Certification for fire investigators is available from the International Association of Arson Investigators. Applicants for certification must meet training, and experience requirements and successfully complete an examination.

For additional information, contact:

International Association of Arson Investigators
2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203, Crofton, MD 21114
Toll Free: 800.468.4224, Phone: 410.451.3473, Fax: 410.451.9049

In Illinois, fire investigators are certified by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall. Certification requirements include:

  • Fire Fighter II certification; and,
  • completion of training course (3 modules) or 2 modules and Arson Investigator course.

For additional information regarding certification, contact:

Office of the State Fire Marshal
1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217.785.0969, Fax: 217.782.1062