International Association of Arson Investigators-BC Chapter 15
Founded in 1973, BC-IAAI is the primary body in British Columbia, Canada for providing training and networking opportunities to public and private Fire Investigators.
If you are actively involved in the field of fire investigation in British Columbia, you belong here and we welcome you! Membership benefits include classroom and hands-on training, access to information resources, and networking. Memberships is only $40 a year.
Events
BC-IAAI is hosting leading forensic anthropologist Dr. Elayne Pope as a Guest Speaker on fatal fires for the first time in Canada.
The Alberta Chapter is hosting the Fundamentals of Fire Investigation course in June 2024.
BC-IAAI hosts events in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Interior. Our annual seminar also include hands-on investigation of custom-built ‘burn cells‘ based on real-life scenarios.
Learn more by going to the Events page .
Working Together for Safer Communities
Arson is everyone’s problem. It can affect every community and can result in tragic loss of life and extensive property losses. The property losses resulting from incendiary acts hurt not only those who own targeted properties, but also the individuals and communities who rely on the jobs, products and services provided by businesses that fall victim to arson.
The membership of BC Chapter 15 IAAI consists of public and private sector fire investigators, police and fire personnel, safety authority staff, insurance professionals, military personal, educational institutions and other special investigators. Our goal is work together to train fire investigators to perform thorough and well-informed investigations. We provide training seminars and events, information on where to access further training and resources, and foster intercommunication and networking among fire investigators in BC.
“ It is through an efficient and accurate determination of the cause and responsibility that future fire incidents can be avoided.“
— National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 921 (2021 ed)