Date: January 24-25, 2026
Time: Saturday 8:00AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – Finish
Location: Wyoming Fire Academy, 2500 Academy Ct. Riverton, WY 82501
Instructor/s: Dalton Sanders, Nick Johnson
Email: dalton.sanders@wyo.gov
Phone: 307-857-9298 (O)
Course Description: This two-day course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of first responders in arson detection and provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potentials of intentionally set fires, preservation and protection of evidence, and proper reporting of information to appropriate officials. By strengthening the partnership between first responders and investigators, the chances for successfully solving arson related crimes will increase. The course includes topics such as fire behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and documentation of findings. This course is designed for all fire and emergency services personnel who might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
This course is designed for all fire and emergency services personnel (Fire, Medical First Responders, Law Enforcement)who might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
NOTE: Please download a copy of the student manual to bring with you to class. Link for the student manual is https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UxUhy38aI_5B51oLxsvpEzM4ud7nM1yh/view?usp=drive_link
