National Association of Fire Investigators
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The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) is a professional association of people who investigate cases of fire and arson. It was created in 1961 and is located in Sarasota, Florida. The purpose of the group is to increase knowledge and improve skills of fire investigators
in the field and in relation to the litigation involved in determining the origin and cause of fires.
NAFI offers three certifications for its members through its own National Certification Board. The National Fire Protection Association
's guide to fire investigation, known as NFPA 921
recognizes the certifications awarded by NAFI. Through NAFI, members can become a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), a Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), or a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI).
Fire investigation
Fire investigation, sometimes referred to as origin and cause investigation, is the analysis of fire-related incidents. After firefighters extinguish a fire, an investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire or explosion...
in the field and in relation to the litigation involved in determining the origin and cause of fires.
NAFI offers three certifications for its members through its own National Certification Board. The National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association is a United States trade association that creates and maintains private, copywrited, standards and codes for usage and adoption by local governments...
's guide to fire investigation, known as NFPA 921
NFPA 921
NFPA 921, "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations", is a National Fire Code published by the National Fire Protection Association . Its purpose is "to establish guidelines and recommendations for the safe and systematic investigation or analysis of fire and explosion incidents"...
recognizes the certifications awarded by NAFI. Through NAFI, members can become a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), a Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), or a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI).