\nProgr
am Overview
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\nThe Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) progra
m is designed to verify an applicant's fundamental knowledge and practical
skills in evidence collection at fire scenes. The evaluation is based on
established professional qualification standards and industry best practic
es. This program provides the foundation for assessing an individual's com
petency in performing specific evidence collection tasks in accordance wit
h accepted practices.
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\nApplicants must meet eligibility requ
irements in experience\, education\, and training\, and successfully compl
ete a comprehensive practical examination.
\nProgram Requirements
CFITrainer.net-DNA (3 hours)
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\nCFITrainer.net-Docume nting the Event (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.n et-Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-Introduction to Evidence Module (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)&nbs p\;
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\nCFITrainer.net-Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-The Practical Applicati on of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosio n Investigation (3 hours)
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\nTotal Hours Must Reach a Minim
um of 29 Hours.
\nNote: Completion of these modules is a prerequisite
. Course and exam content will reference all listed materials.
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\nComprehensive Practical Examination
\n- Examination Duration: 4 H
ours
\n- Structure: 10 practical components
\n- Passing Requirem
ents:
\n \; &bull\; All critical elements must be passed
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nbsp\; &bull\; Minimum 70% score required on each component
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nCertification &\; Renewal
\nSuccessful candidates will be awarded
ECT certification.
\nRenewal is required every five years.
\n\nApplication &\; Registration
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\nApplicants for this p
rofessional designation shall submit reference letters from their employer
s confirming an understanding of core job performance requirements (JPRs)
outlined in established professional qualifications standards and standard
industry practices related to evidence collection demonstrated at fire sc
enes in the preceding 18 months.
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\nRegistration Fee:
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IAAI Members: $200
\n- Non-Members: $200
Cancellation and Refund Policy
\n< span class="cf1">Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to the cours e start date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.
\nCancellations received within 30 days of the c ourse start date are non-refundable.
\nRegi strants who are unable to attend may\, at the discretion of the Internatio nal Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligibl e individual from the same organization\, provided written notice is recei ved prior to the course start date.
\nFailu re to attend a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will n ot be eligible for a refund.
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\nAll IAAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at any
time due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be noti
fied as soon as possible.
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\nNotice: Photos and testimonials collected durin
g this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes\, including the we
bsite and social media.\n
\nApplication Deadline:& nbsp\;
\n\n-Wednesday\, April 7\, 2027
\n\nApplications must b
e received and approved prior to participation. The IAAI-ECT application l
ink will be included in the confirmation email sent\, once registration is
processed.
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\nContact Information
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\nFor question
s\, please contact:
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\nIAAI-Training@firearson.com
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\nAll IAAI offerings ar
e subject to change or cancellation.