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May 7-11, 2018Icicle Village Resort
Leavenworth, Washington
2018Pacific Northwest
Fire Investigation Symposium
Northwest Fire Investigators Associationand
International Association of Arson InvestigatorsWashington State Chapter #21
present the
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Opening Session
Basic Fire InvestigationLimited to 40 students
Rick Freier, Spokane Valley Fire DepartmentKyle Higgins, Kirkland Fire DepartmentScott Dau, Seattle Fire Department
This 40-hour basic class is where it starts - we have the instructors ready to get you off to a good start in the field of fire investigation! The basic class will provide a wide range of information from securing and docu-menting a fire scene, to determining the origin and cause of a fire. This class is recommended for all firefighters and officers. This class is a pre-requisite for any advanced fire investigation class, and meets the re-quirements toward testing for the IAAI-FIT (Fire Investigation Technician) and the Washington State Certified Fire Investigator. The written IFSAC CFI exam will be offered on Friday morning to those who register for the test prior to March 31, 2018. See the important testing details on the last page for more time-critical information!
Students should bring personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, safety shoes/boots, eye protection, work clothes/coveralls), a digital camera (point & shoot is OK), and a flashlight.
The class is scheduled for 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am - 11:30am on Friday.There may be an additional after-hours off-site fire scene examination one night during the week.
Registration & Check-In for Basic class attendees will start on Monday at 6:45am at the Icicle Inn. Class begins promptly at 7:30am on Monday, May 7. After registration, report to the Leavenworth Fire Station located at 228 Chumstick Highway in Leavenworth.
Eugene Staebell, Consumer Products Safety CommissionChris Stearley, Consumer Products Safety Commission
Using actual cases that involved products that caused fires and injuries, CPSC investigators Eugene Staebell and Chris Stearley will discuss what the CPSC does, how fire investigation relates to product safety, and how “everyday” firefighters and investigators can help this very important effort that results in some of the best consumer product protections any-where in the world.
Eric Monroe, Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Eric Monroe, Washington State Director of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network will dis-cuss and present information on how fire investigators can reduce their exposure to cancer causing materials and substances that are present on every fire scene.
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Chad Campanell, Senior Special Agent - CFI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesJoanne Lambert, Special Agent - CFI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesDixon Robin, Senior Special Agent - CFI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
This track will cover multiple topics presented by ATF SA/Certified Fire Investiga-tors. Included will be a case study regarding a multi-defendant fraud/arson for profit/murder for hire investigation that was prosecuted in both Federal and State courts. This case study highlights the use of various investigative resources that were critical to the successful prosecution of the defendants as well as multi-agen-cy cooperation at the Local, State and Federal levels.
NFPA 921 and 1033 are playing an ever-increasing role in fire investigation and the litigation of court cases. This section of this informational presentation will discuss recent changes to both of the documents, identify trends affecting the interpreta-tion of those documents, and discuss how to address them in your CV, as well as in your Origin and Cause reports.
Utilizing video, still photographs, and computer fire model simulations, the findings of ongoing research conducted into the persistence of fire origin patterns on gyp-sum board walls in post-flashover fire scenes will be discussed. This presentation is based on research by the ATF CFI program and illustrates findings from over 400
controlled fires in which the subject fire patterns remained identifiable in the post-flashover scene examinations.
The damage dynamics portion of the presentation will provide investigators with a logical framework for identifying the area of origin of a fire. Focusing primarily on fire patterns generated in post flashover fires, the presentation will discuss fire dynamics and examine issues surrounding pattern recognition and interpretation. During the presentation, the use of table top exercises as well as case studies will help explain the core concepts of damage dynamics. At the end of the program, investigators should have a more solid scientific foundation for the exam-ination and interpretation of fire patterns, and how they relate to identifying an area of origin. The presentation is based on ATF SA/CFI Andrew Cox’s research which was published in IAAI’s Fire & Arson Investigator Magazine in 2013.
Advanced Investigation TopicsLimited to 40 students
Ron Taniwaki, Nikon USA
Digital Forensic PhotographyLimited to 25 students
Students will review and practice the basics of image exposure and camera handling techniques as they pertain to forensic photography, and learn how to dramatically im-prove the quality of their images. Chain of custody, basic standard operating proce-dures (SOP) and digital workflows will be addressed. Participants will learn how to use a variety of lighting techniques for documenting a crime scene, close-up techniques and tools to document fingerprints, footwear, and tire track impressions, how to select and position scales, how to level cameras to reduce axial distortion, and will also par-ticipate in a night-time photography exercise.
Students should bring the following equipment: DSLR camera body; Zoom lens; Close-up lens; Electronic flash; TTL off-shoe flash cord, and a tripod.
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This class is divided into both theory and a hands on practical compo-nent to allow the participants the ability to put knowledge into prac-tice. The theory portion of this class will focus on passenger vehicle fires, including the methodology for conducting the vehicle examina-tion to determine origin. Vehicle systems, failure analysis, and case studies will also be included. The hands on portion will allow partici-pants to examine vehicles burned in order to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
The hands on activities will require students to be equipped with per-sonal protective equipment including helmets, particulate masks, gloves (suitable for the task as broken glass will be present), safe-ty glasses, coveralls, safety footwear, a camera, and writing imple-ments. It is recommend that if possible, students also bring a multimeter, colored electrical tape, or colored wire ties for use in the hands-on portion.
Wayne Chapdelaine - CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CFII, F-IAFI, Fire Dynamics Analysts
Investigating Vehicle FiresLimited to 30 students
Working with NFPA 921 and 1033 During Your Investigation
NFPA 921 is a standard of care used in the courts in both Canada and the United States. This document along with NFPA 1033 address the qualifications and knowledge re-quired of a fire investigator as well as how to complete a fire investigation. This lecture will focus on the interaction between the two documents and what to expect if you are challenged regarding your scene examination and report.
Closing SessionWayne Chapdelaine - CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CFII, F-IAFI, Fire Dynamics Analysts
Cameron Novak, P.E., Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesThis three-day course will provide the student advanced instruc-tion on the electrical aspects of fire investigation. Topics covered will include basics of electrical distribution, electrical safety, scene processing methodology, failure analysis, arc mapping, and appli-ances operation.
Students will learn through hands-on demonstrations and partic-ipation, and the results of several research projects will be pre-sented.
Electrical Aspects of Fire InvestigationLimited to 30 students
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Hotel InformationBe sure to mention that you are attending our event!
The hotel has a limited number of rooms available at the state per-diem rate.
Icicle Village Resort505 Highway 2 - Leavenworth, WA 98826Phone: 1-800-961-0162Fax: (509) 548-7050Email: [email protected]
More accommodation options can be found at www.leavenworth.org/lodging
Special Conference Rate for Early Reservation$93 single or double occupancy, plus taxes.Price includes daily breakfast. Rate is good for Sunday-Thursday night only.
Certification TestingFor those attendees desiring “TESTED” credit on their attendance certificate, a written test will be available for all tracks following the final session on Friday morning.
Washington State / IFSAC CFI Written ExamFor those seeking IFSAC CFI certification, we have arranged for the written portion of the exam to be adminis-tered on Friday morning.
Those wishing to take this exam must submit the application paperwork before March 31 to be eligible to test. There will be no exceptions to this requirement! To receive the application paperwork, or for more information, send an email to [email protected] with your contact information.
IAAI-CFI Written ExamFor those candidates prequalified to take the IAAI-CFI written exam, it will also be offered this year. For more in-formation, contact Rick Freier at [email protected] for more information. Arrangements for testing must be completed before March 31.
A big thank you to Cheryl Barth for sharing your past conference photos for this flyer!
Register online at www.nwfire.orgRegistration cost: $525 (Use promo code EARLYBIRD to save $50 - Offer expires March 31, 2018)
