Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

An Overview:

The Board of Directors of the National Association of Fire Investigators has long recognized the need for an accepted method and standard of evaluating the qualifications of individuals who are conducting Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigations. Those fire investigators who testify in court as "Experts" have an equal need and interest in establishing their credentials. Therefore, the National Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator program was instituted at the August 11, 1983 NAFI Board of Directors meeting held in Chicago, Illinois. Since that time, the program has grown in recognition and has expanded to provide certification opportunities to NAFI members, internationally as well as within the US.

The National Certification Program Objectives:

• Recognize Qualified Fire and Explosion Investigators.
• Serve as a National Certification Registry and Clearinghouse for identifying qualified fire and explosion investigators.
• Provide an established system to compare the various qualifications of those engaged in fire and explosion investigation.
• Promote excellence in the Training, Education, and Conduct of fire and explosion investigators.
• Provide a system by which equally qualified investigators specializing in the various disciplines of fire and explosion investigation will have immediate acceptance as "Experts".

The CFEI Certification Exam is offered several ways:

• Several times a year as in combination with NAFI sponsored training programs.
• By mail with a NAFI Approved Proctor
• Through specially designated Public Agency Training Council Classes.
• At the NAFI Membership Services Office (Sarasota, FL)

The CFEI Exam will be offered in conjunction with these upcoming NAFI training programs:

2009 National Advanced Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program

 

2009 National Vehicle Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program (CVFI)

 

 

The complete CFEI Guidelines and Application are now available on-line.  Click the button below to download.

Email us to obtain a copy of the complete guidelines or for more information on the CFEI program

NAFI CFEI's are required to re-certify every five years.  To review the re-certification process click the link below.

National Association of Fire Investigators

857 Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 USA

US & Canada 1-877-506-NAFI

Elsewhere 1-941-359-2800

Fax 1-941-351-5849