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Fire investigation services are available to police and fire service agencies throughout Michigan, 24 hours a day. The Michigan State Police, Fire Investigation Unit has field offices located in strategic locations to provide convenient and timely services.
Police and fire agencies may call 1-888-684-3473 (1-888-684-FIRE) toll-free from anywhere in the state to reach their area investigator.
The Michigan Department of State Police has been offering training for Fire Investigators since 1980 and has trained over 2000 investigators. Successful applicants come from law enforcement officers, public safety officers, and firefighters.
Our training program is accredited through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard). We are one of only 22 entities worldwide that are accredited by ProBoard for fire investigation training. Training meets the standards within the National Fire Protection Association standard 1033.
Pre-Course Work:
The following courses on CFI Trainer (no cost) are required to be completed prior to start of the course:
Future Dates:
April 28 - May 9, 2025 (Registration deadline is January 10, 2025)
Oct 13 - 24, 2025 (Registration deadline is July 11, 2025)
Location: Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post, 2290 4 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Cost: $700 (includes lunches and materials). Lodging is the responsibility of each agency/attendee. Lodging information will be shared in a confirmation email.
Registration must be completed in MI-TRAIN using course code 1074243. On the Registration tab, click Get Approval and submit the CID-005 - Fire Investigation Training Application prior to the application deadline. Since course availability is limited, all registrants will be placed on a waiting list until approximately one month prior to the class start date. Once final selection has been made, each student will receive an email confirmation.
For more information, contact Spl/Sgt. Jason Mercier at 810-358-8825. This course is MCOLES and LARA approved.
Topics included but not limited to:
For more information, contact Spl/Sgt. Jason Mercier at 810-358-8825. This course is MCOLES and LARA approved.
This program will provide students with knowledge of the latest investigative tools relating to vehicle fire and theft investigations. A variety of methods and resources will be utilized to facilitate learning, including classroom lecture and a one-day hands-on training exercise.
Topics include:
Dates: June 2 - 5, 2025
Cost: $150
Location: Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post, 2290 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Lodging is the responsibility of each agency/attendee. Alternate lodging sites will be shared in a confirmation email.
Registration: MI-TRAIN Course Code: 1114788
For more information, contact Spl/Sgt. Jason Mercier at 810-358-8825. This course is MCOLES and LARA approved.
Dates: May 5 - 9, 2025
Location: Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post, 2290 4 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Cost: $260 (Includes lunches, materials, and NFPA 921/1033). Lodging is the responsibility of each agency/attendee. Lodging information will be shared in a confirmation email.
Registration must be completed in MI-TRAIN using course code 1108068. On the Registration tab, click Get Approval. Since course availability is limited to six, all registrants will be placed on a waiting list until approximately one month prior to the class start date. Once final selection has been made, each student will receive an email confirmation.
For more information, contact Heather Maynard at 517-256-5506 or Spl/Sgt. Jason Mercier 810-358-8825.
Ms. Heather Maynard
517-256-5506
MaynardH1@michigan.gov
D/F/Lt. Trever Slater
269-251-1309
SlaterT@michigan.gov
