| 5/23/2008 |
The next Quarterly Meeting of
the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators will be
held:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
New Brighton
Public Safety Building
785 Old Highway 8
New Brighton, Minnesota
9:00 A.M General Meeting
10:00 A.M. Training
The June Newsletter has been posted to the web site
and be downloaded from: Downloadable_Files/Newsletters/2008-06-11
E-news and Information.pdf |
| 5/03/2008 |
New Arson Awareness and
Prevention Tips page has been developed by Arson Awareness Committee Chair Jerry Streich.
Check it out at: Arson Awareness
and Prevention Tips.htm |
| 4/29/2008 |
The Arson Awareness Committee
of MNIAAI conducted a survey at the 2007 MN State Fair to determine the public's
perceptions of Arson. This is the first phase of MNIAAI's commitment to identify what
public, fire service, law enforcement, and the legal system's perception of arson is and
formulate a strategy to increase the prosecution of Arson Crimes in Minnesota. Arson
is a crime against people that cannot be tolerated in a civil society. MNIAAI
Arson Survey - Perceptions of Arson Among Persons Attending the 2007 MN State Fair.pdf
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| 4/17/2008 |
MNIAAI President John Piper
and Metro Fire Investigation Group Chair Edward Anderson of golden Valley Fire Department
announced today that the Minneosta Chapter and the Metro Fire Investigation Team Group
have joined together to form the Minnesota Fire Investigation Team Coalition, a commitee
of the MNIAAI. See more at mnfit.htm |
| 4/10/2008 |
Arson Awareness: May
4-10, 2008 This Years Theme: "Toylike Lighters – Playing with
Fire". Did you know that the State of Maine passed a law banning novelty
lighters? Click here to see more arson awarness.htm |
| 4/7/2008 |
The Wisconsin Chapter
will hold their Spring Seminar June 3-5, 2007 at the Ramda hotel in Steven Pointe. More
information and registration forms are available through their web site at www.wiiaai.com |
| 4/6/2008 |
Check out this site about
arson dogs http://www.arsondog.org/index.asp
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| 3/19/2008 |
The March
newsletter has been posted to the web site library at library.htm or it can be
downloaded directly from this link Downloadable_Files/Newsletters/2008-03-26
E-news and Information.pdf |
| 3/12/2008 |
International
Association of Arson Investigators 2008 Annual Training Conference will be held in
Denver, CO- April 27-May 2, 2008
2008 ATC Links: Registration Form 2008 IAAI ATC Brochure Hotel Registration
Expert Speakers and Topics: Analysis of Fire Scenes Utilizing Fire
Dynamics Equations - Presented by Dr. James Quintiere
Cigarette/Gasoline Ignition Study - Presented by Jack Malooly
Basic Fire Investigations - Presented by Jim Allen and Joe Konefal
For further information, visit the IAAI Website. |
| 2/16/2008 |
Fire Findings Laboratories of
Benton Harbor Michigan will hold a new two day class on Residential Electricity for Fire
Investigators, April 23 - 24, 2008. For more information e-mail info@firefindings.com or check their web
site at www.firefindings.com |
| 2/15/2008 |
Fire Findings Laboratories of
Benton Harbor Michigan will hold a one time class in the Investigation of Residential
Dryer Fires, May 6-7, 2008 for more information e-mail info@firefindings.com or check their web
site at www.firefindings.com |
| 2/12/2008 |
The Minneosta Chapter will
hold the Annual OSHA/Hazmat Refresher Class on March 19, 2008 at Bloomington Fire
Station #1 from 09:00 to 17:00. Instructor is Mike Donahue. Cost $120.00 hazmat.htm |
| 1/22/2008 |
CROFTON, MD
(January 22, 2008) - The United States Fire Administration has announced the opening
of a campaign to end the #1 cause of fatal home fire deaths-fires caused by careless
smoking. The International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) applauds this
effort and offers their full support of this campaign. The details of the campaign can be
found at: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/010908.shtm
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS, and the
Iowa Chapter of IAAI announce the INVESTIGATION OF ELECTRICAL & APPLIANCE RELATED
FIRES: A Technical & Scientific Approach being held March 4-6, 2008, at the Clarion
Hotel & Conference Center in Davenport, Iowa. more information can be found
on the IAAI web site at https://www.firearson.com/secure/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=180&member=0&mitemid=&mprice=&nitemid=&nprice=%3cb
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| 1/21/2008 |
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS, the Hawaii Chapter of IAAI, and the Hawaii Society of Fire
Protection Engineers announce the FORENSIC FIRE SCENE RECONSTRUCTION SEMINAR being held
March 18-19, 2008, at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse in Waikiki. More informarion can
be found on the IAAI web site at https://www.firearson.com/secure/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=179&member=0&mitemid=&mprice=&nitemid=&nprice=%3cb
The Wisconsin Chapter of the IAAI announces that their Spring Fire
Investigation Seminar will be held June 3 - 5, 2008 in Stevens Point Wisconsin. More
information is availaable on their web site at http://www.wiiaai.com/new_page_6.htm |
| 1/17/2008 |
The
NEW JERSEY CHAPTER INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS Annouces that the
ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE AND GENERAL MEETING "DEATH INVESTIGATION SYMPOSIUM"
will be held MARCH 5, 6, 7 2008 at BALLY'S HOTEL & CASINO in ATLANTIC CITY.
APPLICATION & GENERAL INFORMATION is AVAILABLE ON CHAPTER WEB SITE at WWW.NJIAAI.ORG |
| 1/14/2008 |
The 2008 Minnesota Chapter IAAI Fire
Investigation Conference will be held March 26 - 28, 2008 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in
St. Cloud, Minnesota. For more information go to 2008conf.htm Make your hotel reservations early. The
hotel will be holding rooms up until 30 days prior to the event. New this year, we are
also offing online registration with credit card payment through the Holiday Inn
Reservation Center. Click here for online registration 2008 Conference
Online Registration.htm |
| 12/18/2008 |
The International Association
of Arson Investigators annouces the NEW IAAI COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE INVESTIGATION SEMINAR
will beheld February 27-28, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia. More information can be found on
the IAAI web site at https://www.firearson.com/secure/events/eventdetails.asp?eventid=181&member=0&mitemid=&mprice=&nitemid=&nprice=%3cb
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| 12/15/2007 |
We have lost a couple of very
active members in recent years and have struggled with their passing. We have added a page
in their memory at inmemory.htm |
| 12/5/2007 |
The December quarterly meeting of the
Minnesota Chapter of the IAAI will be held:
December 12, 2007, 9:00 AM
MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
1430 Maryland Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106
Education: “The BCA and what
it can do for you” An in depth presentation on the capabilities of the BCA for
the Fire Investigator followed by a tour of the facility by BCA staff. |
| 8/6/2007 |
The Minnesota Chapter of the International
Association of Arson Investigators (MNIAAI) is conducting a survey to see what the public
believes about someone intentionally setting a fire. This survey will be conducted on-line
and at the Minnesota State Fair August 24th, 2007 and is believed to be the first effort
of its kind in the State of Minnesota and in the country. The surveys were created jointly
by Angie Carlson, PhD and the Arson Awareness Committee of the MNIAAI. It is our hope that
we will be able to collect good data on what people think about arson in Minnesota and
around the country. Our goal is to use this data to fight the crime of arson. We
have loaded the adult survey on the web so that you can take it and pass it on to others.
Please click the link below and answer the questions. We would appreciate it you would
pass this survey on to your e-mail list so that others can take it as well.
This survey targets those over the age of 18-years old. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jBHUE3XKBBXPLk_2fCSgxcaA_3d_3d
We also have two other surveys that will focus on children and teenagers. These
will be posted as soon. |
| 06/29/2007 |
Mark your calendar - Future MNIAAI Conference
Dates: 2008
3/26, 3/27, 3/28
Room Rate $69.95
2009
3/25, 3/26, 3/27
Room Rate $71.95
2010
3/24, 3/25, 3/26
Room Rate $71.95
2011
3/23, 3/24, 3/25
Room rate $ 73.95 |
| 02/11/2007 |
Interested in forming a fire
investigation team in your County? The Anoka County Fire Investigation Team has provided
us with forms that you can use as templates. Thanks to the Anoka County Team for sharing.
These and other forms can be found at forms.htm |
| 10/27/2006 |
MNIAAI Chapter merchandise can now be purchased on-line at www.companycasuals.com/streichdesigns
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| 8/15/2006 |
Fire Findings Laboratories, Benton Harbor
Michigan, announced they will be holding their Investigation
of Gas and Electrical Appliance Fire Seminar : October 10 – 13, 2006 and
November 7 – 10, 2006. Fore more information: www.firefindings.com
or info@firefindings.com |
| 8/10/2006 |
The Florida Chapter of the IAAI has announce
they will hold the 61st Annual Florida Arson Seminar September 10-15,
2006 in Orlando, Florida. You may get more information by visiting their web site at www.floridaarsonseminar.com |
| 8/7/2006 |
Public Agency Training Council has announced that their
"Hands-On Vehicle Fire/Arson Investigation" class will be held in St.
Paul, Minnesota October 2-4, 2006. The class is being sponsored by St. Paul Fire
& Safety Services at the training center on Energy Park Drive. Fore more information
or to register go to www.patc.com (yellow/blue
link in corner). |
| 8/3/2006 |
The next MNIAAI Arson Awareness Committee meeting will be held September 14, 2006
in New Brighton MN. Click here for more information |
| 8/2/2006 |
The Burn Aid Golf Classic, A benefit for the Burn Center at Regions
Hospital, will be held September 11, 2006 at North Oaks Golf Club. For more information
e-mail raybohnmga@aol.com |
| 8/2/2006 |
The Nevada Chapter IAAI Announces that they will hold a seminar on
Serial Arsonists October 23 - 26, 2006. For more information or to register go to
www.sunsetstation.com |
| 7/28/2006 |
The Evidence Photographers International Council is
offering the 2006 School of Evidence Photography & Imaging, November 16 - 19, 2006 at
the Courtyard by Marriot, Long Beach, California. Information is availaalbe on their
web site at www.epic-photo.org |
| 7/5/2006 |
The North Dakota Chapter of the IAAI has announced it
will hold their 2006 Fire Investigation Conference , August 23-25, 2006, at the Doublewood
Inn in Fargo, North Dakota. For more information contact Dan Freeman at defreeman@ideaone.net |
| 6/1/2006 |
The June 2006 Newsletter has been posted to the web
site. Click
here to download |
| 3/21/2006 |
Due to all the garbage that gets posted on our site
through guest book we will only keep postings for 6 months. This will make it easier
to keep it cleaned out. If you see offensive material please let our webmaster know and it
will be deleted at once. Thank you for your help in keeping our site clean. |
| 3/20/2006 |
Links added
to material by Early Childhood Australia, the peak advocacy organisation for the early
years in Australia.
Online resources on talking to children about tragedy and disaster. The Supporting
Best Practice section of the Early Childhood Australia website contains links to 100s of
fact sheets, articles and papers; and every resource has been quality assured by Early
Childhood Australia. New links have been added to the vendor links page.
New links have been added to the members on the web page.
A new page has been added with links to online training
that may be of interest to MNIAAI members. |
| 2/9/2006 |
While cleaning my mask after a
recent fire I decided it was time to replace the filters. To my suprise they were
difficult to find. If you need replacements for the Sundstrom half mask respirator in your
safety kit purchased from MNIAAI they can be found at: http://www.safetycompany.com/sundstrom-organic-vapor-cartridge2186/p_571.html
Posted by Jeff Schadegg |
