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Expertise Description: Over 11 years consulting as an expert in the field of Independent Marine surveying and Legal Liability. Served 20 years as a U.S. Coastal Guard Officer involved in commercial vessel regulations, inspections, and accident investigations. Fluent in Coast Guard laws, regulation, and policy. Society of Accredited Marines (SAMS). American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC). National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Established as an expert witness in civil and criminal litigation for... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Over 35 years experience in HVAC, plumbing, piping, and fire protection design and construction. Over 15 years experience at project sites managing construction. Expertise includes design, construction defect consulting, cost analysis, claims consulting, delay impact analysis, and forensic investigation. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and contractor in multiple states. Prior expert witness experience... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. – Experienced in Fire Protection & Mechanical Engineering with almost 20 years experience in the field. Expertise includes: failure analysis, fire suppression / alarm systems, plumbing systems, gas supply systems, consumer products, autos / trucks / other vehicles, fuel fired appliances, HVAC equipment, manufacturing equipment, agricultural / construction equipment, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fuel systems, and explosions. Has performed more than 500 investigations for insurance, legal, and private clients... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Certified Marine Surveyor, certified Forensic Examiner, and certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Over 35 years experience in Marine Forensics & Marine Survey. Expertise includes: recreational boat damage appraisals; cargo damage and pre-shipment surveys; and loss control surveys of commercial passenger, dinner cruise, ferry, and casino boats to stage of completion surveys for lenders on custom and production yachts, and container and tanker ships. Expertise also includes forensic marine engineering, marine... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Martial Artist, Stunt Coordinator, and Fight Choreographer expert. Over 25 years experience in all aspects of stunt work including martial arts and other fights, fire burns, driving, wire work, weapons, stunt coordination and fight choreography. Certified 7th degree Black Belt Master with over 30 years of experience in instruction. Two World Stunt Awards. SAG award. Many Martial Arts magazine covers. Member of the International Stunt Association. More than 10 years... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert specialized in arboriculture and horticulture with more than 30 years experience in the field. Certified Arborist and state licensed Landscape Contractor. Former state licensed Pest Control Advisor. Expertise includes: tree caused fatalities; boundary line trees; view infringement issues; damage of trees by trespass; fire damage; herbicide damage; vegetation damage; tree value assessment; root damage issues; and pest infestation evaluation. Bachelor of Science degree in ornamental horticulture. Over 20... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., C.I.H. - Consulting expert specialized in chemistry and industrial hygiene / safety with over 45 years experience in the field. Expertise includes chemistry, hazardous substances, industrial hygiene and safety, and hazardous waste. Experience includes product liability, product failure, liquor liability, drunk driving, drugs and other criminal matters, workers compensation, indoor air pollutants, and evaluation of exposure to chemicals. Additional expertise in flammable gases, liquids, and solids; and exploding soft... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Expert in climatology, meteorology, and environmental engineering. Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering and Geography at a University of California school. Former Assistant Project Scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Has authored and coauthored numerous publications in climatology, meteorology, and environmental engineering. Has presented at many seminars and lectures. Ph.D. in Economics and International Affairs... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert specialized in plumbing with more than 40 years experience in the industry. Experience includes managing the complete operation of a plumbing company. Managed service trucks, plumbers, inventory control, office staff, human relations, customer relations, vendor relations, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, counter sales and customer service, personally handled all customer complaints, mediated disagreements, advertising, finance, maintenance on building and vehicles, and all other functions required to operate as... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E., C.F.E.I - Professional engineer licensed in Florida, Connecticut, and New York, with over 27 years of experience managing and performing civil, structural, and environmental investigation, development, and construction projects. Has managed numerous asbestos and lead surveys from New York to Florida. Also has performed over 100 due diligence and condominium conversion investigations. Expert in performing forensic failure analyses. These analyses include structural, roofing, foundation, waterfront, underwater, geotechnical, water infiltration... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I. - California licensed Mechanical Engineer and nationally certified Fire and Explosion Investigator specializing in fire cause and origin. Expertise includes investigation and analysis of fire, water loss, product defects, explosions, and human injury incidents. Knowledgeable in heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, fire protection engineering, human behavior in fire, hydraulics, laser diagnostics, and component testing. Ph.D. in Engineering. Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (P.E.). Certified Fire and... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert specializing in Forensic Imaging and Photography. Expertise includes: imaging, questioned documents, analysis of videos, accident investigation, reconstruction photography, arson investigation photography, crime scene photography, scientific photography, medical photography, fine art fraud photography, machine and equipment failure photography, and industrial accident photography. Over 50 years of experience in Forensic, Digital, Scientific, Technical, Graphic Arts, and Conventional Imaging Photography. For 35 years of career was a corporate executive in the... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Licensed Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Electrical, lighting, and fire causation expert with 35 plus years of experience in the construction industry. Specialties include construction defects, power distribution, electrical systems, safety, contracts, scheduling, accidents, surety issues, estimating, and management. Fifteen years expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: M.S. - Consulting expert specializing in Bio Medical / Engineering. Experience includes Finite element stress analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue, failure analysis, fire and explosion analysis, biomechanics, materials science, and structural design and analysis. Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University. Prior expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - A professional engineer registered in Louisiana and Texas as well as an ICC certified residential inspector. Expertise includes: construction defects and foundation performance; foundation evaluation and repair; water invasion source; extent of hidden water damages; mold etiology; EIFS; structural failure source and repair; builder warranty issues; workmanship; code conformance; damage causation; windstorm certification; building fire-contractor defense; and certification of structural integrity / buildback. Professional Engineer (P.E.). Prior expert... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: A.I.A. - Consulting expert with more than twenty-five years of experience specializing in development, design, and construction management for a wide variety of construction and renovation projects. Expertise includes: multi-family residential, construction defects, condominium, Homeowners Association (H.O.A.), structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, acoustical, architectural, roof, windows, finish carpentry, flooring, tile, concrete, stone, cost estimation, scheduling, budgets, government approvals, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (O.S.H.P.D.), Division of the State Architecture... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Over 29 years experience in design engineering for wide range of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects including wood frame, steel, masonry and concrete structures varying in size from one to six stories. Other projects include: shoring and underpinning of existing structures, retaining walls, and earthquake evaluation and rehabilitation and fire damage repair projects. Over 18 years of experience as a Structural Engineering Forensic Consultant with extensive knowledge of current... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: M.S., P.E. - Areas of expertise include rolling mills, slitting lines, processing lines, annealing furnaces, electric arc furnaces, building maintenance, machinery maintenance, OSHA regulations, personnel safety, workplace safety, industrial machinery, electrical substations, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, forensic engineering, fire cause and origin, and construction accidents. Supplied engineering services for sales, start-up, and field service engineering of industrial equipment. Forty years of experience in the metal producing and rolling industry with... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Conducts research in applied climatology with emphasis on the application of data analysis, statistical methods, and scientific visualization to atmospheric sciences data. His primary research topics include analysis of wildland fire-climate and fire-meteorology relationships, fire policy, scientific visualization, and applications product development for wildland fire management planning and decision-making. Doctorate of Philosophy, Geography... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Electrical plant engineer, design engineer, and consultant. Expertise includes: forensic / engineering assessments, analysis / cost valuations on fires / failures, lightning damage, electrocution, origin / cause of industrial and residential fires / explosions, heavy equipment / major appliance failure, electric power distribution, Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) product failures, kitchen fire suppression systems, industrial equipment damage assessment, pay requests, and construction defects. Additional expertise in repair / replacement... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. – Provides forensic engineering, failure analysis and expert witness services to large commercial property owners, insurance companies, and attorneys. Specializes in fire investigations, product defect cases, and construction defect cases involving appliances, electrical equipment, HVAC Equipment, Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, low voltage / communication wiring and electronic control systems. Experience designing, installing, and operating data, broadband, and voice networks. Performs equipment inspections, analysis, and evaluations for Machinery Breakdown insurers... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Doctorate studies in Wildland Resource Science with specialization in wildland fire science; field experience with fire in most forests, rangelands, and grasslands in the western United States; designed fire hazard reduction treatments in coniferous forests in the Sierra Nevada; been involved in dozens of prescribed fires including ignitions, holding, and incident commander; taught forestry including fire ecology, fire behavior, dendrology, introductory silviculture, hardwood ecosystems, fire science seminar, and... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: M.S.,CSP - Consulting expert specializing in fire cause, accident reconstruction and safety with an emphasis in fire cause and origin caused by power lines. Expertise includes: electrical power line accident reconstruction, investigation, electrical contacts, falls, fires, equipment failures, pole climbing accidents, accidents in the power line industry. Multiple publications in industry trade journals. Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Prior expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: CPC, CChE, CFEI, FACFE, DABFE, DABFET, FAIC, FRSC, CChem - Experienced in Fire Cause and Origin, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. He has over thirty-five years of industrial and academic experience in chemistry and chemical engineering. He serves as an expert witness for attorneys and insurance companies in both plaintiff and defense matters. He specializes in products liability and personal injury matters. His expertise includes, but is not limited to fires... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Accident Investigation, Air-Conditioning, Appliance Fires, Arson Investigation, Backhoes, Boat Fires, Building Fires, Consumer Electronics, Codes and Compliance, Electrical Codes (National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Codes), Electrical Engineering, Electrical Fire Cause and Origin, Elevator Operation, Fire Cause and Origin Investigator, Fire Cause and Origin Investigations, Forklifts, Furnaces, Grounding, Heating, Ventilation and A/C, Hot Water Heaters, Industrial Accidents, Mechanical Equipment, Utility Accidents, Electrocutions, Electrical Shock, Electrical Accidents, Electro-Mechanical Systems... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S., P.E., D.A.B.F.E.T. - Experienced in mechanical engineering, plumbing, HVAC, power, and utility mechanical systems. More than 50 years' mechanical design / operations experience encompassing general building construction, residential construction, hospitals, commercial buildings, warehouses, industrial construction, fossil / nuclear power plants, and utility distribution systems. Has taught diverse courses in engineering, technical design, construction, plumbing, and related exam preparation. Has delivered lectures on nuclear power to civic organizations. Member of... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: MS, CFEI, Experienced in Arson Investigations, Fire and Explosions Investigations, 34 plus years experience in the Fire Service, Proven ability to respond with confidence in emergency situations, Detail oriented with profound knowledge and experience in thorough fire site inspection, Provides fire and emergency medical protection for the military and civilian personnel-Ft. Monmouth, Planned and implemented various fire prevention and protection programs, Specialized training in carious Rescue Techniques, Haz-Mat and WMD/NBC... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E., R.A., R.A.S. - Consulting expert specializing in Fire Origin & Cause, Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis, with an emphasis in industrial and commercial accidents, vehicle accidents, tractor truck accidents and ECM download analysis, product equipment failure analysis. Expertise includes: failure analysis of vehicle, appliances, tools, machinery, equipment, HVAC, industrial, commercial, oil field, marine, residential, piping/piping components/pressure vessel design/failure analysis; ANSI B31.1 & B31.3; ASME Sections I & VIII; slip... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced in Fire Scene Investigation, Evidence Inspection and Examination, Evidence Photography, Computer Configuration, Computer Maintenance, Household and Commercial Appliance Failure and analysis (Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Fire Related), Household Electrical System Failure and analysis, General Mechanical Engineering issues involving; Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Vibrations, Stress Analysis, Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics (Relative to furnaces, dishwashers, hot water tanks, dryers, washers, disposals, heaters, and various other appliances both commercial and household... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: PhD, PE, Experienced in Electrical engineering and scientist specializing in electrical power, lighting, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. Services include lightning risk assessments, design review of equipment and lightning protection systems, transient protection, grounding system design, electromagnetic safety assessments and electrical safety audits. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Principal Member and Chair of NFPATechnical... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Forensic engineer in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Expertise in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) systems includes: chilled water / cold storage / ice storage systems; cold storage refrigeration; campus-type heating / cooling; high rise chill water / heat pump / split systems; high-temperature hot water systems; industrial ventilation; laboratory air conditioning / ventilation; and variable air volume (V.A.V.) systems. Expertise also in: building plumbing design /... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Marine engineer and engineering management expert. Expertise includes: asset management; construction management / oversight; design review; electrical / mechanical infrastructure development / construction / monitoring; employee relations; engineering scheduling / oversight; facilities management (control systems, critical systems, electrical / power distribution, fire safety, fire suppression, fuel, generators, H.V.A.C., plumbing, telecommunications, UPS systems); incident reporting; maintenance standards / procedures; Occupational Safety and Health (O.S.H.A.); project management; and technical support for component... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S., P.E. - Professional mechanical engineer. Areas of expertise include: design (fire protection, H.V.A.C., plumbing, process piping systems); construction administration and commissioning services; and due diligence analysis. Experience includes apartments, commercial properties, condominiums, conference centers, hotels, industrial spaces, multi-use buildings, parking garages, residential buildings, restaurants, and townhouses. Professional Engineer (P.E.). Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.) Accredited. Adjunct professor. Multi-lingual. Expert witness consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: C.F.I. - Practicing expert in fire, fire suppression, arson, and related matters, with more than 30-years of experience in the field, investigating over 3,000 fire incidents. Expertise includes: arson; boat / marine fires; computer modeling; electrical engineering; evidence collection; fire cause / origin; fire investigations; fire prevention; fire safety; fire science; forensic studies; mechanical engineering; and wildland fires. Certified Fire Inspector (C.F.I.). Teacher of fire science topics. Prior expert witness... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S. - Investigator specializing in fires and explosions. Expertise includes: accident investigations; arson investigation; bombs and bomb scenes; cause and origin; crime scenes; electrical fires; emergency response training; explosions; fireworks; fraud; investigations; and explosives handling / destruction. Multiple publications. Arson / Explosion / Fire investigation trainer. Prior expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S., M.S., Ph.D. - Consulting chemical engineer in areas of failure analysis, product liability, automobile accidents, fire cause and origin, chemical exposure, environmental contamination, regulatory compliance, agriculture, medical devices, and passenger restraint systems. Expertise includes: front / side airbags (failure, deployment, injuries); automobile passenger restraints (seat belts, infant, and child seats); chemical fires / explosions / damages (butane, solvents, crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, carbon dioxide, chlorine gas); toxic chemical... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Construction consultant specializing in commercial and residential construction, repair, remodeling, and claims. Expertise includes: construction management; financial analysis; forensic analysis of design- and construction-related subjects; delay analysis; scheduling; means and methods; preservation / restoration; cost / time estimation; structural repair of damages as a result of fire, water, and wind. Prior expert witness experience. Consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: J.D., M.P.H, C.I.H. - Practicing environmental law attorney and certified industrial hygienist (C.I.H.), with more than 25-years of experience in environmental compliance and industrial hygiene. Legal expertise includes: environmental due diligence; toxic chemical exposure; underground storage tanks; air pollution; hazardous waste disposal; groundwater contamination; environmental cleanup; abatement; and superfund sites. Health and safety expertise includes: toxicology; chemical exposure; microbial contamination; air monitoring / risk assessment (petroleum, heavy meals, toxic gases... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: M.S., P.E. - Consulting civil engineer specializing in roofing issues, including laboratory analysis; inspections; building envelopes; roof management; roofing failures; moisture surveys; waterproofing; roof coatings; reroofing; leak investigation / analysis; ventilation / condensation; wind damage; fastenings; construction documents / monitoring; and insurance and legal claims. Further specialization in hurricane, earthquake, fire, and hail damage. Additional experience in fa??ade, concrete, and masonry failures, in addition to foundations, retaining walls, and anchors... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: J.D. - Practicing attorney, professional firefighter, and Fire Marshall, specializing in laws, policies, and regulations of fire-related matters, including: public management and administration; marketing; public affairs; public safety; legal analysis; fire safety; and fire prevention. Expertise includes: program development; regulatory compliance; policy / procedures development; investigations; fire / life safety inspections; budgeting; cost controls; code enforcement; hazardous materials; land use; law enforcement; fire engineering; building standards; Uniform / International building... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S. - Practicing fire chief, fire / arson investigator, and arson investigation instructor, with over 10-years of experience in suppression of accidental and incendiary fires of petroleum, rubbish, vehicles, vegetation, and structures. Expertise includes: fire cause and origin; fire company management; fire fighting; rescue; evidence collection; liability identification; criminal investigative procedures; investigative techniques and burns; laws of arrest and firearms; arson fire indicators; arson for profit; live fire investigations; fire... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting Aeronautical / Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire physics, thermodynamics, combustion, and heat / mass transfer. Expertise includes: micro-gravity combustion; micro-combustion power generation; meso- and micro-scale combustion; self-heating, pyrolysis, and self-ignition of combustible materials; liquid fuel pool burning; smoldering and transition to flaming; ignition / fire propagation in solid and liquid fuels; wild-land fire propagation; and wild-land fire spotting through burning particles and embers. Additional experience in explosions... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: B.S.E.E. M.S.E.C.E., P.E. - Professional engineer specializing in electrical and computer engineering. Expertise includes: agency standards (CE, CSA, FCC, IEC, UL); data encryption hardware; data networks; electrical devices engineering / safety / systems; electronic design / failure analysis / manufacturing; electronic / electrical hardware design engineering; EMC design / analysis / testing; fire cause and origin investigations; forensic engineering; grounding; industrial automation / controls (national electrical code / product liability... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Consulting expert specializing in propane accident reconstruction with over 33 years of experience servicing the needs of commercial, domestic and farm accounts relating to: personnel training including duty to warn, gas check, leak test, OSHA/DOT regulations, CETP basic principles and practices, and CETP propane delivery; safety presentations to Fire Departments and community organizations; interpretation and writing of safety and procedures manuals; safety operations, management and organization; due diligence; as well... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Consulting scientific expert whose forensic work has included cases involving fraud, material suitability, and strength loss allegations in fire retardant treated wood products such as lumber, utility poles, plywood, and Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) treated timber. In-depth litigation support extending to field investigations, research, detailed reports, validated opinions, and trial/deposition testimony concerning biocides (pressure/non-pressure), formulation development, treatment processes, wood chemistry, standardized testing, basic science, wood adhesives, code and... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Registered professional engineer, forensic consultant, and author experienced in machine safety analysis, accident reconstruction, human factors, fire cause and origin, as well as, product defects and liability litigation. Over 30 years of mechanical engineering design and analysis with unique understanding and knowledge of machine aspects (guards, warnings, controls, interlocks, manuals, controls, ergonomics, instructions, machine comparisons, and standards & practices.) and their role involving serious injury or loss. Familiarity with most... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Professional engineer with over 40 years of direct fire protection and safety engineering experience. Areas include: fire suppression; explosion venting and suppression; spark detection and suppression systems; flammable vapor and combustible solids exhaust systems; hazardous location protection and electrical classification; flammable and combustible liquid handling and storage; and fireproofing. Industries served include aerospace, chemical, education, general construction and manufacturing, hazardous waste, industrial, material handling / storage, medical, mining... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: PE - Registered professional engineer in the fields of Fire Protection and Civil Engineering. Masters Degrees in Engineering and Public Administration and instructor at community colleges, UCLA, USC, California State University, and National Fire Academy. Currently conducts seminars for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) throughout the country. Extensive experience with the Uniform and International Building Codes, Uniform and International Fire Codes, NFPA Standards and other related codes and standards... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., P.E. - Consulting registered professional engineer and licensed general contractor with over 24 years of experience in consulting, design, construction project management, university teaching, and research. Specializes in structural analysis / design, damage and failure investigations, and construction defects / accidents. Has expertise in performance evaluation of constructed facilities including the effects of natural (wind, earthquake, flood, fire) and man-made (vibrations, blast and impact) hazards, damage assessment, and repair... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: PE - Electrical engineer experienced in design, testing, performance analysis, and forensic engineering relating to construction defects, electrical fire cause and origin (residential, commercial, and industrial circumstances involving appliances, electronic panels, machinery, signage, wiring, gas, arson, etc.), electrocution, and failure analysis (electrical and electromechanical systems and equipment, industrial machinery, manufacturing systems and equipment, etc.)... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: CR, CIE, CMR - General, flooring, painting and decorating, and specialty window covering contractor experienced in determining damage to residential / commercial contents and structures resulting from construction defects, water, mold, bacteria, sewage, fire, smoke, or indoor air quality problems. Offering services that include appraisal, inspection, infrared building inspections (finds hidden moisture/water intrusions), restoration, industry standards, claims analysis and investigation, concrete moisture emission testing, cleaning (carpet, upholstery, draperies, and Oriental... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: CR, CIEC, CIE, CMRS, CMR - Property damage consultant experienced in determining damage to residential / commercial property both contents and structures resulting from water, mold, bacteria, sewage, fire, smoke, or indoor air quality problems. Offering services that include appraisal, inspection, infrared building inspections (finds hidden moisture/water intrusion), restoration, industry standards, claims analysis and investigation, concrete vapor/moisture emission testing, concrete sulfate issues, textile cleaning (carpet, upholstery, draperies, and Oriental, American... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D., P.E. - Licensed Mechanical Engineer. Experienced in accident investigations and reconstruction, as well as, human factors and biomechanics. Machine design, consumer products, fire cause and origin. Licensed pilot with IFR rating; can provide aerial photography. Licensed commercial driver with tanker, hazardous materials, and passenger endorsements... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced in the capabilities, function and operation of firefighting, rescue and emergency medical equipment issues. Areas also include fire ground and rescue operations, emergency scene management and pre-hospital emergency medical care... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: MSME, ASE - Experienced in automotive issues. Has conducted vehicle and forensic inspections in the following areas: mechanical, vehicle fire cause and origin, engine and component failure analysis, accident reconstruction (mechanical), Lemon law investigations, subrogation issues and reports, body shop/service department fraud investigations, parts inspections and identification, product failure analysis, design defect analysis and damage appraisal; other areas of expertise include engine and powertrain, service and anti-lock brake systems (air... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: A.S.A. - Accredited Senior Appraiser experienced in automotive, as well as, personal property appraisal including evaluation of general residential contents following damage resulting from mold, water, or fire... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Experienced in electrical design. Areas of expertise include: power distribution, coordination, grounding and lightning protection; lighting and controls; communications and data design; fire and security alarms; low voltage; audio and CATV; nurse call & CCTV; pump lift; stations and controls; motor control centers; generators and ATS; electrical commissioning; electrical specifications; and shop drawing review... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: C.F.I. - Experienced in fire and explosion investigations with 10 years of experience in electrical contracting and 15 years of service within the volunteer fire department... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced provider of fireplace, chimney and vent inspections at time of installation, repair, sale, or following disasters including earthquake and fire... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: F.C.I., C.F.E.I., C.F.I.I., C.C.D.I. - Fire and explosion investigator. Expert in determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions with over 40 years experience and 28 years as an expert witness in 254 trials. Specialized expertise in marine investigations, both surface and subsurface. Has the experience and equipment, (Side Scan Sonar and ROV's) for determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions on burned sunken vessels, with complete... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Experienced in hydrology and geomorphology. Areas of expertise include high energy sediment transport, erosion floods, debris flows and mudslides, hydrology of landslides, impact of fire on watersheds (burnt watersheds), and watershed hydrology fluvial systems... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: C.S.P. - Experienced in auditing, inspecting, development and implementation of OSHA, EPA, ADA, and fire code regulations for the petrochemical, high tech, general manufacturing, and the construction industry. Also experienced in the implementation and auditing of Process Safety Management systems and Risk Management Programs... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced fire investigator; areas include: fire cause and origin investigation training, serial arson analysis and planning, and consulting on fire cause and origin investigation of fires involving structures, vehicles, and vegetation... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced in automotive issues. Areas include brake systems and failures, seat belt and air bag issues, fire cause and origin, theft and forced entry issues, steering and suspension systems, tire separation and failure, mechanical defects, throttle/unwanted acceleration issues... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E., CFEI, CFPS - Over 27 years of engineering experience specializing in fires; explosions; fire protection; civil, electrical and mechanical failure analysis; design; construction; management of industrial plant production equipment; material handling machinery; and explosive mining equipment.  Areas of expertise include fire cause and origin, explosions, large loss expert coordination and related mechanical and electrical failures.  Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI).  Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).  Prior consultation, expert... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E., C.E.M., C.I.P.E. - Experienced in mechanical engineering, plumbing, process piping, storm drainage, irrigation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, energy conservation, plumbing, HVAC product design, plumbing engineering, and sewage... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: A professional with a lifetime of experience in electrical contracting, construction, engineering, consulting and legal support. Personally participated in major electrical installations, cost estimating, project management, methods and materials selection, management of electrical safety programs/procedures, and accident investigations at all levels of the electrical industry. Expertise in Standard of Care issues, OSHA electrical safety procedures and equipment, personal injuries from electricity, National Electrical Code (NEC) application and interpretation, electrical construction... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Over 35 years experience in the automotive industry. Areas of expertise include fire and causation, theft recovery, immobilize circumvention, engine failures, brake failures, steering issues, airbag deployment, ignition lock and door lock circumvention, go-cart accidents, large diesel rigs, RV campers, motor homes, trailers, hitches, trailer hydraulic surge brakes, electric brakes, ABS brake failure, side impact air bag deployment, and vehicle theft fraud... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced in automotive issues. Areas of expertise include tire failure analysis, vehicle fire cause and origin, vehicle component failures, brake, suspension, fuel systems, and alleged auto theft... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Experienced building contractor and inspector. Areas of expertise include defective construction analysis, cost estimating, construction scheduling and delays, plan and code compliance, document analysis, summaries and reports, evaluation of change order costs, estimates of repair for property loss from fire, flood, water and earthquake damage, construction management, on-site inspections, and project supervision... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Areas include the following types of analyses: vehicles (determination of speed from skid marks and post-collision dynamics), failure analysis, products (determination of failure mechanism, product design and manufacturing process defects), fire (cause and origin, arson), industrial (machine design, electronic design and packaging, OSHA code compliance, safety / light industrial hygiene), and other miscellaneous investigations including environmental testing; code compliance relating to stairways, walkways, and ramps; illumination; temperature and... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Ph.D. - Chemist whose areas of expertise include causes and accelerants of fire, chemical properties, chemical asphyxiants, acid damage to paint, automotive additives, investigation of substance causing burn injuries, corrosive properties, and explosions... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: PE, CEM, CPD, IAPMO Certified Mechanical Inspector, IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector – Experienced in mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and construction issues with approximately 30 years of experience in the field. Areas of expertise include heating, ventilation & air conditioning, energy conservation, hot & cold supply systems, plumbing & drainage systems, roof drainage systems, process cold water & hot water systems, fire sprinkler & standpipe systems, fire suppression systems... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Experienced in safety engineering. Areas of expertise include: drilling, producing (including offshore), refining, pipeline and construction activities in the petroleum industry; procedural and equipment consideration and compliance with federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA industry and other applicable standards; high-rise building construction and general industry safety concepts; and hazardous materials handling and disposal. Special knowledge in safety, codes, toxic gas explosions due to hydrocarbons, NFPA codes and fire suppression technology, safety... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: P.E. - Experienced in building, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression system, industrial piping systems for processes and lab systems. Areas of expertise include retail, residential, office, industrial buildings, college campuses, medical on comfort cooling, clean rooms, and industrial air conditioning... » Read Complete Profile
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Expertise Description: Fire control and investigation expert with more than 37 years experience in active firefighting, fire prevention, and fire investigation. Conducted numerous fire and criminal investigations... » Read Complete Profile

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