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ASIS Security Showcase & Seminar May 30, 2013 View Full Story Minimize

May 17, 2013 | CAFI Secretariat
ASIS Security Showcase & Seminar
May 30, 2013

9:00am - 5:00pm
HAMPTON INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE

2nd Annual Security Showcase & Seminar ASIS Security Showcase & Seminar
May 30, 2013

9:00am - 5:00pm
HAMPTON INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE

2nd Annual Security Showcase & Seminar

ASIS Chapter 140 Ottawa is proud to host the 2nd annual security trade show combined with an educational seminar at the Hampton Inn & Conference Centre.

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Advanced fire investigation course-St. John's, NL on July 17-18, 2013-Speaker: Dr. John DeHaan View Full Story Minimize

May 01, 2013 | CAFI Secretariat
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Fire Commissioner's Office in Newfoundland have entered into an association with Firewise Consulting and will be hosting an advanced fire investigation course in St. John's, NL on July 17-18, 2013. Dr. John DeHaan will be facilitating his two day training in our fine city. The venue will be Clovelly Golf Course which is located within St. John's. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Fire Commissioner's Office in Newfoundland have entered into an association with Firewise Consulting and will be hosting an advanced fire investigation course in St. John's, NL on July 17-18, 2013. Dr. John DeHaan will be facilitating his two day training in our fine city. The venue will be Clovelly Golf Course which is located within St. John's.
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Dr. DeHaan will present four areas of his research:.
New Expectations/Standards for Documenting a Fire Scene.
After numerous cases of wrongful conviction and reports questioning the scientific validity of fire investigation evidence the courts are now questioning the reliability of the fire investigator’s findings. Dr. DeHaan will provide new insights and dispel old beliefs about fire investigation..
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What Kills People in Fires.
The ability of humans to escape a fire is measured by the time frame for which their environment remains survivable. Dr. DeHaan will discuss the effects of heat transfer, hot toxic gases, carbon monoxide, anoxia/hypoxia, flames, smoke and visibility, blunt trauma and other factors on the human body..
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Low Energy Ignition Sources.
When investigating fires it is easy to overlook sources of heat that are assumed to have insufficient energy for ignition. (For example, fires ignited by watch cell batteries supplying as little as 3V have been observed and re-created.) This presentation will focus on those ignition mechanisms..
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Fire Dynamics.
Fire dynamics is the detailed study of how chemistry, fire science, and the engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire behavior. Dr. DeHaan’s research addresses some common misconceptions about fire dynamics and provides a working level understanding for fire investigators..
COURSE DETAILS Time: July 17 and 18, 2013- 0830 to 1630 Venue: Clovelly Golf Club, 100 Golf Course Road, St. John’s NL Registration fee: $599 plus tax (includes lunch) For more information about this course please visit http://www.firewiseconsulting.com or contact Bob Turley by phone at 250-812-9636 or by e-mail at bob@firewiseconsulting.com

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Recent News

2008 AGM to be held in Ottawa Ontario View Full Story Minimize

August 20, 2009 |
Trevor Bain, is pleased to announce the 2008 AGM will be held in Ottawa, Ontario in conjunction with a seminar. November 16, 2008 -- This is a 1/2 day event to be held December 3, 2008 The Eastern Chapter of CAFI is pleased to co-host this years training conference and Annual General Meeting with the Ottawa Fire Service. Trevor Bain, is pleased to announce the 2008 AGM will be held in Ottawa, Ontario in conjunction with a seminar. November 16, 2008 -- This is a 1/2 day event to be held December 3, 2008 The Eastern Chapter of CAFI is pleased to co-host this years training conference and Annual General Meeting with the Ottawa Fire Service. Dr. Reese is an internationally known, award winning author and lecturer in the specialty areas of ethics-based leadership, motivation, and criminal profiling. Weaving his powerful anecdotes of 25 years of experience as an FBI “Mind Hunter” he has presented before representatives of more than 350 Fortune 500 Companies. After September 11, 2001, Dr. Reese responded to Ground Zero in New York City. He continues to assist first responders there. He also provided assistance at the Pentagon; rescuers involved in Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerby); TWA Flight 800; Swiss Air Flight 111; Columbine High School; and more. He is considered an expert in the area of ethics-based leadership and has been listed in the National Registry of Experts and the Yearbook of Authorities, Experts, and Spokespersons. He has provided expert testimony before the United States Congress, and on March 2, 2008, lectured before the President of the United States’ Council on Integrity and Efficiency. Fewer people, less equipment, less support, lower budgets, and a demanding work environment creates a theater in which we are asked to continue to act with dignity and surety and dedicate ourselves to the well-being of others. There are proven ways to address these issues, to move forward and create a sense of personal well-being while doing an outstanding job. It is virtually impossible to excel in today’s world without a knowledge of the ways in which the world has changed and the advantages of proper coping skills. Date: December 3 2008 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM Location: The Chamber in Ben Franklin Place (located at 101 Centrepointe Drive in Ottawa’s west-end. It is a 10-minute drive from downtown Cost: CAFI Members $100 CAFI Non-members $180 Agenda Seminar 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM AGM will follow at 1:30 at Ottawa Fire Services Training Center 898 Industrial Avenue Ottawa, ON

Spring 2008 National Directors Meeting View Full Story Minimize

August 20, 2009 |
DATE: Wednesday - April 2nd 2008 TIME: 9:00 am Sharp PLACE: 5775 Yonge Street, Toronto ON. (OFM Office) at Finch Ave. This meeting is critical for discussion of unfinished business and important matters for the conclusion of the current National Board with involvement of the National Directors, Regional Directors and Committee Chairperson in the planning of the events and issues before us in 2008. DATE: Wednesday - April 2nd 2008 TIME: 9:00 am Sharp PLACE: 5775 Yonge Street, Toronto ON. (OFM Office) at Finch Ave. This meeting is critical for discussion of unfinished business and important matters for the conclusion of the current National Board with involvement of the National Directors, Regional Directors and Committee Chairperson in the planning of the events and issues before us in 2008. Your participation by means of attendance or by conference call is imperative to show your active involvement and guidance on matters by the National Directors and concerns of the regions across Canada. Please contact the CAFI office by Feb 15, 2008 to confirm your intent of participating in this meeting. Ron A. Sefton Canadian Association of Fire Investigators National Executive Secretary 1 Crimson Ridge Road Barrie, Ontario L4N 8P2 Email -cafi@cafi.ca 705-792-5863 Fax 705- 792-5856

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