsin The test can be found on our website www.DCARIWI.org under the "Test" tab.
S#18 DCARI Firefighter Arsonists PA Association of Arson Investigators, Instructor David Klitsch
01:40:33
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S#18 DCARI Firefighter Arsonists PA Association of Arson Investigators, Instructor David Klitsch

S#17 DCARI Vehicle Fires w Barry Grimm and Joseph Herzberg
01:53:57
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S#17 DCARI Vehicle Fires w Barry Grimm and Joseph Herzberg

The test can be found here: https://forms.gle/p1htmyWzgvfo4hxK7
S#16 DCARI NFPA 921 2021 edition Updates/Changes Randy Watson
02:06:46
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S#16 DCARI NFPA 921 2021 edition Updates/Changes Randy Watson

S#15 DCARI Fire Investigator Health and Safety
02:43:13
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S#15 DCARI Fire Investigator Health and Safety

DCARI Session #15 Fire Investigator Health and Safety Instructor Jeff Pauley, IAAI Health and Safety Committee Chairman White paper mentioned in the class: https://www.firearson.com/Publications-Resources/Fire-Investigation-Resources/Health-Safety.aspx Fire Scene Tracking link: https://per.miami.edu Link to the test: https://forms.gle/MZYN9spkLsf7EdDi6
S#14 DCARI Fire Scene Photography Instructor Private Fire Investigator David T Phelan
01:42:13
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S#14 DCARI Fire Scene Photography Instructor Private Fire Investigator David T Phelan

Here is a link to the test: https://forms.gle/jnSa1RHaoeiWTj2m8 Dropbox link to handouts: https://tinyurl.com/y4qsglms
S#13 DCARI Digital Image Forensics Instructor Private Fire Investigator David T Phelan
01:28:01
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S#13 DCARI Digital Image Forensics Instructor Private Fire Investigator David T Phelan

Here is a link to the test: https://forms.gle/6HgTMkvqG3MfvmJQ9 Link to the dropbox with handouts: https://tinyurl.com/y4qsglms
S#12 DCARI Arson Profiling w ATF SSA Melissa Merola
01:09:43
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S#12 DCARI Arson Profiling w ATF SSA Melissa Merola

The test for this session can be found here: https://forms.gle/qDC2D1uyCeSLjkhq6
S#11 The Persistence of Fire Patterns in Post Flashover Compartment Fires
01:49:48
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S#11 The Persistence of Fire Patterns in Post Flashover Compartment Fires

Here is a link to the test for Session 11: https://forms.gle/QGeQLVrAmhExqzCh7
S#10 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, Instructor: Jeremy Neagle, ATF Electrical Engineer, Maryland
01:35:57
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S#10 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, Instructor: Jeremy Neagle, ATF Electrical Engineer, Maryland

Here is a link to the test for Session 10: https://forms.gle/MmPNVWDuaRXJ7p6J6
S#9 Fire Dynamics, Instructor: CJ Giblin, ATF Fire Protection Engineer, Maryland
01:16:08
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S#9 Fire Dynamics, Instructor: CJ Giblin, ATF Fire Protection Engineer, Maryland

Here is a link to the test for Session 9: https://forms.gle/xW6mUC8ZN7C4esiU7
S#8 Myths and Legends in Fire Investigations, Instructor: Jesse Lampf, ATF SA CFI Newark, New Jersey
01:19:45
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S#8 Myths and Legends in Fire Investigations, Instructor: Jesse Lampf, ATF SA CFI Newark, New Jersey

Here is a link to the test for Session 8: https://forms.gle/X9H5Xyf2GAeMfMvw7
S#7 Fire Origin and Cause Report Writing for Public Sector Fire Investigators
01:29:50
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S#7 Fire Origin and Cause Report Writing for Public Sector Fire Investigators

Here is a link to the test for Session 7: https://forms.gle/eZWjUqP75LeyELZc7
S#6 Fire Investigation Report Writing, Instructor: Robert "Bob" Toth, IRIS Fire Investigations
01:02:48
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S#6 Fire Investigation Report Writing, Instructor: Robert "Bob" Toth, IRIS Fire Investigations

Here is a link to the test for Session 6: https://forms.gle/FVXi1qYZmi9ChKsj9
S#5 Topic Wildland Investigations, Ralph Sheffer, Forest Ranger, WI Department of Natural Resources
01:33:02
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S#5 Topic Wildland Investigations, Ralph Sheffer, Forest Ranger, WI Department of Natural Resources

Here is the test for Session 5: https://forms.gle/Q6vUau7M8bt6ALY59
S#4 DCARI Timelines for Investigations
01:08:40
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S#4 DCARI Timelines for Investigations

Here is the test for Session 4: https://forms.gle/eq1kUr7dNZXLu4LYA Here is a link to the handouts/instructions for this session: UPDATED 2/2022 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HAda-zu_kNw-KZB2gLLvKs02Zxp1yNyA5Op1bUBHAjY/edit **This spreadsheet will only work on Microsoft. You must download to your device, and enable the macros to use it. It must be saved on your device to use, not just opened from the link.
S#3 DCARI Fire Alarm Panels w Jamie Lord
01:15:53
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S#3 DCARI Fire Alarm Panels w Jamie Lord

Here is the test for Session 3: https://forms.gle/JcLJHp7GVeNuB1CH9
S#2 DCARI Receptacle Fires Class w Cameron Novak
01:03:52
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S#2 DCARI Receptacle Fires Class w Cameron Novak

Here is the test for Session 2: https://forms.gle/8vGLzfy3thBHbdGH8
S#1 DCARI Identifying Damage to Electrical Conductors for Fire Investigators Class w Cameron Novak
54:02
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S#1 DCARI Identifying Damage to Electrical Conductors for Fire Investigators Class w Cameron Novak

Here is the test for Session 1: https://forms.gle/Y89UCzGNDKBfRSMS9
 

About DCARI

The Dane County Arson Response Initiative (DCARI) is a fire investigation group located in Dane County, Wisconsin. The organization has been providing law enforcement and fire service training in fire investigations since 1997.

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In April of 2020, Covid forced us to change our normal in person trainings to virtual trainings.The purpose of this website is to establish a central location to receive on demand fire investigation trainings.

Final DCARI Annual Virtual Fire Investig