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He is a fire cause and origin investigator serving as an expert witness with more than 20 years of experience in fire investigation, including prior service as a fire investigator within a municipal fire department and over 15 years in private-sector practice. Their work includes consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving fire origin and causation. This experience is supported by a 29-year career in the fire service, including advancement to the rank of Fire Captain and responsibility for conducting complex fire investigations.

The expert’s investigative work encompasses all types of fire events, including arson, building fires, residential and industrial fires, vehicle and truck fires, wildland and forest fires, and explosions. Areas of analysis also include fire protection and suppression systems, fire resistance, and evidence handling and storage. Their work includes scene documentation and evaluation, including the use of aerial photography through drone technology to assess fire scenes. This background is directly applicable to disputes involving fire causation, property damage, product-related fire incidents, and fire-related loss events, with a focus on objective determination of origin and cause.

Professional experience includes leadership roles as Fire Investigator and Fire Captain, along with ownership of a private fire investigation company specializing in origin and cause determinations. The expert has investigated more than 2,500 fire loss scenes and has managed the collection and storage of a substantial volume of evidentiary materials, reflecting extensive experience in scene analysis and evidence preservation.

Documented expert witness experience includes testimony in both civil and criminal matters, with participation in multiple trials and depositions and engagement by both plaintiff and defense parties. Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators. Certified Fire Investigator through a state fire marshal’s office. Licensed as a Private Investigator in California and Oregon. The expert holds an Associate of Arts degree in Fire Technology.

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Strike Team Leader

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Calif. State Fire Marshal’s Office

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Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

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California

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Fire and Explosions Investigations

Building Fires

Forest Fire

Automotive Fire Cause and Origin

Fire Suppression Systems

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