2009 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" and taught by those who wrote the document. The program is not someone’s views of how to investigate fires implementing “Old Wives Tales,” but the view of those who wrote NFPA-921 on how to investigate fires applying the “Scientific Method.


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

COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING PROGRAM & 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




ONE DAY - COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING PROGRAM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009


Student participants will be introduced to the application and use of mathematical computer fire models. The introduction will provide the participant with a working knowledge of their scientific foundation, limitations and potential applications in the investigaiton of hostile fires.

All software and instruction manuals will be include in the tuition fee.

 


CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATION
INSTRUCTORS PROGRAM

▴ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009


Before the main 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 1st, 2009.

 

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.


CFEI FIVE▴DAY PROGRAM

Monday, October 27, to Friday, October 31, 2009

(Space it limited, 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 are present or former members of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee.


The lecturers include Ronald Hopkins, Retired Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky; Michael J. Schulz, Fire and Safety Engineering Technologist, Chicago, Illinois; Thomas Bajzek, P.Eng., Engineering Systems Inc., Chicago, Illinois, (Electrical Fire Investigation Instructor to the City of Chicago Fire Service); Steve Carman, Special Agent A.T.F., (Retired) Grass Valley, California; and Dennis J. Merkley, Training Manager (Retired), Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal and CEO of Fire Facts Incorporated, Toronto, Ontario.


 

LOCATION:


HILTON SUITES TORONTO/MARKHAM CONFERENCE CENTRE & SPA,8500 WARDEN AVE., MARKHAM, ONTARIO.

(Hwy. #7 and Warden Ave.)



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

➣ 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 include in excess of 400 pages of coloured handout materials on CD and other related literature.


LUNCH (MONDAY to THURSDAY) is included.





FIVE-DAY CFEI PROGRAM.


TUITION FEE


DATE (If Fee Paid In Full On Or Before)

TUITION FEE

SAVINGS

June 30, 2009

$1,095.00

$500.00

Aug. 1, 2009

$1,195.00

$400.00

September 15, 2009

$1,395.00

$200.00

September 16, 2009

$1,595.00

FULL PRICE


FIVE▴DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE


Monday, October 26, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Registration

Hilton Suites, Markham - Location "Markham Ballroom”"


Program Commences at 8:30 a.m.


Tuesday, October 27 program 8:00 a.m.

“Markham Ballroom”

Wednesday, October 28 program 8:00 a.m.

“Markham Ballroom”

Thursday, October 29 program 8:00 a.m.

“Markham Ballroom”

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

“Markham Ballroom”

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


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CFEI DESIGNATION


The exam for CFEI designation will be offered at this seminar. To be eligible applicants must be 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 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 Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre & Spa, 8500 Warden Ave., Markham, (Hwy. #7 & Warden).

All suites are Executive Class at a rate of $126.00, single or double, per suite per night plus applicable taxes.

Room rate includes complimentary high speed internet access, weekday newspaper, access to Club Markham fitness facility, parking and in-suite local and toll-free telephone calls.


For reservations telephone 905-470-8500, toll-free 1-800-668-8800 or www.torontomarkham.hilton.com


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, 2009.

 

FEES ARE NON▴REFUNDABLE AFTER

SEPTEMBER 15th, 2009.


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 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: _______________________



(Costs are quoted in Canadian Dollars and include GST)

(1.00 U.S. Dollar = Approximately 1.25 Canadian)

 

Computer Fire Modelling - ONE DAY PROGRAM ▴ Saturday, October 24, 2009

$400.00 [ ] Discounted by $50.00


Certified Fire Investigator Instructor - ONE DAY PROGRAM

Sunday, October 25, 2009


$400.00 [ ] Discounted by $50.00

 

C.F.E.I FIVE ▴ DAY PROGRAM October 26,

to October 30, 2009.

 Before June 30 $1,095.00 [ ];

Before Aug. 1 $1,195.00[ ];

Before September 15, $1,395.00 [ ] and

After September 16, $1,595.00 [ ]

 

CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR

$450.00 [ ]


COMPUTER FIRE MODELLING $450.00 [ ]

 

FIVE▴DAY PROGRAM TUITION FEE



NFPA 921 "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation"

$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.

 

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 - Click on the link and print the required form. Once the form is obtained complete it at your leisure BEFORE ATTENDING THE SEMINAR and hand it in when you arrive.




MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

http://www.nafi.org/2007%20PDF/member%20application%202007.pdf


CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR APPLICATION

http://www.nafi.org/pdf/CFEI%20Application%2001-2008.pdf


CERTIFIED FIRE INVESTIGATOR INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION

http://www.nafi.org/2007%20PDF/CFII%20Application%202007.pdf


RE-CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

http://www.nafi.org/pdf/Re-cert%20form.pdf
 


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