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Fire and explosion investigator and expert witness with over 20 years of fire service experience, this professional specializes in origin and cause analysis, fire dynamics, and explosion-related incidents across residential, commercial, industrial, and marine environments. Their work addresses fires involving single- and multiple-occupancy structures, high-rise residential and commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, heavy equipment, vehicles, and post-blast events. The expert has provided fire service expert witness services, including consultation and deposition testimony, in matters involving fire causation and investigative methodology.

Their investigative work includes conducting and reviewing fire investigations with a focus on proper methodology and application of the scientific method, including standards such as NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033. This includes analysis of fire patterns, heat and flame vector behavior, and scene documentation in cases involving fatal fires and large-loss events. Their experience also extends to hazardous materials response, emergency incident management, and integration of fire investigation practices within public safety and enforcement environments.

A significant portion of their experience involves marine fire investigations, supported by extensive work in the marine industry and maritime operations. This includes incidents involving yachts, commercial vessels, fishing vessels, transport vessels, and military vessels, as well as fires occurring in marinas and offshore oil and petrochemical facilities. Their background includes participation in major incident responses such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and involvement in regional marine firefighting coordination and training programs.

Their background also reflects leadership and governance involvement in fire investigation and standards-related activities, including participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Organization of Scientific Area Committees (NIST-OSAC), National Fire Protection Association task groups related to fire investigation standards, and the Washington State Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, as well as regional fire investigation council activities. This work reflects engagement in training, certification development, and advancement of investigative practices.

This expert holds a Master of Science in Arson and Explosion Investigation in progress, along with Bachelor of Science degrees in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation and Fire and Safety Engineering Technology. They hold certifications, including Certified Fire Investigator from the International Association of Arson Investigators, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor from the National Association of Fire Investigators, and Certified Fire Investigator from the State of Washington.

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Education & Academic Background

Degree Type

Bachelor

Field of Study

Fire Science

Institution

Eastern Kentucky University

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Certification

Certification / License

Certified Fire Investigator

Issuing Authority

Washington/IFSAC (IFSAC)

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Certification

Certification / License

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator

Issuing Authority

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)

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Fire and Explosions Investigations

Marine Firefighting

Building Fires

Oil and gas fires and explosions

Petrochemical

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