FIRE K9.ORG

Annual K9 Detection Conference

And Certification

October 2 - 4, 2013

Bay Club Hotel

2131 Shelter Island Dr. - San Diego, CA

Bay Club Hotel Special $99/Night Rates

Reserve by Sept 15, 2013

Use Discount Code: Fire K9

Annual Training and Certification For Fire K9 Teams

New Water Soluble Accelerants

Experimental K9 Training Dr. John D. DeHaan- CFI, CFEI – Fire-Ex Forensics

Special Focus K9 Training: Stairs and Corners

Susan DeAntonio – Retired ADK9 Handler and Fire Investigator

Cause and Origin Evidence Update:

How Daubert, 921, and New Accelerants

Can Hinder Arson Investigations Dr. John D. DeHaan- CFI, CFEI – Fire-Ex Forensics

Glenn W. Johnson – CFI - Q.Global

This Year’s conference is made possible through a special grant from Planet Dog Foundation.

To Register By Phone

Call (707) 480-1935

Fill out the enclosed registration form or call (707) 480-1935 to register.

FIRE K9.ORG Annual Detection Conference & Certification Program

October 2 - 4 , 2013

Bay Club Hotel – 2131 Shelter Island Drive – San Diego, CA 92106

Please Register Early!

All Activities will be Held at the Bay Club Hotel and Adjacent Grounds

Wednesday October 2, 2013

8:00 – 9:00

9:15 – Noon

Noon – 1:00 PM

1:00 – 2:00 PM

2:30 – 4:30 PM

Registration and Welcome FIRE K9.org Update, Testing Standards Review

Eileen Porter, VP and Veronica Barclay – Secretary/Treasurer

Phase 1 & 2 Certification Practice Training

Fire K9.org Board Members Dr. John D. DeHaan - CFI, CFEI – Fire-Ex Forensics

Lisa Caughlin, CFPD - Master Trainer and Owner of Canine Academy Training Center

Lunch Break

Special Focus K9 Training: Optional K9 Team Practice with New Water Soluble Accelerants Dr. John D. DeHaan, CFI,CFEI, PhD – Fire-Ex Forensics

Individual K9 Team private practice with hard to detect new ethanol fuels and household accelerants.

Fire K9.org Members Annual Meeting & Elections

Thursday October 3, 2013

8:00 – Noon

12:30 -1:30 PM

2:30-4:30 PM

Certification Testing - Phase I

Test Administrator: Dr. John D. DeHaan - CFI, CFEI – Fire-Ex Forensics Test Proctor: Lisa Caughlin, CFPD - Master Trainer and Owner of Canine Academy Training Center

Lunch

Special Focus K9 Training: Stairs and Corners Susan DeAntonio – Retired Fire Investigator and Fire K9 Handler – Rancho Cucamonga Fire Dept

Retired Fire Investigator and Fire K9 Handler Susan DeAntonio will offer a focused training on working your Fire K9 on stairs and corners when searching structure fires. A short lecture will include photos and examples using various patterns and techniques, followed by demonstrations and tips to utilize when working your dog on stairwells and points of entry. K9 Teams will have an opportunity to practice their search techniques privately with the instructor. Susan has partnered with three accelerant detection canines during her fire investigation career, so be sure and bring your questions to obtain the maximum benefit from this special opportunity and resource.

Friday October 4, 2013

8:00 – 12:00

1:00 – 5:00 PM

7:00-9:00 PM

Certification Testing - Phase 2 Lunch

Test Administrator: Dr. John D. DeHaan - CFI, CFEI – Fire-Ex Forensics Test Proctor: Lisa Caughlin, CFPD - Master Trainer and Owner of Canine Academy Training Center

Cause and Origin Evidence Update:

How Daubert, 921, and New Accelerants Can Hinder Arson Investigations Dr. John D. DeHaan, CFI,CFEI, PhD – Fire-Ex Forensics

Glenn W. Johnson – CFI - Q.Global

See Next Page for Class Description

Handlers and Guests Group Dinner – Bay Club Hotel Restaurant

Your Full Package Registration includes all Wednesday, Thursday and Friday practice trainings, classes, course materials, and lunch each day. Add additional Certification Testing fee of $50 per dog. Reserve your $99/night rooms at The Bay Club (800) 672-0800: Use Discount code Fire K9.

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This Year’s conference is made possible through a special grant from Planet Dog Foundation.

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Featured Presentation

Fire Investigation Class

October 4, 2013

1:00 - 5:00 PM

Bay Club Hotel – Commodore Room

2131 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

Dr. DeHaan will be available to personally autograph his texts which will be available for sale: Kirk’s Fire Investigation (7

th Ed.)

and Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction (2

nd Ed.).

Glenn W. Johnson

Q. Global, Inc.

Cause and Origin Evidence Update: How Daubert, 921, and New Accelerants

Can Hinder Arson Investigations

Dr. John D. DeHaan, CFI,CFEI, PhD – Fire-Ex Forensics Glenn W. Johnson – CFI - Q.Global

Did you know that a Daubert motion raised before or during an arson trial can result in dismissing your expert witness testimony, K9 assisted findings, or lab analysis? Can you identify the latest vehicle and household fuels that may be used to intentionally start a fire? Do you know how to detect them? Join these two leading arson investigation experts, as they explain Daubert motions, and why arson trial judges are now determining the scientific validity of evidence, how data was obtained, and its reliability and relevancy. Learn why your current arson investigation practices must comply with the latest standards of 921, especially when the cause of a fire is “undetermined,” and what to do if the cause cannot be “proven.” Discover the latest, easily obtained fuels and water-soluble accelerants and why it is difficult to detect them. The importance of comparison and reference samples will be

stressed.

About the Instructors :

Dr. John D. DeHaan: With over 40 years experience in fire and explosion related forensic science,

Dr. DeHaan has been involved in many national and international efforts to improve fire investigation. He has authored six editions of Kirk’s Fire Investigation since 1982, along with its companion text Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction (co-authored with Dr. David Icove in 2004.) He has been active in training through lectures and live burn demonstrations across the U.S., Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, and Western Europe. Fire-Ex Forensics, Inc. is a private consulting firm that offers its services to police and fire agencies, public defenders, private attorneys and insurers in cases where fires or explosions are involved.

Glenn W Johnson: The former Fire Chief of Walla Walla FD and Director of Fire and Emergency

Services in Richland, WA, Glenn Johnson has over 36 years of field experience and has participated in over 3200 cause and origin fire investigations. Known throughout Washington and Montana as a leading teacher and investigator, he has provided both basic and advanced fire investigation training for the Washington State Patrol, Fire Protection Bureau, and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), taught NFPA 921 updates, and served as Chair and as Incident Commander of the Kitsap County Hazardous Materials Tactical Response Team. Glenn is a Partner, VP and Principal Investigator of Q.Global, Inc. fire cause and origin investigations in Burbank, WA.

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Includes Course Materials, Test, and Certificate of Completion

This class is also being offered to local arson and fire investigators.

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Fire K9 Handler Conference Registration Form

Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2013

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Title ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name Email Address _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Address City State Zip ( ) _____________________________( )______________________ ____________________________________________ Phone Fax E-mail address

___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ K9 Name (Use separate form for each dog) Breed Sex Age ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Trainer Name Canine Academy Location

___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Last Proficiency/Certification Date Tested/Certified By

All Inclusive 3 day Conference Program includes: All Weds, Thurs, and Fri classes and materials, practice trainings, and lunch each day. All seminars, training and testing will be conducted at the hotel and adjacent grounds. Double blind testing will be administered by Dr. John D. DeHaan, CFI, CEFI, and proctored by Certified K9 Master Trainer Lisa Caughlin, CFPD. Add certification testing fee of $50 per dog.

Special $99 hotel rate (includes daily buffet breakfast) if reserved by Sept. 15, 2012. Use code Fire K9 and reserve directly with hotel at (800) 672-0800. The Bay Club has assigned us a private wing and made a special exception to their “no pets” policy to accommodate our group, so all dogs must be kept in crates when left alone in hotel rooms. Closest airport: San Diego (SAN). Hotel airport shuttle is available.

Qty All Inclusive Conference Program: Oct 2 - 4, 2013 Subtotal

___ Fire K9.org Members $295.00 $_______

___ Other Accelerant Detection K9 Handlers/Attendees $395.00 $_______

Add

___ Certification Testing Fee (per handler/dog team) $ 50.00 $_______

___ Add Fire K9.org Associate Membership* $ 75.00 $_______

_______ Add Fire K9.org Associate Membership* $ 50.00 $_______ * Additional Membership application/sponsorship required. Call (707) 480-1935 for forms and details.

TOTAL $________

____ Enclosed is our payment in the amount of $_______ on my check # _____. Make checks payable to: Fire K9.org

____ Charge to my ____Visa or ____MasterCard:

Card #______________________________________________________Exp Date _____________ 3 Digit Sec Code_____ Billing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Authorized Cardholder Name Cardholder Signature

Fax this form with payment information to (707) 963-3357 or E-mail to vbarclay@firek9.org or

Mail form and payment to Fire K9.org - PO Box 71 - St Helena, CA 94574

Register by phone at: (707) 480-1935

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FIRE K9.ORG

Annual Fire K9 Detection & Certification Conference

October 2 - 4, 2013

Bay Club Hotel - 2131 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego, CA 92106

American Canyon, CA 94503