Virginia Fire Marshal Academy – About

NFPA 1033

This 160-hour ProBoard certified course targets fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Determining the Point of Origin, Burn Patterns, Evidence Collection and Analysis, Interviewing Techniques, and Court Procedure and Testifying.  The Fire Investigator course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Virginia recognized Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry
Testing: Students must successfully complete written and practical skills testing. Details of the testing process will be provided on the first day of class.
Texts:  NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation

Required Equipment:  Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment, long sleeve shirt and pants, steel toe shoes / boots, leather gloves, hard hat and respiratory protection (N95, N100, or filter mask approved for carbon and asbestos), flashlight, notebook, pen / pencil, digital camera.
Hours: 160
Cost:   Priority 1: $100

NFPA 1031

This 120-hour ProBoard certified course is designed for fire investigators and company-level officers who be responsible for conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for multi-occupancy structures. The Fire Inspector II course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 5 “Fire Inspector II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct multiple occupancy fire inspections.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry Process Certification
Requirements: Students must complete written and practical skills testing, homework assignments and participate in all practical exercises / activities.
Text: 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Virginia Building Construction Manual, Fire Prevention Inspection & Code Enforcement 4^th Edition, David Diamantes
Hours: 120 hours
Cost: Priority 1 – $100

NFPA 1031

This 120-hour ProBoard certified course is designed for fire investigators and company-level officers who be responsible for conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for multi-occupancy structures. The Fire Inspector II course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 5 “Fire Inspector II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct multiple occupancy fire inspections.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry Process Certification
Requirements: Students must complete written and practical skills testing, homework assignments and participate in all practical exercises / activities.
Text: 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Virginia Building Construction Manual, Fire Prevention Inspection & Code Enforcement 4^th Edition, David Diamantes
Hours: 120 hours
Cost: Priority 1 – $100

NFPA 1033

This 160-hour ProBoard certified course targets fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Determining the Point of Origin, Burn Patterns, Evidence Collection and Analysis, Interviewing Techniques, and Court Procedure and Testifying.  The Fire Investigator course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Virginia recognized Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry
Testing: Students must successfully complete written and practical skills testing. Details of the testing process will be provided on the first day of class.
Texts:  NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation

Required Equipment:  Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment, long sleeve shirt and pants, steel toe shoes / boots, leather gloves, hard hat and respiratory protection (N95, N100, or filter mask approved for carbon and asbestos), flashlight, notebook, pen / pencil, digital camera.
Hours: 160
Cost:   Priority 1: $100

NFPA 1031

This 120-hour ProBoard certified course is designed for fire investigators and company-level officers who be responsible for conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for multi-occupancy structures. The Fire Inspector II course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 5 “Fire Inspector II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct multiple occupancy fire inspections.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry Process Certification
Requirements: Students must complete written and practical skills testing, homework assignments and participate in all practical exercises / activities.
Text: 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Virginia Building Construction Manual, Fire Prevention Inspection & Code Enforcement 4^th Edition, David Diamantes
Hours: 120 hours
Cost: Priority 1 – $100

This advanced course is designed to develop current Fire Marshals within the guidelines outlined in §27-34.2:1. Police powers of fire marshals. Over the period of instruction, students will be exposed to a variety of classroom, field exercises, practicals, and examinations.

Prerequisites:     NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator 1033
Equipment:         A detailed list of equipment will be provided to confirmed students.
Hours:                 Approx. 400 hours
Cost:                   $300 – Includes the cost of a VFMA uniform, books, handouts, and forensic supplies.

NFPA 1033

This 160-hour ProBoard certified course targets fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Determining the Point of Origin, Burn Patterns, Evidence Collection and Analysis, Interviewing Techniques, and Court Procedure and Testifying.  The Fire Investigator course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

Prerequisites: Firefighter Level II and Virginia recognized Hazardous Materials Awareness OR VFMA Civilian Entry
Testing: Students must successfully complete written and practical skills testing. Details of the testing process will be provided on the first day of class.
Texts:  NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation

Required Equipment:  Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment, long sleeve shirt and pants, steel toe shoes / boots, leather gloves, hard hat and respiratory protection (N95, N100, or filter mask approved for carbon and asbestos), flashlight, notebook, pen / pencil, digital camera.
Hours: 160
Cost:   Priority 1: $100

A one week school designed for those individuals assigned the responsibility to investigate (by state or local authority) environmental situations, including illegal dumping or disposal of hazardous materials and waste.

Prerequisites:     Hazmat Awareness. Student must be 18 years of age.
Equipment:         SCBA, mask, and one spare bottle.
Hours:                 40
Cost:                   $25

This program is intended for 1031 Fire Inspector accredited certificate holders seeking reciprocity to satisfy the requirements of Section 27.34-2 of the Code of Virginia regarding the authority to arrest, to procure and serve warrants of arrest and to issue summons or certificate holders that are classified as lapsed according to Virginia Certification Standard, Section 12VAC5-21-51 regarding issuance and maintenance of certificates.

Refer to the 1031 Bridge Flowchart for more information