Indiana Fire Investigation Conference
2027 Indiana Fire Investigation Conference
August 15, 16, 17, 18, 2027
Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center
1900 East Main St., Danville, Indiana 46122
Presentations – Networking – CFI Testing – IAAI-ECT Practicum
Awards Presentation – Vendors – Industry Groups
The information about the 2027 conference will be posted by May 1, 2027.
The information below pertains to the 2026 conference.
2026 Topics Addressed:
Solar Investigations
Heavy Equipment Fire Losses
Lithium Ion Batteries
Fire Pattern & Fire Effect Analysis
Registration is $250.00.
Registration includes handouts, lunch, refreshment breaks, and a Certificate of Completion.
Online registration is no longer available.
Mail-in registration is no longer available.
Onsite registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact us with any questions.
* * * Pre-payment is required to register * * *
Checks, Claim Forms, and Purchase Orders should be made payable to:
Indiana Chapter #14 IAAI
If you have any questions please contact us.
IAAI-CFI Testing / IAAI-ECT Practicum
***Registration for ECT Testing is closed.***
The applicant must apply on firearson.com and provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements, including experience, training, and education. Upon approval, they must successfully pass a comprehensive practicum examination.
Complete testing information document is available here (will open in a new tab or window).
IN-IAAI Conference Details
Conference Location:
Hendrick’s County 4-H Fairground and Conference Center
1900 East Main St., Danville, Indiana
Conference Hotels
The hotels are conveniently located less than 1 mile from the conference facility.
The last day to make reservations at the discounted rates was Friday, July 17, 2026.
Rooms may still be available at the hotels’ normal rates. Call the hotels for more information.
Lawrence William Tuck Investigator of the Year Award:
The Lawrence William Tuck Fire Investigator of the Year Award will be presented during the conference.
Click here for information on this award.
Click here for the 2026 nomination form.
Terry T. Fleming Lifetime Achievement Award:
The Terry T. Fleming Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented during the conference.
Click here for information on this award.
Josh Watterson received the Lawrence Tuck Investigator of the Year award at the 2025 Indiana Fire Investigation Conference.
Schedule:
(subject to change without notice)
NOTE: On smaller devoces you can drag the schedule rows left to view all the information in that row.
Click here for printable conference agenda.
Important Note: The last minute update switching the business meeting and tailgate party are not reflected on the printable agenda linked to above, but are correct as listed below.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 (at the conference venue)
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | I.A.A.I. Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT) Practicum – Steve Shand |
(Registration deadline is July 6. More info here.)
Monday, August 10, 2026
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Registration | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Solar Power – Joe Paola | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Provided | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Solar Power – Joe Paola | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Annual General Meeting |
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Heavy Equipment Fires -Seth Ricker | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lawrence Tuck Investigator Of The Year Award / Terry Fleming Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Provided | |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Lithium Ion Batteries – Brad Davis | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Annual Tailgate Party (Fairfield Inn) — Socialize and Network |
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Fire Pattern & Fire Effect Analysis – Jason Mardirosian |
BREAKS:
Breaks for stretching and refreshments will generally be given every hour. Daily raffle for door prizes will be held at the conclusion of breaks.
DISCLAIMER:
No liability is assumed by the Indiana Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators for changes in conference content, speakers, or venue. The speaker’s presentation and content thereof is the sole responsibility of the individual speaker, and not necessarily endorsed by any of the persons organization associated with this conference. The Indiana Chapter of the IAAI reserves the right to cancel, alter, or substitute any class or speaker without any advanced notice.