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In the ever-increasing age of computers we want to be able to contact members via e-mail. We ask that you provide us with your e-mail address(s). This will provide a method of rapid communication between the board of directors and the membership. Please send your email address to webmaster@ohiaai.org. All e-mail addresses will be strictly maintained by the Chapter Secretary and will not be used for any purpose other than Chapter business. Another benefit of giving us your email address is being able to notify the membership of up coming events, educational opportunities and new benefits without incurring the cost of additional mailings several times a year. This will allow monies to be used for the membership.
Contact the Chapter Secretary re: Membership Questions...
Open Message to
the Members Lecture for the Ohio Membership Committee of the IAAI - 2004
Craig Geoff quoted Charles
Sennewald and the twenty-one characteristics an
investigator should possess in varying degrees, in
Chapter Nine, Skills of the Investigator, in his Second
Edition of the publication, High - Rise Security and
Fire Life Safety. Sennewald said:
"He or she should be observant,
resourceful, patient, people-oriented, understanding of
human behavior, knowledgeable about legal implications
of the work, a skilled communicator, receptive,
possessed of a sense of well-being, dedicated to the
work, a self-starter, skeptical, intuitive, energetic, a
good actor, capable of good judgment, logical,
intelligent, creatively imaginative, of good character,
and professional.
And, I add one, objective; not
subjective.
Individually or jointly, as fire
investigators, we have been given a great
responsibility. This responsibility is expected to be
presented, acted, and performed as quoted by Geoff in
everything we do, every where we go, and in every
project we're involved.
In addition, we have, maintain,
and exercise some of the most controversial statutes of
law at both state and federal levels than in almost any
other one profession or discipline. The fire service,
law enforcement, and the insurance industry are expected
to be knowledgeable in these areas of law and legal
updates at all times, as well as to current developments
in scientific research and findings, discoveries as it
affects fire safety and fire protection engineering, and
technological trends. Did you know that in the 2004
edition of NFPA 921 there are about 250 pages of
information, an additional 8% over the 2001 edition and
the 2004 edition has 43% more information from the
original publication in 1992?
That is why we are here. This is
the learn curve. To increase our knowledge, broaden our
abilities of observation, to learn professional
etiquette as outlined by Mr. Sennewald, to fellowship
with and meet new comrades, and to strengthen our
dedication to a cause for that which is right.
An additional part of this
learning curve involves association. As in the 18th
Century layman John R. Mott believed and encouraged,
everyone should practice fellowship. He believed that
individuals belonged together in that they might affirm
that they are followers of one. He was referring to
religion. We to belong together as one, united at all
levels, affirming that we are followers of something
that is also right, democracy.
To affirm this and understand what
exactly it is that we are to defend, we have
associations that bring together the individuals and
resources for the support, knowledge, teaching, leading
and mentoring, so that information is passed to the up
and coming investigator as proficiently as possible,
ultimately making the investigator proficient by earning
a Certification in Fire Investigation.
That is what the Ohio Chapter of
the International Association of Arson Investigators is
all about, to bring together individuals for one common
goal and objective, to fight threats against democracy,
provide ample educational opportunities, to provide
support to its members, and to assure as reasonably as
possible that justice is served to the accused, fairly
and justly.
The members of this organization
encourage any one that is involved in the investigation
of fires and explosions that is not currently a member,
to consider becoming a member of the one of the finest
organizations in the world, an organization that is
dedicated to the safety and well being of the innocent.
Any one having any questions
regarding this organization are encouraged to contact
me.
Sincerely,
John Yust
Membership Chairman
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