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Average Fire Safety Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
This expert is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Council of EMS Educators, California Fire Chiefs, California EMS Educator/QI Group, and National Association of EMS Educators. He is currently the President and Education Program Director of a private EMT training center. He has 26 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and 20+ years as an Educator. This expert also has extensive expert witness experience.
Field Paramedic, An Emergency Medical Care Company in CA
Master of Science (MS), University of Maryland
Simi Valley,
California
This former Chief California State Fire Marshal is a consummate expert in fire protection, building codes, and window safety. He has over 40 years of hands-on expertise and currently serves as Executive Director of the National Code Services Association. He also served as the Chair of California‟s Special Arson Task Force and has extensive experience in the investigation of fire origin, cause and spread and also negligence of fire department operations and management. He is a leading expert in window safety and serves on the National Safety Council's Window Safety Task Force.
Consultant, An independent fire safety and building code consultancy
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University
California
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
This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience as a firefighter, specializing in fire origin and cause investigations. Throughout his career, he has completed numerous fire safety training programs and completed fire investigation certificate programs through institutions such as the California State Fire Marshal's Office, the State of California, and the University of Washington. He is active in his field as a member of several associations, including the International Association of Arson Investigators, the National Association of Fire Investigators, and the International Association of Fire Investigators. He has formerly served as a firefighter with the United States Air Force and the Sacramento Fire Department. During his time with the Sacramento Fire Department, he also held the roles of fire investigator and fire captain. Currently, this expert is the owner of a private fire origin and cause investigation company in California.
Owner, A private fire origin and cause investigation company in CA
Linden,
California
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What Can a Fire Safety Expert Witness Opine On?
Fire Drill Execution
Conducting practice evacuations for safety.
Fire Risk Assessment
Identifying potential fire hazards in buildings.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Teaching proper use of fire extinguishers.
Emergency Plan Development
Creating procedures for fire emergencies.
Smoke Detector Installation
Installing devices to detect smoke quickly.
Fire Safety Inspections
Evaluating compliance with fire safety regulations.
FAQs for Fire Safety Expert Witnesses
What is a fire safety expert witness?
A fire safety expert witness is a qualified fire specialist who provides professional opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing fire records, analyzing evidence, and testifying to clarify fire safety issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a fire safety expert witness?
A fire safety expert witness supports cases involving fire origin and cause, code compliance, building and product defects, industrial fires, explosions, and wrongful death claims.
How can a fire safety expert witness strengthen causation analysis in litigation?
A fire safety expert witness strengthens causation analysis by scientifically linking fire origin, code compliance, and material behavior to the incident’s specific cause in litigation.
What specific credentials qualify a fire safety expert witness for federal court testimony?
A qualified fire safety expert witness in federal court typically holds relevant fire science degrees, certifications, extensive investigation experience, and a proven record of reliable testimony.
How does a fire safety expert witness evaluate compliance with applicable fire codes?
A fire safety expert witness evaluates compliance with applicable fire codes by reviewing plans, inspections, test reports, site conditions, and documentation against the relevant code requirements.
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