Marine Fire Credential Endorsement

The Marine Fire Credential Endorsement program encompasses the subcategory of marine fire investigation. All applicants must possess either the IAAI Fire Investigation Technician designation (IAAI-FIT®) or the IAAI Certified Fire Investigator certification (IAAI-CFI®). The IAAI-FIT® and IAAI-CFI® are administered by the IAAI and are designed to verify an applicant’s level of fundamental knowledge as measured against various core job performance requirements (JPR) of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator and other guidelines related to fire investigation. The MFCE attaches to the holder’s IAAI-FIT designation, unless they hold the IAAI-CFI certification, in which case it attaches to the IAAI-CFI.

For information on IAAI-MFCE®, call 800-468-4224 or email at certifications@firearson.com

Program Requirements

Experience

The applicant for the Marine Fire Credential Endorsement must currently possess the IAAI-FIT or IAAI-CFI credential before applying.
The applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years of specific experience of fire investigation which shall be directly involved with the investigation, and documentation of marine fire events. Sufficient documentation to support experience claimed, such as employment records or letters of certification from employers documenting work experience.

Training and Education

Training (40 hours required):

CFITrainer.net – Electrical Safety (3 Hours)
CFITrainer.net – Preparation for Marine Fire Scene (4 Hours)
CFITrainer.net – Preventing Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens at the Fire Scene (3 Hours)
CFITrainer.net – Site Safety Assessment (3 Hours)
CFITrainer.net – Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report (3 Hours)
IAAI-Marine Fire Investigation Course of Instruction (minimum 24 hours)

Comprehensive Exam (after application approval):

IAAI Marine Fire Investigation Exam on CFITrainer.net
- Study Materials can be found here.

How do I become an IAAI-MVFI?

Submit an application with required training and education, and employment verification.
There is a fee for the Marine Fire Credential Endorsement Application - $325 for non-members and $150 for members. To obtain the Member discount rate, please login to your www.firearson.com account. A non-Member may choose to join IAAI prior to filing the IAAI-MFCE application.
If the application is not approved, you will be advised of the appeals process. For detailed information on the full process of the program, please read the International Association of Arson Investigators 2025 IAAI Certifications Manual.

I already hold an IAAI-MFCE, how do I renew?

You must renew your MFCE at the same time as your IAAI-FIT or IAAI-CFI.
Applicants applying for renewal of this credential endorsement must provide documentation of continued meeting of minimum master credential program requirements.
If an individual allows their master credential or this credential endorsement to lapse or expire, they must reapply for this program.

Links to Important Documents for the MV Endorsement:

IAAI-MVFCE New Application

2025 IAAI MVFCE Application SAMPLE

Knowledge 1: Competency in Motor Vehicle Fires - Study Materials

General IAAI Certification Information

2025 IAAI Certifications Manual

IAAI Certification Process Flowchart

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