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Average Fire Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$350/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
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
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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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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