Connecticut Chapter-International Association of Arson Investigators

08/12/2026

The Connecticut Chapter of the IAAI regrets to announce the passing of longtime member George Hannigan

Obituary and Arrangements of Long Time
CT Chapter IAAI Member George Hannigan
December 29, 1954 – August 9, 2026

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that CTIAAI announces the passing of Long Time Member George Hannigan, this past Sunday. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Calling Hours
Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass:
St Mary Church, 178 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10 am.

Celebrate the life of George Hannigan, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home.

06/19/2026

We are privileged to welcome Mr. Konzelmann to our June Seminar this Wednesday. Chris is extremely well-versed in fire investigation and expert testimony. Along with Mr. Konzelmann, Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein and the Honorable Judge David Gold will deliver valuable material and knowledge during “Preparing to Testify to Your Investigation: Advice from Courtroom Experts.” We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Chris Konzelmann, Chairman of the White and Williams LLP Subrogation Department, will present at the Connecticut Chapter of the IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators) Annual June Training Seminar on June 24, 2026, at the North Haven High School in North Haven, Connecticut. This full...

06/10/2026

Registration closes on June 12! Be sure to sign up.

SAVE THE DATE!
JUNE 24, 2026
North Haven High School

Registration will be coming soon...watch for the release!
CTIAAI's June Conference entitled:

"Preparing to Testify to Your Investigation: Advice from Courtroom Experts" will offer presentation and conversation with courtroom experts relative to where we as investigators rise, where we fall down and how to better prepare our investigation and testimony for the best possible outcomes within the courtroom. Speakers will include:

CT Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein
Attorney Chris Konzelmann Chairman of the Subrogation Department at White and Williams LLP
Honorable David P. Gold, Judge -CT Superior Courts

This conference will also include keynote speaker:

Joe Torrillo
Buried Alive Twice on 9/11

Buried alive twice on September 11, 2001, this smart, funny and now retired FDNY Lieutenant shares his amazing stories and strong messages that attendees will never forget. Joe travels the world as a professional speaker with a quest to make our country the "Re-United States of America," resurrecting patriotism, trumpeting the men and women of the Armed Services, mentoring adolescents, and inspiring audiences of all sizes to embrace change and never give up on their dreams.

We look forward to seeing you!

05/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
JUNE 24, 2026
North Haven High School

Registration will be coming soon...watch for the release!
CTIAAI's June Conference entitled:

"Preparing to Testify to Your Investigation: Advice from Courtroom Experts" will offer presentation and conversation with courtroom experts relative to where we as investigators rise, where we fall down and how to better prepare our investigation and testimony for the best possible outcomes within the courtroom. Speakers will include:

CT Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein
Attorney Chris Konzelmann Chairman of the Subrogation Department at White and Williams LLP
Honorable David P. Gold, Judge -CT Superior Courts

This conference will also include keynote speaker:

Joe Torrillo
Buried Alive Twice on 9/11

Buried alive twice on September 11, 2001, this smart, funny and now retired FDNY Lieutenant shares his amazing stories and strong messages that attendees will never forget. Joe travels the world as a professional speaker with a quest to make our country the "Re-United States of America," resurrecting patriotism, trumpeting the men and women of the Armed Services, mentoring adolescents, and inspiring audiences of all sizes to embrace change and never give up on their dreams.

We look forward to seeing you!

05/02/2026

This past week, members of the Connecticut Chapter of the IAAI attended the IAAI ITC in St. Louis. It was an outstanding week of training, education, and networking with peers and experts from throughout the world, both in the classrooms and in the basement of the venue where we were evacuated several times for tornado warnings! This week we were reminded of the importance of staying vigilant in both our surroundings and in our professions, and we are committed to raising the bar in our fire investigations as we move forward. Special thanks to the IAAI and the host Chapter, Missouri IAAI, for their hard work and dedication for another successful conference.

International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (IAAI)
Missouri Chapter - IAAI