named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education, Training and Seminar Site Selection Committee
Committee responsible for developing educational content, selecting seminar locations, and promoting training opportunities for members
Fire Scene Magazine
Newsletter produced by the FIRE SCENE / Peer Review Committee to disseminate technical information, case studies, and developments in fire investigation
NYS IAAI Annual Seminar
Annual training event featuring presentations from industry professionals on fire dynamics, scene safety, and arson investigation techniques, including hands-on training components
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Advocate for professional standards and crime suppressionWork to uphold high standards of professional conduct among members and eliminate impediments to justice; cooperate with law enforcement agencies and associations to advance fire investigation and crime suppression efforts.
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Deliver training programs for arson investigatorsConduct annual in-person and virtual training seminars covering fire dynamics, scene safety, investigative techniques, and case studies; also provide standardized forms and technical reference materials to support professional practice.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Maintain organizational and financial operationsManage fiscal operations including budgeting, financial planning, and annual audits; maintain official records, membership rolls, and archival compliance per state standards.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide member and sponsor benefitsOffer members access to discounted training, virtual learning, and magazine subscriptions; provide sponsors at multiple levels (Bronze to Magazine-level) with advertising opportunities in print and social media, table space at events, and recognition benefits.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish Fire Scene Magazine and maintain technical resourcesProduce and distribute a bi-annual publication for members, maintain indexed articles and organizational records, and provide access to technical reference materials on fire investigation topics including metallurgy, circuit breaker analysis, and wildland fire causation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate information exchange and professional collaborationUnite public and private arson control professionals to promote the exchange of technical information, support fire investigation practices, and strengthen inter-agency cooperation through structured committees and regional leadership oversight.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$5K4%
Program service revenue$53K45%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$89K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- GARY PATNODE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN ZBOINSKI — DIRECTOR AT
- KAVIN WINTON — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS FLETCHER — DIRECTOR AT
- PETER MARSENISON — DIRECTOR
- RONALD BENSON — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT E PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- SHANE LAWS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for member communication and outreach.
- ITL Solutions Partner — Bronze Sponsor of the NYS IAAI Annual Seminar, providing support for training and professional development in fire investigation and public safety.
- International Association of Arson Investigators Network — New York State Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators.
- International Association of Arson Investigators Network — Recognized as Chapter 23 within the International Association of Arson Investigators
- James Cuffe Partner — Regional Vice President overseeing Membership Election, Ethical Practices & Grievances committees
- Joseph Galloway Partner — Regional Vice President overseeing Awards and Certified Fire Investigator committees
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for member communication and outreach.
- Matthew Cady Partner — Regional Vice President overseeing Merchandise committee
- NY State Office of Fire Prevention & Control Partner — Collaborates with or includes members affiliated with the NY State Office of Fire Prevention & Control.
- Orleans County Partner — Fire Coordinator from Orleans County co-presented on arson investigation case studies at the 2026 Annual Seminar.
- Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborated on a presentation about insurance fraud and arson investigation case studies at the 2026 Annual Seminar.
- Other law enforcement agencies and associations Partner — Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies and associations to further fire prevention and crime suppression.
- Philip Brousseau Partner — Regional Vice President overseeing Constitution / Bylaws / SOP, Social Media, and Fire Scene Magazine / Peer Review committees
- President of NYS IAAI Government — Primary contact for sponsorship inquiries and organizer of the annual President’s reception.
- Reax Engineering Partner — Provider of training on fire dynamics and hands-on investigative techniques at the NYS IAAI Annual Seminar.
- Rick Cary Partner — Regional Vice President overseeing Budget / Finance and Training / Education / Site Selection committees
- Scott Shear Partner — President overseeing Marketing of Chapter
- Technical Fire Services, Inc. Partner — Presenter on historical fire investigations and lessons learned at the NYS IAAI 2026 Annual Seminar.
- allied agencies Partner — Collaborates with allied agencies to enhance fire investigation practices.
- associations Partner — Cooperates with other associations to further fire investigations and the suppression of crime.
- fire services Partner — Collaborates with fire services in fire investigations.
- laboratories Partner — Works with forensic and scientific laboratories to support fire investigations.
- law enforcement Partner — Partners with law enforcement agencies in fire investigations.
- law enforcement agencies Partner — Cooperates with law enforcement agencies to further fire investigations and crime suppression.
- legal professionals Partner — Engages with legal professionals to support fire investigation outcomes.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Professional Network for Arson Controlmethodology: interagency_collaborationBy uniting public officials, private practitioners, and law enforcement agencies in a shared mission, the organization enhances crime suppression and fire prevention because collective action and interagency collaboration increase operational reach and effectiveness.
- Professional Knowledge Exchange Networkmethodology: technical_knowledge_sharingBy systematically sharing technical knowledge, innovations, and best practices through seminars, publications, and member networks, the organization strengthens professional practice in arson investigation because continuous learning and peer-based dissemination improve field-wide standards.
- Science-Based Training and Multidisciplinary Collaborationmethodology: forensic_science_based_investigationBy integrating forensic science principles, hands-on training, and collaboration across disciplines and agencies, the organization improves the accuracy and effectiveness of fire investigations because scientific rigor and cross-sector coordination enhance investigative outcomes.