Commercial Kitchen Fires: A Practical Approach to Systems Design, Evaluation, and Documentation with an Eye Toward Claims and Litigation 8.4-5.2026 KY
Commercial Kitchen Fires: A Practical Approach to Systems Design, Evaluation, and Documentation with an Eye Toward Claims and Litigation
Presented by EKU
August 4-5, 2026
Location: Ashland, Inc. Fire & Safety Laboratory
Richmond, KY 901 M
Class Time: Begins daily at 8:00 AM
As a public or private sector fire and explosion investigation professional, how confident are you that you have the appropriate knowledge and training to document and evaluate the role the commercial kitchen ventilation system (“CKV”) and pre-engineered commercial fire suppression systems (“FSS”) play in the underlying forensic fire scene origin and cause investigation? Each year, the number of commercial restaurant fires and exposures continue to climb, along with the number of claims and lawsuits advanced against commercial fire suppression, hood, duct, and exhaust system service professionals, franchisees, contractors, subcontractors, product designers, manufacturers, owners, and operators of all types and sizes. Frontline public and private sector fire and explosion investigation professionals alike are assigned to perform forensic investigations of first-party and liability losses where CKV and FSS systems are implicated. Commercial restaurants have CKV and FSS systems. While these separate and distinct systems are designed to prevent the spread of a fire, albeit through very distinct means, CKV and FSS systems present unique challenges for investigation professionals. Enhance your expertise in forensic commercial kitchen fire investigations with hands-on regional course of instruction hosted by International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (“IAAI”) and Eastern Kentucky University’s (“EKU”) Fire & Safety Engineering Technology at its Ashland Fire & Safety Laboratory, Inc. Taught by industry practitioners, subject matter experts, industry specialists, and technically trained counsel, this interactive classroom and applied learning course will provide public and private sector fire investigation professionals with an overview of the best proactive practices to evaluate and document the role of the CKC and FSS systems and components in an incident. Attendees will achieve a greater understanding for common terminology utilized in commercial kitchen fires, how CKV and FSS systems and components operate in a commercial kitchen, the basic investigative and documentation methodology, and application of the industry standards, recommended guidelines, and best practices to the CKV and FSS systems and components in the forensic investigation.
Registration Information
IAAI Members: $400
Non-Members: $525
Payment: Debit/Credit Card only
If you must pay by check or require alternate payment methods, 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.
Questions?
For additional information, email:
IAAI-Training@firearson.com
Presented by EKU
August 4-5, 2026
Location: Ashland, Inc. Fire & Safety Laboratory
Richmond, KY 901 M
Class Time: Begins daily at 8:00 AM
As a public or private sector fire and explosion investigation professional, how confident are you that you have the appropriate knowledge and training to document and evaluate the role the commercial kitchen ventilation system (“CKV”) and pre-engineered commercial fire suppression systems (“FSS”) play in the underlying forensic fire scene origin and cause investigation? Each year, the number of commercial restaurant fires and exposures continue to climb, along with the number of claims and lawsuits advanced against commercial fire suppression, hood, duct, and exhaust system service professionals, franchisees, contractors, subcontractors, product designers, manufacturers, owners, and operators of all types and sizes. Frontline public and private sector fire and explosion investigation professionals alike are assigned to perform forensic investigations of first-party and liability losses where CKV and FSS systems are implicated. Commercial restaurants have CKV and FSS systems. While these separate and distinct systems are designed to prevent the spread of a fire, albeit through very distinct means, CKV and FSS systems present unique challenges for investigation professionals. Enhance your expertise in forensic commercial kitchen fire investigations with hands-on regional course of instruction hosted by International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (“IAAI”) and Eastern Kentucky University’s (“EKU”) Fire & Safety Engineering Technology at its Ashland Fire & Safety Laboratory, Inc. Taught by industry practitioners, subject matter experts, industry specialists, and technically trained counsel, this interactive classroom and applied learning course will provide public and private sector fire investigation professionals with an overview of the best proactive practices to evaluate and document the role of the CKC and FSS systems and components in an incident. Attendees will achieve a greater understanding for common terminology utilized in commercial kitchen fires, how CKV and FSS systems and components operate in a commercial kitchen, the basic investigative and documentation methodology, and application of the industry standards, recommended guidelines, and best practices to the CKV and FSS systems and components in the forensic investigation.
Registration Information
IAAI Members: $400
Non-Members: $525
Payment: Debit/Credit Card only
If you must pay by check or require alternate payment methods, 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.
Questions?
For additional information, email:
IAAI-Training@firearson.com