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SUMMARY:Evidence Collection Technician 04.18.26 PA
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div></div>\n<div><strong></strong></div>\n<di
 v><strong></strong></div>\n<strong></strong>Evidence Collection Practicum<
 br />\nPresented by the Pennsylvania State IAAI Chapter<br />\nDate: April
  18\, 2026<br />\nTime: 6:00 PM &ndash\; 10:00 PM<br />\nLocation: The Pen
 n Stater Hotel and Conference Center&nbsp\;<br />\n215 Innovation Blvd.\, 
 State College\, PA&nbsp\; 16803\n<p>\nProgram Overview<br />\n<br />\nThe 
 Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) program is designed to verify an appl
 icant's fundamental knowledge and practical skills in evidence collection 
 at fire scenes. The evaluation is based on established professional qualif
 ication standards and industry best practices. This program provides the f
 oundation for assessing an individual's competency in performing specific 
 evidence collection tasks in accordance with accepted practices.<br />\n<b
 r />\nApplicants must meet eligibility requirements in experience\, educat
 ion\, and training\, and successfully complete a comprehensive practical e
 xamination.<br />\nProgram Requirements</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-DNA (3 hour
 s)</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Documenting the Event (4 hours)&nbsp\
 ;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 ho
 urs)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Evidence Examination: What H
 appens at the Lab (4 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Intro
 duction to Evidence Module (4 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.
 net-NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrain
 er.net-Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>
 \n<p>CFITrainer.net-The Practical Application of the Relationship Between 
 NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-
 The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours)</p>\n
 <p>\n<br />\nTotal Hours Must Reach a Minimum of 29 Hours.<br />\nNote: Co
 mpletion of these modules is a prerequisite. Course and exam content will 
 reference all listed materials.<br />\n<br />\nComprehensive Practical Exa
 mination<br />\n- Examination Duration: 4 Hours<br />\n- Structure: 10 pra
 ctical components<br />\n- Passing Requirements:<br />\n&nbsp\; &bull\; Al
 l critical elements must be passed<br />\n&nbsp\; &bull\; Minimum 70% scor
 e required on each component<br />\n<br />\nCertification &amp\; Renewal<b
 r />\nSuccessful candidates will be awarded ECT certification.<br />\nRene
 wal is required every five years.<br />\n<br />\nApplication &amp\; Regist
 ration<br />\n<br />\nApplicants for this professional designation shall s
 ubmit reference letters from their employers confirming an understanding o
 f core job performance requirements (JPRs) outlined in established profess
 ional qualifications standards and standard industry practices related to 
 evidence collection demonstrated at fire scenes in the preceding 18 months
 .<br />\n<br />\nRegistration Fee:<br />\n- IAAI Members: $200<br />\n- No
 n-Members: $200</p>\n<p style="font-weight: bold\;"><span class="cf0">Canc
 ellation and Refund Policy</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Cancellations 
 received 31 days or more prior to the course start date are eligible for a
  full refund of the registration fee.</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Can
 cellations received within 30 days of the course start date are non-refund
 able.</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Registrants who are unable to atten
 d may\, at the discretion of the International Association of Arson Invest
 igators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligible individual from the same orga
 nization\, provided written notice is received prior to the course start d
 ate.</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Failure to attend a course without p
 rior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligible for a refund.</s
 pan></p>\n<p><strong>\n</strong></p>\n<p><strong>All IAAI courses are subj
 ect to cancellation or postponement at any time due to unforeseen circumst
 ances. Registered participants will be notified as soon as possible.</stro
 ng><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span class="cf0">Notice</span><span class="cf1
 ">: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be used for I
 AAI promotional purposes\, including the website and social media.</span><
 /strong>\n</p>\n<p>\nApplication Deadline:&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n- Wednesday\, 
 April 8\, 2026</p>\n<p>\n<br />\nApplications must be received and approve
 d prior to participation. The IAAI-ECT application link will be included i
 n the confirmation email sent\, once registration is processed.<br />\n<br
  />\nContact Information<br />\n<br />\nFor questions\, please contact:<br
  />\n<br />\n<a href="mailto:">IAAI-Training@firearson.com</a><br />\n<br 
 />\nAll IAAI offerings are subject to change or cancellation.</p>
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