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ISFI 2010 - University of Maryland - University College Sept. 27 - 29, 2010

ISFI 2010 brings together a cadre of internationally known and respected fire investigation professionals to present and discuss the cutting edge of the profession's knowledge base in fire investigation science, research, technology, and methodology. Over 175 delegates, presenters and exhibitors from eight countries attended ISFI 2008. With the great success of ISFI 2008 and enthusiastic post-symposium reviews, attendance is expected to significantly increase for ISFI 2010.

News & Events

ISFI 2010 Venue Selected

We have selected the The Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College on the campus of the UMUC in Adelphi, MD to host ISFI 2010.

ISFI 2010 Sponsors

ISFI 2010 wants to thank our returning Institutional Sponsors: NFPA, University of Cincinnati, and NAFI.

ISFI 2010 is looking for additional Institutional Sponsors. If your organization or University is interested please contact ISFI at 941-355-9079

The support and help of our institutional sponsors is invaluable to the production of the International Symposium.

Now Available!

ISFI Publications: Pre-order the ISFI 2010 Conference Proceedings and order copies of the Official Proceedings from ISFI 2008 and ISFI 2006. Click here to down load order forms.

Call For Papers

We are now accepting abstracts ISFI 2010 for authors wishing to present papers at ISFI 2010. Accepted papers will be published in the Official ISFI 2010 Proceedings. The symposium will present plenary sessions and parallel breakout lectures covering a broad spectrum of fire investigation topics, including:

Submit your abstract on-line now

  1. Fire Science
      Fire and Explosion Research
      Fire Chemistry and Physics
      Fire Dynamics
      Explosion Dynamics
      Fuels and Materials
  2. Investigation Technology
      Fire Modeling
      Electrical Fire Causes
      Scene Processing
      NFPA 921
      Training Programs
  3. Investigation Methodology
      Legal Issues
      Origin Determination
      NFPA 921
      Scene Processing
      Explosions

Conference Info

More Information on ISFI 2010

ISFI 2010 is the 4th presentation of this biennial professional symposium. ISFI emphasizes the application of modern fire science and technology to fire investigations and analyses. This international gathering of fire investigation and fire science experts is organized by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).

Each day of the Symposium will offer plenary session presentations in the mornings and afternoon breakout sessions. Included in the delegate registration are daily continental breakfasts, daily buffet luncheons, and refreshment breaks throughout the day. The Symposium language is English.

The popular ISFI social gatherings are also returning, including the Sunday night Pre-Symposium Informal Gathering, the Monday evening Cocktail Reception, and the Tuesday evening Gala "Black Tie" cocktail hour and dinner.