Competency in Motor Vehicle Fires Lesson Plan

1. Define fire growth and development in a motor vehicle fire
2. Identify fuels and ignitable liquids in motor vehicle
3. Define vehicle systems and Explain their function
4. Define vehicle compartments and Identify sources of ignition
5. Define motor vehicle fire scene investigation techniques and safety protocols
6. Explain the process of examining a motor vehicle
7. Identify fire patterns and burn indicators on a motor vehicle and Explain their relevance

NFPA (2014) NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2014 Edition, Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association (required) Specifically Chapter 27, Motor Vehicle Fires. Paragraphs 27.1 – 27.12.2

Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires CFITrainer.net Module (available at http://www.cfitrainer.net) (recommended)

DeHaan, John D. (2011), Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 7th Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (recommended) Specifically, Chapter 9

Students will be required to read the identified learning material and will be required to successfully challenge a comprehensive written examination. A passing score of 75% on the comprehensive written examination is required to receive credit for this program.