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Advance Fire Investigatio Workshop View Full Story Minimize

Posted: January 19, 2012 |

April 2nd and 3rd, 2012 Ottawa, ON. Ottawa Police & Fire Services Present Advanced Fire Investigation with Dr. John DeHaan Centrepointe Theatre, Ben Franklin Chamber, 101 Centrepointe Dr.,

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Advance Fire, Arson & Explosion Training Program View Full Story Minimize

Posted: January 19, 2012 |

October 22nd - 26th, 2012, Toronto/Markham The 20th Annual Canadian National Advanced Fire, Arson & Explosion Training Program

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Psychology of a Fire Setter View Full Story Minimize

Posted: October 22, 2011 |

Monday, November 21st, 2011 The Toronto Arson Task Force will be providing a one-day seminar entitled "Psychology of a Fire Setter". Monday, November 21st, 2011 The Toronto Arson Task Force will be providing a one-day seminar entitled "Psychology of a Fire Setter". The seminar will allow the participant to learn from leading experts in the field and develop an understanding of a fire starters thoughts and how to manage their behaviours. Keynote Speakers are: Dr. Peter Collins; Coordinator, Forensic Psychiatry Unit Criminal Behaviour Analysis Section, Behavioural Sciences & Analysis Services, Ontario Provincial Police Detective Sergeant Karen Arney, Criminal Profiling Unit, Toronto Police Service Detective Tim Irish, Forensic Investigations Services, Toronto Police Service Fire Investigator, Mike Ross, Office of the Fire Marshal, Ontario Location: Toronto Fire/EMS Training Centre, 895 Eastern Avenue Time: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs; please arrive by 0730 hrs to register with staff Registration deadline is November 14, 2011.

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CAFI AGM & JIBC Fire Cause & Origin II at CAFC Fire/Rescue Conference 2011 View Full Story Minimize

Posted: August 05, 2011 |

The Canadian Association of Fire Investigators is pleased to announce the presentation in Calgary, Alberta on September 28, 29 & 30th 2011, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Fire/Rescue Conference 2011, the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) course Fire Investigation-Fire Cause & Origin II (FPIN175). The Calgary Fire Department has graciously offered to host this course at their Training Centre. The Canadian Association of Fire Investigators is pleased to announce the presentation in Calgary, Alberta on September 28, 29 & 30th 2011, in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Fire/Rescue Conference 2011, the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) course Fire Investigation-Fire Cause & Origin II (FPIN175). The Calgary Fire Department has graciously offered to host this course at their Training Centre. ___ Learners will build on skills and knowledge developed in Fire Cause and Origin I (FPIN150). FPIN150 or its equivalent is a prerequisite for Fire Cause & Origin II (FPIN175). FPIN150 is being offered on-line by JIBC. ___ Fire Cause & Origin II (FPIN175) includes more hands-on practical skills development associated with fire investigation as required by the NFPA 1033 standard. Learners practice the organization and planning of a fire investigation, securing of a fire scene, and the preservation, collection, transportation and storage of evidence. They will also participate in a fire scene examination and prepare/present final investigation findings. This course is Part Two of a three-part course designed to meet NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator and is certified by IFSAC and PROBoard.___ Students must qualify for CAFI membership and be employed by a Fire Department, Police/RCMP Department, Insurance or Investigation Company where Fire Investigation is their primary responsibility. Class size for this course is limited to 24 students. ___ CAFI’s Annual General Meeting will be held on September 28th, 2011 at the Westin Calgary Hotel site of the CAFC Fire/Rescue Conference 2011.___ Stay tuned for more information and registration.

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CAFC Conference & CAFI AGM View Full Story Minimize

Posted: August 05, 2011 |

CAFC Conference & CAFI AGM, Westin Ottawa Calgary AB September 25th - 28th, 2011
For the second year we will be in the same venue and in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Conference. CAFI members can register for the CAFC Conference at the CAFC member’s rate.
AGM Documents: CAFI AGM 2010 Minutes
Constitutional Notice 1
Constitutional Notice 2
Constitutional Notice 3

The CAFI Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the Executive Board of Directors. To help us with this task, we invite qualified CAFI members in good standing to consider serving on the Executive Board of Directors. This is a rewarding way to give back to the association and help guide us to the next level. | Call for Nominations CAFC Conference & CAFI AGM, Westin Ottawa Calgary AB September 25th - 28th, 2011
For the second year we will be in the same venue and in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Conference. CAFI members can register for the CAFC Conference at the CAFC member’s rate.
AGM Documents: CAFI AGM 2010 Minutes
Constitutional Notice 1
Constitutional Notice 2
Constitutional Notice 3

The CAFI Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the Executive Board of Directors. To help us with this task, we invite qualified CAFI members in good standing to consider serving on the Executive Board of Directors. This is a rewarding way to give back to the association and help guide us to the next level. | Call for Nominations

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National Forum on Forensic Evidence in Fire Investigations: Criminal and Civil Proceedings View Full Story Minimize

Posted: March 27, 2011 |

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT/EST LOCATION:Osgoode Professional Development Centre 1 Dundas Street W., 26th Floor Toronto, ON Register now at www.osgoodepd.ca Methods and procedures employed by fire investigators and forensic experts are of vital importance in making or breaking a case. An understanding of the numerous and overlapping levels of jurisdiction and applicable laws involved in a criminal or civil fire case is essential. Investigators, adjusters and forensic experts need to know the limitations and legal safeguards involved in their collecting and/or giving evidence. Lawyers need to know what questions to ask, and all those involved in a fire investigation need to understand who has jurisdiction and the right to what evidence in an ever-evolving case. If you are a fire investigator, insurance claims adjuster, forensic expert, criminal lawyer, or civil litigator involved in fire insurance work or a government regulator, this jointly developed program has been designed to give you a clear and practical understanding of the current landscape. An experienced, expert faculty will examine key challenges and cutting edge issues, share their practical knowledge, and provide you with the latest developments in law and practice.

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CAFI Announces Executive Board of Directors View Full Story Minimize

Posted: October 20, 2010 |

CAFI Announces their 2010 – 2011 Executive Board of Directors
Saint-John, New-Brunswick September 22, 2010

Peter McAdam, National President is pleased to announce the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) 2010-2011 Executive Board of Directors.
President: Peter McAdam, Toronto Fire Services
1st Vice-President: Pierre Yelle, Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario
2nd Vice-President: Scott Broad, Giffin Koerth Inc.
Past President: Kim Ayotte, Ottawa Fire Services
National Executive Secretary: Kathryn Cyr, Kathryn Cyr & Associates Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) Announces there 2010 – 2011 Executive Board of Directors
Saint-John, New-Brunswick September 22, 2010

Peter McAdam, National President is pleased to announce the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) 2010-2011 Executive Board of Directors.

President: Peter McAdam, Toronto Fire Services
1st Vice-President: Pierre Yelle, Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario
2nd Vice-President: Scott Broad, Giffin Koerth Inc.
Past President: Kim Ayotte, Ottawa Fire Services
National Executive Secretary: Kathryn Cyr, Kathryn Cyr & Associates

CAFI is the Canadian voice of fire investigators. A non-profit association whose membership is drawn from both public and private sectors: fire and police departments, fire marshal's and fire commissioner's offices, forensic scientists and engineers, insurance adjusters and members of the legal profession. Celebrating its 30th anniversary the association has 619 members. For more information on CAFI we invite you to visit our website at www.cafi.ca

CAFI - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS View Full Story Minimize

Posted: September 16, 2010 |

The CAFI Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the Executive Board of Directors. To help us with this task, we invite qualified CAFI members in good standing to consider serving on the Executive Board of Directors. This is a rewarding way to give back to the association and help guide us to the next level. The CAFI Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the Executive Board of Directors. To help us with this task, we invite qualified CAFI members in good standing to consider serving on the Executive Board of Directors. This is a rewarding way to give back to the association and help guide us to the next level.

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CAFI Fall Seminar November 10, 2010 View Full Story Minimize

Posted: October 14, 2010 |

CAFI South-Central Ontario Chapter #006 is holding a seminar on 'Investigation of Appliances and Small Equipment Failures'. CAFI South-Central Ontario Chapter #006 is holding a seminar on 'Investigation of Appliances and Small Equipment Failures'. The seminar will focus on the causes of failures in small equipment including heating appliances, furnace/gas appliances, fixtures, and commonly found electrical equipment. Place: Toronto Police Association, 180 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON. For more information and registration, please download the pdf file in Training Seminars.

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CAFI - Annual General Meeting, Sept 22, 2010, Saint John NB View Full Story Minimize

Posted: October 14, 2010 |

CAFI - Annual General Meeting, Sept 22, 2010, 14:00-16:30 hrs., Hilton Harbourfront Hotel Saint John, New Brunswick, in conjunction with Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Fire Rescue Canada Conference. CAFI - Annual General Meeting, Sept 22, 2010, 14:00-16:30 hrs., Hilton Harbourfront Hotel Saint John, New Brunswick, in conjunction with Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs - Fire Rescue Canada Conference. -- Including: Leadership in Tough Times; General Rick Hillier, Former Chief of Defence Staff, DND - Charleston, SC, Sofa Superstore Fire, How and Why 9 Firefighters Died; Gordon Routley, Division Chief, Montreal Fire Department - The State of Fire Investigations in Canada; Kim Ayotte, President, Canadian Association of Fire Investigators - The Hydrocarbon Detection Canine; Mark Nowlan, Fire Investigator, Canine Handler, Frederickton Fire Department -

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Réunion de l'ACEI Quebec & Conference par Dre Tanguey View Full Story Minimize

Posted: April 08, 2010 |

L'Association Canadienne des Enquêurs Incendies - Réunion de l'ACEI Quebec & Conference par Dre Tanguay - L'INCENDIE D'UN POINT DE VUE MEDICO-LEGAL - Date: samedi le 12 juin 2010 - Garnison Montréal L'Association Canadienne des Enquêurs Incendies - Réunion de l'ACEI Quebec & Conference par Dre Tanguay - L'INCENDIE D'UN POINT DE VUE MEDICO-LEGAL - Docteure Caroline Tanguay, pathologiste judiciaire du Quebec donnera une conférence sur l'incendie d'un point de vue medico-legal (voir document ci-joint) - Sujets abordés: Role du pathologiste judiciaire, Causes et modes dedécès, Artéfacts causés par la chaleur, Identification et récupération des corps - De plus, le chapitre du Quebec, tiendra des élections afin d'élire un trésorier ainsi que deux directeurs pour le chapitre - Le tout se déroulera en Français - Nb: limité à 50 candidats - Lieu: Garnison Montréal, bâtiment 213, salle 111, H1N 3R2 - Date: samedi le 12 juin 2010 - acei-quebec@hotmail.com - Jean Grenier, Directeur Regional Quebec ACEI-CAFI

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2010 CAFI South-Central Ontario Golf Tournament View Full Story Minimize

Posted: April 07, 2010 |

GOLF TOURNAMENT - JULY 6, 2010 CAFI South-Central Ontario - 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament GOLF TOURNAMENT - JULY 6, 2010 CAFI South-Central Ontario - 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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New Website View Full Story Minimize

Posted: April 05, 2010 |

Check out our newly designed website!
Released August 18, 2009

C.A.F.I. has a new look! Go check it out.