Expert Report Writing 9.29.26 OH
Independence Fire Dept. hosts Expert Report Writing
September 29, 2026
Class begins at 8am
While all fire investigators are familiar with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033, uncertainty as to how best to deal with 921
and 1033 in the "read world", to the investigator's best strategic advantage during an origin and cause investigation still remains in the fire investigation community. Everything about a fire investigator - -origin and cause report, and deposition/trial testimony -- should reflect a high working knowledge of 921 and 1033, and should demonstrate that the origin and cause investigation was conducted in complete conformity with NFPA 921. This practical course will provide fire investigators with the necessary tools to survive the various legal challenges to their expert qualifications and testimony, including: how to draft an origin and cause report in full conformity with NFPA 921; and how to survive legal challenges to your expert qualifications and opinion under NFPA 1033 and Daubert.
Pre-Requisite:
CFITrainer.Net Module - Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report
Pre-Requisites are required as supporting knowledge for the class and the examination. Materials within the class and examination will reference all Pre-Requisites.
All IAAI courses are subject to cancellation or postponement at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be notified as soon as possible.
Notice: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes, including the website and social media.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations received within 30 days of the course start date are non-refundable.
Registrants who are unable to attend may, at the discretion of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), substitute another eligible individual from the same organization, provided written notice is received prior to the course start date.
Failure to attend a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligible for a refund.
Questions? IAAI-Training@firearson.com
All IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or changes.
Notice: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes, including the website and social media.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations received 31 days or more prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.
Cancellations received within 30 days of the course start date are non-refundable.
Registrants who are unable to attend may, at the discretion of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), substitute another eligible individual from the same organization, provided written notice is received prior to the course start date.
Failure to attend a course without prior written cancellation (no-shows) will not be eligible for a refund.
Questions? IAAI-Training@firearson.com
All IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or changes.