Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators

It is with a heavy heart that the PAAI announces that Charter Member Alex Profka has passed away on January 23, 2022 after an illness. Alex was retired from the PA State Police and was a long time member of the Fire Marshal's Unit and a private investigator with Valentines and … [Read more...]

The PAAI 2021 Fall/Winter Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure.  The newsletter can be downloaded by clicking the link below. PAAI FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER   … [Read more...]

The 2022 PAAI Jack Christmas Weekend will be held on January 29 & 30, 2022 at the Ramada Inn State College, PA 16081.  This years topics are: Saturday January 29, 2022 Cigarettes and Smoking Materials as Ignition Sources  (7 CEU hours) Jonathan Butta, PE Fire Research … [Read more...]

Hero to Zero – Firefighter Arsonist Program:the program has been updated and is ready for delivery to requesting agencies. We have chosen a virtual delivery platform that will eliminate the logistics of scheduling, equipment, locations, certificate generation, etc.  and have … [Read more...]

Members please find a new President's message July 2021 - Pres Msg … [Read more...]

The PAAI held elections at our Annual Meeting on June 21, 2021. Congratulations to President David Klitsch and the other new Officers and Board of Directors. A list of officers can be found at the Officers Page. … [Read more...]

The PAAI recently held our Annual Meeting (June 21, 2021) and June Training (June 21-23, 2012) at the Ramada Inn in State College. New officers were elected and sworn in and 45 people attended the Annual Training. Photos from the Meeting and Training can be viewed under the … [Read more...]

It is with great sadness I post this. Donald (Ben) Cypher, Charter member, Life Member and 2 time Past President of the PAAI and past President of the IAAI passed away on May 6, 2021.  Ben was instrumental in the training of many members in the PAAI and was a mentor and friend … [Read more...]

Whether you are an old timer or a newbie it is no longer considered cool to be in the fire scene without proper protection.  Firefighters wouldn't go into a raging fire without turnout gear, SCBA  and hose lines but after the fire investigators are taking chances.  Please take a … [Read more...]

The 2019 Jack Christmas Training Weekend was well attended and provided 9 hours of test and 3 hours of non-tested COn Ed Units. Topics included Fire Dynamics, Fire Origin and Cause and Haz-Mat Awareness Refresher. Thank you to the instructors and those that attended and made … [Read more...]

Below is a Fire Investigator Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet from the IAAI HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE.  Good information for anyone that cares about their safety. FI Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet … [Read more...]

Cancer is a risk to all firefighters and investigators.  It is no longer "Cool" to have the dirtiest turnout gear or the blackest helmet.  The soot on your gear and helmet contains potential cancer causing materials. Click here for more information : … [Read more...]

The Sponsor Page for 2018-2019 is now up and running at 2018-2019 Sponsors … [Read more...]

The PAAI is looking for Zone Training Coordinators needed for Central and West Zones. Click here for more information … [Read more...]

THE PAAI HAS ADOPTED AND IMMEDIATELY IS INSTITUTING AN CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY.  THE POLICY CAN BE VIEWED AND/OR DOWNLOADED IN IT'S ENTIRETY AT THE LINK BELOW CANCELLATION POLICY … [Read more...]