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 Zoom. RSVP for more information.
November 14, 2023, 10am in-person meeting location:
Frankfort Fire Department Training Building, 256 S. Clay St., Frankfort, IN 46041
Indiana IAAI Chapter Regions
Region Representatives
(At Large Board Members)
Northern District
Phil Topor
NEFCO Fire Investigations
(219) 742-0010
ptopor [at] nefco [dot] net
Central District Director
Matthew Partain
Lawrence FD / Rimkus Consulting Group
317-954-5049
matthew.partain [at] yahoo [dot] com
Southern District
Josh Watterson
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
(317) 646-9992
jwatterson [at] dhs.in [dot] gov
Indiana Chapter Board Members
(L to R) Phil Topor, Josh Watterson, Dave Kloss, Ross Keasling, Chris Ward (International IAAI Board Member), Jordan Saunders, Jess Shanahan, Matthew Partain, Jeff Cline
President
Jeff Cline
Frankfort Fire Department
(765) 652-3317
investigator_jcline [at] hotmail [dot] com
First Vice President
Jordan Saunders
Fire and Explosion Consultants, LLC
317-201-7672
Jordansaunders [at] fec-fire [dot] com
Second Vice President
Ross Keasling
Office of Indiana State Fire Marshal
317-509-0381
Rkeasling [at] dhs [dot] in [dot] gov
Immediate Past President
Mark Elder, IAAI-CFI®
Vernon Township Fire Department
317-850-7132
mark.elder66 [at] gmail [dot] com
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
Phil Topor
NEFCO Fire Investigations
(219) 742-0010
ptopor [at] nefco [dot] net
Central District Director
Matthew Partain
Lawrence FD / Rimkus Consulting Group
317-954-5049
matthew.partain [at] yahoo [dot] com
Southern District Director
Josh Watterson
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
(317) 646-9992
jwatterson [at] dhs.in [dot] 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.
Got something for us? Get in touch.