North Dakota Chapter IAAI
2021 Annual Training Conference
September 15-17, 2021
Fargo, North Dakota
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION COST
ND IAAI MEMBER $100
NON-MEMBER $125
Add’l Banquet Ticket(s) $ 25 ea
Important Information:
● Non-member rate includes $25 ND-IAAI membership. Membership finalized upon completion of an application and approval by the ND-IAAI Board of Directors. Please obtain and complete the application at registration.
● No one-day registrations are available for this conference
● Registration includes one banquet ticket
● Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations on or before August 31, 2021. No refunds after September 5, 2021.
Contact Chris.Burt@firearson.com if you wish to register more than one person from your organization.
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS FOR FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
Registration: September 15 -- 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
Whether you are wanting to start your career in fire investigations, an expert fire investigator or somewhere between those two, the fundamentals of fire investigations are imperative to know and understand. The goal of this class is to provide a strong foundational support for fire investigators on all levels. Topics will include:
• Safety
• Legal Considerations
• Investigation Planning
• Complex Investigation Management
• Fire Methodology
• Fire Science
• Fire Patterns
• Building Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Electrical & Gas System
• Origin & Cause Determination
• Physical Evidence
• Incendiary Fires
• Fire and Explosion Deaths/Injuries
• Fire Related Human Behavior
• Motor Vehicle & Marine Fires
• Wildfire Investigations
Class will consist of:
• Lecture with case study focused analysis
• Hands on demonstration
• Burn demonstration
• Class discussion and inquiry based learning
Demonstrations/Hands on:
To be determined by Instructor.
Remember to bring appropriate attire as some demonstrations may be outside.
Class Times (Central Standard Time):
Wednesday, September 15:
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Thursday, September 16:
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Friday, September 17:
8:00 A.M. –12:00 P.M.
Lunch:
Daily 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. (on your own)
Breaks: Provided by ND-IAAI
Banquet:
Thursday, September 16 @ 7:00 P.M.
Cash Bar opens @ 6:30 P.M.
Annual Meeting:
September 17, 2021 (Time TBD)
Hotel: Club House Hotel & Suites-Fargo
4400 15th Avenue South
Fargo ND
Reservations: 701-282-5777
Room Rate: $119/night + applicable tax
Reservations are the responsibility of the attendee. Please request room block for IAAI Conference
Reserve by August 31, 2021 or the block of rooms will no longer be available!
TESTING:
IAAI: Testing PIN will be provided. 20 tested hours available
P.O.S.T Certification: POST credits will be applied for through ND POST Board
ND IAAI Contact for further information:
Kenton Chromey
● kchromey@FargoND.gov
● 701-241-8134
Kimberly Ersland
● kersland@nd.gov
● Office: 701-328-5552
● Cell: 701-720-9264
AWARDS NOMINATIONS
The nomination form is attached for:
• Investigator of the Year
• Prosecutor of the Year
• Life Membership Award
• Distinguished Service Award
We encourage you to nominate a deserving investigator to be honored by the ND Chapter – IAAI. Please submit nomination to: nodakiaai@gmail.com by August 20, 2021.