2008 CANADIAN NATIONAL ADVANCED FIRE, ARSON AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION TRAINING PROGRAM

TORONTO (Markham), Canada.



The only Canadian National Fire Investigation Training Program Encompassing

NFPA 921 "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations."



COSPONSORED BY

FIRE FACTS INCORPORATED

AND

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS (NAFI)


SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION



To view specific information concerning the program, please "click" on the particular information required.

CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTORS (CFII) PROGRAM & TUITION FEE

INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING AS AN INVESTIGATIVE TOOL & TUITION FEE

CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR (CFEI)

FIVE-DAY PROGRAM & TUITION FEE

CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION INVESTIGATOR (CFEI) DESIGNATION

ACCOMMODATION

CANCELLATION POLICY

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FORMS DOWNLOAD & COMPLETE


CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTORS PROGRAM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008.



On the Saturday before the five day program the one day CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR (CFII) program will be offered.

To be eligible applicants must be a member of NAFI ($45.00 U.S.) and, pay an examination writing fee of ($75.00 U.S.). 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 CFII - SAVE $50.00



Tuition is $450.00 Canadian (Includes GST).

A discount of $50.00 will be offered

to participants who pay their tuition in full

by September 15th, 2008.

TOPICS INCLUDE



Theories of Adult Learning

Instructional Techniques

Lesson and Course Content

Evaluation Practices

Objectives'

Safety and Standards



The CFII exam will be written immediately after the completion of the program. A writing fee of ($75.00 U.S.) is required and will be collected at the seminar.



LOCATION



HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES, 7095 Woodbine Ave., (TORONTO) Markham, Ontario

ROOM TBA



ONE DAY - INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING AS AN INVESTIGATIVE TOOL

Sunday, October 26, 2008



Before the main five day program a one day COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING program will be offered. To be eligible applicants must be a member of NAFI ($45.00 U.S.).

The student participants will be introduced to the application and use of mathematical computer fire models as an investigative tool when investigating and analysing hostile fire incidents.



This introduction will provide the participant with a working knowledge of the history of mathematical computer fire modelling, their scientific foundation, their limitations and their potential applications in the investigation of hostile fires.



Demonstrations of the most commonly utilized mathematical computer fire models will

be conducted.



The introductory nature of this program will prepare the student participant to effectively apply mathematical computer fire modelling in their investigations and analyses. The program is not intended to be a hands-on training activity.



The student participants will receive all of the latest computer fire modelling software and manuals pertaining to their operation.



The sponsors of this program highly recommend that students bring their own lap-top computers.



TUITION FEE - SAVE $50.00



Tuition is $450.00 Canadian (Includes GST).

A discount of $50.00 will be offered

to participants who pay their tuition in full

by September 15th,



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LOCATION



HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES, 7095 Woodbine Ave., (TORONTO) Markham, Ontario

ROOM TBA


CFEI FIVE-DAY PROGRAM



Monday, October 27, to Friday, October 31, 2008

(Space is limited to 65 students, apply early, this program sells 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 the majority are present or former members of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee.



The lecturers include Professor (Retired) Ronald Hopkins, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky; Michael J. Schulz, Fire and Safety Engineering Technologist, Chicago, Illinois; Bruce Cowley, Electrical Safety Authority, Ottawa, Ontario; and Dennis J. Merkley, Training Manager (Retired), Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and CEO of Fire Facts Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario.



LOCATION



HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES, 7095 Woodbine Ave., (TORONTO) Markham, Ontario - MELVILLE ROOM





TOPICS INCLUDE

The Dynamics of Fire Investigation

Effects of Ventilation on Fire Patterns

Heat and Flame Vector Analysis

Origin Determination

Fire Dynamics for Fire Investigators

Scene Documentation and Diagramming

Explosion Investigation

Electrical Fire Investigation

Fire Death Investigation including Homicide

Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation

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 (2008) of NFPA 921.



A limited number of copies will be available at $80.00 each. If a copy is required and please indicate so on your application form.



TUITION FEES - COURSE MATERIALS



Tuition fees including a binder with approximately 400 pages of handout materials and other related literature. COFFEE BREAKS and LUNCH (MONDAY to THURSDAY) is included.



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FIVE-DAY CFEI PROGRAM TUITION FEE - SAVE $400.00



Tuition is $1,495.00 Canadian (Includes GST).

A discount of $400.00 will be offered

to participants who pay their tuition in full

ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15th, 2008.



FIVE-DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE



Monday, October 27, 2008.

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES, Markham - Location "Melville Room."



REGISTRATION - Monday, October 27 program commences at 08:00



Monday, October 27 program commences at 0830

Tuesday, October 28 program 0800 to (TBA)



Wednesday, October 29 program 0800 to (TBA)

Thursday, October 30 program 0800 to (TBA)



Friday, October 31, program 0800 to 1200



Friday, October 31, CFEI Examination 1300

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CFEI DESIGNATION



The exam for CFEI designation will be offered on the afternoon of Friday, October 31, 2008. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of NAFI, meet the requirements of the NAFI's National Certification Board and pay an examination writing fee of ($75.00 U.S.). As most of the NAFI National Certification Board will be present, candidates can join NAFI, ($45.00 U.S.); pay the ($75.00 U.S.) examination writing fee and have their credentials examined to meet the requirements of the National Certification Board at the site.



THE BOARD RECOMMENDS CANDIDATES BRING A CURRENT COPY OF THEIR CURRICULUM VITAE.



The Board will accept payment by Visa and MasterCard.



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ACCOMMODATION



Accommodation and the programs will be held at the HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES, 7095 Woodbine Ave., Markham (Highway 404 and Steeles Ave.)

A rate of $119.00, single or double has been negotiated.



Room rate includes complimentary high speed Internet access, voice mail, data port, large working desk, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer and iron and ironing board. The facility provides complimentary indoor and outdoor parking and is equipped with an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room.



For reservations telephone 905-474-0444 or toll-free 1-800-387-3303, quote FIRE FACTS to obtain the preferred rate.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Individual registrants may be substituted anytime and prepaid tuition fees are fully refundable up to SEPTEMBER 15th, 2008.

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 15th, 2008.



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, ATTORNEYS, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS, INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS, S.I.U. PERSONNEL, INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS and 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 1-800-859-9812

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

________________________________________________





STREET ADDRESS



________________________________________________



CITY



________________________________________________



PROV./STATE __________



COUNTRY _______________________________


ZIP/POSTAL CODE _____________


DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER[__]_____________________



FAX _______________________





E-mail _______________________

T-Shirt Size [S], [M], [L], [XL] , [XXL] & [XXXL]

(Circle 1.)



IT IS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 AND I AM TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT.

(Quotes are in Canadian Dollars and include GST, 1.00 U.S. Dollar = Approximately 1.05 Canadian)

COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING - ONE DAY PROGRAM Sunday, October 26, 2008.



$400.00 [ ] Discounted by $50.00



CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR - ONE DAY PROGRAM Saturday, October 25, 2008.



$400.00 [ ] Discounted by $50.00

CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR - FIVE DAY PROGRAM October 27, to October 31, 2008.



$1,095.00 [ ] Discounted by $400.00.



IT IS AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT . . . DOES NOT APPLY!



CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR

$450.00 [ ]



COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING $450.00 [ ]

FIVE-DAY PROGRAM $1,495.00 [ ]



NFPA 921 "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation," 2008 Edition $80.00 [ ]



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 with VISA or MASTERCARD. (Circle 1.)

Card Number _______________________________



Expiration Date _________\__________





Name as it appears on the Card



________________________________





Signature __________________________________



Fax to 1-416-754-8275

Questions concerning registration, please

e-mail firefact@idirect.com





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FORMS



Go to http://www.nafi.org/ and click on

the [2008 CFEI Program] link. After printing the full document please complete the appropriate forms (commencing at page 16) and hand them in when requested at the seminar.



COPIES OF THESE FORMS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE SEMINAR!



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