Comprehensive Vehicle Fire Investigation

Instructor: Steve Riggs

Location: Hendersonville, TN (Sumner County, ZIP 37075)

Date: October 6–8, 2026

Duration: 20 hours

Cost: $350.00

Course Overview:

This two-and-a-half day instructional program equips fire and arson investigators with essential practical and technical competencies for investigating vehicle fires and identifying their points of origin. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on training exercises focused on conducting methodical, thorough, and scientifically-grounded examinations of motor vehicles.

Course Content:

Participants will develop comprehensive knowledge of vehicle construction, electrical systems, fuel systems, and associated components commonly found in motor vehicles, including those utilizing alternative fuels. The training explores how these systems and their individual components may malfunction or become ignition sources. Through systematic examination techniques and practical problem-solving scenarios, attendees will master the investigative protocols necessary to determine fire origins and document their findings.

Categories: Investigations, Vehicle Search