Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy Produces 38 Fire Investigators

On June 30, the Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy held the graduation ceremony for the 28th Fire Investigator Training Course, producing 38 professionals who will lead the future of fire investigation.

With the recent increase in advanced industrial facilities such as data centers and the expansion of energy use, there has been a rise in insurance disputes and civil and criminal lawsuits related to the causes of fires. As a result, the importance of accurate and reliable fire investigation has grown even greater.

In response, from May 6 to June 30, Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy conducted an eight-week program for 38 participants, including 34 firefighters from Gyeonggi-do and 4 firefighters from Changwon Special City. The course invited domestic fire investigation experts to provide both theoretical and practical training in fire engineering, electrical, chemical, and automotive fires, as well as fire simulation (FDS).

Firefighters who completed the 28th Fire Investigator Training Course are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy

In particular, the program focused on enhancing on-site response capabilities and scientific analysis skills through investigation training that recreated real fire scenes and hands-on practice using specialized equipment.

Upon graduation, the trainees become eligible to take the National Fire Agency’s Fire Investigator Certification Exam. After obtaining the certification, they will carry out fire investigation work at each fire station, including determining the causes of fires and establishing measures to prevent recurrence.

Lee Cheonwoo, Acting Principal of the Gyeonggi-do Fire Academy, stated, “Fire investigation goes beyond simply identifying the cause of fires; it is a crucial public safety activity that helps prevent future fires and reduces social conflict. By fostering professional fire investigators, we will build a fire investigation system that earns the trust of the public.”

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