2003 CANADIAN NATIONAL ADVANCED FIRE, ARSON AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION TRAINING PROGRAM

Toronto, Canada

The only Canadian National Fire Investigation Training Program Encompassing

NFPA 921 - "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations."



CO-SPONSORED BY

FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

AND

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS



SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION:



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CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTORS PROGRAM & TUITION FEE - OCTOBER 25TH, 2003.

FIVE-DAY PROGRAM & TUITION FEE

CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR (CFEI) DESIGNATION

ACCOMMODATION

CANCELLATION POLICY

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION INFORMATION




CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM - SATURDAY,

OCTOBER 25TH, 2003

Prior to the main five day program the one day CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION

INSTRUCTOR (CFII) program will be offered. Attendees who have not attained

CFEI status may take the CFII program before the main five day program.

Upon completion of the two programs and passing both examinations

CFII and CFEI certifications will be bestowed.

TUITION FEE - SAVE $25.00

Tuition is $250.00 Canadian + GST ($267.50)

A discount of $25.00 will be offered

to participants who pay their tuition in full

by September 10th, 2003.



TOPICS INCLUDE:

Theories of Adult Learning - Instructional Techniques -

Lesson and Course Content - Evaluation Practices -

Objectives - Safety and Standards

The CFII exam is written immediately after this program.


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FIVE-DAY PROGRAM

Sunday, October 26, to Thursday, October 30, 2003

(Space it limited to 65 students, apply early, historically this program has sold out quickly.)



SPEAKERS:

Internationally recognized authorities will present illustrated lectures on fire and explosion investigation. The lecturers are among the foremost fire and explosion experts in the world and are present or former members of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee.

The lecturers include Professor Ronald Hopkins, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky; Michael J. Schulz, Fire and Safety Engineering Technologist, Bartlett, Illinois; Stuart Sklar, Attorney-At-Law, FABIAN, SKLAR & DAVIS, P.C., Farmington Hills, Michigan and Dennis J. Merkley, Training Manager (Retired), Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and CEO of Fire Facts Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario.



LOCATION: Salon "A & B"

Toronto Police Association, 180 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto.



TOPICS INCLUDE



The Dynamics of Fire Investigation

Negative Corpus

Heat and Flame Vector Analysis - Origin Determination

Fire Dynamics for Fire Investigators

Scene Documentation and Diagramming

Explosion Investigation

Spontaneous Combustion

Fire Death Investigation - Homicide

Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation

Fire Alarm Failures - "Silent Alarms"

And Many Other Advanced Fire Investigation Topics and Techniques



(This is not a coffee and donut seminar . . . training is intense and interactive.)



NFPA 921

The sponsors highly recommend that persons attending the Five-Day Program bring the most recent edition of NFPA 921.

A limited number of copies will be available at $70.00 + GST($74.90)

If a copy is required and please indicate so on your application form.



COURSE MATERIALS:

Course materials exclusive of meals, transportation and lodging are included in the tuition fees. A binder with instructor handout materials and other related literature is included.



TUITION FEE - SAVE $200.00

Tuition is $899.00 + GST ($961.93)

A discount of $200.00 will be offered

to participants who pay their tuition in full

by September 10th, 2003.



FIVE-DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE



Sunday, October 26th, 2003, 8:00 a.m. Registration Salon "A & B"



Sunday, October 26 program commences at 8:30 a.m.

Monday, October 27 program 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28 program 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29 program 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, program 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, CFEI Examination 1:00 p.m.



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CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR (CFEI) DESIGNATION



The exam for CFEI designation will be offered at this seminar.

To be eligible applicants must be member of the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), meet the requirements of the NAFI National Certification Board and, pay an examination writing fee of $50.00 U.S.

As the majority of the NAFI National Certification Board will be in attendance, candidates can join NAFI, ($40.00 U.S.); pay the $50.00 U.S. examination writing fee and have their credentials examined in order to meet the requirements of the National Certification Board at the site. The Board will accept payment by Visa and MasterCard.



The Board recommends candidates bring a current copy of their curriculum vitae.



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ACCOMMODATION



Accommodation is available at the RAMADA INN, Toronto Don Valley, 185 Yorkland Boulevard, directly across the street from the Toronto Police Association Building.

A rate of $92.00, single or double, including free parking has been arranged.

The reservations telephone number is 1-800-567-8500

quote FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

to obtain the preferred rate.



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CANCELLATION POLICY



Individual registrants may be substituted at any time and prepaid tuition fees are fully refundable up to

September 10th, 2003.

Fees are non-refundable after September 10th, 2003.

The sponsors reserve the right to cancel the conference if they deem it necessary and will, in such circumstances, provide a full refund of tuition fees. The sponsors do not assume liability for changes in program date, content, speakers or venue.



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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?



FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS

FIRE MARSHALS

FIRE INVESTIGATORS

POLICE INVESTIGATORS

CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVES

ATTORNEYS

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS

S.I.U. PERSONNEL

INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS

MANUFACTURING REPRESENTATIVES



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TO REGISTER CONTACT



FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

45 Port Royal Trail

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1V 2G7

Telephone 416-754-0459 Fax 416-754-8275

firefact@idirect.com



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Registration Information



Online registration is not available, please download this form and mail or FAX to Fire Facts Incorporated.



Name: _________________________________________________________



Title: _______________________________________________________



Organization:



Address: _________________________________________________________



City: _______________________________________ Prov./State: __________



Country: _______________________________



Zip/Postal Code: _____________



Daytime Phone Number:



FAX: _______________________ E-mail: _______________________



It is before September 10, 2003 and I am taking advantage of the

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT.

(Unless otherwise specified costs are quoted in Canadian Dollars)

(1.00 US Dollar = Approximately 1.50 Canadian)

CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR - October 25, 2003

$242.50 - Includes GST [ ] -- Discounted by $25.00



FIVE-DAY PROGRAM - October 26, to October 30, 2003.

$761.93 - Includes GST [ ] -- Discounted by $200.00.

It is after September 10, 2003

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

DOES NOT APPLY



CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR

$267.50 - Includes GST [ ]



FIVE-DAY PROGRAM - October 26 to October 30, 2003.

$961.93 - Includes GST [ ]



NFPA 921 "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation"

$74.90 - Includes GST [ ]



TOTAL CANADIAN DOLLARS: _______________________



Make Cheques Payable to:



FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

Mail completed registration form and fees to:

FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

45 Port Royal Trail

Toronto, Ontario

M1V 2G7

FAX AND CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION:



FAX and Credit Card registration is acceptable.



Please provide the following information if registering using a VISA card.



WE ACCEPT VISA ONLY.

Card Number: _______________________________



Expiration Date: _________\__________



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FAX to: 1-416-754-8275



Questions concerning registration, please e-mail:

firefact@idirect.com



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