International Association of Arson Investigators
2024 Mountain Fire Investigation Summit
August 20-22, 2024
Asheville, NC
You need to put this great educational opportunity on your calendar NOW for August 20-22 in Asheville - the first of its type in western NC!
Hosted on the campus of AB Tech Woodfin, experience three days on a rage of fire investigation topics including fire protection systems, photography, wildland fire investigation,vehicle fires, and more!
Registration will be open soon. For information, please contact Bill States (bstates@ashevillenc.gov) or fill out an interest form by clicking/tapping here. (Google Form)
Download the informational flyer by clicking/tapping here.
Registration fee: Class fee exemption for NC fire service and law enforcement employees; private sector and federal employees will be responsible for a registration fee through the community college.
Supply fee: All students will have a $25 fee to cover supplies and materials
Hotel room rate: GSA rate of $135/night plus appicable taxes
Hotel arrangements:
Fairfield Inn and Suites - Asheville/Weaverville
25 Fairfield Approach Dr, Weaverville NC 28787
(828) 645-9000
There are 20 rooms at GSA rate under the NCIAAI room block
Class location:
AB Tech Woodfin Campus
20 and 24 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
SAVE THE DATE!
2024 NC/SC JOINT CONFERENCE
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Fire Investigation Safety Officer
Hosted by the Charleston Fire Department
Charleston Station #11, 1807 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 19407
August 6 - 9, 2024
Tuesday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm
Friday, 8am – 1:30pm
28 Hours Tested Training
Class starts at 8am each day
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Registration is open and hotel information can be found at 2024 NCIAAI Spring Conference
UP IN SMOKE
March 7-8, 2024 | Atlantic Beach, NC
Handling an arson case can feel daunting because most prosecutors and law enforcement will only ever handle a few arsons throughout their careers. This two-day course is designed to give prosecutors and law enforcement the vocabulary, knowledge, and tools necessary to feel confident investigating, assessing, and preparing arson cases for trial. The course is also open to fire professionals to acclimate them to the court system and forming partnerships with law enforcement and prosecutors. The curriculum for this course will cover fire investigation, where to look for evidence, what resources are available, and a live burn.
Open to Prosecutors and Law Enforcement.
Space is limited. Please register and make hotel reservations before February 5, 2024.
REGISTER FOR MEETING
TRAINING LOCATION AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:DoubleTree by Hilton2717 W. Fort Macon RoadAtlantic Beach, NC 28512
ONLINE RESERVATIONS: UP IN SMOKE 2024
Reservations can also be made by calling (252) 240-1155. If you call to make reservations, please use the Group Code: "Conference of DA's" to get the group rate.
CUTOFF DATE: Hotel Registration Cutoff is February 5, 2024.
GROUP RATE: Up to a maximum of $153.00+tax/night
Should you have questions please email Mary Hill.
Reimbursement: There is no registration fee to participate in this training. Attendees traveling more than 35 miles away from the conference site may stay overnight during the training period and will be reimbursed for lodging, meals, and mileage according to our state reimbursement guidelines. Daily commuters will be reimbursed for mileage only if driving a personal vehicle.
December 11-14, Fayetteville NC
Pre-registration required - ncosfm.gov/firemarshal101
More information and registration link
North Carolina IAAI Chapter -Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony
December 4-6, 2023
310 Cedar Springs Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28147
The Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony course walks you through what it’s like to prepare for and testify as an expert witness in a real case. During the class, you will spend time with actual attorneys giving your deposition, preparing for your testimony, as well as spending the day in a real courtroom environment where you will take the stand for direct and cross-examination.
The classroom portion includes Legal System Overview; Court Rules and Case Law; Qualifying as an Expert and Standing by Your Curriculum Vitae; and How to Write and Present Your Opinion Analysis.
The court preparation portion includes The Practical Exercise; Court Exhibits: How to Present and what should be Included; Presentation of Evidence: Best Practices; and Working with an Attorney.
This course meets the testimony requirement for IAAI-CFI® (IAAI-Certified Fire Investigator) application.
Prerequisites:
Work Experience: A minimum of four years’ full-time or five years’ part-time general experience in the fire investigation industry. Specific Work Experience: A minimum of seven fire scenes that you were the lead Origin & Cause Investigator.
Able to meet all the requirements of the IAAI-CFI® application except for the expert witness testimony requirement.
Nov 6-9, 2023 8a-3p Daily 24 hours of instruction
4-day course, $630 per person
Early registration discount of $50
Register at https://reid.com/programs/118210
Course flyer - Reid Class 2023 Nov Forsyth Co.pdf
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Concord Fire Department will be hosting this course September 6-8, 2023.
The class has been approved for NC CFI recertification credits.
For more information, download the class informational flyer below-
Arson Case Management NC Class No. 16313.pdf
