Please see the email below from TBI Special Agent Ryan Shanklin regarding some upcoming fire investigations training opportunities. Links are included for more information and to register.
The classes are free and will be at the TBI Field Office in Jackson.
The Basic 40-hour class is scheduled for October 6 – 10, 2025.
The Introductory 16-hour class is scheduled for October 18 -19, 2025.
In service,
Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

7777 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 3, Box 14
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
donald....@tennessee.edu
(901) 233-1434 Mobile | (865) 974-0411 Office
mtas.tennessee.edu
From: Ryan Shanklin <Ryan.S...@tbi.tn.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:43 PM
Subject: FREE Fire Investigation Training
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Here is a link to our 40 hour post approved basic fire investigation class that is coming up. Also there will be a 16 introduction class October 18-19 at the Jackson Office which is also POST approved. This weekend class is geared towards volunteer firefighters that have to work during the week. These classes will be at the Jackson TBI Field office again they are free.
I was able to get the application and web page built out for the Fire Investigation Class. Here’s the link.
https://www.tn.gov/tbi/divisions/training-division/basic-fire-investigation-class.html
I’ve also updated the Training Division main page with a link to the class information.
https://www.tn.gov/tbi/divisions/training-division.html
If anyone has any questions they are welcome to contact me.
Ryan Shanklin, CFI, CFEI
Special Agent
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
350 Smith Lane
Jackson TN 38301
o. 731-984-6688
c. 731-388-3295
f. 731-668-7969
24/7 615-744-4000