According to a Harvard Professor, the number of bowling leagues in America have shrunk by 40% since 1980. At the same time, the number of bowlers has increased by about 10%.

The professor concludes that Americans enjoy the activity, but are increasingly reluctant to get involved in groups or associations that require a commitment of their time and effort.

As Chairman of the I.A.A.I. Membership Committee, it is my responsibility to keep all members informed of how "I.A.A.I. Membership has its privileges". Furthemore I want to solicit the input and active participation of every member beyond the 30 seconds it takes to write a dues check.

What We Have To Offer

I.A.A.I. consists of approximately 9,000 of the best fire investigation professionals in the world, united by a strong commitment to the suppression of the crime of arson. Each member receives a Membership Directory that lists all other Association members, Successful use of this investigative tool just once can justify 10 years of I.A.A.I. dues. We also conduct an Annual Seminar and several regional seminars each year to provide the latest information and technology in the profession to our members.

Our publication, "The Fire and Arson Investigator," contains articles by some of the leading experts in the profession, and is mailed quarterly to each member.

The St. Louis home office is compiling a library of reference materials that members can access. And speaking of access, the home office can now be reached by mail, phone, fax or internet.

We also administer the Certified Fire Investigator program in an attempt to ensure a least common denominator body of knowledge in the field of fire investigation.

Lastly it should be noted that I.A.A.I. works in cooperation with other associations and law enforcement agencies to prevent and suppress the crime of arson, including the US Fire Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, The National Fire Academy, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Insurance Committee for Arson Control and many others.

What You Have To Offer

In addition to your dues, you have something else to contribute (namely your time in the form of active participation on one of our many conunittees, and your ideas on how we can improve services to our members). If you can think of any ways in which the Association can improve operations and serve you better, please contact me or one of the other Officers or Directors.

If you are interested in applying for membership please go to the application page and fill it out.