Welcome to the Alabama Association of Arson Investigators Web Page. This organization is committed to combating arson and kindred crimes, through service to the Fire Investigation Community with educational and informative training seminars, classes and workshops. We are affiliated with the International Association of Arson Investigators, which is a world-wide organization with over 50,000 members.
We would like for this site to become one of your regular web stops. Check on the latest information and events involving the A. A. A. I.
As you look through this site, you will see that there are a variety of ways in which this site can be utilized to provide information and assistance. Please continue to assist us by providing information relating to the investigation of fires. Information regarding local, state and national events is always welcomed and will be posted if it is relevant to Fire Investigation.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission issues recalls and has a searchable database concerning fire related matters. Click here for a link to this valuable resource.
Get involved with the Alabama Associaton of Arson Investigators! A.A.A.I. Literature
VIDEO
The A.A.A.I. has produced a public service announcement video about the Arson Hotline. It will begin airing in different television markets across Alabama within the next month. A copy of it will be available to view online. We would appreciate anyone helping with the distribution of this video to television and radio broadcasting stations throughout the state. Contact about video
The first Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Class in Alabama was held on October 20 - 22 in Prattville, Alabama. The class was filled to its maximum number of student experts. We want to thank the Prattville Fire Department and the Autauga County Court House staff for allowing us to use their courthouse facility.
Day 1
Class room instruction by Mr. Ken Finley (2nd Vice President of the I. A. A. I.) and Mr. Alan Finke.
There is no truth to the rumor that Mr. Finke was just someone Mr. Finley met on the plane trip. Mr. Finke is the Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal with the Brenham Fire Department, Brenham Texas (Home of Blue Bell Ice Cream). Mr. Finley and Mr. Finke are both graduates of EWCTC course, certified instructors and both are CFI with the IAAI.
Day 2
Instruction by Mrs. Judy Van Heest. Mrs. Van Heest is on the I.A.A.I. Board of Directors and is an attorney with Beers, Anderson, Jackson, Patty, Van Heest & Fawal P.C., in Montgomery, Alabama. She has worked with the I.A.A.I. EWCTC course in several states.
Day 3
Waiting to testify. Mr. Richard Keith (left) and Mr. Kelly Kistner (right). Mr. Keith is President of Pyrtech, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a long time CFI and is has been Certified as an instructor for the EWCTC.
Mr. Kistner is Operations Supervisor, Unified Investigation and Services, Inc. in Gandbury, Texas.
Going over last minute details. Ms. Debra Taylor, Mr. Richard Keith and Mr. Troy Ammons. Ms. Taylor is with Beers, Anderson, Jackson, Patty, Van Heest & Fawal P.C., in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Ammons is an investigator with Crain Massengale, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama.
Day 3
Mrs. Sue Williamson and Mr. Rod Williams discussing details of the case. Mrs. Williamson is a partner with Klasing and Williamson in Birmingham, Alabama and has considerable experience in fire related litigation. Mr. Williams is an investigator with EFI Global, recently retired from the Hoover Fire Department.
Class Photograph (left to right)
Second row - Rod Williams, Terry Beckham, Troy Ammons, Kelly Kistner, Richard Keith, Wes Pullen, Ryan Pezent, Jeff Crain
First row - Alan Finke, Debra Taylor, Judy Van Heest, Sue Williamson, Ken Finley
The Alabama Association of Arson Investigators expresses their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone involved with helping put on the class.
Accommodations with Brett-Robinson Vacation Rentals:
Phoenix VI, VII, VIII Condominiums
26802 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Approx 7 miles east of Highway 59
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reservations:Please mention discount code #1235751 tomake their reservation by calling our reservation department – 1-800-221-0258, available 24 hours every day.
Orange Beach luxury with extra wide beach. Indoor/outdoor pools, elevators, lighted tennis courts, indoor racquetball courts, hot tubs, saunas, exercise room, gazebo, grills.* Large meeting facilities available. Some units provide reserved parking for a nominal charge. On site 24-hour front desk check-in. All condominiums are completely furnished and have fully equipped kitchens. Full size refrigerators, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, tv/vcr, and linens.
We offer a variety of properties on our rental program. Please ask your Brett-Robinson reservation agent to assist you in finding the perfect locations for you and your family.
Phoenix All Suites Hotel
201 E. Beach Blvd. (Approx. 0.1 miles east of Highway 59)
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
One of Gulf Shore’s newest accommodations located in the middle of town. The hotel offers one bedroom suites featuring a King size bed, sofa sleeper and bunk beds for young children. A fully equipped kitchen and one and one half baths offer all the conveniences of home. Each suite’s balcony overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include outdoor pool and onsite laundry room. Each suite is provided with one parking space. Private conference space not available at this facility.
Occupancy Daily rate
One bedroom Suites with 1 ½ baths sleeps 2-5 $110.00 daily rate plus 11% lodging tax
No minimum requirement.
Discount group rates available starting Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Deposit: A prepaid deposit of the first nights rent plus tax is needed to secure your reservation. This deposit is deducted from the total balance due at check in.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and check or money orders are accepted.
Reservations: Please have attendees’ mention discount code #1235751 to make their reservation by calling our reservation department – 1-800-221-0258, available 24 hours every day.
Confirmations: A written confirmation of the reservation will be mailed upon receipt of the prepaid deposit.
Cancellation: A $30.00 cancellation fee is assessed for all cancellations. However if you cancel less than 7 days prior to arrival, your advance payment will be forfeited.
Parking: All Parking is limited to paying guests only. One permit is provided for a 1-bedroom unit. Two permits are provided for two and three bedroom units.
Check-in and Check-out: Check in after 3:00 p.m. at the property you choose for your reservation. Check-out at the same front desk before 11:00 a.m.
