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Forensic Vehicle Fire Investigation – Dominick Tuite Memorial Lecture 2018 – 22 February 2018

The Engineering & Scientific Association of Ireland is hosting the 2018 Dominick Tuite Memorial Lecture at Saint Laurence’s Church, DIT Grangegorman on Thursday, 22 February at 7.30pm.

Liam Cotter BLC (Hons), MD, Liam Cotter & Associates will deliver this year’s lecture on the topic of “Forensic Vehicle Fire Investigation”.

If you’re interested in attending, please email your RSVP to declan.allen@dit.ie.

http://dit.ie/update/12-02-18/dominicktuitememoriallecture201822february2018/

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Building Control NI Fire Safety Panel Conference 2018

Building Control NI Fire Safety Panel Conference 2018

The Building Control Fire Safety Panel have arranged their Annual Fire Safety Conference to be held on 8th and 9th February 2018.

It will take place in The Armagh City hotel in the historic City of Armagh.

For more information including Conference Programme and Delegate Booking Form please click on the link below

http://www.buildingcontrol-ni.com/news/fire-safety-conference-2018

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CFITrainer.Net Special Podcast- An interview with Dr. James Quintieri

In a discussion with Dr. James Quintieri, we learn about some of his work in fire sciences, a bit about his research, his opinions related to the World Trade Center investigation and what he thinks is important to fire investigation as a scholarly leader in our field. While we have been trying to keep the podcasts shorter, this podcast is 50 minutes and seems to be worth the time!

Click here and listen to the Podcast.

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Free NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

nfpaThe NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, a long-respected training and reference guide, is free to access online.  The 2014 edition is the most current.

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science recently approved the guide for inclusion on the OSAC Registry, which serves as a trusted repository of high-quality, science-based standards and guidelines for forensic practice.

NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

National Fire Protection Association; 2014

The link to access the guide can be found here

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New Podcast From CFITrainer.Net – Drones and the Fire Investigator

This month’s podcast looks at the recent changes in the FAA’s regulations for commercial and public sector use of UAS or “Drones”. Join us and find out the specifics you need to know and then we talk to Bob Toth, IAAI-CFI about his experience and use of Drones. He shares a lot of knowledge and provides great tips on preparing you or your agency for taking advantage of a UAS to improve your investigation work.

After we talk to Bob Toth, we give the IAAI office a call and learn about new training from Kate Reed and new plans and partnerships from the IAAI, Executive Director, Deborah Keeler.

Click here to listen now.

The CFITrainer.Net Team

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Half Price IAAI Membership Offer

There has been a lot of talk about whether CFITrainer.Net users can get a discount to try membership with the International Association of Arson Investigators. The answer is now YES! If you are involved in fire investigation in any way, you owe it to yourself to join the IAAI now.

For a limited time, registered users of CFITrainer.Net who have never been a member of the IAAI, can now join for 50% off the normal membership fee. For just $50, you can show your support of the fire investigation industry as an active member and get the following member benefits:

  • Career enhancement through professional credentialing programs (IAAI-CFI®, IAAI-FIT®, IAAI-ECT, IAAI-CI)
  • Professional Development through discounted, IAAI exclusive, live training including the 2016 International Training Conference next May in Orlando
  • Representation of your interests heard in Washington, DC
  • Subscription to the Fire & Arson Investigator quarterly journal (print or electronic)
  • Comprehensive online Membership Directory
  • Networking Opportunities with leaders in the fire industry
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Policy

Click now and save 50% off (using promo code CFIT2015 on the payment page). This discount opportunity allows you to give the International Association of Arson Investigators membership a try for the upcoming year. We believe you will be glad that you joined the leading organization of more than 8,500 fire, explosion and arson investigation professionals from around the world. We are united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson and find the cause of all fires through professional fire investigation.

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New Article: Use of damage in fire investigation: a review of fire patterns analysis, research and future direction Gregory E Gorbett, Brian J Meacham et al

Fire Science Reviews

http://download.springer.com/static/pdf/951/art%253A10.1186%252Fs40038-015-0008-4.pdf?originUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffiresciencereviews.springeropen.com%2Farticle%2F10.1186%2Fs40038-015-0008-4&token2=exp=1469044392~acl=%2Fstatic%2Fpdf%2F951%2Fart%25253A10.1186%25252Fs40038-015-0008-4.pdf*~hmac=0c523f560b724974b18c697fffac404ad446128d933f20160601a0c7a482459d

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FIAI ATC April 20th 2016

Training Day and AGM

Wednesday April 20th 2016

Fire Investigation

Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin

Cost €35/£30 for members and €45/£40 for non members including light lunch

More information including topics/speakers and registration information to follow