Ohio Arson School provides fire investigators with advanced education, training and knowledge in order to eradicate the crime of arson.

The Ohio Arson School is a 36-hour tested course. Ohio Department of Public Safety—approved Firefighter CEUs.

The 2021 Ohio Arson School will be held at the Columbus Airport Marriott

1375 N Cassady Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219.

2021 COURSE AGENDA

Monday, August 2 - Registration opens at 7am

Monday, August 3

Registration opens at 7am

Program begins at 8:30am

“Forensic Electrical Investigations”, Robert Neary, PE, CFEI, Senior Electrical Engineer with SEA Ltd

Tuesday, August 3 - 8am – 5pm

Tuesday, August 4

“Understanding Lithium Battery Fires”, Thomas Bensen of Bensen Fire & Safety Consulting, and Nick Warner Energy Storage Response Group (ESRG).

Wednesday, August 4 - 8am – 5pm

Wednesday, August 5

“High Profile Case Studies”, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Assistant Chief Ray McCarthy, Investigator Brian Peterman and Investigator Frank Reitmeier.

Thursday, August 5 - 8am – 5pm

Thursday, August 6

“Fire Investigator Health and Safety Best Practices”, Jeff Pauley from the IAAI, Chair, Health & Safety Committee.

“Multiple Fatality Fires, Case Studies”, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Assistant Chief Ray McCarthy and Investigator Frank Reitmeier.

Friday, August 6 - 8am – 12pm

Friday, August 7

“Fire Protection Systems”, Carl Dolente of SEA Ltd, CFEI, CFPS

Testing

FEES

Full Conference – Early Bird Rate $300

Full Conference – After June 30 $350

The following are provided with your registration: morning pastries and coffee,

full lunch, and an evening hospitality meal.

PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

Registration must be received by June 30, 2021, to take advantage of early bird rates. Seminar refunds will not be returned for cancellation after July 15, 2021.