Fire Origin, Cause, Toxicology & Safety Systems Expert Witness

A highly qualified expert witness with certifications as a fire investigator, licensed fire protection engineer, forensic toxicologist, and safety professional. This expert has over 20 years investigating complex fire and combustion incidents. Expertise includes fire origin and cause, code compliance, fire modeling, toxicology related to carbon monoxide poisoning, product failure, and fire safety system design. Experienced in providing litigation support through consulting, research, site inspections, laboratory testing, and expert testimony across multiple jurisdictions.

Professional Affiliations:

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Society of Forensic Toxicology (SOFT)
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
Society of Toxicology (SOT)
International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS)
Technical Working Group for Fire and Explosives (TWGFEX)

Education:

Ph.D. in Toxicology
M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering
B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering

Areas of expertise:

Building Codes
Burn Injury
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Fire
Fire & Life Safety
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Forensic Engineering
Medical Toxicology
Products Liability
Safety
Toxic Torts

Case Study:

Fire Origin and Cause Investigation
Forensic Toxicology
Electrical Fire Causes
Fire Modeling
Building Code/Construction Compliance
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incidents
Fire Service Injuries/Deaths
Product Liability/Failure Analysis
Personal Injuries and Deaths by Fire
Wildland Urban Interface Fires and Risk Assessment

Certifications:

Registered Professional Engineer (Fire Protection), Delaware
Registered Professional Engineer (Fire Protection), Maryland
Certified Fire Investigator
Certified Safety Professional
Contracting Officer’s Representative- Level II