– 34th Annual Training Conference –

Central Illinois Fire Investigators Association

Please click the registration link below to register for the 2026 CIFIA Full Conference.

CIFIA Conference Registration

SINGLE DAY SEMINAR – NOT PART OF THE MAIN CONFERENCE

First Responder and Company Officer Fire Investigation Responsibilities

Instructor: Jason Mardirosian, MS, BS, IAAI-CFI, CI, ECT, NAFI-CFEI, CFII

The first decisions made on the fireground directly impact the success of any subsequent investigation. This course is designed specifically for firefighters and company officers who serve as the critical first link in the origin and cause process.

Participants will examine the fundamental responsibilities of first responders related to scene recognition, fire pattern identification, evidence awareness, and preservation. The program will review basic origin and cause concepts, distinguishing fire effects from suppression damage, recognizing potential indicators of incendiary activity, and understanding how tactical operations can affect investigative outcomes.

Through practical examples drawn from real-world investigations, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how their observations, documentation, and scene actions support accurate, defensible fire investigations.

Intended Audience: Firefighters, company officers, and fire service personnel seeking to strengthen their understanding of investigative responsibilities on the fireground.

Please click the registration link below to register for the one-day Fire Investigation Responsibilities Course.

Fire Investigation Responsibilities – Registration

Annual Training Conference

Who Should Attend?

Fire/Arson Investigators, Public and Private Sector
Insurance Industry
Fire Department First Responders
Law Enforcement Officers/Investigators/Detectives
Prosecutors
Federal State, County, or Local Level Investigators
Military Investigators
Engineers, consultants and anyone tasked with the
duty of Investigating fires.

Why Should Investigators Attend?

In today’s investigations it is imperative the investigator can
demonstrate that he/she is following and in compliance with the
standards of the fire investigation industry, for the purpose of this
class NFPA® 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.
When you testify or are required to participate in depositions the
expert may be required to present an up to date and accurate
curriculum vitae that includes compliance documentation with
regard to the requirements of the NFPA® 1033 standard.
Fire investigators have been familiar with NFPA® 921, Guide for Fire
and Explosion Investigators for many years. Today as an investigator,
the question must be asked, can I assure the court, opposing counsel,
and my agency or company, that I meet the requirements of NFPA®
1033, Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, Especially in the
area of the post-secondary education requirements.

Our 2025 Featured Speaker

Todd Hedglin

Print Your Certificate

Annual Conference