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FIRE-
Foundation

The Fire Investigation Research
& Education Foundation

CONTACT VISIT
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857 Tallevast Road www.nafi.org
Sarasota, FL 34243 /foundation
USA
941-359-2800

FIRE-Foundation Bad Science leads to very bad results. A poorly trained
fire investigator can leave hazards undetected, cost
Motivation homeowners thousands in unnecessary legal fees or worse.
Much worse.
CAMERON TODD
WILLINGHAM We’re tired of having fire investigators maligned
“Cameron Todd by the forensic sciences community. They offer
Willingham was lots of criticism but are short on constructive
executed in Texas in solutions. The fire investigation community
2004 for allegedly setting is made up of thousands of men and women
a fire that killed his worldwide who just want to do the very best
three young daughters job they can. Our mission at FIRE-Foundation is
13 years earlier. He to help provide them with the best science and
always claimed his research and then translate that knowledge into
innocence, and the training and practical skills.
arson investigation
used to convict him We know how far we’ve come as an industry
was questioned by since the introduction of NFPA 921 in 1992.
leading experts before
Willingham was Now imagine, what can be done
executed. Since 2004, with today’s technology &
further evidence in FIRE-Foundation’s direct funding.
the case has led to the
inescapable conclusion
that Willingham did not
set the fire for which
he was executed.” The
Innocence Project

CAMERON TODD WILLINGHAM
Pictured, from prison before his 2004 execution.

FIRE-Foundation

Mission & Vision

FIRE-Foundation’s mission is to
enhance public safety by funding
science-based fire investigation
research and developing and
promoting fire investigation
education worldwide.

The FIRE-Foundation envisions a world where fire investigation
is considered a true forensic science discipline. Where the skills
of the fire investigator are enhanced and supported by the
knowledge, education, tools and technology available to them.
We are committed to being an agent for positive change within
the fire investigation community and we are willing to put our
money where our mouth is.

FIRE-Foundation

Why We’re Different

The FIRE-Foundation We’re lifesavers.
funds fire investigation
related research and We believe that
training... determining the correct
origin and cause
not fire protection, identifies hazards and
not fire safety, ultimately saves lives.
not firefighting. It’s that simple.

With this laser focus on
fire investigation, we
believe that we can use
our endowment, your
gifts, to make significant
gains in the science of
fire investigation.

We’re different because we’re committed to actually funding
our mission. We’re going to work twice as hard building an
endowment for a future of continuous research and training
but also we’re going to start giving grants and scholarships
right away. There’s little time to waste.

FIRE-Foundation Training is key to improving investigative outcomes. Our
focus is not only fire investigation research but on using
Fire Investigation that research to improve the fire investigation classroom.
Training

Our Commitment to the fire investigation community: All research
funded by FIRE-Foundation grants will be made available at no
cost to the public.

FIRE-Foundation We are currently funding grants for...

Funding Priorities

Research

Fire Investigation Fire Effects and
Methodology Patterns
Instructional Fire Investigation
Design Techniques and
Technology

Funding Areas

Fire Investigator The Analysis
Skills Proficiency and Validation
Testing of Currently
Accepted Fire
Investigation
Methods

Fire Evidence
Analysis

NOTICE

Generally, projects outside the current scope or strictly limited to arson
investigation will not be considered for funding.

FIRE-Foundation We are currently funding the following education priorities.

Funding Priorities

Fire Investigation Start-up
Training Funds

We are accepting $1.5k
applications from
individuals employed for on-the-job
by verified municipal Fire Investigation Training
organizations for
the underwriting Programs
of on-the-job Fire
Investigation Training. At least...

The foundation will 3
provide at least
3 grants per year Travel & Tuition Grants
to pay a portion to attend fire investigation
of the travel and
tuition for qualified training
fire investigators
from municipal
organizations
to attend fire
investigation training
at NAFI sponsored
training programs.

FIRE-Foundation The FIRE-Foundation accepts grant applications through
the website at http://firescience.webflow.io/
Funding Process
Research Grant Applications

Grant applications are accepted from September 1 to November 30 to
be awarded January 30 of the next year. The applications are reviewed
by a volunteer panel of subject matter experts and approved by the
Board of Directors. Grantees will be notified by December 20. Research
grants are renewable for a period of two years or at the discretion of the
Board of Directors.

On-The-Job Training Grants

Grant applications may be made at any time. Awards are made in March
and September. These grants are non-renewable. Preference will be
given to scholarship recipients from the previous year.

Training Scholarships

Scholarship applications are accepted from September1 to November
30 to be awarded January 30 of the next year. The applications are
reviewed by a volunteer panel of subject matter experts and approved
by the Board of Directors. Scholarships are non-renewable. Grantees
will be notified by December 20. Funds to foreign recipients will be
released upon proof of Visa to Enter the United States.

To Become a Grant Reviewer (Subject-matter expert-volunteer)

Please send a cover letter listing your areas of expertise and CV
to the attention of the FIRE-Foundation, Board of Directors, 857
Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. Applications are due by August 1.
Appointments will be made by the Board of Directors by September 1.

FIRE-Foundation The FIRE-Foundation accepts donations our website at
http://firescience.webflow.io/Donate
FIRE-Foundation
Giving In FIRE-Foundation’s first 4 years (2017-2021), 50% of
your gift will be used to provide immediate funding for
FIRE-Foundation projects. The remaining 50% will be
invested to provide a permanent source for funding Fire
Investigation. Your gift today, will last a lifetime.

50% 25% 25%

Research Training Start-ups Scholarships

The FIRE-Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. We believe in
transparency. We invite you to review our financial records at Guidestar.com

FIRE-Foundation Our impact will be global. NAFI is the fire investigation
association with the most members – our reach is vast.
Structure
Board of Directors
GOVERNANCE
The twenty-one Chair:
member FIRE- James Shanley, Travelers Insurance, United States, (2017-2022)
Foundation Vice-Chair:
Board of Kathryn Smith, NAFI, United States, (2017-2024)
Directors is Treasurer:
elected by and Michael Schaen, Levin & Levy, CPA, United States, (2017-2024)
serves at the Secretary:
pleasure of the Christopher Wood, Ph D., Fire Link, LLC, United States, (2017-2022)
NAFI Board Board Committee Chair Education:
of Governors. Richard Torres, LWG Consulting Mexico (2017-2024)
Board Members Board Committee Chair Scholarships:
and Officers Stuart Sklar, Fabian, Sklar &King, United States, (2017-2022)
serve 5 year Board Committee Chair Research:
terms.* Ryan Cox, Jensen Hughes, United States, (2017-2024)
Board Members at Large:
*after their
initial terms. Scotts Davis, Ph D., Gexcon, United States,
(2017-2022)
Richard Meier, Kennedy & Associates, United States,
(2017-2024)
C. Randy Watson, SEA Limited, United States,
(2017-2022)
Lisle Donan, Donan Engineering, United States,
(2017-2022)
Daniel Gottuck, Ph D., Jensen-Hughes, United States,
(2017-2024)
John Lentini, Scientific Fire Analysis, LLC., United States,
(2017-2024)
Wayne Chapdelaine, Rural Metro Fire Investigation, Canada
(2017-2022)
James Shannon, Past President, NFPA, United States,
(2017-2024)
Michael Beasley, London Fire Brigade, United Kingdom
(2017-2022)
Kevin Marr, Ph D., Exponent, United States,
(2017-2024)
Michael Hennessy, NEFCO, United States,
(2017-2022)
Elizabetta Carratin, ARUP , Italy/United Kingdom
(2017-2024)
Elizabeth Buc, Ph. D., Fire and Materials Research Lab LLC, United States,
(2017-2022)
Shannon Kos, Collins Einhorn Farrell, PC, United States,
(2017-2024)

FIRE-Foundation The Fire Investigation Research & Education Foundation
FIRE-Foundation, was founded by the National
History Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) in 2016.

NAFI MISSION: The FIRE-Foundation is a sister organization
NAFI Mission: NAFI’s to NAFI, The National Association of Fire
mission is to increase Investigators. NAFI, founded in 1961 has been
the knowledge and integral in the development of scientific fire
improve the skills investigation. As the earliest adopter of the
of persons engaged development of NFPA 921; Guide for Fire and
in the investigation Explosion Investigation, NAFI has lead the
and analysis of fires, charge to apply the scientific method to fire
explosions and arsons, or investigation to the practice of Fire Investigation.
the litigation that ensues NAFI’s International Symposium on Fire
from such investigations. Investigation has become the pre-eminent
venue for Fire Investigation Research. It seems
only natural that NAFI would now extend its
mission to include the funding of that research.

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CONTACT VISIT
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[email protected] http://firescience.
[email protected] webflow.io/

857 Tallevast Road www.nafi.org
Sarasota, FL 34243 /foundation
USA
941-359-2800

Addendum - Financial

FIRE-
Foundation

The Fire Investigation Research
& Education Foundation

CONTACT FOLLOW

— —
[email protected] http://firescience.webflow.io/
[email protected]
www.nafi.org
857 Tallevast Road /foundation
Sarasota, FL 34243
USA
941-359-2800

FIRE-Foundation At FIRE-Foundation we’re different. We’re creating a
strong future by building our endowment but recognize an
2017 Campaign IMMEDIATE need for funding.

HOW WE RAISE FUNDS Current Donations - Goal $100,000
The FIRE-Foundation
is funded solely by 100% 100% 100% 100%
volunteer contributions 90% 90% 90% 90%
from NAFI members, 80% 80% 80% 80%
individuals, institutions 70% 70% 70% 70%
and corporate 60% 60% 60% 60%
supporters. Foundation 50% 50% 50% 50%
Membership is granted 40% 40% 40% 40%
to those individuals 30% 30% 30% 30%
who contribute at least 20% 20% 20% 20%
$5,000 per year. 10% 10% 10% 10%
0% 0% 0% 0%

Research Training Scholarships Unrestricted
Start-ups

How the funds are being used

Grants v. Endowment

Funding by Grant Type

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