Fundamentals of Fire Investigation 5.18-22.26 SA
The New South Wales Association of Fire Investigators (NSWAFI) Hosts Fundamentals of Fire Investigation
Dates: May 18-22, 2026
Location: MFS Adelaide Fire Station
99 Wakefield Street,
Adeliade, SA 5000. Level 3 Conference room
Classes begin at 8:00am
IAAI 40hr Fundamentals of Fire Investigation Course flyer May 2026
This 40 hour tested course is designed to provide the new fire investigator with the prerequisite knowledge necessary to properly determine the origin and cause of a fire and to refresh the experienced fire investigator with his/her current knowledge base as it relates to the scientific investigation of a fire scene. This course provides the basis for the IAAI Fire Investigation Technician designation.
CFITrainer.Net® Modules Prerequisites:
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
- Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments
- Fire Investigator Scene Safety
- Prerequisites are required as supporting knowledge for the class and the examination. Materials within the class and examination will reference all Pre-Requisites.
The NSW Association of Fire Investigators (NSWAFI) is pleased to offer the 40-hour IAAI Fundamentals of Fire Investigation Course in Australia. This five-day program includes a full-day practical examination followed by an online assessment, with a certificate issued upon successful completion.
The course is designed to provide new fire investigators with the foundational knowledge required to competently determine origin and cause, and serves as the prerequisite program for the IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI-FIT) designation. It also provides experienced fire investigators with an opportunity to refresh, reinforce, and update their existing knowledge in relation to the scientific principles of fire scenes.
DATE: 18-22 May 2026 (08:00-16:00)
LOCATION: Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Adelaide Fire Station, 99 Wakefield Street Adelaide. Level 3 Conference room.
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea will be provided.
The practical examination at a fire scene will be held on Thursday, 21 May 2026, and transport will be provided that day.
INSTRUCTORS: Mark Pellegrino IAAI-CFI, Michael Forbes IAAI-CFI, and Daren Mallouk IAAI-CFI.
COST: $1300 (member NSWAFI, QAFI, VAFI, NZAFI, ANZFSS)
$1500 non-member
There is a limit of 35 students. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. For all enquires, please contact Mark Pellegrino on +61 411 180 97 or president@nswafi.com.au
Notice: Photos and testimonials collected during this course may be used for IAAI promotional purposes, including the website and social media.
Questions? IAAI-Training@firearson.com
All IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or changes.