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Michigan Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators The International Association of Arson Investigators is an organization of fire investigation profess

An arson investigator is part fire scientist and part detective. The International Association of Arson Investigators is an organization of fire
investigation professionals, united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson through professional fire investigation.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend the International IAAI Photography Course that was taught in Saginaw, ...
23/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend the International IAAI Photography Course that was taught in Saginaw, MI earlier this month. We are grateful for those who attended from out of state and Canada, and our instructor Patrick Barker from North Carolina for taking the time out of his schedule to further these students' knowledge of photography.

Please watch our website for future training opportunities.

📢📢 Training Announcement 📢📢Forensic PhotographyThe class will be taught by International IAAI, please register with Inte...
17/12/2025

📢📢 Training Announcement 📢📢

Forensic Photography

The class will be taught by International IAAI, please register with International at the below link.

đź“ŤLocation: Kochville Veterans Hall
3265 Kochville Rd, Saginaw MI 48604

đź“…: Date: February 10, 2026 - start at 8am

đź“’Course Information:
This intensive 8-hour, 1-day, hands-on program provides public and private sector professionals with the practical skills needed to accurately capture, document, and preserve visual evidence under real-world field conditions. Designed for individuals with moderate experience and limited equipment resources, the course focuses on field-expedient photographic techniques that produce reliable, defensible images suitable for investigative, administrative, insurance, and litigation applications.

✅️Registration Link:
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firearson.com%2Ftraining%2Fclasses%2Fforensic-photography-advanced%2Fforensic-photography-2102026-mi%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSimpsonA4%40michigan.gov%7Cb8817057f6804d411a9e08de1c91fbea%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638979610648092278%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mZ5gqp3Y71YkCEryNZQmHG3sWBdFgYYOKlQVpDhI754%3D&reserved=0

18/09/2025

🧯 New or Experienced? This Course Fits You.
40 hours of tested instruction to sharpen your fire investigation skills. Build toward industry-recognized certifications. 🎓IAAI-FIT & IAAI-CFI Ready

đź’˛$750 Member | $925 Non-Member
🍽️Breakfast and lunch are included each day of the course

Register now đź”— https://ow.ly/oevy50WPUV3

Last year we were saddened by the loss of our dedicated board member Jason Carstens from the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Depar...
17/09/2025

Last year we were saddened by the loss of our dedicated board member Jason Carstens from the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department.

A scholarship fund has been set up in his name at Lake Superior State University. This fun ORV/ATV event has been created as a way to fund the scholarship. Please reach out to Phillip Donnay at [email protected] for more information.

* The MI Chapter of IAAI was asked to spread the word of this event and has no part in the planning or details of the event.

🧑‍🏫 👩‍🏫 REGISTRATION OPEN for our December 2025 Expert Witness Testimony Course! ⚖️⚖️⏰ Register today! Limited to 8 part...
10/09/2025

🧑‍🏫 👩‍🏫 REGISTRATION OPEN for our December 2025 Expert Witness Testimony Course! ⚖️⚖️

⏰ Register today! Limited to 8 participants. Closes October 1, 2025.

✉️ MEMBERS: email [email protected] for your member code.

https://michiganiaai.org/expert-witness-testimony

Past President of the Michigan Chapter of the IAAI Michael Roarty welcoming our Chapter’s 1st female President Ashley Si...
03/06/2025

Past President of the Michigan Chapter of the IAAI Michael Roarty welcoming our Chapter’s 1st female President Ashley Simpson. May your tenure as President be fruitful and successful!

Congratulations to Tom Kropf on being the recipient of The President’s Award in recognition for his decades of service, ...
30/05/2025

Congratulations to Tom Kropf on being the recipient of The President’s Award in recognition for his decades of service, professionalism, mentorship and dedication to the continuous fight against arson and incendiary fires! This award bestowed on time by the Michigan chapter of the international Association of Arson Investigators. Well done sir!

22/05/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Michigan IAAI Arson School!

A sincere thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, attendees, and volunteers who made this week a success. From hands-on training and expert-led sessions to valuable networking and knowledge sharing, this year’s program strengthened our collective commitment to excellence in fire investigation.

Safe travels home—and thank you for continuing to support the mission of the Michigan Chapter of the IAAI. We’ll see you next year!

22/05/2025

Big thanks to Ray Cole from the Michigan DNR for a great session at the 2025 Michigan IAAI Arson School!

You broke down the basics of wildland fire investigation in a clear, practical way—showing how weather, terrain, and fuel loads all play a role in determining cause. We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with the group!

22/05/2025

Thank you to Barb Roethler from Huron Valley Schools for an incredibly valuable session at the 2025 Michigan IAAI Arson School. Your insights on navigating media and social media gave attendees practical tools to communicate clearly, build public trust, and promote fire safety with confidence. Thanks for helping fire service professionals strengthen their public messaging in today’s fast-moving world!

21/05/2025

Thank you to LTC Sara So of the Michigan Army National Guard for an eye-opening and informative session at the 2025 Michigan IAAI Arson School.

Your presentation highlighted the vital role of the WMD-CST in today’s evolving threat environment and gave attendees a better understanding of how fire investigators and CSTs can work together when scenes involve potential CBRNE hazards. We appreciate your service and your insight!

21/05/2025

Thank you to Randy Watson from S-E-A, Ltd. for helping clear the air on NFPA 1321 at the 2025 Michigan IAAI Arson School.

Your session offered much-needed clarity on what the new standard really means for fire investigation units—cutting through the noise and laying out the facts. We appreciate you bringing your insight and leadership to the conversation!

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