Fire investigation class wraps up in Virginia

The Fire Investigation Class, hosted by the Virginia Fire Department, wrapped up today with students taking a practical examination at a vacant Virginia house. The examination included: reviewing a fire scene, gathering information about the fire, interviewing a possible suspect, and determining the cause of the fire. Two vacant homes in the southside area served as perfect training sites for the class. In the picture below, retired St. Paul Fire Marshal Jamie Novak portrays a “suspect” and is interviewed by the fire investigation students.