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SUMMARY:Evidence Collection Technician 10.21.26 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: Octob
 er 21\, 2026<br />\nTime: 6:00 PM &ndash\; 10:00 PM<br />\nLocation: The P
 enn Stater Hotel and Conference Center&nbsp\;<br />\n215 Innovation Blvd.\
 , Room 205\,<br />\nState College\, PA&nbsp\; 16803\n<p>\nProgram Overview
 <br />\n<br />\nThe Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) program is design
 ed 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 practices. This pr
 ogram provides the foundation for assessing an individual's competency in 
 performing specific evidence collection tasks in accordance with accepted 
 practices.<br />\n<br />\nApplicants must meet eligibility requirements in
  experience\, education\, and training\, and successfully complete a compr
 ehensive practical examination.<br />\nProgram Requirements</p>\n<p>CFITra
 iner.net-DNA (3 hours)</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Documenting the E
 vent (4 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Ethics and the Fir
 e Investigator (3 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-Evidence
  Examination: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours)&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>
 CFITrainer.net-Introduction 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>CFITrainer.net-Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours)&n
 bsp\;</p>\n<p>\n</p>\n<p>CFITrainer.net-The Practical Application of the R
 elationship 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 Investiga
 tion (3 hours)</p>\n<p>\n<br />\nTotal Hours Must Reach a Minimum of 29 Ho
 urs.<br />\nNote: Completion of these modules is a prerequisite. Course an
 d exam content will reference all listed materials.<br />\n<br />\nCompreh
 ensive Practical Examination<br />\n- Examination Duration: 4 Hours<br />\
 n- Structure: 10 practical components<br />\n- Passing Requirements:<br />
 \n&nbsp\; &bull\; All critical elements must be passed<br />\n&nbsp\; &bul
 l\; Minimum 70% score required on each component<br />\n<br />\nCertificat
 ion &amp\; Renewal<br />\nSuccessful candidates will be awarded ECT certif
 ication.<br />\nRenewal is required every five years.<br />\n<br />\nAppli
 cation &amp\; Registration<br />\n<br />\nApplicants for this professional
  designation shall submit reference letters from their employers confirmin
 g an understanding of core job performance requirements (JPRs) outlined in
  established professional qualifications standards and standard industry p
 ractices related to evidence collection demonstrated at fire scenes in the
  preceding 18 months.<br />\n<br />\nRegistration Fee:<br />\n- IAAI Membe
 rs: $200<br />\n- Non-Members: $200</p>\n<p style="font-weight: bold\;"><s
 pan class="cf0">Cancellation and Refund Policy</span></p>\n<p><span class=
 "cf1">Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to the course start dat
 e are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.</span></p>\n<p><
 span class="cf1">Cancellations received within 30 days of the course start
  date are non-refundable.</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Registrants who
  are unable to attend may\, at the discretion of the International Associa
 tion of Arson Investigators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligible individua
 l from the same organization\, provided written notice is received prior t
 o the course start date.</span></p>\n<p><span class="cf1">Failure to atten
 d a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligi
 ble for a refund.</span></p>\n<p><strong>\n</strong></p>\n<p><strong>All I
 AAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at any time due to
  unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be notified as soo
 n as possible.</strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span class="cf0">Notice</s
 pan><span class="cf1">: Photos and testimonials collected during this cour
 se may be used for IAAI promotional purposes\, including the website and s
 ocial media.</span></strong>\n</p>\n<p>\nApplication Deadline:&nbsp\;</p>\
 n<p>\n- Friday\, October 9\, 2026</p>\n<p>\n<br />\nApplications must be r
 eceived and approved prior to participation. The IAAI-ECT application link
  will be included in the confirmation email sent\, once registration is pr
 ocessed.<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 cancell
 ation.</p>
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