Evidence Collection Technician 12.12.25 CA
Evidence Collection Practicum
Presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orange County Fire Authority, 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine CA 92602
Program Overview
The Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) program is designed to verify an applicant's fundamental knowledge and practical skills in evidence collection at fire scenes. The evaluation is based on established professional qualification standards and industry best practices. This program provides the foundation for assessing an individual's competency in performing specific evidence collection tasks in accordance with accepted practices.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements in experience, education, and training, and successfully complete a comprehensive practical examination.
Program Requirements
CFITrainer.net-DNA (3 hours) 3 CFITrainer.net-Documenting the Event (4 hours) 4 CFITrainer.net-Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours) 3 CFITrainer.net-Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours) 4 CFITrainer.net-Introduction to Evidence Module (4 hours) 4 CFITrainer.net-NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours) 2 CFITrainer.net-Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours) 4 CFITrainer.net-The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours) 2 CFITrainer.net-The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours) 3
Total Hours Must Reach a Minimum of 29 Hours.
Note: Completion of these modules is a prerequisite. Course and exam content will reference all listed materials.
Comprehensive Practical Examination
- Examination Duration: 4 Hours
- Structure: 10 practical components
- Passing Requirements:
• All critical elements must be passed
• Minimum 70% score required on each component
Certification & Renewal
Successful candidates will be awarded ECT certification.
Renewal is required every five years.
Application & Registration
Applicants for this professional designation shall submit reference letters from their employers confirming an understanding of core job performance requirements (JPRs) outlined in established professional qualifications standards and standard industry practices related to evidence collection demonstrated at fire scenes in the preceding 18 months.
Registration Fee:
- IAAI Members: $200
- Non-Members: $200
Application Deadline:
- Friday, December 5, 2025
Applications must be received and approved prior to participation. The IAAI-ECT application link will be included in the confirmation email sent, once registration is processed.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact:
IAAI-Training@firearson.com
All IAAI offerings are subject to change or cancellation.