Fire and Explosion Investigator
Physical Site Security Hazard and Risk Management Consultant
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND/TRAINING
Current MSc Computational Fire Engineering studies, U.K.
B.S. Criminal Justice, Portland
Computer Fire Modeling Technician Certificate, Portland
• Instructor; Advanced Fire and Arson Career Development School
• Investigations of Electrical & Appliance Related Fires, 2005
• IAAI Advance Fire & Arson Seminar, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
• IABTI Regional Training Conference, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
• Principles and Practice of Fire Modeling, University of Greenwich, 2004
• Principles and Practice of Evacuation Modeling, University of Greenwich, 2004
• Intern at Western Fire Center, Inc. 2003-2004
• Introduction to Fire Dynamics Simulator and Smokeview, SFPE, 2003
• Fire Dynamics Course, FP121-Portland Community College, 2003
• Professional Skills Training-Computer Fire Modeling, PCC, 2003
• Technical Working Group on Fire & Explosions Seminar, 2002
• OFMA NW Fire and Arson Seminar, 2001
• Advanced/Refresher Special Entry Technicians Course, REST Corp, 2001.
• International Breacher’s Symposium, 2001
• Many Faces of Arson Seminar, Oregon Council Against Arson, 2001
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command Course, Department of Justice, 2000
• Advanced Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation Science and Technology Seminar, 2000
• Domestic Terrorism Y2K Threat Assessment, 1999
• ORISE-Radiological Detection Equipment Training, 1999
• Hazardous Materials Operator Certification-PPB Fire, 1999
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Bomb Technician Emergency Actions Course, 1999
• Special Entry Technicians Course, REST Corp, 1998.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation specialty school, robotics, charges, chemical/biological, 1998
• Hazardous Devices Course-Redstone Arsenal Explosives Disposal School, 1998
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms Post Blast Investigations Course, 1997
• FBI Regional Bomb Technician Seminar, 1997
EXPERIENCE
Fire Expert Company #2, 2005-Present
International fire and explosion expert conducting fire scene examinations, fire
consultations, and computer fire modeling including origin and cause, commercial
and residential structures, product examination and testing.
Fire Expert Company #1, 2000-2005
Fire and explosion expert conducting fire scene examinations, fire consultations,
and computer fire modeling including origin and cause, commercial and residential
structures, product examination and testing. Port facility site assessments for
criminal or terrorist acts and development of mitigation strategies in accordance
with USCG regulations.
Oregon Sheriff’s Office, 1992-2003
Sergeant conducting criminal investigations and supervising Deputy Sheriffs.
Bomb technician with responsibilities to investigate explosions and subsequently
cross trained to conduct fire investigations.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board of Directors, Oregon, International Association of Arson Investigators
International Association of Arson Investigators
Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Cascade Chapter
Society of Fire Protection Engineers
International Association of Arson Investigators, Chapter 31
Oregon Fire Investigation Team
National Association of Fire Investigators
International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
Member Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards & Training Curriculum Review Committee, 1995
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
• Conducted numerous computational fire simulations involving FDS4
• Studied fire growth and progression for standardized testing at Western Fire Center
• Studied the low speed flow effects include ceiling fan models, hazardous materials dispersal, and hood calorimeter simulations.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Explosions and Case Studies instructor, Oregon Department of Public Safety & Standards
Private Investigator License, State of Oregon
Certified Computer Fire Modeler, Portland
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators
TESTIMONY RECORD
Available upon request
