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 2024

BAI will not be offered in 2024. Any updates regarding the BAI course

will be posted as they become available.

Contact information

Office: 618-222-5396
Address: 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, IL 62226

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