Arkansas Chapter of the IAAI
We are a membership based organization dedicated to Fire Investigation Education & Training as well as furthering the field of Fire Investigations.
28/05/2024
Volkswagen, Mazda, Lamborghini, Kia among 94,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 94,209 vehicles. This includes Kia, Lamborghini, Mazda and Volkswagen vehicles.
27/05/2024
CPSC: Smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, manufacturer not cooperating The detectors are made of white plastic and measure about four inches in diameter.
19/05/2024
Over 200,000 ovens recalled once again due to fire, burn hazard The ovens were tied to 14 reports of fires and eight reports of injuries involving burns to hands or arms, as well as smoke inhalation.
08/05/2024
I really enjoyed my time today at the Arkansas Fire Academy. What a great resource for our fire departments and law enforcement. Thanks Gary Meadows for the opportunity to speak with your class on the training and all the benefits the International and Arkansas Chapter of IAAI has for our members
30/04/2024
New Mexico IAAI Seminar
29/04/2024
29/04/2024
Save the date for the Arkansas chapter of IAAI Fall Conference in beautiful Heber Springs AR October 22-24 2024 offering up to 24 tested hours of fire investigation topics. Check back soon for upcoming information. Heber Springs offers world class trout fishing on the Little Red River, hiking trails, golf and beautiful Greers Ferry Lake. Come join us.
25/04/2024
'Thermonator,' the fiery robot dog makes a sizzling entry to the market A robot dog that shoots out a flames was unleashed.The flamethrower-weilding robot dog known as "Thermonator" become available for sale Friday.The robot can be
24/04/2024
Recall alert: Toyota recalls 55,000 cars with doors that can fly open while driving: https://2wsb.tv/3UpFg7k
18/04/2024
Day 2 was for the dogs!! Great meeting and sharing of information with our Arkansas State Fire Marshal Dennis Free, Arkansas State Police and ATF friends!!! Great meeting! Will post about some changes and our fall meeting soon!!!
18/04/2024
Day 1 in the books! We got the distinct honor of recognizing Gary N Linda Meadows and Steve Johnson for lifetime achievement in their retirement! Randy Watson provided some excellent updates on NFPA 921, 1321 & 1033. Can’t wait for day 2 tomorrow!!!
10/04/2024
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks — but remedy won’t fix problem Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing…
10/03/2024
09/03/2024
09/03/2024
2024 Spring Conference
April 17th & 18th
Texarkana, AR
Wednesday – April 17th
7:30 am Registration
8:00 am Presenting the Colors Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department Honor Guard
Opening Prayer Josh Whisenhunt
8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 am NFPA 1321 overview presented by Chair Randy Watson S-E-A, Ltd.
11:00 am Door Prizes
11:30 am Lunch sponsored by Steve Johnson/Johnson Investigations (Catered by Julies Deli)
1:00 pm NFPA 1321 Overview continued with Randy Watson
3:30 pm Door prizes
3:45 pm NFPA 1321 cont.
4:30 pm Adjourn
5:00 pm Board Meeting
Thursday – April 18th
7:30 am Registration
8:00 am Opening and Announcements
8:30 am Local Fire Agencies and Their Roles: presented by State Fire Marshal Dennis
Free, Arkansas State Police Mike Dawson and George Summerlin, ATF Shannon Hicks
11:00 am Closing Remarks/Announcements/Test
11:30 am Adjourn
Notes: Lunch is included Thursday and periodic breaks will occur throughout the day. After the board meeting the hospitality room will be open with refreshments. The hospitality room is included with registration.
https://arkiaai.com/online-registration/
https://arkiaai.com/store/
12/01/2024
: Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing (formerly Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P.) expands recall of evaporator coil drain pans to include additional units. The molded plastic drain pan located at the bottom of the evaporator coil can overheat, melt and deform, posing a fire hazard. Get repair. CONTACT: DCT toll-free at 888-520-0579, or online at www.recallrtr.com/drainpan or www.goodmanmfg.com.
Full recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Daikin-Comfort-Technologies-Manufacturing-formerly-Goodman-Manufacturing-Company-LP-Expands-Recall-of-Evaporator-Coil-Drain-Pans-to-Include-Additional-Units
15/12/2023
: PowerXL Dual-Basket Air Fryers. The U-Channel connector used to optionally combine the two food baskets inside can break during use, posing a burn hazard. Get refund. Contact: 866-704-9370 or www.prodprotect.com/recall/duaf and https://powerxlproducts.com
Full recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Empower-Brands-Recalls-Power-XL-Dual-Basket-Air-Fryers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
02/11/2023
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/01/cars/toyota-recall-rav4/index.html
Toyota recalls more than 1.8 million RAV4 vehicles | CNN Business Toyota is recalling more than 1.8 million RAV4 vehicles from certain 2013-2018 models, the company announced Wednesday.
05/08/2023
RECALL ALERT: Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk: https://tinyurl.com/3zxpdx69
09/06/2023
15/05/2023
2023 Tarrant County Fire & Arson Investigators Association Conference Online registration for 2023 Tarrant County Fire & Arson Investigators Association Conference.
22/04/2023
'Park outside' | GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for the model year 2019 or later.
06/04/2023
Glad to have this training at conference.
Our engineers will share their experience and expertise at the Arkansas IAAI Spring Conference, April 13-14, 2023, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Here is a list of the training classes offered by Schaefer Engineering:
Investigating Residential Electrical Systems – Rob Markiewicz, PE
Solar and Battery Storage Systems - Ben Fischer, PE
Mr. Markiewicz will cover the roles of private vs. public investigators and the electrical engineer in a residential fire investigation. The residential electrical system architecture will be discussed to provide a clear understanding of how the electrical service is brought into and distributed through the structure. This will include an explanation of the electrical service drop/lateral from the transformer through the meter base to the panelboard. Additionally, branch circuit and device configuration will be discussed. The presentation will then focus on common electrical failures and ignition sources that we see with residential electrical systems. The class will conclude with a discussion to differentiate between electrical ignition sources and cause as related to residential electrical systems.
Mr. Fischer’s course includes safety and best practices for inspection and investigation of fires involving solar arrays and will include hands-on evaluation of commonly used components. It will also cover the basics of design and installation methods of grid tied and battery backup equipped solar systems, discussion of the different types of equipment and battery systems that may be encountered, evaluation of various battery chemistries and features, as well as discussion of emerging industry trends, code changes, and new technology in this rapidly changing field.
05/04/2023
Our engineers will share their experience and expertise at the Arkansas IAAI Spring Conference, April 13-14, 2023, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Here is a list of the training classes offered by Schaefer Engineering:
Investigating Residential Electrical Systems – Rob Markiewicz, PE
Solar and Battery Storage Systems - Ben Fischer, PE
Mr. Markiewicz will cover the roles of private vs. public investigators and the electrical engineer in a residential fire investigation. The residential electrical system architecture will be discussed to provide a clear understanding of how the electrical service is brought into and distributed through the structure. This will include an explanation of the electrical service drop/lateral from the transformer through the meter base to the panelboard. Additionally, branch circuit and device configuration will be discussed. The presentation will then focus on common electrical failures and ignition sources that we see with residential electrical systems. The class will conclude with a discussion to differentiate between electrical ignition sources and cause as related to residential electrical systems.
Mr. Fischer’s course includes safety and best practices for inspection and investigation of fires involving solar arrays and will include hands-on evaluation of commonly used components. It will also cover the basics of design and installation methods of grid tied and battery backup equipped solar systems, discussion of the different types of equipment and battery systems that may be encountered, evaluation of various battery chemistries and features, as well as discussion of emerging industry trends, code changes, and new technology in this rapidly changing field.
18/02/2023
2023 Spring Conference
April 13th - 14th, 2023
Heber Springs
The agenda and Registration Links are Online!!
See you there!!
Conference Registration Arkansas - IAAI
15/01/2023
65,000 Bissell vacuums recalled due to fire hazard The models being recalled are 2551, 2551W and 25519. About 65,000 of the vacuums were sold.
13/01/2023
More than 60,000 vacuums recalled because they could catch on fire More than 60,000 Bissell vacuums are being recalled because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to officials.
27/12/2022
Shoddy work. Unhappy buyers. A near-death experience. When the RV lifestyle goes wrong 'There goes our fifth wheel, toy hauler, everything in it... I think I'm gonna throw up,' said Jenny Doman, whose RV burned a day after she bought it.
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