Would you like to increase your understanding, efficiency and effectiveness when working with a fire investigator? If so, join us to learn the ins and outs of fire investigation from the initial examination through to legal ramifications.  This seminar will build on the previously presented material but does not exclude those who did not attend those sessions. 

This seminar will present current fire investigation techniques and concepts.  Methods to maximize the outcome of a fire scene examination will be identified.  The four classifications of fire will be explained and discussed in order to assist you when reviewing a fire investigation report.  The legal aspects of a fire investigation will be explored.  You will also learn what fire investigation myths and practices have been found to be scientifically unsupportable. 

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES:
• Examine current Fire investigation techniques
• Discuss how to create the best possible outcome when working with agencies and authorities
• Explain the Guide to Fire & Explosion Investigation from NFPA 
• Review the BC Fire Services Act 

PRESENTER: Scott Melville IAAI-CFI©, CFEI, CVFI, CCFI-C, CFII
Scott is the principle fire investigator with Triple Sevens Fire Consulting Inc.  He served 22 ½ years as a professional Fire Fighter working in the Saanich fire suppression and fire prevention divisions.  He has been in private practice as a fire investigator since 2009.  Scott has investigated over 1000 fires involving structures, equipment and vehicles. He has been accepted as an Expert Witness in BC Provincial and Supreme Courts in the fields of Fire Cause Determination, Automotive Mechanical Repair and Personal Property Appraisals. Scott has attained the highest level of certification with all three major fire investigation associations and is one of Canada’s only International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Fire Investigators – IAAI-CFI©.

CE CREDITS: 3 Technical

SEMINAR FEES (incl GST):
$ 125.00 Insurance Institute of BC member
$ 205.00 Non-Member (fee includes IIBC membership – expiry May 31/18)
The price for this half-day seminar includes coffee service, light snack and GST.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2017

Register On Line Today! For payment by Cheque please fax in a manual registration form {384KB PDF} .

Cancellation Policy: NO REFUNDS. Participant substitutions permitted at no charge 48 prior to seminar (must be current member). IIBC Reserves the right to cancel this seminar due to unforeseen circumstances. Should this occur, registration fees will be refunded.

If you have any questions, please contact Donna Salahor dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca or 250-216-9393

PRICES BELOW ARE BEFORE TAX
Non-members: IIBC Membership Fee of $80 (expiring May 31, 2018) will be added to the shopping cart at Check Out.