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Expert possess emergency response experience as well as a science oriented education to provide a unique understanding of real world emergencies that can not be learned solely in a text or class room. He has actual emergency scene experience in command and control; hazard ,risk, vulnerability assessment and identification; incident investigation and cause identification and more. Expert's knowledge in these areas is exemplified by the use of his expertise for the purpose of national and international instruction and course development for multiple Federal Agencies and Departments (Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Fire Academy, Department of Justice, Department of State and others). Included is his course development and instruction of an FBI course in weapons of mass destruction (WMD), improvised weapons and agents and evidence identification, documentation, collection and handling in contaminated crime scenes and environments.

1983 to 2008

Self

President/Owner

He is the sole proprietor of Hazard Management Associates responsible for all aspects of business operations.

2004 to 2008

Potomac River Group

Senior Homeland Security Analyst

International instruction for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the US Department of State, Diplomatic Security of the Department of Death, Exercise developer and controller for Department of Homeland Security

1995 to 2000

Community Research Associates

Subject Matter Expert - Part-time

Developer of an 80 hour course focusing on law enforcement operations in a chemical, radiological, biological and explosive environment. Substantial focus on evidence documentation, collection and handling procedures.

1981 to 2008

National Fire Academy

Contract Instructor, Subject Matter Expert, Course developer

Instructor in the areas of hazardous materials chemistry, strategic and tactical operations and planning; Command and Control ICS/NIMS; Terrorism Emergency Response and Planning.

• He acted as the coordinator between the Haverhill, MA Fire Department and a specialty metals supply company to acquire a certificate of occupancy by enabling the company to meet the Fire Department safety concerns.
• He was a member of an expert cadre representing the defendant in a $50 million lawsuit involving a combustible metal explosion. The metal involved was sodium. There were 12 serious injuries including 2 severe burns to two of the victims. Settled for $19 million and considered a win.
• He was the fire cause and origin expert in a fire caused by swimming pool chlorinator that cause the total loss of a supply warehouse and retail sales company. Identified a slow oxidation ignition process other than the original cause.
• He was the expert for the defendant in an improper tactics and excess loss suit against several fire departments. The fire involved combustible metals including titanium, magnesium and aluminum. The case was settled for a nominal fee.
• Assessment of a County hazardous materials response system to identify any needed changes necessary. The findings led to the implementation of a new response team organization and overall control.