INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
APRIL 7-12 2024
LAS VEGAS
IAAI-Evidence Collection Practicum
Friday, April 12, 2024 (8:00am - 12:00pm) (Sunset 5 - 6)
The Evidence Collection Technician Program verifies an applicant's fundamental knowledge as measured against core job performance requirements of established professional qualifications standards and standard industry practices related to evidence collection on fire scenes. This measurement is not all inclusive of the incorporated professional standards cited, but lays the foundation for measuring the holder’s fundamental ability to perform specific evidence collection tasks related to fire scene investigation at an acceptable level as measured against published acceptable practices.
The applicant must provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements including experience, training, and education. After the application is approved, the applicant must then successfully pass a practical examination.
The IAAI-ECT designation must be renewed every three years.
Rick Jones
Mr. Jones has over 27 years of experience in the field of investigations for both the public and the private sectors. He also has prior service and training with local fire districts and the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, specializing in the field of fire and explosion investigations. Mr. Jones has completed numerous courses related to fire and explosion investigations sponsored by the National Fire Academy, Maine State Police, the International Association of Arson Investigators, and other federal, state, and local organizations.
He earned a degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and is an experienced lecturer on fire and explosion investigations. Mr. Jones has been recognized as an expert witness and has provided testimony on both the state and federal levels.
He advanced to the position of President of the International Association of Arson Investigators in April 2020. He serves as a Director for the IAAI foundation and as a member of numerous IAAI committees.
Rick is a facilitator for the IAAI Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) and Expert Witness/Courtroom Testimony (EWCT) programs. Mr. Jones served as committee chair for the CFI committee until assuming the IAAI Presidency in April and served as committee chair for the IAAI publication Fire Investigator Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033, for both the 2014 edition and the 2017 edition of the publication.
He has been actively involved in the Louisiana Chapter of IAAI, previously serving on the Board of Directors and advancing to the position of Chapter President on two occasions.
Additionally, he serves as a principal NFPA committee member for NFPA 921 Fire Investigations, a principal for NFPA Fire Investigation Units (FIU) , and as an alternate for NFPA 1300, NFPA 1452, NFPA 1730, and NFPA 302.
Casandra Jones
The Evidence Collection Technician Program verifies an applicant's fundamental knowledge as measured against core job performance requirements of established professional qualifications standards and standard industry practices related to evidence collection on fire scenes. This measurement is not all inclusive of the incorporated professional standards cited, but lays the foundation for measuring the holder’s fundamental ability to perform specific evidence collection tasks related to fire scene investigation at an acceptable level as measured against published acceptable practices.
The applicant must provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements including experience, training, and education. After the application is approved, the applicant must then successfully pass a practical examination.
The IAAI-ECT designation must be renewed every three years.