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Chair: Roger Jemming rmjemming@usfamily.net In 1986, the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) resolved a national concern by developing the Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) Program. The CFI Program in an established procedure for identifying and recognizing a fire investigator's expertise. You do not have to belong to the IAAI to become certified. Certification is based on the following:
Before you are allowed to take the examination, your application must be approved by review committees. you must be able to document every point claimed on the application. Certificates, diplomas testament letters and transcripts are examples of acceptable documentation. Once your application is approved, you will be sent examination date and location alternatives. Application Fee:
The fee must be submitted with the application. The IAAI will return 50% of the application fee if the application is rejected. All Certified Fire Investigators must recertify every five years. The fee for recertification is $75. Calculation of Points You must attain 150 points before you are allowed to challenge the test. The following is a sample of the IAAI point allocation:
Points are also allowed for advanced degrees
You must have provided expert testimony a minimum of two times or completed the IAAI testimony course, been a full time investigator for at least 4 years or a part time investigator for 8 years, with a minimum of 40 required points attainable as follows:
The examination is comprehensive and evaluates the investigator's knowledge in the following areas:
For more information or to obtain an application contact: iaaisec@aol.com After your application is accepted, our Chapter contact for the test is: Roger Jemming rmjemming@usfamily.net |
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