On March 5, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal, Chief Bryan J Adams, congratulated Cpl. Jeremy Neal for obtaining additional credentials in his investigative roles with the agency.

Neal, a Coushatta native, is the newest Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) through the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (IAAI)

These accolades are additional credentials for personnel to obtain that establish another level of qualification relative to conducting and testifying about arson investigations.

The International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. is an association of more than 10,000 fire investigation professionals from across the world, united by a strong commitment to suppress the crime of arson through professional fire investigation.