Fire Expert Witnesses in Georgia

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Fire expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fire investigation, fire protection engineering, building codes, and insurance claims. Some of the most common specialties include origin and cause analysis, arson, electrical fires, product defects, and code compliance. They can opine on the effects of fire dynamics, ignition sources, material flammability, smoke spread, and suppression system performance.

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Average Fire Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$275/hr

Review Fee

$350/hr

Deposition Fee

$350/hr

Court Fee

  • Review Fee $245/hr
    Deposition Fee $345/hr
    Court Fee $345/hr

    This expert has been working with fire extinguishing systems for 40 years. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and holds membership in both the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and the National Fire Protection Association. He spent 15 years working for Ansul/Wormald, starting as a Development Engineer of fire suppression products and working his way up through the roles of Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management, Applications Engineer, Product Development Manager, and eventually to Vice President of Wormald Fire Systems. After serving in executive positions with Fenwal Safety Systems and Forney Corporation, he became President of Kidde Technologies, a position he held for over a decade. Currently, this expert is the Principal of his own fire systems consultancy, wherein he utilizes his technical and market experience in the fire suppression industry to aid businesses, manufacturers, and private equity firms on a variety of projects and initiatives related to fire protection systems.

    Principal, Fire systems consultancy in TX

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Dayton

    Plano,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $275/hr
    Deposition Fee $375/hr

    This fire analysis expert received his PhD in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech. He is a licensed fire protection engineer. He has been involved in research for over 17 years and is currently an associate professor in fire safety engineering technology at an elite university.

    Associate Professor, A Major University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Concord,

    North Carolina

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  • Review Fee $225/hr

    This expert is currently a fire and explosion investigator and analyst at a top forensic firm in the Southeast. He is a highly qualified fire and explosion expert and has extensive credentials, including: multiple certifications, fire and explosion research, many published articles and papers, presentations, teaching, years of experience including hundreds of fire and explosion investigations, analyses, and testimony on numerous cases.

    Principal Fire and Explosion Investigator and Analyst, Two engineering consulting firms in FL

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Akron

    Palmetto,

    Florida

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What Can a Fire Expert Witness Opine On?

Fire Investigation

Determine causes and origins of fires.

Fire Safety Inspections

Assess compliance with fire safety regulations.

Fire Risk Assessments

Evaluate potential fire hazards in environments.

Fire Equipment Maintenance

Ensure functionality of fire safety equipment.

Fire Training Programs

Educate on fire prevention and response.

Fire Reports Documentation

Document findings and outcomes of investigations.

FAQs for Fire Expert Witnesses

What is a fire expert witness?

A fire expert witness is a specialized professional who analyzes fire origins, causes, and safety issues for legal cases. They assist by reviewing fire records, inspecting scenes, testifying in court, and clarifying complex fire investigation issues.

What types of cases can a fire expert witness assist with?

A fire expert witness handles fire origin and cause, arson, explosion, product defects, electrical fires, building code, insurance, and subrogation litigation cases.

How can a fire expert witness support causation analysis in complex litigation?

A fire expert witness supports causation analysis in complex litigation by scientifically identifying the fire’s origin, ignition source, spread pattern, and ruling out alternative causes.

What qualifications should attorneys require from a fire expert witness?

Attorneys should require a fire expert witness to have formal fire science training, extensive investigation experience, relevant certifications, and a proven record of courtroom testimony.

How does a fire expert witness evaluate compliance with fire codes and standards?

A fire expert witness evaluates compliance with fire codes and standards by reviewing design documents, inspections, test records, and site conditions against applicable NFPA and local codes.

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