Best International Association of Arson Investigators Podcasts (2025)

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Fire Fatality Stories with Dr. Elayne Pope 41:08

3M ago41:08

41:08

Dr. Pope is here to share cases in which fire effects, patterns, and evidence associated with human bodies made a critical difference in origin and cause determination.

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IAAI ITC 2025 Preview with Trace Lawless 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

IAAI ITC 2025 PREVIEW WITH TRACE LAWLESS

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Fire Investigator Behavioral Health with Captain Michael Brewer 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

What can fire investigators do to help themselves and each other stay mentally healthy given the difficult and sometimes emotionally challenging work they do?

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IAAI Investigator of the Year Case Study 1:11:32

12M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

This month, the CFITrainer.Net podcast welcomes Captain Chase Hawthorne of the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal to talk about the bizarre case that won him the 2024 IAAI Investigator of the Year Award.

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News Roundup: March 2024 8:05

1y ago8:05

8:05

News Roundup - March 2024

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Discussing Mentorship from Both the Mentor and Mentee Perspectives with Steve Avato 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

49:13

We discuss mentorship, from both the mentor and mentee perspectives, with Steve Avato, retired ATF Supervisory Special Agent CFI and Fire Marshal Captain with the Loudoun County Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office.

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A CONVERSATION WITH SPECIAL AGENT ADAM ST. JOHN AND CAPTAIN CRAIG MATTHEWS 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into fires where the ignition was associated with CSST — that’s corrugated stainless steel tubing.

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Laboratory Analysis of Fatty Acids, Oils, and Alcohols with Laurel Mason and Doug Byron 54:50

1+ y ago54:50

54:50

Today, we’re talking about using a lab in your investigations. More specifically, we are going to talk to two experienced forensic scientists about analysis of fatty acids, oils, and alcohols.

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The Role of Metallurgical and Materials Science in Fire Origin and Cause Determination. 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

We’ve got something new and pretty interesting for you today — a closer look at the role of metallurgical and materials science in fire origin and cause determination. Our guide into this world is Larry Hanke.

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What's new at the National Fire Academy 19:57

2y ago19:57

19:57

A conversation with Kevin Oliver on what’s new at the National Fire Academy.

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2022 IAAI Investigator of the Year 57:44

2y ago57:44

57:44

Today we're talking with Fire Arson Investigator Nicole Brewer of Portland Fire and Rescue in Oregon. Investigator Brewer was named the IAAI Investigator of the Year in 2022

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Multi Unit Multi Fatality Fires 44:31

2+ y ago44:31

44:31

This month, we’re tackling a tough topic on the CFITrainer.Net podcast.

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NFPA 1321 is coming in 2023. Are you ready? December 2022 59:59

2+ y ago59:59

59:59

In 2023, NFPA will release a new standard, NFPA 1321: Standard for Fire Investigation Units. We preview this standard on the newest episode of the CFITrainer.Net podcast.

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Spoliation: What You Don't Know Can Jeopardize Your Investigation November 2022 41:12

2+ y ago41:12

41:12

Attorney Chris Konzelmann Discusses Lessons Learned from Recent Litigation

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The Internet of Things: September 2022 1:01:05

2+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Welcome to the CFITrainer.Net podcast. Today, we're talking about the Internet of Things. You're going to learn what that is and why it's an important investigative tool you might not be using.

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News Roundup: July 2022 9:53

3y ago9:53

9:53

This month on a new episode of the CFITrainer.Net podcast, we’re talking about fascinating news that’s crossed our feed recently.

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June 2022 59:44

3y ago59:44

59:44

On this month’s CFITrainer.Net podcast, we're going to get into an issue that seems to be increasing in regularity, and that's warehouse fires.

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Fire Investigator Health and Safety: March 2022 43:23

3y ago43:23

43:23

This month on a new episode of the CFITrainer.Net podcast, Dr. Gavin Horn, Research Engineer at UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, and Jeff Pauley, Chair of the IAAI’s Health & Safety Committee, discuss the latest research on fire investigator health and safety.

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NFPA 1321: New NFPA Standard Affecting Fire Investigation Units: January 2022 39:49

3+ y ago39:49

39:49

On this month’s CFITrainer.Net podcast, we talk with Randy Watson, chair of the technical committee for NFPA 1321: Standard for Fire Investigation Units.

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Episode 4: The DNA Profile 48:35

3+ y ago48:35

48:35

A DNA profile is consistently found at some of the fire scenes, but doesn’t match up with a name. More physical evidence leads the task force to loop in NCIS who is dealing with their own arson investigation.By Platform Media

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Episode 1: The Fire Setter 37:15

3+ y ago37:15

37:15

On the heels of 9/11, and the deadly sniper shootings, a firesetter in the DC region is terrorizing neighborhoods in the middle of the night. A chance encounter leads to the realization that this is the work of a serial arsonist.By Platform Media

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Episode 2: The Eye Witnesses 44:48

3+ y ago44:48

44:48

As fires continue, the investigation hinges on the recall of three eyewitnesses, all teenagers. The task force comes up with some creative ways to track down the arsonist who is purchasing materials for his incendiary devices at local convenience stores.By Platform Media

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Episode 3: The Media Leaks 51:33

3+ y ago51:33

51:33

To complicate the investigation further, someone close to the task force is leaking classified details of the case to the local media. It’s a delicate balance to keep the public informed while not inciting copycat firesetters and jeopardizing the investigation.By Platform Media

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Episode 5: The Arrest 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

47:58

The serial arsonist is finally named and confirmed through DNA lab work. The task force has to make an arrest, but media leaks once again throw a wrench into the timeline.By Platform Media

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Episode 6: The Serial Arsonist 39:41

3+ y ago39:41

39:41

The task force learns that the arsonist has been lighting fires in the DC area since the early 1980s. For the first time, we reveal the list of fires he admitted to ATF as part of a proffer agreement. You can see a map of the fires at www.IAAIArson.comBy Platform Media

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Episode 7: The Catastrophic Damage 35:50

3+ y ago35:50

35:50

The terror the arsonist perpetuated for decades finally came to an end thanks to the hard work of the ATF task force. In letters to our producer, the serial arsonist admits to fetishes and desires that caused him to light fires.By Platform Media

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December 2021 8:35

3+ y ago8:35

8:35

On this month’s CFITrainer.Net podcast, we look back at 2021 and how CFITrainer.Net evolved to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly changing technology.

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October 2021 9:12

3+ y ago9:12

9:12

Welcome to the CFITrainer.Net Podcast. It's been a while since we've done a news round up so today we're covering some new research and fire investigation cases.

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Fire as a Cover for Murders and Gender Reveal Fires: September 2021 31:21

3+ y ago31:21

31:21

This episode we talk to Texas Ranger Sergeant Drew Pilkington about incendiary fires as a cover for murder and we discuss a tragic quadruple domestic violence homicide.

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Fire Fatality Stories with Dr. Elayne Pope 41:08

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IAAI ITC 2025 Preview with Trace Lawless 28:03

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Fire Investigator Behavioral Health with Captain Michael Brewer 29:12

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IAAI Investigator of the Year Case Study 1:11:32

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News Roundup: March 2024 8:05

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Discussing Mentorship from Both the Mentor and Mentee Perspectives with Steve Avato 49:13

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A CONVERSATION WITH SPECIAL AGENT ADAM ST. JOHN AND CAPTAIN CRAIG MATTHEWS 51:18

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Laboratory Analysis of Fatty Acids, Oils, and Alcohols with Laurel Mason and Doug Byron 54:50

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The Role of Metallurgical and Materials Science in Fire Origin and Cause Determination. 37:24

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What's new at the National Fire Academy 19:57

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2022 IAAI Investigator of the Year 57:44

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Multi Unit Multi Fatality Fires 44:31

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NFPA 1321 is coming in 2023. Are you ready? December 2022 59:59

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Spoliation: What You Don't Know Can Jeopardize Your Investigation November 2022 41:12

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The Internet of Things: September 2022 1:01:05

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News Roundup: July 2022 9:53

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June 2022 59:44

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Fire Investigator Health and Safety: March 2022 43:23

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NFPA 1321: New NFPA Standard Affecting Fire Investigation Units: January 2022 39:49

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Episode 4: The DNA Profile 48:35

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Episode 1: The Fire Setter 37:15

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Episode 2: The Eye Witnesses 44:48

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Episode 3: The Media Leaks 51:33

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Episode 5: The Arrest 47:58

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Episode 6: The Serial Arsonist 39:41

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Episode 7: The Catastrophic Damage 35:50

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December 2021 8:35

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October 2021 9:12

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Fire as a Cover for Murders and Gender Reveal Fires: September 2021 31:21

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