Forensic photography of fire investigations

$250.00

October 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cape Coral Fire Department - Cape Coral, Florida

Instructors: 

Dr. Meredith Tise, Forensic Anthropologist

Ashley Luth, Forensic Science Supervisor - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

This 8-hour, one-day course provides crime scene investigators, fire investigators, and medicolegal death investigators with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively document fire scenes through forensic photography.

Fire scenes present unique challenges, including low visibility, scene instability, and extensive damage to structures, vehicles, and human remains. This course focuses on capturing clear, accurate, and progressive images that document fire origin and spread, evidentiary items, and fire-related trauma.

Participants will learn best practices for photographing residential, vehicle, and commercial fire scenes, as well as techniques for documenting deceased individuals in fire environments. Emphasis is placed on proper exposure, scene progression, preservation of detail, and maintaining evidentiary integrity from scene to courtroom.

Key Topics Covered:

• Fundamentals of forensic photography (exposure, lighting, composition) 
• Systematic documentation of fire scenes 
• Photography of structures and vehicle fire scenes 
• Documenting fire patterns and potential origin areas 
• Evidentiary photography (scales, markers, accuracy) 
• Photography of human remains and thermal damage to soft tissue and bone

Training Location: Cape Coral Fire Department - 1115 SE 9th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990 

Recommended Lodging Information: 

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Inn & Suites Cape Coral/North Fort Myers - 1701 Old Pondella Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909

*Suncoast Forensics has not secured a hotel block, so please explore hotels near the training location for the best rate.

This class is pending IAI Crime Scene Certification and Recertification approval (8 Hours).

Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate.  Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class.  Cancellations made less than 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee.  No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee.  This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies.  If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.