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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Board Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Fire Analysis Consultant, Expert Witness Testimony, Failure Analysis, Forensic Investigation and Analysis, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, Expert Consulting ServicesExpertise in fire investigation, explosions, cause and origin, private investigator, expert witness, courtroom testimony , subrogation , litigation, fire deaths, NFPA 921, NFPA 1033 certified, certified fire investigator instructor, fire science, forensic investigations, fire engineering, accident re- construction.
This consultant's experience includes auto fires, residential fires, commercial fires, truck fires, heavy equipment fires, implement fires, farm equipment fires, industrial fires, house fires, boat fires, personal watercraft fires, large loss fires, accidental fires, fraud, insurance fraud, arson fires, electrical fires, appliance fires.
Specialization includes cooking fires, restaurant fires, exhaust hood fires, cigarette fires, stove fires, dryer fires , washer fires, recalled items or equipment fires, gas pump fires, candle fires, flammable liquid fires, combustible liquid fires, ignitable liquid fires, chemical fires, chemical plant fires, hay fires, black hole fires, total loss fires
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Fire Safety, Legal, Insurance, Utilities, Government
EDUCATION
Graduate of the Virginia State Fire Marshals Academy ( NFPA 921& NFPA 1033 )
Graduate National Fire Academy Fire & Arson Investigation Course R-205
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
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Providing expertise in board certified fire and explosion investigation, fire analysis consulting, expert witness testimony, failure analysis, forensic investigation and analysis, certified vehicle fire investigation, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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CEO & Chief Investigator, Fire Analysis and Investigation Firm
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Examined over 2,900 fire losses including over 600 vehicle fires. Completed numerous University Fire Schools and Seminars 'Fire Investigation', 'Fire Science' and 'Explosive' Classes. Researched Fire Science, Investigation, Evidence collection, Law and Explosive Methods, Theory and Practice. Conducted numerous large loss examinations of both Commercial, Industrial & Residential properties including auto, electrical, appliances, heavy equipment etc. Testified as an expert O & C witness in both criminal and civil cases. One of only approximately 50 investigators in the U.S. to hold all known certifications in Fire & Explosion Investigation. One of only 18 investigators in the U.S. to be accredited with participating in the IAAI Witness Testimony Course Pilot Program for Instructors. Extensive training & field experience in Surveillance & Bodily Injury investigations.
Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigator, Southern Fire Analysis, Inc., Nashville, TN
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Trained primarily under the direction of former Tennessee State Fire Marshal with over 4000 fire scenes and 30 years of experience. Extensive Training in all theoretical and practical aspects of fire, arson & explosion investigation. Up to date on all spoliation of evidence issues for fire and recent court cases. Duties Included: Field fire scene illustrator. Evidence removal and storage technician. Fire scene photographer. Primary investigator. Field training supervisor, Consultant and Fire Investigator Instructor.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Guest speaker and instructor at many seminars on fire investigation.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Nationally as a Certified Fire Investigator with the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications NFPA 1033 & I.A.A.I
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator N.A.F.I.
Certified Fire Investigator I.A.A.I.
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator N.A.F.I.
Certified Fire Investigator Instructor N.A.F.I.
Certified Fire Investigator State of Virginia
Registered Private Investigator State of Virginia
IAAI Accredited Facilitator / Instructor of the Expert Witness Testimony Course
Certification in Burn Pattern Recognition & Identification thru Public Agency Training Council
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson ( TACA )
International Association of Arson Investigators (I.A.A.I.)
National Association of Fire Investigators (N.A.F.I.)
Georgia Chapter International Assoc. of Arson Investigators
Tennessee Chapter International Assoc. of Arson Investigators
Kentucky Chapter International Assoc. of Arson Investigators
West Virginia Chapter International Assoc. of Arson Investigators
The National Fire Academy Alumni Association
Member The American College of Forensic Examiners
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
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