FIRE 2630 - Fire Investigation Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43353,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Gulya
Email: mfgulya@ysu.edu
Course Description
2630. Fire Investigation Methods. This course is intended to give the student the basic technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and factual reporting, scene security, motives of the arsonist, and types of fire causes. Prereq.: FIRE 2602. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services (6yh edition) | Klinoff | 978-1284180152 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Klinoff chapters 1 and 2 | Discussion, Assignment, and Quizzes | |
| 10/26 | Klinoff chapters 3 and 4 | Discussion, Journal, and Quizzes | |
| 11/2 | Klinoff chapters 5, 6, and 7 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment | |
| 11/9 | Klinoff chapters 8 and 9 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal | |
| 11/16 | Klinoff chapters 10, 11, and 12 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment | |
| 11/23 | Klinoff chapters 13 and 15 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal | |
| 11/30 | Klinoff chapter 14 | Discussion, Quiz, Assignment, Journal, and Final Project |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.