The following is a list of online resources. Most are free and have been shared through various state agencies.
www.cfitrainer.net – Maintained by the International Association of Arson Investigators, classes on this site are now required to maintain CFI certification.
www.nicbtraining.org – Developed by insurance companies to assist investigators in understanding and dealing with insurance fraud.
www.uluniversity.us – Underwriter’s Laboratory site that includes information on all sorts of engineering failures and the issues that they cause. The site has an entire section devoted to fire.
www.nfaonline.dhs.gov – National Fire Academy Online provides courses for firefighters and fire officers. Link on the site to Emergency Management Institute.
training.fema.gov/IS/ – FEMA Online Classes. Courses in Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness. The online courses for IS-700 plus agency specific course must be completed before agencies are eligible for state or federal grants.
www.fletc.gov/training/programs/ – Federal Law Inforcement Training Center. Site has many different courses in investigations, behavioral sciences, leadership, etc.
www.counterdrugtraining.com/default.aspx/MenuItemID/103/MenuGroup/Left+Menu.htm – Midwest Counterdrug Training Center. All courses are tuition free. Most classes limited to active law enforcement officers.
www.mbfte.state.mn.us – Minnesota Firefighter Training reimbursement provided here.
