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Expert in Fire Origin & Cause- Fire/Building/Life Safety Codes-Fire Dept.Operation/Procedure- Spoliation Issue
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Summary of Expertise:
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As a member of the Skokie, Illinois Fire Department for twenty-eight years, Expert progressed from a Firefighter/Paramedic to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Expert has responded to hundreds of major fire and crime scenes and has testified in court on the conclusions of his investigations. His investigations have led to successful criminal indictments and convictions.
Expert's fire department responsibilities included the review of all construction plans for compliance to fire and building codes. His expertise in building construction and fire code compliance, coupled with his knowledge of firefighting techniques and fire spread, lends a unique blend to his fire investigation capabilities.
In addition to his fire department exposure to hundreds of fire investigations, Expert has extensive experience in the private sector also. Over the past thirteen years Expert has conducted over twelve hundred fire investigations as a private fire cause and origin investigator.
He has provided loss reviews, fire investigations, technical expertise, and litigation support for numerous major insurance carriers and attorneys throughout the Midwest. Responsibilities include complete report writing, evidence collection, still and video photography, interviewing of witnesses, and deposition and expert witness appearances. Expert has testified in both state and federal court.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Chicago, Illinois;
Rockford, Illinois;
Aurora, Illinois;
Naperville, Illinois;
Joliet, Illinois;
Elgin, Illinois;
Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Madison, Wisconsin;
Kenosha, Wisconsin;
and Gary, Indiana.
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1994
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Fire Science Technology
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Fire Science
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Oakton College
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2001 to
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Fire Analysis
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Fire Analyst
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Provide consulting and expert witness services for clients in the area of fire origin and cause; fire/building/life safety codes usually involving fire fatalities or fire injuries; fire department operations/procedures/management usually involving firefighter deaths or injuries.
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1990 to 2001
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Probe Inc.
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Fire Analysis
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Fire Analyst
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Provide consulting and expert witness services for clients in the area of fire origin and cause; fire/building/life safety codes usually involving fire fatalities or fire injuries; fire department operations/procedures/management usually involving firefighter deaths or injuries.
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1969 to 1997
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Skokie Fire Department
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Fire Prevention
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Deputy Fire Chief
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Fire Suppression; Fire Investigation; Fire Prevention; Code Enforcement; Personnel/Administration.
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Associations/Societies
International Association of Arson Investigators; International Association of Fire Chiefs; National Fire Protection Association; Fire Marshals of North America; National Association of Fire Investigators.
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Licenses/Certifications
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator; Certified Fire Investigator; Certified Arson Investigator; Certified Fire Officer
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Professional Appointments
Fire Chief of Skokie Fire Department
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1969 to 1997
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Skokie, Illinois Fire Department
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Deputy Fire Chief
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As a member of the Skokie Fire Department for 28 years he progressed from a firefighter/paramedic to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Responsibilities included fire investigations; fire prevention and code enforcement; fire department management, etc.
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Fire safety analysis of buildings or operations.
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Life safety analysis of buildings or operations
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Litigation support; case review for fire related lawsuits.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert in cause & origin of residential fire, possibly improper fireplace installation.
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Fire cause and origin expert in illinois for consulting on Cause & Origin inspection.
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Fire Safety code expert for consulting on Fire Safety, Interior Finishes, NFPA 286, IBC 2009.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Extensive courtroom and testimony experience in civil and criminal matters, both for plaintiff and defense clients; and in federal, state and local jurisdictions.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on NFPA 51(B).
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Fire fighting expert witnesses for consulting on techniques and amount of water used to fight a fire.
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OSHA fire safety expert for consulting on life safety code and exit signs.
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Expert witness in fire suppression systems for consulting on fire suppression system inspections.
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Expert in arson for consulting on arson murder litigation case.
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Fire prevention expert for consulting on residential litigation matter.
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Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
Spoliation of evidence
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Education
