We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the attorneys who gave of their precious time and energy to help with this class, without whom it would not have been possible.

THANK YOU!

May 2019 Class

EWCTC

This course should be mandatory for anyone intending to pursue fire investigation. It is a time and labor intensive experience for the student expert.

The Alabama Chapter is certified to present the International Association of Arson Investigators’ EXPERT WITNESS COURTROOM TESTIMONY COURSE. The Alabama Chapter has had several courses since Chapter certification in 2006.

With an instructor to student ratio minimum of 1:1 and many times 3:1, respectively, the quality of this course it’s instruction, information and the knowledge and experienced passed on is unsurpassed. It provides the student with a “real world” experience in preparing for testimony and testifying. The pre-class work is typical for the amount of preparation an expert will put into an upcoming testimony, in the real world. The classroom instruction, testimony preparation, one on one counseling and then performance “under fire” a day in the life of an expert witness.

Anyone considering or involved in forensic investigative work should go through this course at the beginning of their career. It provides an absolutely clear demonstration of each of the points and concepts explained in many investigative texts and literature, including NFPA 921 and 1033, Kirk’s Fire Investigation, Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction and others. Each student will gain a very clear understanding of the importance of the use of the scientific method, why the accuracy and authenticity of your work is critical, and how to effectively present information, evidence or data from your investigation.

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Mrs. Sue Williamson (above) is a very experienced Fire Litigation Attorney who volunteers to help the Alabama Chapter with the course.

If you are interested in taking this course contact the Chapter Facilitator: Email : John Neil

This is a very time intensive course for the student expert and the instructors. It invokes a “real world” courtroom testimony experience.