by Insurance Institute of BC
October 04, 2018
The Grand Hotel, 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC

Time: 1:30pm – 4:45pm PST

Since the development of Building and Fire Codes in Canada, the risks associated with fatal fires have significantly reduced. However, one of the most serious outliers in terms of fire fatalities, loss, and injury is the emergence of the disorder known as Hoarding.

Hoarding isn’t new but it is a causal link in many preventable high loss/fatal fires. An estimated 3-6% of the population suffers from the disorder known as Obsessive Compulsive Hoarding.  Although Hoarding is only responsible for a small percentage of fires (0.25%), when fires do occur, it is attributable to a disproportionate number (24%) of fatal, high loss fires.  In this session, you will learn what can be done to tackle this complex disorder and prevent these occurrences. 

Seminar Objectives:
• Examine Hoarding and its causes
• Discuss the complexities of Hoarding and its financial impact on the community
• Explain how harm reduction strategies for Hoarding help to prevent fires and loss of life and property
• Review potential solutions and the ongoing work being done to reduce the hazard of Hoarding
• Explore case studies
• Learn from a Fire Investigator the challenges faced when fires occur in Hoarding situations including:  Risk Assessment, Scene Stabilization, Material Removal, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Biological Hazards (Biohazards)


Presenters:
Alan Millbank, GIFireE, IAAI-FIT, IAAI-CI, CFEI, CFII, Fire Prevention Officer – City of Nanaimo
Scott Melville, IAAI-CFI©, CFEI, CVFI, CCFI-C, CFII, Owner, Principle Fire Investigator – Triple Sevens Fire Consulting Inc.

Number of Continuing Education Credits: 3 Technical

Registration Deadline: September 29

Fees: The price for this half-day seminar includes coffee service, light snack and GST.
$ 125.00 Insurance Institute of BC Member
$ 205.00 Non-Member (fee includes IIBC membership – expiry May 31/19)

Corporate Rate: $115 per Attendee for corporate groups of 8 or more (membership is additional for non-members).  To register with a corporate rate, please contact Donna Salahor in advance at dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca .     

Questions?
Donna Salahor , Education & Events Coordinator, Vancouver Island
E: dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca  |  T: 1-250-216-9393

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