Annual Training Seminar
October 15 - 18, 2012
- Dr. Elayne Pope
- Captain Phillip Calvert
Alabama Assoication of Arson Investigators:Fire Investigation Training Alabama
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From the President;
It is an honor to serve as the 2012 President of the Alabama Association of Arson Investigators. I have been involved with the Association for approximately 12 years and I have witnessed strength and growth over the years.
I would like to thank Pat Craig for his great leadership as the 2011 President of the Association. We had a great year and very successful Annual Training Seminar in October 2011. Pat’s vision and leadership assisted in further solidifying the foundation of a productive and forward moving Association.
One of the objectives of the Alabama Association of Arson Investigators is to foster a greater professional competence in the investigative technique and recognition of the crime of arson. The primary method in achieving this objective is providing the most up to date training in the field of fire investigation. Last year, we were able to reach individuals in the fire investigation field from neighboring states with our exceptional Annual Training Seminar. I hope to not only increase our Seminar attendance this year from within the State of Alabama but also from neighboring states.
As President, I will work with the Board and the District Directors to address any issues that arise that affect our membership. Along with the commitment from the Board and District Directors, it is my plan to build our reputation as an effective fire investigation organization. I encourage our membership to take an active role in promoting our Association and moving it forward. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the Annual Training Seminar in October and I call on our membership to get involved. I would ask you all to play an active role in the recruitment of new members to our Association. We have potential members in every corner of the state, some of which have no idea of our Association’s existence.
In 2012, it is my goal to create a more defined role for our District Directors. This newly defined role will include recruitment efforts in every district of the state as an important element of a growing Association. The newly defined role will also include a strategy for each Director to identify and assist with training and equipment needs for fire departments within our state.
Our Association is a collaborative effort of our membership and I ask all of you to become involved. With our combined wealth of knowledge and experience, the Association will certainly continue to move forward in the future. Let us all make 2012 a great year for the Alabama Association of Arson Investigators.Sincerely,
Angela Baker
President
Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC
Angela Baker