This fire and arson investigation expert witness has more than 30 years of experience in determining fire origin and cause, evaluating fire-related personal injury incidents, and analyzing property damage. For over 15 years, he has provided consultation, sworn deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving structural fires, vehicle fires, wildland and vegetation fires, and fireworks-related incidents. His litigation work focuses on independent assessment of ignition sources, burn patterns, scene documentation, investigative procedures, and compliance with applicable safety standards.

His background includes over 30 years of service within municipal and state fire agencies, advancing through roles including Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Arson Investigator, and Fire Captain, as well as prior service with the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. His investigative experience includes more than 1,000 documented fire scenes, including structure, vehicle, wildland, and miscellaneous fires, classified as accidental, incendiary, natural, or undetermined. Current consulting work includes review and analysis of third-party investigations, reports, and procedures relating to building, wildland, vegetation, vehicle, and equipment fires. He has testified in California Superior Court and United States Federal Court and has participated in sworn depositions in fire-related personal injury and property damage matters.

In addition to fire origin and cause investigation, he has more than 25 years of experience in fireworks and specialized pyrotechnics. His professional responsibilities have included inspection of commercial fireworks displays, training fire department personnel in fireworks safety and regulatory compliance, and oversight of fireworks operations in multiple states. He has provided expert analysis in cases involving fireworks malfunctions, consumer-grade fireworks injuries, commercial display incidents, and accidental fire ignition. His experience includes the design, operation, safety, and regulatory compliance of commercial fireworks displays.

Professional certifications include California Certified Fire Investigator; Fire Investigator I and II, Firefighter I and II, Fire Service Instructor, California Commercial Pyrotechnician (Basic and Theatrical), and Licensed Private Investigator. He has completed extensive vocational training in fire investigation, vehicular fire analysis, electrical fire investigations, wildland fire investigation, hazardous materials, explosives recognition, and Police Arson School at the FBI Academy.