Basic Arson Investigator
Application, Requirements and Course Information
Admission Procedures for the Basic Arson Investigator Course
This course is for firefighters (not law enforcement officers) seeking state certification as Arson Investigators.
Tuition
Tuition is $2283 and includes housing and meals (does not include transportation). Attendees may pay the tuition fee personally, but must be enrolled by the training officer or other command officer from their agency and meet the below requirements.
Requirements
- Employed by a local governmental agency or the Office.
- Successful completion of the Fire Investigator Course (see Section 141.334).
- Submit a letter of approval from their Fire Chief to attend the course and acknowledging that the attendee will be attending firearms training.
- Have a valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification card.
Course Length
200 Hours
BAI 2023
| Application Deadline | September 8, 2023 |
| Week 1 | September 25- September 29, 2023 |
| Week 2 | October 2- October 6, 2023 |
| Week 3 | October 16- October 20 |
| Week 4 | October 23- October 27 |
| Week 5 (FIREARMS) | November 13- November 17 |
BAI 2024
| Application Deadline | TBA |
| Week 1 | Tentatively September 23- September 27, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Tentatively September 30- October 4, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Tentatively October 14- October 18, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Tentatively October 21- October 25, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Tentatively November 4- November 8, 2024 |
Contact information
Office: 618-222-5396
Address: 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226