04/09/2026
CAFI Journal Volume 1 – 2026 has officially been published.
This latest edition features timely insights, industry developments, and valuable contributions from professionals across the fire investigation community.
CAFI members can now access the full Journal through the Members Section of our website: https://www.cafi.ca
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their continued support—your contributions play a vital role in advancing education, training, and professional development within the fire investigation community.
We encourage all members to log in, explore the latest edition, and continue advancing excellence in fire investigation across Canada.
03/21/2026
On behalf of the CAFI-Canadian Association of Fire Investigators, we are pleased to invite you to mark your calendar for our 2026 National Training Conference, taking place:
📅 October 19–21, 2026
📍 Summerland, British Columbia
This annual conference brings together fire investigation professionals from across Canada for high-quality training, networking, and professional development aligned with NFPA standards.
🔔 Registration opens Wednesday, April 1, 2026
💼 Registration Rates:
Early Bird (until September 1, 2026):
CAFI Members: $1,000 + tax (Virtual: $600 + tax)
Non-Members: $1,300 + tax (Virtual: $900 + tax)
After September 1, 2026:
CAFI Members: $1,300 + tax (Virtual: $900 + tax)
Non-Members: $1,600 + tax (Virtual: $1,100 + tax)
✅ What’s Included:
24 hours of tested training
Optional proctored exam
Lunch, coffee, and snacks
Classroom learning from industry leaders
Burn-to-Learn field classroom (limited to 25 seats)
Networking opportunities with professionals from across Canada
Training aligned with NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033 for JPR knowledge upkeep
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise, stay current with , and connect with peers in the community.
We encourage you to save the date and watch for registration details coming soon.
If you have any questions or are interested in attending or presenting, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you in Summerland!
02/13/2026
CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS!
Do you have information you want to share with the fire investigation community in Canada? Here is your chance to submit a presentation proposal for the being planned in Summerland, BC this October! have a look at the details & submit your proposal today!
Deadline for submission is Friday, March 27, 2026. Don't miss out!
09/11/2021
Good morning everyone, CAFI has another great webinar scheduled titled NFPA-1033 - 2022 – What you need to know: The New Requirements for Fire Investigator Qualifications
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/586687727523781389
Date: Wednesday September 22, 2021 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Webinar: NFPA-1033 - 2022 - The New Requirements for Fire Investigator Qualifications
Presenters: Jason Williams and Michael Ross, Fire Investigators - Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has recently released an updated NFPA 1033, The Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators, 2022. The NFPA standard sets the minimum qualifications for a Fire Investigator, and is held as the “Gold Standard” in the courts of justice throughout North America. The new standard has numerous changes, amendments and updated requirements related to the Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s) of a fire investigator operating in the field. This webinar will provide an overview of the initial establishment of NFPA 1033, and the evolution of the standard to the newly released 2022 version. It will speak to the updated portions of the standard and the outlined minimum areas of knowledge required to meet the minimum standard in the field of fire investigations. If you are a professional in the field of fire investigations, this webinar will provide you a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in relation to the new NFPA 1033.
The facilitators of the NFPA 1033, 2020 webinar are Jason M. Williams and Mike Ross from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), Fire Investigation Services for the Province of Ontario. Jason and Mike have investigated over a total of 1,000 fires and have been qualified as experts in the field of fire investigations and fire dynamics over 75 times. The two have more than 22 years of experience in the field of forensic fire investigations and have held positions with the OFM as acting supervisors as well as training and quality assurance specialists.
They both lecture throughout the Province of Ontario at numerous post-secondary school institutions as well as at fire and police training centres and colleges.
They have authored several published articles in the areas of multi-compartment fire dynamics, ventilation limited fire pattern analysis and butane honey oil fire and explosion investigations; and have delivered several webinars through the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
Jason and Mike recently developed and delivered the Ontario Fire Marshal new recruit training program, and are regularly requested to deliver training/lecture sessions to members of the OFM as well as external stakeholders throughout the province.
register.gotowebinar.com
07/16/2021
Good morning everyone, CAFI has another great webinar scheduled titled Combustible Dust Explosions: Fundamental Concepts & Example Investigations.
Over the last five years, DustSafetyScience.com have tracked 797 fires, 304 explosions, 505 injuries and 57 fatalities around the world involving combustible dust. Although fatal injuries have been infrequent in Canada in that period, almost 20 explosions large enough to make the local news have been reported along with 16 injuries. Furthermore, past dust explosions including the Westray Mine Explosion (1992, Nova Scotia, 26 miners killed), Burns Lake Explosion (2012, British Columbia, 2 killed, 20 injured) and Lakeland Mills Explosion (2012, British Columbia, 2 killed, 22 injured) show the potential for large and catastrophic loss in industries handling combustible dust.
This presentation will give an overview of fundamental concepts related to combustible dust safety including: injury mechanisms, flame-propagation mechanisms, equipment and technology, and regulations and standards. It will also review 2-3 incident investigations to pull out lessons learned from the investigation process, recommended control mechanisms, and safety recommendations. Case Studies will include Grain Elevator Explosion, Feed Milling Explosion, BC Sawmill Explosions. The outcome of this presentation is for you to walk away with a better understanding of the hazards and risk associated with dust explosion incidents, and common challenges and outcomes from the investigation process. We will also provide several resources for you to dig into the topic further related to your own background or industry experience.
Dr. Chris Cloney (P.Eng.) is Managing Director and Lead Researcher at DustEx Research, with a world-wide focus on increasing awareness of combustible dust hazards and reducing personal and financial loss from fire and explosion incidents. Chris is a recognized expert in the field of combustible dust research publishing over 15 peer-reviewed journal articles and presenting at academic conferences in the US, Canada, China, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Poland. He is a featured public speaker having taken the stage at Explosion Safety Days 2017 in Brilon, Germany and the 2018 iPBS Powder Show in Chicago and has written industry articles featured in Powder Bulk Solids and Chemical Engineering magazines.
To register for this incredible event, hit the weblink below!
Registration URL: https://lnkd.in/gKmd2f9
Title: Combustible Dust Explosions: Fundamental Concepts & Example Investigations
Date: Wed, Jul 21, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Dr. Chris Cloney (P.Eng.) is Managing Director and Lead Researcher at DustEx Research
Web Link
register.gotowebinar.com
Kind regards,
S.L Barker
Sheldon Barker, CD, CCFI-C
National President
Canadian Association of Fire Investigators
07/05/2021
On behalf of the Executive Directors, Membership and Followers of CAFI, I would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the residents of Lytton, BC who were affected by the catastrophic wildfire. The Canadian Red Cross has set up a hotline for those who have not been in contact with family members. If you have been separated from family members as a result of fires in British Columbia, or are looking for someone that has been impacted or displaced, please call our family reunification line at 1-800-863-6582. This service is available from 8 am to 8 pm PT, 7 days a week.
Kind regards,
S.L Barker
Sheldon Barker, CD, CCFI-C
National President
Canadian Association of Fire Investigators
