\nPro
gram Overview
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\nThe Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) prog
ram is designed to verify an applicant's fundamental knowledge and practic
al skills in evidence collection at fire scenes. The evaluation is based o
n established professional qualification standards and industry best pract
ices. This program provides the foundation for assessing an individual's c
ompetency in performing specific evidence collection tasks in accordance w
ith accepted practices.
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\nApplicants must meet eligibility re
quirements in experience\, education\, and training\, and successfully com
plete a comprehensive practical examination.
\nProgram Requirements\n
CFITrainer.net-DNA (3 hours)
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\nCFITrainer.net-Docu menting the Event (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-Ethic s and the Fire Investigator (3 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer .net-Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours) \;
\n< p>\n\nCFITrainer.net-Introduction to Evidence Module (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)&n bsp\;
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\nCFITrainer.net-Physical Evidence at the Fire Scen e (4 hours) \;
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\nCFITrainer.net-The Practical Applica tion of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours) \;\n
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\nCFITrainer.net-The Scientific Method for Fire and Explos ion Investigation (3 hours)
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\nTotal Hours Must Reach a Min
imum of 29 Hours.
\nNote: Completion of these modules is a prerequisi
te. Course and exam content will reference all listed materials.
\n\nComprehensive Practical Examination
\n- Examination Duration: 4
Hours
\n- Structure: 10 practical components
\n- Passing Requir
ements:
\n \; &bull\; All critical elements must be passed
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n \; &bull\; Minimum 70% score required on each component
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\nCertification &\; Renewal
\nSuccessful candidates will be award
ed ECT certification.
\nRenewal is required every five years.
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\nApplication &\; Registration
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\nApplicants for this
professional designation shall submit reference letters from their employ
ers confirming an understanding of core job performance requirements (JPRs
) outlined in established professional qualifications standards and standa
rd industry practices related to evidence collection demonstrated at fire
scenes in the preceding 18 months.
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\nRegistration Fee:
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n- IAAI Members: $200
\n- Non-Members: $200
Cancellation and Refund Policy
\nCancellations received 31 days or more prior to the cou rse start date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.
\nCancellations received within 30 days of the course start date are non-refundable.
\nRe gistrants who are unable to attend may\, at the discretion of the Internat ional Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)\, substitute another eligi ble individual from the same organization\, provided written notice is rec eived prior to the course start date.
\nFai lure to attend a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligible for a refund.
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All IAAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at an
y time due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be no
tified as soon as possible.
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\nNotice: Photos and testimonials collected dur
ing this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes\, including the
website and social media.\n
\nApplication Deadline : \;
\n\n-October 12\, 2027
\n\nApplications must be recei
ved and approved prior to participation. The IAAI-ECT application link wil
l be included in the confirmation email sent\, once registration is proces
sed.
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\nContact Information
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\nFor questions\, ple
ase contact:
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\nI
AAI-Training@firearson.com
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\nAll IAAI offerings are subje
ct to change or cancellation.