Field Investigator Training (FIT)

The Field Investigator Training (FIT) session will provide instruction on a number of different topics of interest to Field Investigators. Learn how to use your Mind, Voice, and Tools in the field when responding to a reported UFO sighting. Experienced Field Investigators give their opinions, facts, and procedures they have used successfully in the field to create detailed, scientific reports of sightings.

Please note that THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION CLASS.

For information regarding the process of becoming a certified Field Investigator please visit mufon.com.

This is an extremely popular session so early registration is highly recommended. Seating is limited.

This event costs $100.00 in addition to your Symposium ticket.  You can purchase it here, along with your Symposium registration. 

FI Training Schedule:


Thursday 7/11/2024 9:00am – 4:00pm

FI Training will start at 9:00am and go until 4:00pm, which gives us roughly

7 hours, including Lunch.  Five-minute bathroom breaks in between all classes.

Introductions – Stacey Wright 9:00-9:15am

Adv. Interviewing Techniques – Marianne Robb & Dave Rich 9:15-10:15

ERT – Earl Grey 10:20-11:20

Photo/Video Analysis – Dennis Freyermuth 11:25 – 12:25

Lunch 12:25-1:30

Evidence Collection – Chris DePerno 1:30-2:30

Navigating the Case Management System – Seth Feinstein 2:35-3:35

Q & A – 3:35 – 4:00