IAAI-FIT Program
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Fire Investigation Technician
The Fire Investigation Technician Program is designed to verify an applicant's 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: A minimum of 44 hrs of tested training.
ONLINE 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:
CFITrainer.Net - Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours)
CFITrainer.Net - NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 Hours)*
CFITrainer.Net - The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours)*
Approved Comprehensive Fundamental Fire Investigations Course (40 hours)
Comprehensive Examination
OR
Track B
Mandatory classes from CFITrainer.Net
CFITrainer.Net - Documenting the Event (4 hours)
CFITrainer.Net - Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours)
CFITrainer.Net - NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 Hours)*
CFITrainer.Net - The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hrs)*
CFITrainer.Net - The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours)
General Tested Training: 30 Hours related to fire scene investigation
Comprehensive Examination
* Replaces CFITrainer.Net - Fire and Explosion Investigations: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921 (4 hours)
APPLICATION FEES:
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New IAAI Members: $75.00 USD (April 1-December 31, 2013)
IAAI Members: $90.00 $80.00 USD
Note: This rate applies to International members only. IAAI chapter members must belong to the International Association of Arson Investigators to be able to receive the member rate.
Non-Members: $325.00 USD
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IAAI-FIT Designation RENEWAL
APPLICATION FEES:
IAAI Members: $70.00 USD
Note: This rate applies to International members only. IAAI chapter members must belong to the International Association of Arson Investigators to be able to receive the member rate.
Non-Members: $325.00 USD
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.
IAAI-FIT Renewal Application
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.