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Fire Investigator, Fire Investigator Explosion, Arson, Cause Origin, Investigation, Analysis, Commercial, Residential, Mobile Home, Vehicle, Wildland Fires, Accidental, Product Failure, Construction Defect, Fire Code Violations,
Fire and explosion investigator, specializing in investigation of the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires and explosions. Investigates commercial, residential, mobile home, vehicle, and wildland fires, as well as consult on cases in litigation. Investigations and consultations involve all types of fires and explosions including accidental, product failure, construction defect, fire code violations, and arson related fires.
Experience
Private Fire Investigator – 1994 to Present
Fire Department Investigator / Fire Marshal – 10 years
Police Officer – 6 years
Expert Witness as to the Cause and Origin of Fires and Explosions
Yavapai County Fire Investigation Task Force –
District Coordinator and Fire Investigation Team Leader
Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar Instructor and Coordinator
Education
Bachelor of Science degree program (current student) – Fire Service Administration
Associate of Applied Science degree 1985 -Fire Prevention
Associate of Applied Science degree 1985 – Fire Suppression
Associate of Arts degree 1981 -Law Enforcement (criminal investigation)
Bachelor of Arts degree 1979 – Youth leadership / Social services
Professional Certifications
Licensed Private Investigator – State of Arizona
Certified Fire Investigator – International Association of Arson Investigators
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator – National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator – National Association of Fire Investigators
Board Certified Forensic Examiner – American College of Forensic Examiners
Certified Peace Officer/Arson Investigator – State of Arizona
Certified Uniform and International Fire Code Inspector
Certified Fire Inspector I and II – State of Arizona and International Fire Code Institute
Certified Firefighter II – State of Arizona
Professional Affiliations
International Association of Arson Investigators – Arizona Chapter – Board of Directors, Co-Chairman Education Committee, Training Seminar Coordinator and Instructor
Diplomate – American Board of Forensic Examiners
Arizona Fire Marshals Association – Former Member Executive Committee, Former Chairman of Fire and Arson Investigation Committee
Arizona Fire Training Association – Trainer/Evaluator, Former Member of Executive Board
National Association of Fire Investigators – Active Member
Professional Recognition
2001 Firefighter of the Year – Pinal County / Regional Fire/Rescue
1993 Public Service Employee of the Year – Cottonwood/Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce
Citation for Exceptional Service – American Red Cross
Citation of Merit – Veterans of Foreign Wars
Award of Honor – Denver, Colorado Police Department
Training
Attended over 40 schools and seminars relating to fire investigation totaling over 1000 hours of instruction, including:
National Fire Academy, Emmittsburg, Maryland
And Seminars Sponsored By:
National Fire Academy
International Association of Arson Investigators
Arizona Chapter – International Association of Arson Investigators
New Mexico Chapter – International Association of Arson Investigators
National Association of Fire Investigators
Fire Marshal’s Association of North America, Arizona Chapter
Eastern Kentucky University
Arizona State Fire Marshal
Arizona State Fire School
California Criminalistics Institute – California Department of Justice
Public Agency Training Council
Teaching Qualifications and Experience
Certified Fire Investigation Instructor – National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Fire Service Instructor – Arizona State Fire Marshal
Community College Teaching Certificate – Fire Investigation/Fire Prevention Instructor
Instructed college courses and seminars for:
National Fire Academy Outreach Program
International Association of Arson Investigators – Arizona Chapter
Arizona State Fire Marshal
Yavapai College
Arizona Western College
Arizona State Fire School
Central Arizona College
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