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This organization was formed and chartered as a nonprofit organization in Louisville Kentucky. President George Parker based on the wishes of the membership; filed the request for incorporation in the latter part of 1949 The IAAI received its charter December 4, 1951. The State of Kentucky required an "Annual verification of IAAI Incorporation" filed with…

The IAAI shall provide active support to fire, arson, and explosion investigation professionals through leadership in education, training, professional development, certification, networking, advocacy, and the provision of resources.

All IAAI Members agree to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics. As fire, arson, and explosion investigators, we shall: Regard ourselves as members of a vital and ethical profession; Conduct both our personal and official lives so as to inspire the confidence of the public; Regard it as our duty to avail ourselves of…

Membership in the International Association of Arson Investigators has many advantages, including: Career enhancement through professional credentialing programs: Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI®), Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI-FIT®), Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), and Certified Instructor (IAAI-CI). Professional development through IAAI-exclusive, in-person classes and the annual IAAI International Training Conference. In-depth education in the latest fire investigation topics covered in Fire & Arson Investigator journal, IAAI’s quarterly…