NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033 UPDATES

SUPPORTERS International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

Hawaii State Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (HI-IAAI)

Honolulu Police Department Training Academy

93-093 Waipahu Depot Road Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

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2015 HI-IAAI

Course Objective: The primary objective of this course is NFPA 921 methodology and NFPA 1033 Additional topics include evidence collection and spoliation issues from a legal perspective. hope to fulfill this by offering a varied training experience:

1) To educate our members and other attendees to Fire and Explosion InvestigationsFire Investigator.

2) Provide insight and reasons for the NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 changes, including the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Randy Watson, NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 Technical Committee

3) Establishing Viable and Persuasive

4) Provide an opportunity to ask questions and interact with Chad Stepandefense and recovery representation explosion losses. Mr. Stepan also provides professional liability defense representation for architects, engineers, contractors, owners and product manufacturers

5) Provide attendees with the opportunity to view and ways to avoid potential spoliation from a legal Who Should Attend: Public/Private Fire (Liability, Property, Subrogation) and Attorneys (Insurance, Defense, Plaintiff, Subrogation) involved with or investigate losses losses (theft, flood) and liability claims (contract, workmanship, standard

Course Location: Honolulu Police Department, Training Facility 93-093 Waipahu Depot Road

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

Course Dates: September 16 Cost: Active Members of Non-Active Members Single-Day Rate Late Registration Fee (After September What to Bring: A willingness to shaabsorb that of others. Instructors: Randy Watson, SEA Chad Stepan, Meagher & Geer

Live Burn Cells – Many thanks to Ed Yamashiro’s Building Supply for materials

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IAAI Fire Investigation Training

course is to provide continuing education and and NFPA 1033 qualifications as it relates to

evidence collection and spoliation issues from a legal perspective. hope to fulfill this by offering a varied training experience:

o educate our members and other attendees to the current updates of NFPA 921 ons and NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualification for

Provide insight and reasons for the NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 changes, including the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Randy Watson, NFPA 921 Committee Chairman

Technical Committee member.

and Persuasive Theories in Forensic Investigation and Litigation.

Provide an opportunity to ask questions and interact with Chad Stepandefense and recovery representation for complex civil investigations, including fire and explosion losses. Mr. Stepan also provides professional liability defense representation for architects, engineers, contractors, owners and product manufacturers.

) Provide attendees with the opportunity to view burn cells to determine the scope and ways to avoid potential spoliation from a legal perspective.

o Should Attend: Public/Private Fire Investigators, Law Enforcement, Insurance Adjusters lity, Property, Subrogation) and Attorneys (Insurance, Defense, Plaintiff, Subrogation)

losses involving residential and/or commercial losses (theft, flood) and liability claims (contract, workmanship, standard of care)

Honolulu Police Department, Training Facility 093 Waipahu Depot Road

Waipahu, Hawaii 96797-3053

September 16 – 18, 2015

Active Members of the HI-IAAI, IAAI: Active Members (Insurance, Attorney):

Day Rate Late Registration Fee (After September 11, 2015):

willingness to share your knowledge and expertise with

SEA Unlimited Meagher & Geer

– Evidence Identification & Selection Many thanks to Ed Yamashiro’s Building Supply for materials

provide continuing education and training on current as it relates to fire investigation.

evidence collection and spoliation issues from a legal perspective. We

the current updates of NFPA 921 Guide for Standard for Professional Qualification for

Provide insight and reasons for the NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 changes, including the Committee Chairman

Theories in Forensic Investigation and Litigation.

Provide an opportunity to ask questions and interact with Chad Stepan, who provides for complex civil investigations, including fire and

explosion losses. Mr. Stepan also provides professional liability defense representation for

the scope evidence

Law Enforcement, Insurance Adjusters lity, Property, Subrogation) and Attorneys (Insurance, Defense, Plaintiff, Subrogation)

residential and/or commercial fires, property of care).

$225.00 $250.00 $100.00 $25.00

with an open mind to

Many thanks to Ed Yamashiro’s Building Supply for materials

CFI: There will be a test for those seeking “ Hawaii State Chapter Hotels: Attendees can choose from any number of hotels depending on needs. No single hotel has been reserved Airports: Honolulu International A Rental Cars: Retailers are available at the airport depending on you Proposed Training Schedule

Wednesday, September 16 th

8:00-12:00 Late registration/Check Opening Remarks (HI8:30 NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033

- Technical Committee- NFPA 1033, Chapter 4 - Report Preparation- NFPA 1033

10:00 Break (15 minutes) 12:00 Lunch 1:00-4:00 NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, Continued

- The Scientific Method- NFPA 921 - NFPA 921, Chapter 6 - NFPA 921, Chapter 19.6

2:30 Break (10 minutes)

Thursday, September 17 th

8:00-12:00 Establishing Viable and Persuasive Theories in Forensic Investigation and Litigation (Chad Stepan)

- Expert & Attorney Roles- Scientific Method, Expert/Attorney Team- Discovery/Expert Disclosures

10:00 Break (15 minutes) 12:00 Lunch 1:00-4:00 Negative Corpus (Chad Stepan

- Expert Testimony- Admissibility Standards- Scientific Method v. Negative Corpus

2:30 Break (10 minutes) Friday, September 18 th

8:00-9:00 Course review. Presentation of Certificates (HI9:00 Transition to the HPD Training

- Demonstration of Residential Sprinklers12:00 Conclusion (HI-IAAI President)

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There will be a test for those seeking “20 hours of Tested Training” from theState Chapter of the IAAI.

Attendees can choose from any number of hotels depending on needs. No single hotel has been reserved for this event.

Honolulu International Airport.

are available at the airport depending on your travel

egistration/Check-in (HI-IAAI Officers and Staff) Opening Remarks (HI-IAAI President) NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 Discussion (Randy Watson)

Technical Committees and Public Inputs NFPA 1033, Chapter 4 – Fire Investigator Report Preparation NFPA 1033, Chapter 1.3.7 Knowledge Topics – General

NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, Continued The Scientific Method NFPA 921 (2014 Updates) NFPA 921, Chapter 6 – Fire Patterns NFPA 921, Chapter 19.6 – Testing the Cause Hypothesis

Establishing Viable and Persuasive Theories in Forensic Investigation and Litigation

Expert & Attorney Roles Scientific Method, Expert/Attorney Team Discovery/Expert Disclosures

Chad Stepan) Expert Testimony Admissibility Standards Scientific Method v. Negative Corpus

Presentation of Certificates (HI-IAAI Officers and Staff) HPD Training Facility Back Lot for Live Burns

Demonstration of Residential Sprinklers IAAI President)

hours of Tested Training” from the

Attendees can choose from any number of hotels depending on your personal

r travel needs.

Establishing Viable and Persuasive Theories in Forensic Investigation and Litigation

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REGISTRATION

IAAI Hawaii Chapter 62, in association with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), has been working to improve the quality and access to continuing education in the fire investigation field. We are proud to announce that the IAAI Hawaii Chapter 62 is now an IAAI enhanced chapter. Historically, the Hawaii Chapter 62 has updated IAAI members’ information, which now will transfer to the IAAI. Additional details will be announced during the training seminar.

What this means for you: • Registration can now be completed online in two easy steps. • 1. For IAAI members, login to www.firearson.com with your username and password.

Click Forgot Password? if you do not remember your login information. • 2. Register for training by going to Register for a Course.

OR • 1. Non-members may register for training at the following link:

https://www.firearson.com/Training-Certifications/Local-Classes-Events/HI092015.aspx, or www.firearson.com and scroll down to Classes.

• 2. Select training and complete registration located at bottom of page. • Payments can be made via credit card online or Select Check on the payment page on

the online registration. An invoice will be created for your records. • From this point forward, renewals for IAAI membership (International, Hawaii Chapter 62)

will be automatically invoiced by the IAAI on your IAAI renewal date. • Testing will be completed online at www.CFITrainer.net.

Late registration will be accepted at the training seminar. Late registration and those that are not current IAAI Hawaii Chapter 62 members will need to fill out an Application for Membership form to update the IAAI system. Please annotate the appropriate membership type and registration fee; the IAAI Hawaii Chapter 62 will remit the application to the IAAI upon the conclusion of the training seminar. Registration will include: All lecture material, lunch (2 days), testing and a certificate of course completion. Deadline for registration submission is September 11, 2015. Registration Fees:

Active Members of the HI-IAAI, IAAI: $225.00

Non-Active Members: $250.00

Active Fire or Law Enforcement Members: $225.00

One-Day Rate: $100.00

Full Name: __________________________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________

Note: You will receive confirmation of IAAI application and payment via the provided email address.

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DIRECTIONS

H1 freeway Waipahu Depot Road

HPD Training Facility Special Instructions: - Parking within the training facility is free on a first come first serve basis. Additional

roadside parking is typically available. - Late registrations will be on the first day of class (Wednesday, September 16, 2015),

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM; instruction begins at 8:30 AM sharp. - Self service pastries, coffee, tea and water will be provided all three days. - Lunch will be provided on the first two days only. Note: With respect to the Honolulu Police Departme nt’s dress code and safety concerns, we ask that all attendees follow these si mple dress code guidelines: Men – Collared shirts, trousers or jeans and shoes. Women – Blouses or collared shirt, trousers or jean s and shoes Please no inappropriate slogans or logos on your at tire.