National Association of Fire Investigators

The National Association of Fire Investigators is a non profit association of Fire Investigation professionals dedicated to the education of fire investigators worldwide. NAFI has lead the charge to bring fire investigation science into the 21st century. Our wide variety of NFPA 921 based training programs are unmatched in the industry.

Upcoming Training Events

June 5 - 8, 2023 in Aurora, CO 2023 Fire Investigation Training Program - Denver

Registration for this program will close on May 31, 2023. Our 2023 4-Day Fire Investigation Training Program offers a broad overview of NFPA 921 and Fire Investigation concepts. This program is suitable both for newer investigators and for more advanced students. Lectures will...

September 18 - 21, 2023 in Lexington, KY 2023 Vehicle Fire Investigation Training Program

The 13th Vehicle Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Science and Technology Seminar is designed to meet the training requirements for the Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Certification Program established by the National Certification Board. The investigation of fires and explosions in...

February 19 - 22, 2024 in Seattle, WA 2024 Fire Investigation Training Program - Seattle

Registration for this Program will open June 12th. Our 2024 4-Day Fire Investigation Training Program offers a broad overview of NFPA 921 and Fire Investigation concepts. This program is suitable both for newer investigators and for more advanced students. Lectures will...

September 16 - 18, 2024 in Orlando, FL 2024 ISFI

ISFI 2024 is the 9th presentation of this biennial professional symposium. ISFI emphasizes the application of modern fire science and technology to fire investigations and analyses. This international gathering of fire investigation and fire science experts is organized by the National...

Membership

If you are a professional involved in fire and explosion investigation, prevention, litigation or research, then NAFI is the association for you.

Certification Programs

NAFI is the leader in Fire Investigation Certification. More fire investigators choose NAFI's CFEI, CFII & CVFI than any other certification.

IAFI Membership

Practice fire investigation across borders? Add a Membership in the International Association of Fire Investigators to your NAFI Membership.

Recent Blogs & Announcements

Are Liquid Propane Leaks Really 270 Times Larger Than Gas? Case Study Regarding The Physics Of Liquid And Gas Propane Leaks

Scott Davis, PhD., P.E., CFEI Tom DeBold, P.E., CFEI and John Pagliaro, Ph.D. Gexcon US, USA Presented at the International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, 2018...

Propane Safety: Investigation Findings And Lessons Learned In The 2014 Philadelphia Food Truck Explosion

Scott Davis, PhD., P.E., CFEI John Pagliaro, Ph.D. and Tom DeBold, P.E., CFEI Gexcon US, USA Presented at the International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, 2018...

Investigation Findings And Lessons Learned In The 2014 Georgia Pacific Corrigan Facility Fire And Explosion

Scott Davis,Ph.D., P.E., CFEI and John Pagliaro, Ph.D. Gexcon US, USA Presented at the International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, 2018 ABSTRACT On April 26, 2014...

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