High School Students Learn About The Science Of Fire Forensics

For the second year in a row, members from the Seminole County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Team guest taught students in One School of the Arts & Sciences’ high school Forensics Class about the science of fire Forensics. The presentation featured a burn portion where students investigated how arson happens and other causes of fire.
 
Each student team created a doll-sized house made from cardboard and other materials that had at least three windows, one door and one fatality. The point of origin had to be determined by each student team. The Fire prevention team demonstrated how fire spreads through the fire safety trailer. In addition, they showed how fire sprinklers work and how effective they are.
 
This type of career showcasing made an impact last year as one senior from One School named Lucius Layton plans to pursue his Fire Investigation certification next year.
 
“I really enjoyed this hands-on experience last year and it opened my eyes up to a career that I did not know existed,” said Layton. “Much of fire investigation involves the scientific method and being precise and accurate. I believe I would enjoy this work a lot and it’s great to have the Seminole County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Team here again.”
 
Students learned about different types of fire patterns, the systematic approach to documenting fires and how to determine the point of origin as well as causes of fires.
 
“We truly thank the Seminole County Fire for coming out as we are bringing science to life and faces to careers they can follow,” said Forensics teacher Joan Torres.
 
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About the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD): The Seminole County Fire Department proudly serves a County-wide population in Seminole County, Florida of nearly a half-million residents with 20 fire stations. SCFD is ISO Class 1 rated and provides emergency services to the unincorporated areas of the County and in the Cities of Altamonte Springs, Winter Spring and Casselberry. The Department has first response agreements in place with the Cities of Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford and Oviedo. Follow SCFD on social on Facebook (@SCFD.1974), Instagram and Twitter (@SCFDPIO). For more information, visit www.seminolecountyfl.gov/firedepartment.