Higher Standards, Stronger Expertise

OCAAFII unites investigators and other professionals from fire and police departments, the insurance industry, government, and the private sector with three clear goals in mind: 

  • To exchange and extend knowledge of technical information and developments;
  • To cooperate with law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and prevent fires; 
  • To encourage high professional standards of conduct among those who work to suppress, prevent, extinguish, and investigate fire and arson.

To these ends, OCAAFII hosts an annual 2-day seminar and three quarterly training events throughout the year. These quarterly training events are free for our members, who also enjoy a reduced rate for our annual seminar. We also hold monthly business meetings, which are open to all members to share input and stay informed. 

Demonstration from the 2010 Annual Seminar.
Demonstration from the 2010 Annual Seminar.

CODE OF ETHICS

Anyone in Southeast Michigan engaged in the investigation, prevention, and suppression of fire or arson may apply for membership. Each application is considered by the Board of Directors and voted on by the membership, and must adhere to high personal and professional standards. Members agree to uphold the following Code of Ethics:

  • I will regard myself as a member of an important and honorable profession.
  • I will conduct both my personal and professional life so as to inspire the confidence of the public.
  • I will not use my profession and my position of trust for personal advantage or profit.
  • I will never betray confidences nor jeopardize any investigations.
  • I will regard it my duty to know my work thoroughly. It is my further duty to avail myself of every opportunity to learn more about my profession.
  • I will avoid alliances with those whose goals are biased and inconsistent with honesty.
  • I will make no claim to professional qualifications that I do not possess.
  • I will be loyal to my superiors, to my subordinates, and to the organization I represent.
  • I will bear in mind always that I am a truth-seeker, not a case maker, and that it is more important to protect the innocent than convict the guilty.