IIBC – Vehicle Fire: There’s a Lot Under the Hood!

By Winnie Hon, | October 2, 2019 | Last updated on January 29, 2025
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If you think it is difficult to understand fire ignition and how fire travels within a building, wait until you investigate a vehicle fire! Not only are there many oxidants, fuels, and ignition sources, but they are all crammed into a very confined space. Whether you’re a new or seasoned investigator, it’s important to understand the various dynamics involved in a vehicle fire in order to determine the origin and cause of the thermodynamic event.

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

  • Review basic fire science principles
  • Discuss safety principles
  • Compare various vehicle fuel
  • Identify various vehicle systems and ignition possibilities 
  • Examine techniques to determine compartment of origin
  • Identify arson red flags
  • Explore relevant case studies

SEMINAR PRESENTER
Scott Broad, CFEI, CVFI, CFII, CCFI-C, Regional Director, Envista Forensic US

Date and Time: Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 1:30pm – 4:45pm PST

Number of Continuing Education Credits:  3 Technical

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 29, 2019

Fees: The price for this seminar includes coffee service, light snacks and GST.
$125  IIBC Members
+$80 Non-Members – IIBC Membership Fee of $80 (expiring May 31, 2020) is applicable.

Corporate Rate: $105 per attendee for corporate groups of 6 or more (membership is additional for non-members). To register with a corporate rate, please contact Winnie  in advance at whon@insuranceinstitute.ca .

Questions?
Contact  Winnie Hon  at  whon@insuranceinstitute.ca .

Event Details:

Start Date: 05/12/2019

End Date: 05/12/2019

Address: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, V7Z 3B7

Website: https://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/en/institutes-and-chapters/british-columbia/seminars/seminar-details?seminarId=10656

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