2007 GFIA SPRING SEMINAR


This seminar will offer the latest technologies in the investigation of Fundamentals of Fire Investigation, Financial Perspectives, Crime Scene Investigations, Evidence Collection, Ethics, Report Writing and Demeanor for the Courtroom.

General Information and Registration:
The registration fee provides training, handouts and morning and afternoon refreshments. The registration fee for non-members includes one year’s membership in the GFIA upon meeting the membership requirements. Certificates will be mailed after the seminar.
Classes Will Be Held At:
Holiday Inn Express, 513 West Broad Street, Athens, Georgia 30603.

Lodging
For reservations, call the Holiday Inn Express at 706-546-8122. The seminar room rate is $78.00 per night, plus 14% tax. Daily continental breakfast included. Mention that you are with the Georgia Fire Investigator’s Association. Please be aware that the cut off date for making reservations is February 20, 2007. All reservation requests received after that date will be subject to availability at regular hotel rates.


Tuesday, March 13
11:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Registration at the Holiday Inn Express
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Fundamentals of Fire Investigation- Bob Holland, Holland Investigations & Luis Velazco, Luis Velazco Investigation, LTD

Wednesday, March 14
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Financial Perspectives – Tony Nix, State Farm Insurance Company, Tom Martin, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, Howard Zandman
12:00 pm - Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Crime Scene Investigations – Gwinnett County Crime Scene Unit

Thursday, March 15
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Evidence Collection – Laurel Mason, Analytical Forensic Associates, Jerry Wainwright, DeKalb County Fire Department
10:00 am -12:00 pm – Ethics
12:00 pm - Lunch on your own
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Digital Photographs – Charles Williams, Cobb County Fire Department
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Report Writing – Mark Dietrichs, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers

Friday, March 16
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Courtroom Demeanor – Tim Baggett
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Examination

Registration fee:
$85.00 Members
$100.00 Non-Members

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Georgia Fire Investigator’s
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Or fax form to:
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