The International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) UK Chapter.

The International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) UK Chapter.

The UK Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators was formed on the 31 January 2003 at an inaugural meeting at City Hall, London. Currently they have 900 members, with representation from the fire service, insurance industry, law enforcement, forensic scientists, private fire investigators, fire investigation training providers, and forensic science academic establishments.

 The main objectives of the IAAI-UK are: The preservation of life and property and prevention of crime for the public benefit, in particular by:
(a) developing and maintaining good practice in the investigation of fire and arson by ensuring the highest professional standards of competence;

(b) developing technical knowledge in fire and arson investigation techniques and procedures and making that knowledge available to professionals, service providers and the public.

Check out their web site www.iaai-uk.org

Consider joining if you are an investigator!

Recent recommendation recieved

"I hired DB Associates to deliver fire investigation for HM Prison Service the 2 courses run were to a very high standard with great knowledge the fire safety officers that attended came away with a far greater knowledge and understanding I would have no problems in recommending DB Associates in any of their work.”

Court or Tribunal Training

If either you or members of your organisation are required to attend a court or tribunal hearing this can be an extremely stressful and even, in some circumstances, traumatic experience.

This is made worse by inexperience and fear of the unknown. Our expert trainers and investigators have given many hours of witness and expert evidence.

They are well versed in court procedure and delivery of evidence. They are able to coach and prepare you to appear and give evidence making you a stronger and more credible witness and give you the opportunity to deliver quality evidence.

The whole process is backed by an experienced and efficient administrative team who will be available to advise and assist you to ensure that you achieve the best service available from DB Associates Ltd.

Please feel free to contact us about any of our training using the following e-mail link.

New book for Fire Investigators

DB Associates have produced a new book written as a practical guide to fire investigators, fully illustrated in full colour. 'The book is designed to not only aid new investigators at the the scene with clear diagrams and photographs, but also as an aid to experienced investigators'. Currently the book is at the printers but will be showcased on the DBA website shortly.

Conference

The Director of DB Associates Limited Mr Dale Brunt at the International Association of Arson Investigators conference seen here with the President Mr Peter Mansi

Barn destroyed at Vale of Glamorgan farm

August 20, 2012

Fire has destroyed a barn containing 500 bales of hay at a farm in the Vale of Glamorgan. The fire service was alerted to the blaze at Marcross Farm in Marcross near Wick at 02:33 BST on Monday. Crews from Llantwit Major, Bridgend and Cowbridge attended.

Fire destroys barn near Moniaive Primary School

An investigation has been launched into a fire which destroyed a large hay shed at a farm next to a village school in south west Scotland. Fire crews spent the night tackling the blaze which was discovered near Moniaive Primary School at about 19:00 ...

New training site

DB Associates Ltd to now conduct training at Brooklands College, Weybridge in Surrey. Training is commencing in September 2012.