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Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
Fire Prevention and Investigation Through Education

A non-profit national organization committed to a "Team Concept" with a common goal to enhance fire investigation through peer-to-peer training and education. 

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Our Mission

The Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of fire investigation across Canada. Our association comprises a diverse group of professionals, including fire investigators, law enforcement officials, fire departments, insurance industry representatives, and other stakeholders committed to the safety and well-being of our communities.

Our mission is to promote excellence in fire investigation by providing comprehensive training, fostering collaboration, and setting rigorous standards that enhance the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of fire investigations. We aim to safeguard lives, protect property, and ensure justice by equipping our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and techniques in the field.

CAFI is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, ensuring that our members are equipped to conduct their investigations with impartiality, transparency, and a steadfast dedication to the truth. We believe that by continually enhancing the skills and knowledge of our members, we contribute to the prevention of future fires and the reduction of loss and harm in our communities.

Through ongoing education, certification, and a strong network of professionals, CAFI strives to be the foremost authority in fire investigation in Canada, dedicated to the public good and the protection of lives and property.

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President's Message

Welcome!

 

I would like to take this time to thank you for your confidence in me and I am honoured to follow the line-up of people who have provided guidance for our association in the past. Each of our past presidents has brought a different vision with them and all have proven to have different strengths.

I am no different in that I have some ideas of how to grow CAFI and best meet the needs of our members. I will continue to call on Sheldon for guidance and am thankful to him for his exceptional leadership over the last two years.

I believe CAFI is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of Canadian fire investigators. As a Canadian association, CAFI’s focus is on those issues/topics that are relevant to investigators in Canada, including the Canadian legal system.

 

At the same time, CAFI is relevant to fire investigators across the world as we remain current on issues facing fire investigators everywhere.

 

Webinars on various topic will continue to be held, as this is the best way to reach large numbers of people. The executive board is looking for a means to make the webinars testable so that

our members will be able to use this as a tool for continuing education credits.

 

I would also like to encourage members to utilize CAFI’s forum. The forum is available to CAFI members and is a way to connect with other fire investigators across the country. Any fire investigation questions or concerns you have can be posted on the forum.

 

As we move into a post-pandemic world, I would like in-person training to return. The executive board is already in the planning stages to hold a CAFI conference in the fall of 2024. Any ideas, or thoughts from members are always welcomed.

 

I look forward to serving as your association president for the next two years!

 

Kind Regards,

Lynelle Vetsch, CCFI-C, CFI, CFEI

President

Canadian Association of Fire Investigators

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