Sacramento-Sierra Regional Arson Task Force Training & Resource Center

This page is designed as a centralized resource for task force members to access and share training materials, investigative resources, and operational documents. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming assignment, reviewing best practices, or staying current on emerging trends in fire investigation, this platform is here to support your work.

The information provided is intended for authorized personnel only and reflects the collaborative efforts of our regional partners. Members are encouraged to contribute relevant materials, lessons learned, and training content to help strengthen our collective knowledge and capabilities.

Thank you for your continued commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and excellence in fire investigation.

Training Resources
  • Recorded trainings and presentations
  • PowerPoints and handouts
  • CFITrainer modules or recommended courses
Docs Docs N.O.T.I.C.E. Training PDF
Docs Docs After the Fire Brochure PDF
Investigation Resources
  • Cause & origin reference materials
  • Scene documentation guides
  • Interview templates and tips
  • Evidence collection and preservation guidelines
Fire Investigation Report Templates

Use these templates as a starting point to help structure your reports. You can adapt or incorporate sections as needed to improve clarity, strengthen documentation, and ensure your reports are well-organized and defensible in court.

Clipboard Clipboard Fire Report Template - Main Report
Clipboard Clipboard Fire Report Template - Origin and Cause
Clipboard Clipboard Fire Report Template - Supplemental
Fire Report Examples

This section includes example fire investigation reports shared to assist you with your own report writing. These samples demonstrate clear organization, effective narrative style, and thorough documentation. Use them as a reference to help improve consistency, strengthen your reports, and support clear, defensible findings.

Newspaper Newspaper Unattended Vehicle Fire Report
Clipboard Clipboard Residential Fire with Injuries
Case Studies / Lessons Learned
  • Incident summaries
  • Notable investigations
  • What worked / what didn’t
  • Emerging trends (e.g., lithium-ion fires, arson patterns)
Equipment & Technology
  • Tools used in investigations (cameras, software, etc.)
  • How-to guides (e.g., scene documentation, Matterport use)
  • PPE guidance specific to investigations
Matterport: https://matterport.com/
Camera Camera Matterport 3D Image - 3/29/2025
Camera Camera Matterport 3D Image - 3/21/25
External Resources
  • Links to partner agencies
  • State and federal investigation resources
  • Training organizations and grant opportunities
Monitor Monitor CFI Trainer Monitor Monitor OSFM Training User Portal Monitor Monitor California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI) Monitor Monitor International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)