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Course Schedule

Classroom Sessions:

Date	Venue
	Athens
	Cairo
	Amsterdam

Introduction

Vehicle fires present unique challenges due to fuel systems, electrical components, and complex vehicle construction. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate vehicle fires, determine origin and cause, and preserve evidence effectively. The program follows recognized practices from NFPA 921 and IAAI.

Objectives

Understand vehicle construction and fire risks
Identify fire patterns specific to vehicle fires
Determine origin and cause of vehicle fires
Recognize accidental vs intentional fires
Collect and preserve vehicle fire evidence
Document findings and support investigations

Training Methodology

Organisational Impact

Personal Impact

Who Should Attend?

· Fire investigators and firefighters

· Police and law enforcement personnel

· Insurance investigators and assessors

· HSE and safety professionals

· Automotive and forensic specialists

Course Outline

Day 1: Vehicle Construction & Fire Fundamentals

Introduction to vehicle fire investigation
Types of vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, electric vehicles)
Vehicle construction and materials
Fuel systems (petrol, diesel, alternative fuels)
Electrical systems and wiring
Common causes of vehicle fires

Day 2: Vehicle Fire Behavior & Patterns

Fire behavior in vehicles
Fire spread patterns (engine compartment, passenger cabin, trunk)
Heat and smoke movement in confined vehicle spaces
Indicators of origin and cause
Accidental v/s incendiary fire indicators
Impact of ventilation and materials

Day 3: Evidence Collection & Scene Examination

Scene safety and securing vehicle fire scenes
Systematic vehicle examination (interior, engine, undercarriage)
Identifying electrical and fuel-related evidence
Accelerant detection and sampling
Evidence collection, packaging, and preservation
Chain of custody procedures

Day 4: Cause Determination & Documentation

Determining fire origin and cause
Electrical vs fuel-related fire analysis
Mechanical failure vs human involvement
Scene documentation (notes, sketches, photographs)
Interviewing witnesses and gathering information
Report writing technique

Day 5: Legal Aspects, Case Studies & Practical Application

Legal considerations in vehicle fire investigation
Evidence admissibility and expert testimony
Insurance investigation aspects
Case studies (accidental and arson vehicle fires)
Practical exercises and scenario-based investigations
Course review and final assessment

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