Jeff Tanski on Blogger: Earning the IAAI Certified Fire Inspector Credential

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Earning the IAAI Certified Fire Inspector Credential

Jeff Tanski works to uncover the origin and cause of fires at Veritas Fire Consulting, a company in Peachtree City, Georgia, that he owns and leads as president. Accomplished in his field, Jeff Tanski maintains several professional accreditations, including Certified Fire Investigator.

Administered by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), the Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) credential says that a recipient has demonstrated the necessary skills, experience, and professional knowledge to conduct fire investigations. To earn the credential, candidates must fulfill a multistep process.

The process begins with candidates completing an application in which they detail and document their accomplishments in the field of fire investigation. Each accomplishment earns a candidate one point, and a candidate must compile 150 points before submitting the application to the IAAI-CFI Committee.

Candidates whose applications receive approval from the committee then must take an exam. The exam, which is proctored and closed-book, is designed to cover all aspects of the job of fire investigator.

Candidates who achieve a grade of at least 70 percent on the exam earn the CFI credential. To ensure continued adherence to professional standards, the IAAI mandates that CFIs complete a recertification process every five years.

To learn more about becoming a CFI, visit firearson.com.

About Jeff Tanski

A Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators, Jeff Tanski has owned Veritas Fire Consulting since 2009. In this role, he leads the company in performing fire investigations and scene analysis to determine the origin and cause of fires. Veritas Fire Consulting also collects extensive data in order to create technical reports. Previously, Jeff Tanski held positions with a national forensic engineering firm and with St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States.

Mr. Tanski holds an associate of applied science in fire protection technology and a bachelor of science in fire protection with a concentration in fire analysis from Akron University. He maintains membership in professional organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association, the Georgia Fire Investigator’s Association, and the Georgia chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. When he is not working, he enjoys physical activities such as hiking and playing football.