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The Evidence Collection Technicia
n program is designed to verify an applicant's fundamental knowledge as me
asured against core job performance requirements of established profession
al qualifications\, standards and standard industry practices related to e
vidence collection on fire scenes. This measurement is not all inclusive o
f the incorporated professional standards sited\, but lays the foundation
for measuring the holder's fundamental ability to perform specific evidenc
e collection tasks related to fire scene investigation at an acceptable le
vel as measured against published acceptable practices.
\nThe applica
nt must provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements including ex
perience\, training\, and education. Upon approval they must successfully
pass a comprehensive practicum examination.
\nRequirements
/Experience:\nA minimum of 18 months of general experience in a f
ire investigation related industry.\nExperience in collecting forensic evi
dence. The applicant is responsible for submitting general supporting docu
ments that verify experience.\n
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T raining / Education:\nMinimum of 29 hours of tested training.\nCF ITrainer.Net®\; Module Prerequisites:\nDNA (3 hours)\nDocumenting t he Event (4 hours)\nEthics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours)\nThe Scient ific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours)\nEvidence Exami nation: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours)\nIntroduction to Evidence (4 hou rs)\nNFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)\nPhysical Evidence at the \;F ire Scene (4 hours)\nThe Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours)\nPre-Requisites are required as sup porting knowledge for the class and the examination. \; Materials with in the class and examination will reference all Pre-Requisites.\n< br />\n
\nComprehensive Practical Examination:\nApplicants must pass all critical elements and achieve a minimum sco re of 70% on each of the 10 components of the practical testing to be dete rmined to have successfully challenged the exam.\nExamination Period: Four Hours\nRenewal every three years.
\nRegistration Fees:\nIAAI Member $295 \;\nNon-Member $295
\nCancellati on and Refund Policy
\nCancellatio ns received 31 days or more prior to the course start date are eligible fo r a full refund of the registration fee.
\nCancellations received within 30 days of the course start date are non-ref undable.
\nRegistrants who are unable to at tend may\, at the discretion of the International Association of Arson Inv estigators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligible individual from the same o rganization\, provided written notice is received prior to the course star t date.
\nFailure to attend a course withou t prior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligible for a refund.
\nAll IAAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be notified as soon as possible.\n
\nNotice: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be use
d for IAAI promotional purposes\, including the website and social media.<
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\nECT appl ication must be received and approved no later than April 15\, 2027.
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\nQuestions? IAAI-Training@firearson.com
\nAll IAAI o
fferings are subject to cancellation or change.