Knowledge 1 is a self-paced testing and evaluation program that confers training credit for self-initiated learning efforts taking place outside the structured classroom environment. Today's industry standards, state and departmental requirements, and legal expectations necessitate documenting your professional knowledge and providing evidence of competency within your specialty. Knowledge 1 helps you:

• Document your knowledge and competence
• Demonstrate your commitment to your profession
• Take control of your professional credibility and your career

The Knowledge 1 Learning Series lesson plans are tied to the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators. Each Knowledge 1 Lesson Plan identifies the purpose of the module, outlines the learning objectives, and identifies the learning materials that are to be covered for the lesson. The number of credit hours awarded is based on the amount of learning materials that are to be reviewed prior to taking the examination. The course examination is drawn from a test bank and consists of randomized multiple choice and true-false questions developed directly from the support learning materials.



Knowledge 1 offers the following benefits:

• Developed and certified by the IAAI, the world's leading professional organization for fire investigation
• Certificate provided for successfully passing the written examination
• Earning continuing education credit hours that may count toward fulfilling professional development requirements
• Prerequisite for more advanced IAAI Training and Educational programs
• Uniformity with an International program
• Improved knowledge and understanding of core competencies related to fire investigation

The Competency in Fire Dynamics Module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of fire dynamics, including:

• Developing a base-level understanding of heat transfer principles
• Fire dynamic terminology and evaluation tools
• Basic algebra and scientific notation

This module is a prerequisite for more advanced IAAI Fire Dynamics courses and training programs.


The Competency in Personal Protective Equipment module is part of the Health and Safety Series and is designed to ensure fire investigators have a fundamental understanding of the guiding documents outlining personal protective equipment and an understanding of the regulations governing their use.

NOTE: This course should qualify for refresher training for those that need 4-8 hours of annual health and safety training to maintain certifications or credentials. Check with local authorities having jurisdiction to confirm.

To follow the Competency in Personal Protective Equipment Curriculum, click here to access the lesson plan. Read the Learning Materials listed in the curriculum. Once you have studied the material, click here to pay the examination fee and take the Personal Protective Equipment Examination. The Examination Fee is US$60 for IAAI Members and US$200 for Non-members. Your examination will be activated on CFITrainer.Net® and an email with testing instructions will be sent within 24-72 hours.