Frequently Asked Questions
About FireCred's 1033 Course
FireCred's 1033 Course
FireCred's 1033 Course is a 40-hour tested course, presented in 24 modules, and is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the NFPA 1033 fire science and investigation knowledge mandates presented in its Annex D. This course can be used to maintain a current level of requisite knowledge, meet annual training requirements, provide baseline training for new fire investigators, meet eligibility requirements for challenging certification programs, and to help investigators prepare for courtroom or deposition testimony.
The course is designed to address and explain each of the topics listed in Annex D. Each FireCred 1033 Course module identifies the specific section of Annex D which it is explaining. The course is not a standalone basic fire investigation course, nor is it a substitute for more detailed and rigorous technical training on specific topics such as safety, fire dynamics, etc.
Taking the Course
The course is a self-paced, multiple-module presentation. Each module varies in length and can be started and stopped at the convenience of the participant. Upon completion of a module, a pass/fail multiple-choice test is provided. Participants must complete all the materials in that module to take the exam. To take get final course certificate you must complete all modules and pass each module exam to proceed to the next module.
A single certificate, for 40 hours of tested training, is granted upon completion of all of the modules and passing all of the tests.
Navigation In the Course
Each of the 24 modules is broken up into individual chapters or “lectures”. The chapters can be taken in order, but the program allows participants to move in and out of topics as necessary. That being said, it is recommended that participants take the modules in order.
Secondary Reporting
Please direct all secondary reporting inquiries to info@firecred.com. While not a current feature of our platform, at enterprise scale we may be able to build out something that meets your requirements.
FireCred 1033 Course Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are certificates provided for partial credit or single modules? Only one certificate is provided to participants, and that is at the end of the successful completion of all of the modules. This certificate will reflect successful completion of 40 hours of tested training. Credit for individual modules within the course are reflected on the transcript accessible by a user.
2. If I do not complete the course within six months, what happens? Should you be unable to complete the course in six months, no certificate will be issued and access to the modules will be terminated. Participants would then have to re-register and start from the first module should they want to complete the course. In this instance, no credit will be provided for previously completed modules under the original registration.
3. Are the exams scored or are they pass/fail? Tests are recorded as either “pass” or “fail” and no score will be provided. A passing score is 70%.
4. Are exams “open book”? Tests should be taken in accordance with your organization’s integrity standards expected of fire investigation professionals.
5. What happens if I fail an exam? Should you fail a test after taking a module, a second opportunity will be given to retake the test. Should you fail the second test, you will have to restart the course at the first module.
6. Is there a final exam? No, each module is individually tested and there is no final exam.
7. Do you provide refunds? FireCred is unable to offer a refund following purchase of the course.
