Cpt. Ramon Martinez is a veteran fire arson investigator with  the Fire Investigations Division (FID). And is a 17 year veteran in fire service. Martinez' career started as a firefighter from the Albuquerque Fire Department (AFD). We go over his background and how he got started as a fire investigator and transitioning from firefighter.  Also, we discuss the basics of fire investigation, what to look for, how it works, and the law enforcement aspect. 

Captain Martinez had to go through both Firefighter Academy (AFD Academy) and Police Academy (APD Academy) to become a member of the Fire Investigations Division. 

This is a great interview with lots of interesting information on a department that the public doesn't get to hear about from the inside. Stay tuned!  

Topics Covered:

• Cpt. Martinez background and history
• From newbie to driver to interest in fire investigation
• Difference between Fire Academy and Police Academy
• Why you can have both certifications in NM
• Use of dogs in fire investigation
• Process of fire investigation
• Public can help stop fires safely
• Boundaries for fire investigation & prosecution (Bosque)
• Legislation to change zoning for Bosque fire investigation
• Public questions from Vince Trujillo
• How to determine if a crime was committed or malicious 
• Beginning to end description of a fire call to investigation to criminal arrest
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