Florida Chapter - International Association of Arson Investigators

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween,
from your Florida Chapter board
👻🎃🦇💀

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

👏 Congratulations to our newly certified Evidence Collection Technicians! 🔥🚒

The Florida Chapter IAAI proudly congratulates all 13 participants who successfully passed the Evidence Collection Technician Practical last Sunday, just before the start of our 2026 Annual Training Conference!

This certification represents an important commitment to excellence in fire investigation. Proper evidence collection is critical to preserving the integrity of an investigation, ensuring consistency with established best practices, and prioritizing the personal safety of those working on fire scenes.

Congratulations to all 13 participants on a job well done! Your commitment to learning, growth, and excellence strengthens our profession and helps ensure the highest standards in fire investigation. 👏

📸 One participant is missing from the photo! Our 13th successful candidate was a chapter board member who apparently decided that conference setup was more urgent than picture time. We’ll let it slide this time! 😂

10/22/2026

🔥 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Florida Chapter IAAI Annual Training Conference! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to all our attendees, presenters, sponsors, and supporters who helped make this year’s conference a success! Your commitment to education, professional development, and advancing the field of fire investigation is what makes this organization so special.

We’re grateful to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to learn, share knowledge, build connections, and make this week memorable.

As for the board… we may be exhausted, running on caffeine, and ready for a little rest after a busy week, but don’t worry — we’ll be back at it planning next year’s conference before we’ve even unpacked! 😂🔥

Thank you all for being part of the Florida Chapter IAAI family. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Newly Elected Florida Chapter IAAI Board of Directors! 🔥

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected board directors! We look forward to their leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to advancing fire investigation through education, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Congratulations, and thank you for serving our chapter! 👏

📸Pictured (left to right): Central Director Jake Miller, Statewide Director Mike Adams, Statewide Director Kristie Calhoun, South Director Harvey Meshel, North Director Paul Haas

10/20/2026

🔥Florida Chapter IAAI Annual Training Conference — Day 2!🔥

We are excited to welcome Dr. Elayne Pope, world-renowned forensic anthropologist, for a full day dedicated to Fatal Fire Investigations.💀

When it comes to advancing our profession, learning from leading experts makes all the difference. We’re thrilled to have Dr. Pope with us for what promises to be an outstanding day of education and professional development!

10/19/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 Florida Chapter IAAI Award and Scholarship Recipients!🏆

Please join us in congratulating the following recipients:

🔥 Investigator of the Year
Detective Heather Taylor & Detective Paul Robbins

📸 Arson Fire Photograph of the Year
Detective Christopher Balmer

📸 Accidental Fire Photograph of the Year
Thomas Fucci

🏅 Guy “Sandy” Burnett Distinguished Service Award
Andy Muzzy

⭐ Lifetime Member Award
David Cheers

🎓 William “Bumper” Moylan Scholarship
Josh Bass

🎓 Ryan Ward Scholarship
Tana Meredith

Thank you for your contributions to the fire investigation community, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

10/19/2026

🚨🔥 IT’S OFFICIAL — DAY ONE IS UNDERWAY!🔥🚨

🇺🇸 The Florida Chapter of the IAAI 2026 Annual Training Conference is officially underway!🇺🇸

Today began with a powerful and meaningful opening ceremony that set the tone for an incredible week of training, collaboration, and professional growth!

🫡 Honor Guard Presentation — Presented by the Florida Criminal Investigations Division, honoring the commitment and service of those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.

🙏 Invocation — Led by Chaplain Lonnie Crawford of the Orlando Fire Department, offering a meaningful start to our conference.

🎤 Keynote Address — Delivered by Director Luis Negrete of the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Criminal Investigations, sharing insights and helping set the stage for the important work ahead.

From honoring service and reflecting on our mission to learning from outstanding leaders in our profession, Day One is off to an inspiring start!

👇 Who’s joining us this week? Drop a comment and let us know where you’re representing from.

09/28/2026

🚨Time is running out‼️

🔥Training for Fire Investigators and Law Enforcement Personnel!🔥

Through a combination of lectures and practical discussion, students will explore common types of physical evidence encountered during fire investigations, learn strategies to minimize contamination or loss, and understand documentation practices that support continuity and accuracy in casework. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing professional standards that can be applied across a variety of investigative environments.

📅 October 17, 2026 | 📍 Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, FL

💸 Registration Fee: Members $195 | Non-members $265

👉 Save your seat now 🔗 https://www.firearson.com/training/classes/evidence-essentials/evidence-essentials-101726-fl/