IAAI Indiana Chapter Information
Learn about the Indiana Chapter of the IAAI
Founded in 1972, the Indiana IAAI chapter exists to to consistently improve the caliber, ability, and in-depth quality of fire investigation in the state.
The Indiana Chapter Won the IAAI Chapter of the Year Award in 2004!
Chapter Information On this Page
Become A Member
IN-IAAI Meetings
IN-IAAI Reigons
Board of Directors
Chapter Information On Other Pages
Chapter Bylaws
Training and Events
Annual Conference
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IAAI Membership
Become A Member!
Fill out the online IAAI membership application.
Access a printable membership application here:
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Benefits of Membership
Membership in the Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI Chapter 14) provides numerous opportunities in the field of fire investigation. Perhaps the most valuable benefit of membership is the fire investigation contacts you will make as a part of the IN-IAAI.
Please contact us if you have questions about membership.
Sign Up Challenge!
Get your Indiana membership dues free every year that you sign up five new members. AND… Get your (international) IAAI membership dues free if you sign up 5 new members in a year.
Chapter Meetings
At this time meetings may be either held in-person and/or via conference call. RSVP for more information.
February in-person meeting location:
Vernon Township Office, 602 Vitality Drive Fortville, IN 46040
May in-person meeting location:
Noblesville Fire Station, 15251 Olio Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
Indiana IAAI Chapter Regions
Region Representatives
(At Large Board Members)
Northern District
James Ross, IAAI-CFI®
Donan Engineering
(765) 469-5611
jross [at] donan [dot] com
Central District Director
Ross Keasling
Office of Indiana State Fire Marshal
317-509-0381
Rkeasling [at] dhs [dot] in [dot] gov
Southern District
Clayton Kinder, IAAI-CFT®
Indiana State Fire Marshall’s Office
(317) 232-6435
Ckinder [at] dhs [dot] in [d0t] gov
Indiana Chapter Board Members
(L to R) Dave Kloss (Treasurer), Jordan Saunders (2nd VP), Ross Keisling (Central District Director), Mark Elder (President), Jeff Cline (1st VP), Jim Ross (Northern District Director), and Jess Shanahan (Secretary and Immediate Past President). Not pictured: Clayton Kinder (Southern District Director).
President
Mark Elder, IAAI-CFI®
Vernon Township Fire Department
317-850-7132
mark.elder66 [at] gmail [dot] com
First Vice President
Jeff Cline
Frankfort Fire Department
(765) 652-3317
investigator_jcline [at] hotmail [dot] com
Second Vice President
Jordan Saunders
Fire and Explosion Consultants, LLC
317-201-7672
Jordansaunders [at] fec-fire [dot] com
Immediate Past President
N/A
Secretary
Jessica Shanahan
Erie Insurance
317-370-6475
Secretary [at] iniaai [dot] org
Treasurer
Dave Kloss, IAAI-CFI®
Shand Forensic Investigations
260-238-5800
dave [at] shandforensic [dot] com
Northern District Director
James Ross, IAAI-CFI®
Donan Engineering
(765) 469-5611
jross [at] donan [dot] com
Central District Director
Ross Keasling
Office of Indiana State Fire Marshal
317-509-0381
Rkeasling [at] dhs [dot] in [dot] gov
Southern District Director
Clayton Kinder, IAAI-CFT®
Indiana State Fire Marshall’s Office
(317) 232-6435
Ckinder [at] dhs [dot] in [d0t] gov
IAAI-CFI® Director
Scott McDowell
scottmcdowell [at] goshencity [dot] com
Membership Chair
Jessica Shanahan
secretary [at] iniaai [dot] org
Training and Education Chair
Steve Shand
steve [at] shandforensic [dot] com
We’re looking for your words and pics!
If you have information that you would like to share, or know of any articles or reports that may be of special significance, please contact us.
The chapter is also always looking for interesting and/or unique investigative photographs to display at our annual conference and various training seminars. 8″X10″ photographs are preferred.
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