Welcome to the Ohio Chapter IAAI

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President's Message

Welcome to the Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators.

I would like to formally thank all the individual members that voted for me to become the President of the chapter for 2026 and to Past President Tim Schreadley for the previous leadership of this great organization. As 2026 President, I will continue to focus our organization on providing top-notch training and education throughout the entire State of Ohio.

Sincerely,
Richard Casto

Annual Photography Awards

Two categories, first and second place, presented at the annual Ohio IAAI conference each November.

Awards page →

Categories

  • • Arson photographs (color)
  • • Accidental and/or Training photographs (color)

2025 - No Submissions

2024 Winners

  • Arson Photography Winner 2024 – Residential structure under construction.
  • Accidental Fire Photography Winner 2024 – Residential structure, teenager's bedroom caused by a make-up mirror.

Training

Upcoming training opportunities in Ohio and through the International office.

EVIDENCE COLLECTION PRACTICUM

December 5, 2025

Hosted by the Ohio IAAI Chapter

Strongsville Fire Department


Registration is closed.

OHIO IAAI 2-DAY SEMINAR

November 2026 (dates TBD)

Hosted by the Ohio IAAI Chapter

Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 East Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068


Each year the Ohio IAAI holds a two-day seminar to further educate the fire and arson investigators from Ohio and surrounding areas.


More Information and Registration will be available late 2026.



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