A Certified Fire Investigator with more than 15 years of experience in fire and explosion origin and cause investigations, this expert serves as a fire cause and origin expert witness in matters involving structural fires, vehicle fires, arson, and explosion events. Their professional practice includes conducting fire and explosion scene investigations, analyzing fire patterns, identifying ignition sources, documenting physical evidence, and applying nationally recognized investigative methodologies, including NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 standards.

The expert’s investigative experience includes spontaneous combustion, cigarette-related fires, flammable liquid fires, electrical fire investigations, vehicle fire origin and cause analysis, and explosion investigations. They have completed formal training in fire pattern recognition, advanced fire and arson investigation, hands-on electrical fire investigation, and vehicle fire investigation. Vehicle fire origin analysis is further supported by a Diploma as an Automotive Service Technician and certification as a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI). Additional competencies include evidence collection and documentation consistent with accepted fire investigation protocols.

In addition to investigative responsibilities, the expert has served in fire suppression and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) roles with a municipal fire department, contributing practical experience in emergency response operations and hazardous materials environments. Professional certifications include Certified Fire Investigator (International Association of Arson Investigators), Certified Fire Investigator (State of Minnesota), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (National Association of Fire Investigators), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI), and Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI). Additional credentials include Hazardous Materials Specialist and Hazardous Materials Technician designations, NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I and II certifications, and Emergency Medical Technician–Basic certification.

Educational qualifications include a Diploma as an Automotive Service Technician, Firefighter I training, completion of Basic Automotive Service coursework, and a High School Diploma. Professional affiliations include membership in the National Association of Fire Investigators and the International Association of Arson Investigators. The expert has prior experience providing services as a fire cause and origin expert witness in litigation involving fire and explosion investigations.