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2013 Pacific Northwest Fire Investigation Conference

May 6 10, 2013 Best Western Icicle Inn Leavenworth, Washington

The Pacific Northwests largest attended fire-arson investigation conference

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2013 Pacific Northwest Fire Investigation Conference

Conference Schedule
7:00 8:00 8:00 - 10:00 10:00 12:00 1:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 Basic Basic Class Check-In Basic Fire Investigation Monday, May 6 Intermediate & Advanced (Combined) Conference Check-In Panel Discussion Investigator Certification Electronic Evidence in Fire Investigations David Dunn IAAI-WA #21 Social Mixer (Wedge Mountain Patio)
Friendships Made and Rekindled

8:00 5:00 6:00 8:00

Tuesday, May 7 Basic Intermediate I Intermediate II Advanced Basic Fire Forensic Public/Private Fire Investigator Investigation Photography Partnerships Critical Thinking NWFI Annual Membership Meeting, BBQ, & Vendor Night (Wedge Mountain Patio)
The organization needs you to get involved. Members include public fire & police officials exclusively, however, all are welcome

8:00 5:00 6:00 8:00

8:00 5:00 6:00 9:00

8:00 12:00

Wednesday, May 8 Basic Intermediate I Intermediate II Advanced Basic Fire Digital Fire Investigator Fire Investigator Investigation Photography Interview Skills Critical Thinking OPEN Night IFSAC-CFI Photography Written Exam Thursday, May 9 Basic Intermediate I Intermediate II Advanced Field Exercise Digital Fire Investigator Fire Investigator Photography Interview Skills Critical Thinking Annual BBQ & Raffle (Leavenworth Fire Station) Friday, May 10 Basic Intermediate & Advanced (Combined) Presentations & Elevated Fire Origins Final Exam Steve Carman

Northwest Fire Investigators Conference Track System The intent is that after a student completes the Basic Fire Investigation course, we offer the Intermediate I level to provide more in depth study on the various subjects offered in the Basic. As the student gains experience and knowledge, the Intermediate II level increases the complexity of study with more in-depth training on various subjects. At the Advanced level you would expect to see fire investigators with years of experience and a background of many fire investigations. There is no set time that a fire investigator would spend studying at each level, this is just a guide to help that person determine which level of study to attend.

Questions? Please e-mail our registrar at Michael.Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us or call @ 360 473 5386

2013 Pacific Northwest Fire Investigation Conference Class Descriptions

PANEL DISCUSSION (Monday, May 6 10:00-Noon) Industry Experts will host a panel discussion on the various certification concerns and issues facing todays fire investigator OPENING SPEAKER (Monday, May 6, 1:00-5:00pm) Technology: Changing the Face of Investigations and Crime David Dunn A look at how rapidly changing technology is changing the way we investigate crimes and the way crimes are committed. Discussion topics will include electronic evidence; cell phones and cellular networks; social media; and other related topics. BASIC FIRE INVESTIGATION (Monday-Friday, May 6-10 8:00-5:00) Limited to 40 Students The basic class is where it starts we have the instructors ready to get you off to a good start in the field of fire investigation. The basic class will provide a wide range of information from securing the scene to documenting a fire scene and determining the origin and cause of a fire. This class is recommended for all fire fighters and officers. This class is a pre-requisite for any advanced fire investigation class. Students must bring personal protective equipment (hat, gloves, safety shoes/boots, eye protection, work clothes/coveralls) and a digital camera (point and shoot okay). IFSTA Fire Investigator, 2nd Edition will be provided to each student in this class. NOTE: This class begins at 0800 on Monday, May 6; Registration and Check In (for BASIC Class Attendees Only) will start at 7:00 am at the Icicle Inn students will then report directly to the Leavenworth Fire Station for class. INTERMEDIATE I (Tuesday-Thursday, May 7-9 8:00-5:00) Digital Photography by Ron Taniwaki, Nikon USA Limited to 25 Students

This class is designed for agencies, departments and evidence photographers, making the transition from traditional film based photography to digital imaging. The class is structured for departments that already own Digital SLR cameras. Students will review and practice the basics of exposure and camera handling techniques as they pertain to forensic photography. Students will learn how to dramatically improve the quality of their images. Chain of custody, basic standard operating procedures (SOP) and digital workflows will be addressed. Students will learn how to use a variety of lighting techniques for documenting a crime scene, close up techniques and tools to document fingerprints, footwear, and tire track impressions, how to select and position scales and leveling cameras to reduce axial distortion. Students should bring the following materials: DSLR camera body; Zoom lens; Close up lens; Electronic flash; TTL flash cord; Tripod

Questions? Please e-mail our registrar at Michael.Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us or call @ 360 473 5386

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INTERMEDIATE II Limited to 50 Students Public & Private Partnerships in Fire Investigation (Tuesday, May 7 8:00-5:00) This course will cover the role of the insurance company with regard to a fire claim. The instructors will breakdown the claim process and show how it can affect the public sector investigator. The course will go over some of the tools that the insurance companies use during an investigation and how this information can be beneficial to the public sector. Information will be provided on Examination under Oath (EUO), Letter of Immunity, and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). A portion of the class will cover how important information can be obtained from a wide variety of social media sites on the World Wide Web. The instructors will show how information from Google, Face Book, and other sites can be used in the course of your investigation. Fire Investigator Interview Skills (Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9 8:00-5:00) With a combination of lecture and hands-on practical applications, this class will assist the student to become more at ease and confident in their interviewing and interrogation skills. We will cover the initial evaluation of the individual being interviewed or interrogated (called norming); discuss signs of deception; common mistakes; and how to obtain a legally admissible confession/statement. ADVANCED (Tuesday-Thursday, May 7-9 8:00-5:00) Limited to 30 Students Critical Thinking for the Fire Investigator This presentation will include an advanced level of training in fire science, thermodynamics, fire dynamics, fire investigation methodology, and fire investigation technology as it relates to fire origin and cause investigations. Topics to be discussed include Post-Flashover Fire Behavior, Clean Burn Fire Patterns, High Temperature Accelerant Fires, Elevated Fires, and others. Equipment to bring: Students should bring a Scientific Calculator CLOSING SESSION (Friday, May 10, 8:00-Noon) Elevated Fire Origins Much of the fire research conducted over the years by scientists and engineers has involved fires burning at or near floor level. Meanwhile, investigators commonly encounter fires that originate higher up in a room such as on kitchen countertops, in elevated electrical outlets, or elsewhere. This presentation will discuss various differences in the fire dynamics between these elevated fires and ones burning lower in a room. Investigators will be introduced into several concepts that they can use to analyze the nuances of elevated fire behavior such as differences in fire growth; approach to flashover and combustion gas concentrations; learn to estimate differences in upper layer temperature profiles in elevated vs. low-level fires; explore the relationship between CO production and elevated fires and why it occurs; and discuss why rooms of origin with elevated fires may not flash over but adjacent rooms might. Certification Testing IFSAC CFI Written Exam- For those seeking IFSAC CFI, we have arranged to have the written exam proctored during our conference. IAAI-CFI Written Exam For those interested in taking the IAAI CFI test contact Mike Makela at mikael.makela@snoco.org

Questions? Please e-mail our registrar at Michael.Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us or call @ 360 473 5386

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Each attendee must sign up for one (1) track enter your first (1) and second (2) choice Basic Basic Fire Investigation (Limit 40)* Intermediate I Digital Photography (Limit 25)* Intermediate II Public/Private Partnerships & Interview Skills Development (Limit 50)* Advanced Critical Thinking for the Fire Investigator (Limit 30)* *See course description for specific student supplied equipment needs* Check this box if you intend to take the IFSAC Written Examination for CFI. (No fee) Conference Registration Fee ~ $375 Early Registration (Before 4-1-12) Includes free conference shirt! $425 Late Registration- (After 4-1-12), Does NOT include conference shirt Includes: Lectures, handout materials, training certificate, BBQ Dinner. T-Shirt Size: (Circle) 3XL Free shirt prior to April 1st only 2XL XL L M S

Conference Registration Location

Best Western, Icicle Inn Resort, Leavenworth 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Cancellation Policy- All cancellations made prior to April 1st may be refunded in full if books and other class Handouts have not been ordered. Cancellations requested after April 1st will be charged the full conference rate. The conference organizers (IAAI-WA #21 and NWFIA) reserve the right to alter course content and instructors based on terms, availability, and confirmation.

Questions? Please e-mail our registrar at Michael.Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us or call @ 360 473 5386

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Hotel Information
Best Western, Icicle Inn Resort, Leavenworth 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826, Tel: (509) 548-7000, Fax: (509) 548-7050, Toll Free: 800-558-2438, Email: info@icicleinn.com, Website: www.icicleinn.com Howard Johnson, Express Inn, Leavenworth, 405 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826, Tel: (509) 548-4326, Fax: (509) 548-7332, Toll Free: 800-423-9380 Website: www.leavenworthhojo.com More hotel options please contact this local web site: www.leavenworth.org Special Conference Rates- $ 77 / night single occupancy for early registrations Be sure to mention that you are attending the conference, as each hotel has a limited number of rooms available at the state per diem rate.

Questions? Please e-mail our registrar at Michael.Six@ci.bremerton.wa.us or call @ 360 473 5386