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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS CERTIFICATION.
Presented by: Tavis Leake, Deputy Fire Marshall.
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Deputy Fire Marshall Greg Harlan and Deputy Fire Marshal 1 Dan Wegner have passed their International Association of Fire Investigators CFI exams. In 1986, the International Association of Arson Investigators resolved a national concern of expertise by developing the Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) Program. The IAAI-CFI program is an established process for identifying and recognizing a fire investigators expertise. This program is accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Certification is based on attainment of at least 150 points through education, training and experience, as well as a passing grade on a comprehensive examination. Before you are permitted to sit for the examination, your application must be approved by a review committee. You must be able to document every point claimed on your application. Certificates, diplomas, testament letters and transcripts are required for determination if an individual is eligible to take the exam.
There are only (32) IAAI Certified Fire Investigators in the State of Kansas. This is the highest standard for a Fire Investigator
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