Fire Investigations

Fire and explosion origin and cause investigations for insurance carriers, attorneys, and private clients. Work follows the scientific method under NFPA 921, with professional qualifications and ongoing competency maintained in line with NFPA 1033. Findings are documented so they can withstand technical review, claims scrutiny, and litigation.

Loss environments

• Residential. Single-family homes, apartments, and multi-unit dwellings. Scene documentation, evidence preservation, and cause determination to support insurance and legal outcomes.
• Commercial and industrial. Retail, office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities. Analysis weighs electrical, mechanical, and human factors tied to the event.
• Wildland. Ignition sources and contributing environmental conditions in outdoor and undeveloped areas. Supports municipal recovery efforts and litigation when origin questions drive the case.
• Vehicle. Passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and heavy equipment. Evaluates mechanical failures, electrical systems, and external influences on the loss.

Typical field work

Assignments commonly include researching the incident and building or vehicle information, interviews, scene documentation, diagrams, photography, evidence collection, and scene preservation so the record is complete before conclusions are drawn.

Documentation tools

Drone aerial photography and iGUIDE 3D virtual tours support clear property documentation and investigationse when the scene benefits from overhead context or a walkable visual record.