IAAI

IAAI-FIT Program
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Fire Investigation Technician

The Fire Investigation Technician Program is designed to verify an applicants fundamental knowledge as measured against core job performance requirements of established professional qualification standards for fire investigators defined in NFPA 1021, NFPA 1033, and NFPA 1037.

The applicant must provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements including experience, training, and education. Upon approval they must successfully pass a comprehensive examination
 

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 18 months of general experience in a fire investigation related agency or industry.
TRAINING EDUCATION Minimum of 44 hrs of tested training.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION: An examination that is based upon core job performance requirements. A score of 75% or above must be achieved to successfully pass the exam. 
 

Track A

Mandatory classes from CFITrainer.net:

Ethics Module (3 hours)
Fire and Explosives Investigation: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921 Module (4 hours)

Approved Comprehensive Fundamental Fire Investigations Course (40 hours) 
Comprehensive Examination

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Track B

Mandatory classes from CFITrainer.net

Ethics Module (3 hours)
Fire and Explosives Investigation: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921 Module (4 hours)
Scientific Method Module (3 hours)
Documenting the Event Module (4 hours)

General Tested Training: 30 Hours 
Comprehensive Examination
 

APPLICATION FEES:

Members:

$70.00 USD Introductory rate (before 5/31/10)
$90.00 USD (after 5/31/10)

Non-Members: $185.00 USD

 

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IAAI-FIT Designation RENEWAL: All holders of this professional designation must renew their designation every three years. Documentation of 18 months of general work experience and 48 additional hours of tested training must be provided. The renewal applicants will not be required to retake the exam.This professional designation program is specifically designed to provide recognition for those who are at work in the field of fire investigation.

A separate Certified Fire Investigator program (IAAI-CFI) is available through IAAI for those who are active as expert witnesses and have greater work experience.
 

For information call Chris Burt at 800-468-4224 or email at IAAI-FIT@firearson.com.