Fire Damage Expert Witnesses in Arizona

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Fire damage expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fire investigation, fire safety engineering, building codes and standards, electrical engineering, and arson investigation. Some of the most common fire damage expert witness specialties also include fire cause and origin, fire protection systems, fire behavior analysis, structural fire damage assessment, and smoke damage evaluation. They can opine on the effects of faulty wiring, improper storage of flammable materials, failure of fire suppression systems, arson-related incidents, and building code violations.

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This expert has over 20 years of experience in wildland fire investigation, suppression, prescribed fire, and training. He is currently the President/Owner of a private wildfire investigation, consulting, and training firm. Previously, he served as a Special Agent with the US Forest Service, specializing in wildland fire investigation and performing as the national wildland fire investigation expert, as well as, detailing as the Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge. He was also the Incident Commander of the US Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations Fire Investigation Team and received the US Forest Service's Special Agent of the Year Award. He is currently an active member, and former Co-Chair, of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Wildland Fire Investigation Committee. He has investigated hundreds of wildland fires, to include the largest fires in the history of Arizona and New Mexico. He has also instructed numerous wildland fire investigation training courses, both nationally and internationally. He was also a Subject Matter Expert in the U.S. Forest Service's International Programs organization. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from Northern Arizona University.

Owner, A wildland fire consulting firm in AZ

Bachelor of Science (BS), Northern Arizona University

Eagar,

Arizona

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FAQs for Fire Damage Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a fire damage expert witness in legal proceedings?

A fire damage expert witness provides specialized knowledge on fire causes, spread patterns, and damage assessment. They can help establish facts, determine liability, and assess damages.

What types of cases does a fire damage expert witness typically handle?

Fire damage experts often work on cases involving residential or commercial fires, arson investigations, insurance claims disputes, and safety standard violations.

How can a fire damage expert witness assist in an insurance dispute case?

In insurance disputes, a fire damage expert can provide an independent assessment of the extent and cause of the damage, helping to resolve disagreements over claim amounts.

What subspecialties exist within the field of fire damage expertise?

Subspecialties include fire origin and cause investigation, fire protection engineering, building code compliance, electrical fires, and chemical-related fires.

Why is it important to hire a certified fire investigator as an expert witness?

Certified investigators have undergone rigorous training and adhere to high professional standards. Their credibility can significantly strengthen your case's evidence.

How does Expert Institute select its Fire Damage expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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