International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.

Substitute or Alternatives to IAAI Curriculum 

Effective May 1, 2025, any non-IAAI training courses claimed by an applicant for credit towards an IAAI certification, credential, and/or endorsement, must be expressly pre-approved by the IAAI as a substitute or alternative to the IAAI’s foundational core training courses. This includes courses relating to training and certifications for:

·     IAAI-Fundamentals of Fire Investigation

·     IAAI-Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation

·     IAAI-Marine Fire Investigation

·     IAAI-Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony

Applicants who have already obtained a Fundamentals of Fire Investigation certificate or other certificates within the curriculum of Fundamentals of Fire Investigation from other sources than what is outlined above, may use this as the requirement for their IAAI-FIT or IAAI-CFI application prior to January 1, 2026.

Beginning January 1, 2026, only the IAAI Fundamentals of Fire Investigation class will be accepted for this requirement, unless the submitted course is listed on the current list of approved courses at www.firearson.com. A copy of the current procedure for approval, and link to the online application are available at www.firearson.com Fees for Course Vetting are outlined in the full policy.

Approval Process for Non-IAAI Courses:

·     Application must be submitted by the instructor, host agency or course coordinator

·     Final approval by IAAI-Certifications and IAAI-Training & Education Committees

·     Application must be submitted online at least 30 days in advance

Applications must contain all required documentation, including:

·     Comprehensive training syllabus

·     Advertising material, course outline, presentation and lesson plans

·     Dates, locations, instructor CVs

·     Total training hours and breakdown per NFPA 1033 JPR

If you have any further questions about this process after reviewing the attached information, please contact certifications@firearson.com