Idaho Chapter Annual Conference 2026
IAAI IDAHO CHAPTER 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Post Falls, Idaho
IAAI Idaho Chapter 56 Annual Conference – 24 Hours CE / POST Training (Nov 3–5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) This track is designed for experienced investigators and provides 24 hours of tested Continuing Education and POST (pending approval)- training, taught by nationally recognized instructors in advanced topics:
Tommy Sipsy, D.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. Rick Jones
- Fire Dynamics &Validating the tools of Fire Investigations
Dr. Kyle Bradshaw
- SciBit Scientific Behavioral Interview Techniques
Chaplin Christa Trinchera
Contaminated Twice: Toxic Exposure, Trauma Recovery, and the Resilience Room™ Model for Arson Investigation Teams
Conference Fees: For the advanced tract Lunches Provided
- Members: $325
If you are an Idaho Chapter member, please contact Craig Etherton at cetherton@cdaid.org for the discount code to enter at time of checkout to obtain the member rate.
- Non-Members: $375
Fundamentals of Fire Investigation – 40 Hour Course (Nov 2–6, 2026) “Class may be canceled if class minimum is not met”. This tested 40-hour course provides the scientific foundation to accurately determine fire origin and cause. It is the base class for earning the IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) designation and a steppingstone toward Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI). (lunch is provided M-TH)
IAAI Member cost $750.00 Lunches Provided
Non - Member cost $925
Please click here to register for the IAAI Fundamentals course.
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Lodging:- Official Conference Hotel- Idaho IAAI Conference 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d' Alene - Click here to book - Available Rooms - Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d' Alene
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- IAAI Idaho Chapter Awards Banquet & Business Meeting – 6:30 PM
Cost for Dinner is an additional $ 30
Kootenai County Fire & Rescue - Training & Maintenance Campus
5271 E Seltice Way
Post Falls Idaho 83854
25 Additional Tickets Available onsite for $30 each
RSVP : Brian Owens brian.owens@doi.idaho.gov. (208)-705-5621