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Wildland Fire Investigation Expert Witness
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 Safety Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a fire safety expert witness in legal proceedings?
A fire safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge in fire prevention, protection, and investigation. They can testify on the cause and origin of fires, adherence to fire codes, and fire safety practices.
What types of cases might require a fire safety expert witness?
Cases involving property damage, personal injury or death due to fires, arson investigations, insurance claims, and disputes over fire safety regulations often require a fire safety expert witness.
Can a fire safety expert witness provide insight into specific fire-related incidents like industrial fires or wildfires?
Yes, many fire safety experts specialize in certain types of fires such as residential, commercial, industrial, or wildfires and can provide detailed analysis based on their expertise.
How can a fire safety expert witness help in an arson case?
In arson cases, a fire safety expert can analyze evidence from the scene, determine the cause and origin of the fire, and assess whether it was intentionally set.
Are there subspecialties within the field of fire safety that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, some experts may focus on areas like electrical fires, chemical fires, building code compliance, firefighting procedures, or fire alarm systems.
How does Expert Institute select its Fire Safety expert witnesses?
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