Residential Electrical Systems

LOCATION: Frederick County Public Safety Training Academy

5370 Public Safety Place, Frederick, MD 21704

DATE/TIME: May 30, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This training event provides an in-depth introduction to the Basics of Residential Electrical Systems, covering design principles, functionality, and key components. Participants will learn how to conduct and interpret an arc survey, ensuring accurate assessments of potential electrical hazards. The session will also emphasize safety awareness when evaluating electrical systems, reinforcing best practices for risk mitigation.

Additional topics tailored specifically for fire investigators include identifying electrical fire causes, recognizing signs of arc faults and short circuits, analyzing wiring and breaker panel conditions, and understanding how electrical failures contribute to fire ignition and spread. The class will also address NFPA guidelines and best practices for documenting electrical evidence at fire scenes. Real-world case studies will be used to enhance investigative understanding and provide practical context.

We are also pleased to welcome a representative from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) as a featured speaker during this event. The NICB is a non-profit organization committed to preventing, detecting, and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through data analytics, investigations, training, and public awareness. Their investigators work closely with law enforcement, insurance carriers, and fire service professionals to support complex cases, including those involving arson and suspicious fire losses.

The NICB investigator will offer a brief but insightful overview of the organization’s mission and resources, highlighting how the NICB supports fire and arson investigations through case collaboration, fraud analysis, and information sharing. This session will provide attendees with a valuable opportunity to understand the NICB’s role in enhancing investigative outcomes and to explore how this partnership strengthens efforts to combat insurance-related crimes. Lunch will be provided.

Schedule

Morning Session

Overview of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

Introduction and foundational electrical concepts.

Key considerations and best practices for electrical fires.

Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Afternoon Session

Application and analysis of electrical fires.

Case discussions and review.

*Schedule topics and order may change as needed to accommodate participant needs and discussion flow.

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