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Every 24 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States. From January 2018 to August 2018, there were 38,832 wildfires. About 5.1 million acres were burned in 2018. Fire is the combustion where fuel or other material is ignited and with oxygen gives off light, heat and flames. Our fire expert witnesses, speakers, and consultants are scholars and researchers from major universities and industry professionals such as firefighters, registered fire protection engineers, licensed building and fire code plan review examiners and inspectors, and experts on fire, electrical, and building safety. Areas of expertise include:

  • Fire safety
  • Fire investigations
  • Explosion investigations
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Fire protection engineering
  • Fire loss analysis
  • Fire and building codes
  • Fire protection systems
  • Fire sprinkler systems
  • Fire alarm and detection systems
  • Fire-related human behavior
  • Fire dynamics
  • Risk analysis
  • Building design
  • Fire safety standards
  • Cause and origin determinations
  • Fireproofing
Our fire experts have qualified as expert witnesses in various state and federal courts and include experienced authors and lecturers.

Here are a few of our favorite Fire Expert Witnesses:

North Carolina Control Systems, Fire Expert #11504

I have 34 years of experience, and specialize in the field of forensic engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and fire and explosion investigation. I have published on such topics as environmental control systems, environmental instrumentation and controls and forensic engineering. I have testified on fire causation.

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Fire, Accident, Media, Film Expert #12190

I have 50 years of experience, and specialize in the field of insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of non marine, insurance and reinsurance. I have testified 26 times on topics such as fire accident, contingency and insurance.

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Michigan Crashworthiness, Welding, Fire Expert #17825

I have 45 years of experience, and specialize in the field of crashworthiness with specific knowledge in the areas of body welding & structure, vehicle fire causation and auto glass and glazing.

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Fire, Explosions, Heat Transfer Expert #18172

I have 45 years of experience, and specialize in the field of thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials and fire and explosion with specific knowledge in the areas of fire, explosion and boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). I have published on such topics as BLEVE Flixborough, Buncefield explosion and heat transfer, materials, fire and explosions. I…

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Ohio Combustion, Fire Expert #19218

I have 44 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with specific knowledge of combustion and fire, heat transfer and plasma. I have published on such topics as excess enthalpy combustion processes, fuel reforming, and high efficiency burners and boilers. I have testified 50 times on topics such as combustion, fire and mechanical…

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California Health, Fire, Confined Space Expert #22975

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of health and safety with specific knowledge in the areas of confined space, fire safety and rescue. I have published on such topics as confined space rescue, competent person and hazardous materials.

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California Paramedic, Fire, Ambulance Expert #23675

I have 19 years of experience and specialize in the field of EMS and fire, with specific knowledge of paramedicine, emergency medical technicians and ambulances.

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Mississippi Fire, Failure, Wreck, Expert #28760

I have 48 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of fire, accident and driving under the influence. I have published on such topics as fire, accident and collision reconstruction. I have testified 75 times on topics such as fire, accident and driving under the influence….

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Florida Property Claims, Water, Fire Expert #29202

I have 21 years of experience and specialize in the field of insurance, with specific knowledge of property claims, hurricane claims and centralized claims. I have published on such topics as insurance claims.

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Virginia Natural Gas, Propane, Fire Expert #34009

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of utility industry with specific knowledge in the areas of natural and propane gas, regulatory requirements and management policies. I have testified 6 times on topics such as natural gas and propane explosions, natural gas migration and natural gas serviceman responsibilities. Very diversified having…

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Florida Construction, Fire, Storm, Water Expert #43168

I have 32 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction and insurance with specific knowledge in the areas of fire, storm and water. I have proven to be very influencial and am well liked and respected in my field

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North Carolina Forensics, Fire, Cause Expert #43188

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of civil, structures, geotech, mechanical and industrial. I have testified on structural damages, failures, water intrusion, mold and personal injuries. While I’ve been involved in failures and analysis for approaching 30 years, I have over the…

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Missouri Accident Reconstruction, Fire Expert #48944

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of vehicle reconstruction with specific knowledge in the areas of fire origin and cause, mechanical failures and accident reconstruction. I have testified 99 times on topics such as vehicle fire origin and cause, accident reconstruction and mechanical condition.

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Illinois Security, Fire, Operations, Food Expert #41400

I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of hospitality with specific knowledge in the areas of hotels, restaurants and beverage operations. I have published on such topics as hotel service management, hotel operations management and attorney expert relationship. I have testified 8 times on topics such as premises security, negligence regarding…

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Iowa Investigation, Fire, Safety Expert #47085

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of product safety and compliance with specific knowledge in the areas of agricultural machinery, safety standards and regulations and equipment fire origin and cause examination. I have published on such topics as international safety standards for agricultural machinery, applying machinery safety directive to machinery…

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Kansas Controls, Fire, Communication Expert #50782

I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of physical security with specific knowledge in the areas of closed-circuit television, intrusion systems and fire systems. I have published on such topics as access control in a commercial environment, integrated systems in public schools. I have testified on closed-circuit television, intrusion systems and…

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Massachusetts Building Codes, Safety, Fire Expert #51384

I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of building codes with specific knowledge in the areas of life safety, fire protection and accessibility. I have testified on building code compliance, fire cause and origin.

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