IAAI vs Echospectra

The International Association of Arson Investigators® (IAAI®) is an international professional association of more than 10,000 fire investigation professionals, united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson through professional fire investigation. Using this app you can access IAAI event information, agenda, evaluations, check-in, maps, and more!

Echospectra Raising the Standard in Wildfire Investigation Echospectra is the field-ready documentation platform built for wildfire origin and cause (O&C) investigators. Designed by fire professionals and data scientists, it replaces paper forms, GPS units, and disorganized photo logs with one structured, defensible workflow that works entirely offline. Our mobile and desktop tools enforce indicator discipline, auto-link every image to its location and compass bearing, and export courtroom-ready reports in a single click—reducing documentation time by up to 80% while improving consistency, accuracy, and legal defensibility. Built for the Field Capture indicators, areas, and transition zones directly on the map. Each record automatically stores GPS coordinates, azimuth, timestamps, and author metadata. Cached maps and offline syncing keep you working anywhere—even miles from coverage. Scientifically Defensible Echospectra aligns with NWCG PMS 412 documentation standards, preserving full chain-of-custody and metadata integrity. Every change is tracked with an auditable history, supporting both internal QA and expert testimony. Efficiency Meets Clarity Investigators collect more comprehensive data in two days with Echospectra than a week using traditional methods. Structured exports—photo logs, KML, and original images—turn fieldwork into clean, shareable case files that withstand scientific and legal scrutiny. Key Capabilities • Structured indicator mapping aligned with NWCG standards • One-click, defensible photo logs with GPS, azimuth, and timestamps • Layered, shareable maps with offline reliability • Export-ready case packages for QA and litigation • View-only and scoped-edit sharing for clients or teams • Optional property, weather, and lightning layers (Pro tier) Trusted by Experts Validated through multi-agency field use and recognized at the 2025 Wildfire Ignition Causes Conference, Echospectra is built for investigators who demand clarity, defensibility, and speed in the field. Field-fast capture. Teamwide clarity. Data you can defend. Download Echospectra today.