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Wildland Fire Investigation Expert Witness
Review Fee $500/hrDeposition Fee $600/hrCourt Fee $600/hrThis 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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What Can a Fire Damage Expert Witness Opine On?
Damage Assessment
Evaluate extent of fire damage.
Smoke Removal
Eliminate smoke odors and residues.
Water Extraction
Remove water from firefighting efforts.
Structural Repair
Fix damaged building structures.
Content Restoration
Restore personal belongings affected by fire.
Fire Prevention Consultation
Advise on fire safety measures.
FAQs for Fire Damage Expert Witnesses
What is a fire damage expert witness?
A fire damage expert witness is a qualified professional who analyzes fire origin, cause, and property damage. They assist by reviewing records, inspecting scenes, and testifying to clarify complex fire damage issues.
What types of cases can a fire damage expert witness opine on?
A fire damage expert witness opines on fire origin and cause, code compliance, product defects, insurance claims, subrogation, construction defects, and liability disputes.
How can a fire damage expert witness support causation analysis in a property loss claim?
A fire damage expert witness supports causation analysis in a property loss claim by scientifically identifying the fire’s origin, ignition source, and spread to link damage to the event.
What specific methodologies does a fire damage expert witness use to assess structural impact?
A fire damage expert witness uses NFPA 921 guidelines, visual inspection, material testing, structural engineering analysis, and fire pattern analysis to assess structural impact.
What credentials should counsel require from a fire damage expert witness?
Counsel should require a fire damage expert witness to have relevant engineering or fire science degrees, certifications (e.g., CFI, CFEI), extensive case experience, and courtroom testimony history.
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