Fire And Arson Investigator Expert Witness
Fire And Arson Investigator, Fire Investigator, Arson Investigator, Accidental Explosions, Incendiary Cause, Natural Cause, Undetermined Cause, Fire Administration, Fire Technology, CFI, Tactical Paramedic, Ambulance Operator, Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Code Enforcement, Fire Administration, Fire Technology, Fire Instructor, Fire Services, Homeland Security, Domestic Terrorism, Flashover Fires, Vehicle Fires, Motor Vehicle Fires, Fire Safety, Firearms, Fire Causes, Arson Scene, Serial Arson, Combustion Explosions, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Gases, Fire Prevention, Fire Control
Expert Witness No. 3282
CaliforniaCURRENT POSITION
Lead Fire / Arson Investigator - At a Fire Department
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a sworn Peace Officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.37(a) (b), qualified and trained to investigate fires / explosions of accidental, incendiary, natural and undetermined cause.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
At a Fire Department - Fire / Arson Investigator 1997 - Present
At a Fire Department - Acting Fire Captain 1997 - 2005
At a Fire Department - Fire Engineer / Paramedic 2000 - Present
At a Fire Department - Background Investigator 2000 - 2001
At a Fire Department - Police Department - Tactical Paramedic 2000 - 2001
At a Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic 1995 - 2000
At a Fire Department - Relief Firefighter Paramedic 1994 - 1995
At a Fire Department - Ambulance Operator 1993 - 1994
At a Hospital - Emergency Room Tech. 1992 - 1993
At a Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic 1984 - 1991
Ford Aerospace Corporation (Ordinance Plant) - Fire Protection Specialist 1982 - 1984
Orange County Fire Department - Paid Call Firefighter / Captain 1981 - 1984
United States Marine Corps - 1979 (Training Injury - Honorable Medical Discharge)
Buena Park Fire Department - Fire Explorer Scout 1977 - 1979
INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE
I have investigated as primary investigator and/or assisted with investigations of two hundred seventy six (276) fire / arson investigations.
Structure Fires
Number of Cases: 214
Accidental: 81
Incendiary: 98
Natural: 0
Undetermined: 35
Vehicle Fires
Number of Cases: 42
Accidental: 20
Incendiary: 17
Natural: 0
Undetermined: 5
Incendiary/Destructive Devices
Number of Cases: 20
Fire Code Enforcement
Number of Cases: 43
The following formal education, vocational certificates and vocational courses comprise approximately three thousand hours of education in the subject matters listed.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor in Science Degree, Fire Service Management and Training, Colorado State University (In Progress) 63 units completed
Associate in Science Degree, Fire Administration, Rancho Santiago College
Associate in Science Degree, Fire Technology, Public Fire Service; Rancho Santiago College
Associate in Arts Degree, Liberal Arts, Rancho Santiago College
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) - California Conference of Arson Investigators
Fire Investigator II - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Fire Investigator I - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Fire Prevention Officer I - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Fire Officer - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Fire Instructor I - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Public Education Officer I - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Firefighter II - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Firefighter I - California Fire Service Training and Education System
Hazardous Materials First Responder - California Specialized Training Institute
P.C. 832 - Powers of Arrest - P.O.S.T. Level III - Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Dept.
Guard Card & Firearms Permit - California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services California Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
California Class B Commercial Drivers License
Master Scuba / Rescue Diver - Professional Association of Dive Instructors
Kenpo Karate Martial Artist - Pearl of Wisdom Kenpo Karate
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Advanced Explosives Recognition - Central Valley Arson Investigators 2010 - 8 Hours
Fire Investigation Report Writing - South Bay Arson Team 2010 - 8 Hours
Arson/Homicide - 2008 Covina Christmas Eve Case Review - California Forensic Science Institute 2010 - 8 Hours
Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 4 Hours
Introduction to Evidence - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 4 Hours
Vehicle Fire Investigations - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2010 - 20 Hours
Advanced Firearms & Tactics - Tactical Firearms Training Team 2010 - 20 Hours
Fire Investigator Scene Safety - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 3 Hours
The Scientific Method of Fire & Explosion Investigation - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 3 Hours
Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 4 Hours
Post Flashover Fires - International Association of Arson Investigators 2010 - 4 Hours
Fire/Arson Origin & Cause - Homeland Security-National Fire Academy 2010 - 80 Hours
Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation - California Conference Arson Investigators 2009 - 20 Hours
Domestic Terrorism-Environmental Groups - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2009 - 4 Hours
Ethics and the Fire Investigator - International Association of Arson Investigators 2009 - 3 Hours
Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires - International Association of Arson Investigators 2009 - 4 Hours
Insurance and Fire Investigation - International Association of Arson Investigators 2009 - 4 Hours
Fire Investigation Report Writing - Center for Arson Reasearch 2009 - 3 Hours
Forensic Fire Death Investigation - San Luis Obispo Sheriff / Coroner 2009 - 40 Hours
Officer Safety and Field Tactics - California Office of Emergency Service’s 2009 - 40 Hours
Advanced Interview & Interrogation - Eastern Kentucky University 2009 - 40 Hours
Advanced Firearms & Tactics - Tactical Firearms Training Team 2009 - 20 Hours
Kinesic Interview & Interrogation - I & II - Stan Walters & Associates 2008 - 35 Hours
NFPA 921-Fire Cause Investigation - Public Agency Training Council 2008 - 24 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2008 - 20 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2007 - 20 Hours
Forensic Fire Death Investigation - San Luis Obispo County Sheriff 2008 - 16 Hours
Arson Scene Search - Public Agency Training Council 2008 - 16 Hours
Electrical Fire Investigation - Public Agency Training Council 2008 - 20 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2008 - 40 Hours
Arson Investigator Advanced Firearms and Tactics '“Tactical Firearms Training Team 2008 - 20 Hours
Arson Case Management - Public Agency Training Council - 24 Hours
Advanced Firearms and Tactics Course - Tactical Firearms Training Team 2007 - 40 Hours
Wild Land Fire Behavior - California Fire Service Training System 2006 - 32 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2006 - 20 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2005 - 20 Hours
VIP / Dignitary Protection Course - Tactical Firearms Training Team 2004 - 30 Hours
Serial Arson Analysis - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2002 - 40 Hours
Combustion Explosions - UC Davis 2002 - 24 Hours
Officer Safety and Field Tactics - Office of Emergency Service’s 2001 - 40 Hours
Investigative Report Writing - Thor Publications 2001 - 16 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2001 - 22 Hours
Hearsay Evidence Testimony - L.A. County Sheriff’s Department 2000
Public Safety Background Investigation - Systems for Public Safety 2000 - 16 Hours
Fire / Arson Investigation - California Conference of Arson Investigators 2000 - 24 Hours
Officer Safety and Field Tactics - Office of Emergency Service’s 1999 - 40 Hours
Arson Case Studies - Santa Ana College 1998 - 40 Hours
Arson Information Reporting System - California State Fire Marshal 1998 - 4 Hours
Officer Safety and Field Tactics - Office of Emergency Service’s 1998 - 40 Hours
Interview / Interrogation Techniques - F.I.R.S.T. 1997 - 24 Hours
Fire Inspection Practices - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Code Enforcement - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Flammable Liquids and Gases - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Fire Origin and Cause Determination - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Fire Investigation Techniques - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Legal and Criminal Procedures - Santa Ana College 1996 - 40 Hours
Criminal Justice - Santa Ana College 1993 - 45 Hours
Building Construction for Fire Protection - Santa Ana College 1988 - 45 Hours
Fire Prevention Equipment and Systems - Santa Ana College 1985 - 45 Hours
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention - Santa Ana College 1984 - 45 Hours
Fire Control III - California Fire Service Training and Education System 1982 - 4 Hours
Basic Firefighting Academy - Orange County Fire Department 1982 - 240 Hours
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