Michigan Chapter IAAI

Training

webmaster — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:03:25 +0000

Another quick reminder that registration is open for the 2010 Michigan Arson School in Mt. Pleasant. The week kicks off with the Annual Golf Outing on May 10th and the School will fill the rest of the week. We hope to see you there. The registration forms for both can be found on the Training Page under the Michigan Chapter.

There is also a registration form for the Oakland County Association of Arson and Fire Investigators Annual Origin & Cause Seminar in Auburn Hills, MI. The dates for that seminar are April 29th & 30th.

On a side note - This was emailed to everyone on the Chapter's email list today. If you did not recieve it, we do not have you email address yet or the email is not getting through your spam filters. Please add michiganiaai@yahoo.com to your address book.

If you are inquiring about your membership dues or a contest etc. Please take a minute and find the Board Member who is on that committee. I am happy to forward your emails but contacting the correct individual will quicken a response and avoid confusion.

Thanks everyone! Look forward to seeing everybody at the Annual School!

Michigan Arson School

webmaster — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:59:30 +0000

The 2010 Michigan Arson School registration from was included in the January Arson News. It can also be downloaded from the Training page.

This year's School is in Mt. Pleasant and will be held May 11th - 14th. Some of this year's topics include: Profiling An Arsonist, Interviewing and Flashovers.

The deadline for early registration is April 19th. If you do not register before, fees are increased.

Oakland County Association of Arson and Fire Investigators Training

webmaster — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:04:59 +0000

OCAAFII is hosting it's 38th Annual Origin & Cause Seminar: Anatomy of a Fire Investigation, April 29 & 30, 2010. The seminar will be held at Oakland Community College's Auburn Hills Campus. The registration form and more details can be found on the Training page.

Prosecutor & Investigator of the Year

webmaster — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:22:52 +0000

The Michigan Chapter of the IAAI is currently accepting nominations for Prosecutor and Fire Investigator of the Year. If you know a prosecutor and an investigator who has gone above and beyond and is deserving of recognition, we would like to know. All nominations must include the name and phone # of the person making the nomination as well as some basic knowledge and facts of the case and investigation. Please submit all nominations to Craig Robertson, Secretary of the Michigan Chapter at crobertson@roseville-mi.com. The Prosecutor and Investigator will be honored at the 2010 Annual Arson School banquet at the Comfort Inn on Thursday, May 13^th, 2010 at 6pm in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

The e-Arson News is Here!!!

webmaster — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:43:31 +0000

After a very long process of making the switch, the first edition of the e-Arson News is finally posted on the web! If you have not recieved your copy in your email, it should be there shortly. If you have not recieved it in the next couple of days, please email us at michiganiaai@yahoo.com. If you have already sent us your email address, please send it again and add our email address to your address book. Spam blockers may block the email if we are not in your address book.

Please follow the Arson News link to the right and you can download the January edition.

Training Opportunity

webmaster — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:12:17 +0000

The Lansing and Delta Twp. Fire department's will be host the PATC's Fire Pattern Certification Class on 4/6/10 thru 4/8/10.

Anyone interested in attending can sign up on the Public Agency Training Council's web site at www.patc.com , go to the bottom of page and click on Fire Science.

Happy Holidays!

webmaster — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:46:38 +0000

The holiday season is always a busy time of year with parties at work and spending time with friends and family. The Michigan Chapter IAAI would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

We have several updates to post here on the web site:

First, the e-Arson News will be sent out via email only early January 2010. We have gathered a good list of your email addresses. If you have not yet signed up, please send an email to michiganiaai@yahoo.com . The e-Arson News will also be posted on the web site.

Second, Michigan PA 146 of 2008 went into effect in May 2008. This public act pertains to Private Investigators. You can download the entire act from the Forms page for more information.

Third, the Bureau of Fire Services has changed the FM-64 for to the BFS-064. This form can also be downloaded from the Forms page. The BFS has also informed us that there is no longer a need to forward the Michigan State Police of the BFS a copy of the form.

Fourth, the Department of Justice has a guide available for Electronic Crime Scene Evidence. This may be helpful for gathering electronic evidence at fire scenes. The Guide is also on the Forms page.

Finally, the NFPA 921 F2010 ROP is alvailable on the Forms page also. The deadline for public comments is March 5, 2010.

Please take a few minutes and browse the web page. We are always adding new content that includes training announcements and even news articles. Please have a safe and happy holiday!

MAPC Fundraiser

webmaster — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:40:28 +0000

MAPC Gala for W-A-R

December 17, 2009, 6-9 pm, Opus One, Detroit Michigan

Herndon and Associates would like to share with you this letter we received from the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee (MAPC). If you are interested in supporting their efforts, please contact Patricia Parr-Armelagos, whose contact information is provided below. Thank You.

November 23, 2009

On Thursday evening, December 17th, the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee (MAPC) will host a fund raising gala from 6-9 p.m. at Opus One, 565 East Larned, Detroit. A silent auction, with a sports theme, is part of the event. I am writing to request a donation of sports memorabilia, goods or services or monetary donations to raise funds to support our arson initiative "Wayne Arson Reduction" (WAR).

Tickets for the event will be sold in the amount of $25.00 and attendees will be eligible to win a 42" flat screen television, donated from a local business. A number of public officials and community leaders will be in attendance to show united support for this initiative.

Detroit currently ranks first in the nation for suspicious property fires. Detroit also has the highest foreclosure rate among the nation's largest metropolitan areas. An unemployment rate exceeding 15%, a depressed economy, and the above fuel the need for additional resources fighting arson. Current demand for investigations and prosecutions of arsonists exceeds the capacity. Funding cuts in government agencies compounds this need.

A successful event of this nature will help reinforce the community commitment to this problem and demonstrate a united effort of the public and private persons interested in the control and suppression of arson in Wayne County.

The Michigan Arson Prevention Committee, formed in 1973, is Michigan's front-line task force against arson and acts as a coordinating body between state and local agencies and the insurance industry, marshaling all available facilities and services in a unified effort to reduce loss of life and property caused by arson. Multiple arson training programs, awareness campaigns, and the Arson Reward Program are our ongoing initiatives. We are a non-profit organization, 501C qualified. Our tax identification number is 382623605.

The WAR initiative will provide funding to add staffing to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. In addition to space, tethers, and court reporters, the initiative will a full time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, a Full Time law enforcement officer, and a full time fire investigator dedicated to prosecuting arsonists. Our goal is to raise $1,000,000. We cannot fund this initiative without the support of organizations such as yours.

Any donations would be very much appreciated. Thank you for your support of this initiative on behalf of the MAPC and the residents of Detroit and Wayne County. Proper acknowledgment of your name/organization will be identified on the item and prominently displayed during the course of the event and on the MAPC website unless otherwise requested.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Patricia Parr-Armelagos

Chairperson Governmental Resources Committee

patricia.parr-armelagos.a2ad@statefarm.com

734-266-3569

Donations can be sent to:

MAPC

PO Box 86

Detroit, MI 48231

Attention: Executive Director James LaBuhn

Juvenile Firesetting Seminar

webmaster — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:55 +0000

The MAPC will be hosting the 2010 Juvnile Firesetter Seminar March 18 & 19, 2009 in Mt. Pleasant. This year's seminar has been reduced to a 2 day program. The MAPC made this change to help cut costs and save your Department some money. You can download the registration form here .

New Regional Posted

webmaster — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:32:53 +0000

A new Regional has been posted on the Training Page. The class is an awareness level class that will be hosted at the Brighton Area Fire Department on January 9, 2010. You can download the form from the Training Page.

Don't forget nominations for the Board of Directors, Investigator of the Year and Prosecutor of the Year.