UK - Association of Fire Investigators

UK - Association of Fire Investigators The UK-AFI offers networking opportunities, CPD, career enhancement and support for testing and research projects.

🇬🇧 UK Association of Fire Investigators
🔥 67th Chapter of the IAAI

The UK-AFI offers networking opportunities, CPD, career enhancement and support for testing and research projects

Thank you to Noel Lowdon of Harper Shaw Investigation Consultants for his talk on the digital traces that can remain wit...
27/01/2026

Thank you to Noel Lowdon of Harper Shaw Investigation Consultants for his talk on the digital traces that can remain within vehicles for years after being involved in a fire.

Thank you to Rhodri Jones for providing insight into how the HSE can support fire investigations and the research they a...
27/01/2026

Thank you to Rhodri Jones for providing insight into how the HSE can support fire investigations and the research they actively undertake.

Richard Hagger of Andrew Moore & Associates Ltd delivered a powerful and emotional case study examining an incident that...
27/01/2026

Richard Hagger of Andrew Moore & Associates Ltd delivered a powerful and emotional case study examining an incident that resulted in the deaths of two firefighters.

Steve Andrews kicking off day two of the ATC with an insightful talk on RIP ci******es and their role as an ignition sou...
27/01/2026

Steve Andrews kicking off day two of the ATC with an insightful talk on RIP ci******es and their role as an ignition source.

Pete Stone of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) closing the day by raising the issue of competence with...
26/01/2026

Pete Stone of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) closing the day by raising the issue of competence within the fire investigation industry, something fire investigators across the country have recognised as needing attention for some time.

Thanks Pete!

We’ll see you all at th Gala Dinner tonight!

Thank you to Mike Jones for sharing an engaging electrical case study, highlighting key considerations and real-world ap...
26/01/2026

Thank you to Mike Jones for sharing an engaging electrical case study, highlighting key considerations and real-world applications

A fascinating (and slightly worrying!) talk on the potential for thermal runaway being used for nefarious purposes by Lu...
26/01/2026

A fascinating (and slightly worrying!) talk on the potential for thermal runaway being used for nefarious purposes by Lucy Pinkard of Hawkins.

Thanks, Lucy 🔥

A brilliant talk from Dr Peter Mansi on why fire demonstrations are so important in supporting fire investigations.The “...
26/01/2026

A brilliant talk from Dr Peter Mansi on why fire demonstrations are so important in supporting fire investigations.

The “Covid look” was a definite highlight 🥸

Thanks, Pete!

Fire Investigations UK LLP

Thank you to Linda Ainscough from Cellmark Forensic Services for a fascinating first talk of the day on the collaboratio...
26/01/2026

Thank you to Linda Ainscough from Cellmark Forensic Services for a fascinating first talk of the day on the collaboration between forensic archaeology, anthropology, and fire investigation.

And we’re off 🎉 Our 2026 ATC is officially underway. Thank you to CFO Jonathan Dyson for opening the conference and kick...
26/01/2026

And we’re off 🎉 Our 2026 ATC is officially underway.

Thank you to CFO Jonathan Dyson for opening the conference and kicking things off.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

14/01/2026

The tragic events at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland in the early hours of New Year’s Day, has left over 40 people dead and 119 people injured.

It is with deep sadness that the UK-AFI offer our heartfelt condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones at this difficult time.

Our thoughts are with the families who have not yet had news of their missing loved ones.

Our thanks go out to the members of the emergency services who attended this difficult scene to render assistance and transport the injured to hospitals across the region.

22/09/2025

Applications are invited from members who wish to be considered for up and coming vacancies on the UK-AFI Board of Directors.

The UK-AFI is run by volunteers who all share a passion for developing and maintaining good practice and knowledge in the field of fire and arson investigation, if you wish to contribute to our great Association we would love to hear from you. Individuals wishing to stand for election and hold elected positions must be a current member of the UK-AFI and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).

Anyone wishing to apply should complete the UK-AFI Board of Directors Nomination Form, see link below. The form should then be completed and emailed to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 1st October 2025

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LN12WZ

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