November 7 - 9, 2018New York State

Academy of Fire ScienceMontour Falls, New York

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control will host the 44th Annual Arson Seminar November 7, 8, and 9, 2018 at the New York State Academy of Fire Science, in Montour Falls, New York. This year’s theme will be “Steps for Success – Planning, Analysis, and Consequences”.

The Office of Fire Prevention and Control will continue with the delivery format of last year’s program.That included; • Presentation to the entire group of attendees at the Watkins Glen Community Center.• Attendance verification via barcode scanning• The National Pro Board Fire Investigator Certification Exam will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on November 7, 2018,

PRIOR to the start of the Seminar.• Investigators interested in taking the National Exam MUST pre-register for the exam by October 24, 2018.• To register complete the application form available at: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/documents/standards/exam.pdf• Questions regarding National Certification testing can be addressed to: ofpc-standards@dhses.ny.govr.

Keynote Opener – Wednesday, November 7:

“Leadership for Challenging Times.” – Sergeant Michael J. Coker (Retired), Portsmouth Police Department, Portsmouth VA.

This leadership program is a principle-based program with precise, clear-cut directions to provide the necessary tools to fulfill your day-to-day role as an Investigator or Supervisor. The program infuses academic leadership principles into the self-need to break through old habits. It is imperative that each person has a working knowledge of their role and the impact on the mission of the organization or investigation. It is Michael’s hope to share some innovative ideas to help improve operatio ns from the overall function of your team to making critical decisions at the investigation scene.

Main Workshop – Thursday, November 8:

“Fire Pattern Analysis” – Greg Gorbett, Associate Professor, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.

Interpreting fire patterns can be extremely difficult due to several factors. In recent years, fire pattern analysis has been the subject of intense scrutiny. This presentation will teach investigators how to properly interpret various fire patterns and properly incorporate those patterns into their origin and cause determinations. Greg has performed extensive studies in the field of Fire Patterns via residential-scale and small-scale experimentation.

Keynote Closer – Friday, November 9:

“Arson for Insurance” – Special Agent Michael Vergon (Retired), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Indianapolis, IN.

This presentation will provide attendees with information related to investigating serial arson for profit cases. Included in the presentation is information, from a convicted serial arsonist, detailing overlooked evidence and mistakes made during the investigations which allowed him to “get away with it”. The program concludes with information on how the arsonist was finally caught and convicted. Mike’s experience has included the investigation of multi-million dollar loss structure fires/explosions, fatality fires, multi-defendant arson-for-profit cases, serial arsonists and bombers.

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Please review the application to make certain it is complete and the required payment, prerequisite proof, and Training Authorization Letter are enclosed. Incomplete forms will be returned. This form is on the web at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpcEMAIL ( AcademyRegistrationMF@dhses.ny.gov ), FAX, OR MAIL APPLICATION TO FIRE ACADEMY ONLY

Academy of Fire Science • 600 College Ave • Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634 | Phone: (607) 535-7136; Fax: (607) 535-4841

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NOTE: Training Authorization Letter EOSB-1654 is required with all training; The following courses/programs are exempt from the TAL: Courses for OPWDD; Explorer Weekends at the NYS Fire Academy (Explorers are not allowed to attend OFPC training except for the Explorer Weekends); Non-OFPC Programs hosted at the NYS Fire Academy

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NOTE: Due to participant demand, the deadline for all Academy course registrations is 20 days before the course start date. If your registration is not received by this deadline, we cannot guarantee placement in the requested course. Call the Academy for further information.

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Training Authorization Letter

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The student listed below is an active member of the agency indicated below, is at least 16 years of age, and is authorizedto attend the course indicated below. I understand this training course may contain certain evolutions that simulate and/orcreate actual firefighting or rescue conditions. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control is not responsible and/or liablefor any malfunction or damage to any equipment used during this training program.

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The student listed below has medical clearance to use Self-Contained BreathingApparatus (SCBA), in accordance with 29 C.F.R. part 1910.134 for courses as required.

16 or 17-year-old students must have the section below completed to participate in state fire training

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information. I understand and acknowledge the importance of safety during the training course and further acknowledgethat if an instructor believes that my behavior or abilities may cause a safety risk to myself or another, the instructor hasthe authority to remove me from the simulation or course.

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consent to his/her participation in the training listed above. I have read, fully understand, and agree with the aboveinformation. I understand and acknowledge that safety is important during the training and further authorize the instructorto remove the student from the simulation or course if the instructor believes that his/her behavior or abilities may cause a safety risk to himself/herself or another.

If you cannot answer the questions above because you do not know the requirements of 29 C.F.R Part 1910 or do not know whether the firefighter listed below is authorized to use SCBA, please contact OFPC

The student listed below is authorized to attend the training indicated

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