Origin & Cause 10.20.2026 AL

The IAAI, in partnership with NCETR Hosts Origin & Cause

October 20, 2026

National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR)

3750 Corporal Road

Huntsville, AL 35898-0001

Classes begin at 8:00am

Due to security regulations, registration will close on September 15, 2026.

This IAAI course of instruction will be held at the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives’ National Center for Explosives Training & Research located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Redstone Arsenal is a United States Government Installation. Since the training will be held at a U.S. Government Installation, the course is only offered to U.S. student attendees at this time. Due to existing security procedures, foreign, non-U.S. student attendees may not register for this course of instruction.

This block of instruction will serve to satisfy, in part or whole, requirements concerning continuing education posted in NFPA 1033 Section 4.1.7.

• Evaluating and analyzing a fire scene using a systematic method to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

• Understand and apply systematic approach and scientific method to determine the area of fire origin, then cause.

• Identify fire patterns.

• Identify fire causes/classifications.

• Identify methods of testing and eliminating hypotheses (as part of the scientific method).

Program topics include: NFPA 921 Chapter 18 – Origin Determination, NFPA 921 Chapter 19 – Fire Cause Determination, NFPA 1033, Fire Scene Investigation, Ignition Sources, First Fuel Ignited, Cause Classifications, Fire Investigation Methodology, Initial Response, Examination, Fire Patterns, Fire Effects, Ventilation, Reconstruction, Accidental Sources of Ignition, Evidence of Incendiarism, and Hypothesis Development & Testing.

Registration Fees:

IAAI-Member $145.00

Non-Member $215.00

Debit/Credit Card payments only. If you must use a check or other means please contact IAAI-Training@firearson.com

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.

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.

Contact:

For questions or additional information, please email IAAI-Training@firearson.com.

All IAAI training offerings are subject to change or cancellation.