Canadian Association of Fire Investigators

The Canadian Association of Fire Investigators South Central Ontario Chapter 006 is hosting a two-day educational seminar and national AGM on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2009. The event is being held at the Embassy Suites Niagara Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls. Highlights of the seminar will be the practical approach of effective fire scene […]

March 31, 2009 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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The Canadian Association of Fire Investigators South Central Ontario Chapter 006 is hosting a two-day educational seminar and national AGM on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2009.

The event is being held at the Embassy Suites Niagara Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls.

Highlights of the seminar will be the practical approach of effective fire scene investigations, mandatory fire sprinkler systems in new homes, from the fire scene to the court room, interviewing a serial arsonist & how to catch him.

For a complete agenda, speaker information package and registration form, log on to www.cafi.ca. •

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