- 1. ` Maaster List of Inv o vestig rs by StategatoyAll NNEFCO
Investigators are W2 Employees, not independ dent contractors.
NEFCO features hi ghly credentialed certified fire inves
Nstigators, electrica engineers, and al certified vehicl fire
investigator many of which hold additional credentials as maste
electricians, malers,er aster plumbers and ASE certified
tecdchnicians.Con nnecticutPa 2ageDela aware Pa 3ageDist trict of
Columbia Pa 3ageFlor ridaPa 3ageGeo orgiaPa 4ageIllinois Pa
4ageIndi ianaPa 5ageIowwaPa 5ageMaiine Pa 5 6ageMaryland Pa 6
7ageMasssachuset tts Pa 7 8ageMic chigan Pa 8ageMis ssouri Pa
8ageNew HampshwhirePa 9ageNew JerseywPa 10ageNew YorkwPa 10
11ageNor CarolinrthnaPa 11ageOhio Pa 12agePen nnsylvania a Pa 12
13ageRho IslandodePa 13ageSou CarolinuthnaPa 13ageVermontPa
14ageVirgginiaPa 14ageWest Virginiaa Pa 15ageWis sconsinPa
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2. `SCOT E. BORIS - Waterbury, CTTTCScott BBoris holds a
mastters degree in fire science from the University of New Haven.
An active lieutenant in the Bridgeport Fire D ew e eDepartment, he
is a a Certified alsoFire an Explosion Invesndstigator through th
National Associiation of Fire Inves he stigators. Scott is a
court-qualified eexpert witness in th state of Conne he ecticut, as
well asan atteendant of both the National Fire Aca ademy and the
Inteernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators
seminarrs.ROBEERT A. AMMA ANN - Long Isl land, NYRobert Ammann is a
Cet ertified Fire and Ex xplosion Investigat through the Na
torational Association of Fire Investigatntions. His fire serv
career spans 2 years in Newvice 25York C and Nassau County. He
retired as a fire marshal for the New York City Fire Departme in
2006 and is a court-qualified expert witness. City Cf C ent sJOHN
L. COULUM - Poughkeeps NYN sie,John C osion Investigator through
the Nation Association of Fire Investigators He has over 18 years
of experience in the fireCoulum is a Certified Fire and Explotnal
s.service and is currently an engine compan lieutenant with the
Kingston Fire Department. A fire investigator for t Ulster County
Fire Investigation Unit, as well as aeanye thenmembe of their Arson
Task Force, John is also a HazMat Team operations leader. He
currenttly holds certificatio as a New Yor State Fire InveserTTons
rk stigator Level II andas a New York State Fire Instructor I. John
also holds a bac enchelor of professio studies in fire protection
techno onalology from Empire State College, a bbachelor ofscience
degree in busine management from Plattsburgh State University, and
an associates degree in fire sc ience from Cornin Community
Colllege. essSasngBRUC W. MACKA - Portsmou RICEAYuth,Bruce MacKay
is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the In atornternational
Assocciation of Arson Invvestigators and a Certified Fire and
Explosion Investiggator through theNational Association of Fire
Investigators. He has over 25 years of experienc in the fire servic
with the Holden Fire Department. He is a court-quaFy ce ce n
alified expertwitness in the determinas ation of fire origin and
cause. With over 30 years of ex a o xperience in the HHVAC field,
Bruce also offers a wealth of knowledge re egarding
electrical,heating refrigeration, an ventilation equipment. He
holds a certification as a Universal Techniician for refrigeran
transition and reg,nd nt ecovery.STEPPHEN W. DUFF - Pittsfield,
MAFY,Stephe Duffy holds an associates degree in fire science fr
Berkshire Comenrom mmunity College. He is a Certified F
Investigator th Firehrough the Interna ational Associationnof Arso
Investigators. He is also a Certified EMTA and a Certified Fire
Apparatus Engineer. A court-qualified won Hwitness in fire inve
estigation and fire origin, Stephenbrings over 30 years of
experience to the field, having achiee eved the ranks of
firefighter through fire chief at the Pf Pittsfield Fire Depa
artment.MICH HAEL E. HENN NESSY - Direct of Professtorsional
Developpment / Senior Fire Analyst - Woburn, MA rAAs Sen Fire
Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an impressiv resume, including the
distinction of being the first f official in MassniorM y vefire
sachusetts to be ccertified as a FireInvestigator by the
Internnational Associatio of Arson Investontigators. He has also
been certified by the National Bo of Fire Servic Professional Q
oardceQualifications,testified at criminal and civil trials, and
comc mpleted hundreds of fire investigatio over the cours of his
career. AonsseAdditionally, he is a Certified Fire and
ExplosionInvestigator and a Certif Vehicle Fire In fied nvestigator
through the National Asssociation of Fire In nvestigators.MICHHAEL
R. NOLA - Vice President of Fire Operations - Wakefield, RI ANO
WSenior Fire Analyst Mich Nolan is a Cer haelertified Fire Investig
gator through the International Assoociation of Arson
IInvestigators, as w as a Certified Vehicle Fire wellInvestigator
through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. He has ov 15
years of exp tion ver perience in fire and arson investigat and is
a retire senior detective tionedeof the S South Kingstown Police
Departmen nt.THOMMAS A. BUSH - Farmington NHHn,Chief AAutomotive
Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire Insts nvestigator throug the
Internationa Association of A gh alArson Investigators an ASE
Master Technician, ands, ra Certiified Vehicle Fire Investigator
and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga through the N CE
atorNational Associatio of Fire Investigators. He has ove 20 years
ofonerexperieence in the automotive industry and has investigated
hundreds of fires to structures, veh dhicles, farm equipmment,
lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.y 2Revis July 2012sed 3.
`WILL LIAM E. RIEGE II - Woodbu NJ ERury,Senior Fire Analyst Willia
Rieger II is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigram C gator
through the NNational Associatiion of Fire Investig gators and a
courtt-qualified expertwitness He was also the Gloucester Coun Fire
Marshal fr 1989 until 200 William was th Gloucester Cou Fire
Coordina from 1989 unt 2008 and is s. e ntyrom09.heunty
atortilcurrent a senior instruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy.
He earned his bachelor off science degree iin criminal justice at
Trenton State C tlyctorsterA College. He is alsooa mem of the
Interna mberational Association of Arson Investigators and the
National Association of Fire Investigato ors.KEITH M. BYRD -
Washington, DC THW DKeith B is a Certified Fire Investigator
through the InternaByrdtational Association of Arson Investig
gators. Keith has over 13 years of experience in the fire service
and scurrent is a fire investig tly gator for the District of
Columbia Fir & EMS Departm re ment. He is a courtt-qualified
expert wwitness. Keith is ccurrently working ttowards his degree
ein elecctrical engineering from the University of the District of
Columbia. He is a member of the AfAssociation of Ce rtified Fraud
Exam miners.CALV A. BONENVINNBERGER - Laafayette Hill, PAPCalvin
Bonenberger is a Certified Fire Inveestigator through the National
Board of Fire Service Ptd Professional Qualiifications and a Ce
ertified Fire and ExplosionInvestigator through the National
Associat of Fire Investigators. He has qutionualified as an expe
witness in locall, county, and fede courts. He has 40 years of fire
ert eral sservice experience, inclue uding over 20 years as the
fire mars for Whitemars Township and a additional 10 y
shalshanyears as a fire chieef.THOMMAS W. DOLA - Harrisbur PA
(servicing the Delaware Lar Loss Team, as needed)AN rg, rge sThoma
Dolan is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the
Inasatornternational Assoc ciation of Arson Invvestigators. He is a
Certified Fire Inv vestigator I throug the Office of the ghePennsy
ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a Certified Fire Investigator
throu the National Bnd ughBoard of Fire Service Professional
QQualifications NFPA 1033. ThomasAhas ov 20 years of exp ver
perience in the fire service and is cue urrently a police offficer
with the Carllisle Police Departtment. Additionally he is a case
file reviewer for "cold y,dfires."JOSE EPH G. KOTOR SR. - East
Brunswick, NJRANJoseph Kotora is a Certified Fire and Expllosion
Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire Investigator and
an active fire marshal for the Borough of h ronalofrseHelmetta, NJ.
With over 25 years of expererience in the fire service, Joseph ha
received multip commendations at the state and local level. Josep
is also an ASE sas ple phCertifie Mechanic throu the National In
edughnstitute for Automo Service Exce otiveellence. He holds
licenses as a fire inspector, housin code official, fire protection
ngeofficial, and inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings. Jose
earned his bachelor of science degree in Industriial Education at
Tr ephrenton State Colleege. He is also amembe of the Internatio
Association of Arson Investigater onalo tors, the National
Association of Fire Investigators, an the New Jersey State Fire
Prevention Association.A e nd yPATRRICK B. DUGA - Daytona,
FLANPatrick Dugan retired aft a 33-year career with the Schenectady
Fire Depark ter rtment in New Yor achieving the ra of deputy fire
chief. He is a Cer rk,rank rtified New YorkState LLevel I and II
Fire Investigator, as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion
Investigator throu the National A w Fn ughAssociation of Fire
Investigators. He is a Certified e eVehicle Fire Investigator
through the Natio Association of Fire Investigator as well as a ca
r aficionado, havin worked on auto e ronalo rs,ngomobiles in his
personal life for overr35 yeaars.3Revis July 2012sed 4. `PATRRICK
B. DUGA - Daytona, FLANPatrick Dugan retired aft a 33-year career
with the Schenectady Fire Depark ter rtment in New Yor achieving
the ra of deputy fire chief. He is a Cer rk,rank rtified New
YorkState LLevel I and II Fire Investigator, as well as a Certified
Fire and Explosion Investigator throu the National A w Fn
ughAssociation of Fire Investigators. He is a Certified e eVehicle
Fire Investigator through the Natio Association of Fire
Investigator as well as a ca r aficionado, havin worked on auto e
ronalo rs,ngomobiles in his personal life for overr35
yeaars.WILLLIAM J. MARTI - Myrtle Bea IN ach, SCWilliam Martin is a
Certif Fire Investigator through the Intmfiedternational
Association of Arson Invvestigators. William is also a Certifie
Fire Investigato through them ed orNational Board on Fire Service
(Pro Board While with the New York City Po Department fo over 20
years, he served as a po officer and seSd). olice or oliceergeant.
William is sthe lea fire investigator with Horry County Fire and
Rescue in South Carolina where he superadr ye a,rvises the fire
inveestigation unit.DANIIEL L. WHITESSIDE - Alton, ILLDaniel
Whiteside is a Ceertified Fire Investiigator through the
International Association of Arson Investigators. He is currently a
capt and fire invest tain tigator with theAlton F Department and
has over 16 ye of experience in the fire service He is also a mem
of the InternFire ears e e. mber national Associatio of Arson
Investiigators and the onNational Association of Fire
Investigators.FDONAALD S. KOWNNACKI - Rockfford, ILDonald Kownacki
is a Ced ertified Fire Invest tigator through the International Ass
esociation of Arson Investigators. Addditionally, Donald is a
court-qualified expert witness. dHe has over 27 years of experience
in the field of fire investsfetigation. He is a Certified Fire
Investtigator and Arson Investigator throu the Office of th
Illinois State ugh heFire Marshal. Donald reetired from the
Bloomingdale Fire Prrotection District No.1 with over 30 yNyears of
service. A a member of th DuPage County Fire Investigation Ashey
nTask FForce for more tha 12 years, Donalld obtained the ran of
Assistant Co annk ommander upon re etirement.ROBEERT P. LERGNNER -
Kankak kee, IL (Call for availability) rRobert Lergner is a Certt
tified Fire Investiga through the Inatornternational Assoc ciation
of Arson Invvestigators. He is currently shift com mmander of the
KKankakee FireDeparttment and has bee in the fire service for over
25 yea Robert holds a bachelors degre in fire service men ars. ee
management from Southern Illinois U University,Carbonndale. He is
also a member of the National Associatio of Fire Investigators, the
Internattional Fire Marsha Association, the Illinois Fire Chie
Association, Non als eefsand the Illinois Fire Inspee ectors
Associationn.JAME A. SAMACK - Sleepy Ho ESollow, IL (Call for
availability)fJames Samack is a Certstified Fire Investigator
through the In nternational Assocciation of Arson Innvestigators,
as we as a Certified VellVehicle Fire Invest tigator and aCertifie
Fire and Explos Investigator th edsionhrough the Nation Association
of Fire Investigators.. James has over 30 years of expernalrience
in the fire se ervice. He is a fireeinvestig gator with the Pala
atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire Prevention Bureau
Inspector. J B James is currently pursuing an assoyociates degree
in fire science. He issqualifie as Certified Ins ed structor I and
II by the Illinois State Fire Marshal OfficeF e.DANI IEL J. MELTON
- Rochester IN (Call for avN r,vailability)Daniel Melton is a
Certif Fire Investigat through the International Associa fiedtor
ation of Arson Inve estigators. Daniel has served with the
Rochester Fire Department for eover 20 years as a firefig 0 ghter,
an assistant chief, and an investigator and was most recently pro
tsomoted to lieutena He has receiv several awards for his service
ant.ved swith the Rochester Fire Department. In ad ddition, Daniel
has served as a volun s nteer firefighter fo r the Rochester F
Department, a reserve deputy fo the FultonFire orCounty Sheriffs
Departm y ment, and also volunteered as a meember of the Speciial
Operations Tea for the Roches Police Department. He is also a
member of the amsterInternaational Association of Arson Investig n
gators, Indiana Chhapter. 4Revis July 2012sed 5. `DANI IEL J.
MELTON - Rochester INN r,Daniel Melton is a Certif Fire Investigat
through the International Associa fiedtor ation of Arson Inve
estigators. Daniel has served with the Rochester Fire Department
for eover 20 years as a firefig 0 ghter, an assistant chief, and an
investigator and was most recently pro tsomoted to lieutena He has
receiv several awards for his service ant.ved swith the Rochester
Fire Department. In ad ddition, Daniel has served as a volun s
nteer firefighter fo r the Rochester F Department, a reserve deputy
fo the FultonFire orCounty Sheriffs Departm y ment, and also
volunteered as a meember of the Speciial Operations Tea for the
Roches Police Department. He is also a member of the
amsterInternaational Association of Arson Investig n gators,
Indiana Chhapter.SCOT A. DILLMAN - French Lic IN TT ck,Scott
DDillman is a Certified Fire Investigato through the Inte
orernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators and is a
court-qualified ex xpert witness. Sco is currently aottpolice
officer for the Pao Police Department and previously held the title
of Assistant Chief of Police/K-9 Handle for the French L Police
Department. Prior to that oli y Aer Lickt,he was a fire investigato
for the Indiana State Fire Marshals Office. Scott ha over 20 years
o experience in the fire service field, having served in the
Mishawaka s or SasofenFire Deepartment as a fireefighter,
lieutenant, captain, and as a fire/arson lead investigator. He ho a
private invei oldsestigators license and a plumber coontractors
licensein the s state of Indiana, in addition to sever
certifications issued by the state of Indiana Board of Firefighting
Pern ralrsonnel Standards & Education and the International
sdFire Seervice Accreditatio Congress.onROBEERT C. CABRA - Cincinna
OH AL ati,Robert Cabral is a Certif Fire Investigat through the
Inttfied tor ternational Association of Arson Inv vestigators.
Robert is a court-qualifie expert with ove 20 years oftederexperie
ence in the fire service. He has been a lieutenant with the Union
Towns Fire Departm for over 10 yehshipmentears. In addition to
being a firefighter, Robert is also aocertifie Fire Safety Insp ed
uctor, Paramedic, and EMS Instructtor in the state of Opection
Instructor, Fire Service Instru Ohio. Robert is cu urrently the
second vice president fod orthe Oh Chapter of the International
Asso hio ociation of Arson Investigators. He is also the co-direc
of the Ohio Ars ctorrson School, Inc.ROBEERT P. LERGNNER - Kankak
kee, ILRobert Lergner is a Certt tified Fire Investiga through the
Inator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators. He is
currently shift commmander of the K Kankakee FireDeparttment and
has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea Robert holds a
bachelors degre in fire service men ars.ee management from Southern
Illinois U University,Carbonndale. He is also a member of the
National Associatio of Fire Investigators, the Internattional Fire
Marsha Association, the Illinois Fire Chie Association, N on als
eefsand the Illinois Fire Inspee ectors Associationn.JAME A. SAMACK
- Sleepy Ho ESollow, ILJames Samack is a Certstified Fire
Investigator through the In nternational Assocciation of Arson In
nvestigators, as we as a Certified V ellVehicle Fire Invest tigator
and aCertifie Fire and Explos Investigator th ed sion hrough the
Nation Association of Fire Investigators.. James has over 30 years
of exper nalrience in the fire seervice. He is a fire einvestig
gator with the Pala atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire
Prevention Bureau Inspector. JB James is currently pursuing an asso
yociates degree in fire science.James is qualified as a Certified
Instructor I and II by the Illinois State Fire Mas Cr arshal
Office.GLEN C. BOWMA - Gardiner, ME NN ANGlenn Bowman is an ele
ectrical engineer with a bachelor of science degree in electrical
enginee wsversity of Rhode Island. He has held memberships in ering
from the Univ nthe Ma Association of Engineers, the Electric
Council of New England, the National Fire Pro aineEeotection
Associatio and the Power Research Association at the on,rUniver of
Maine. A co rsity ourt-qualified expe witness, Glenn has over 40
year of experience in the engineering a fire investigation fields.
ertrs n andWILL LIAM G. MACOOMBER - Abbo ME ott,Electric Expert
William Macomber is a lic cal mcensed Maine Master Electrician. He
was previously the Senior Electric Inspector for th state of Maine
for over 25 years. H calhe.In addiition to being a court-qualified
exper witness in the dertetermination of areas of electrical fir
origin and caus in District and SreseSuperior Court, Billl has over
53years o experience in th electrical field. He has also been an
instructor at The Institute of Fire Science since 20 of he e004.
5Revis July 2012sed 6. `PAUL W. MOODY - Bangor, MELPaul MMoody is a
solid fue el/heating system analyst. He is a principal member of
the NFPA 31 Sttandard for the Inspo stallation of Oil-Buurning
Equipment committee and an nalterna member of the NFPA 211 Stand
for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Bate dard ,s,Burning
Appliance committee. Addesditionally, Paul is a licensed
MasterPlumber and is also licensed through the State of Maine Pro
opane and Natura Gas Board as a Propane & Natura Gas Technician
and as a Master for 1-6 Oils and al alnSolid FFuel. Paul retired
after 20 years as an inspector with the Department of Professional
& Fiinancial Regulatio Office of Licens and Registrat in the
state of a a t f on,singtionfMaine. .BRIA K. SMITH - Sanford, ME
ANBrian SSmith is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Intern
d rnational Associatio of Arson Inves tigators and a Ceronrtified
Fire and Exxplosion Investigat through thetorNational Association
of Fire Investigators. As a captain in th Sanford Fire De F
heepartment, Brian is constantly on the fire ground, both in a
firefighting a investigating s handcapacity. With participation
from neighboring fire departmen he helped imp nts, plement a mutual
a fire investigatio team in York Caid onCounty, Maine, dessigned to
assistsurrounding communitie with conducting detailed fire scene
examinations. He furthers his eduesH ucation in fire scie ence
through courssework at Souther MainernComm munity College, as well
as through co ontinued education and participation in fire
investigati onrelated semina offered throug the Internationa
Association ofnnars ghalArson Investigators, the National Associat
of Fire Investigators, and the Na tion ational Fire Protecction
Association.DARRRELL L. WEBB - Bangor, MEB MSenior Fire Analyst
Darr Webb is a Certr relltified Fire Investigator through the
Innternational Assoc ciation of Arson Innvestigators. He is also an
active me sember of theInternaational Association of Arson
Investign gators, regularly atttending annual seeminars and traini
ng. A court-qualifiied expert, Darrell also taught a Nattional
FireAcademy course on fire investigation through the Maine Sta Fire
Training Service. Darrell briings over 25 years of fire service
exateS s xperience to the fieeld.KEITH M. BYRD - Washington, DC THW
DKeith B is a Certified Fire Investigator through the
InternaByrdtational Association of Arson Investig gators. Keith has
over 13 years of e experience in the f service and firecurrent is a
fire investig tly gator for the District of Columbia Fir & EMS
Departm re ment. He is a courtt-qualified expert wwitness. Keith is
ccurrently working ttowards his degree ein elecctrical engineering
from the University of the District of Columbia. He is a member of
the AfAssociation of Ce rtified Fraud Exam miners.ROBEERT W. HEND
DERSON - Chaarlottesville, VARobert Henderson is a Certified Fire
InvestC mmonwealth of Virginia Fire Marsha Academy and the National
Fire Academy, as well as a Certified stigator by the ComalsFire an
Explosion Invesnd stigator through th National Associiation of Fire
Inves hestigators. He is a ccourt-qualified exp witness. Robe has
served ove 30 years as apertert erprofesssional police office for
the Fairfax County Police and Virginia State Police. He is a
Certiffied Bomb Technic by the FBI/US ARMY Hazardous Devices
erCcianSSchool, Certified Hazard Materials Technician by the Depar
d rtment of Homelan Security, and a licensed private iinvestigator
in the Commonwealth o Virginia. Robert nd ofember of the board of
directors of th Virginia Chapte of the Internation Association off
Arson Investigatois a med he er nalors.WILL LIAM E. RIEGE II -
Woodbu NJ (servicing Maryland, Delaw ERury, ware, and the
Philladelphia area)Senior Fire Analyst Willia Rieger II is a
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigram C gator through the
NNational Associatiion of Fire Investig gators and a
courtt-qualified expertwitness He was also the Gloucester Coun Fire
Marshal fr 1989 until 200 William was th Gloucester Cou Fire
Coordina from 1989 unt 2008 and is s. e ntyrom09.heunty
atortilcurrent a senior instruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy.
He earned his bachelor off science degree iin criminal justice at
Trenton State C tlyctorsterA College. He is alsooa mem of the
Interna mberational Association of Arson Investigators and the
National Association of Fire Investigato ors.CALV BONENBE VIN ERGER
- Phila adelphia / Lafa ayette Hill, PACalvin Bonenberger is a
Certified Fire Inve estigator through the International Association
of Arso Investigators a has qualified a an expert witness in local,
countyt Aon and as y,and fed deral courts. He has 40 years of fire
service experience, including over 20 years as the ffire marshal
for Whe rhitemarsh Townsh and an additional 10 years as ahipfire
chiief. From 1988 to 2011, Calvin has responded to an investigated
ov 6,200 fires and alarm calls, 250 of which were sigsnd
verdgnificant nature wiith 130 of themincenddiary in nature, res
sulting in 25 convicctions. 6Revis July 2012sed 7. `JOSE EPH G.
KOTOR SR. - East Brunswick, NJRANJoseph Kotora is a Certified Fire
and Expllosion Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire
Investigator and an active fire marshal for the Borough of h
ronalofrseHelmetta, NJ. With over 25 years of expererience in the
fire service, Joseph ha received multip commendations at the state
and local level. Josep is also an ASE sas ple phCertifie Mechanic
throu the National In edughnstitute for Automo Service Exce
otiveellence. He holds licenses as a fire inspector, housin code
official, fire protection ngeofficial, and inspector of hotels and
multiple dwellings. Jose earned his bachelor of science degree in
Industriial Education at Tr ephrenton State Colleege. He is also
amembe of the Internatio Association of Arson Investigater onalo
tors, the National Association of Fire Investigators, an the New
Jersey State Fire Prevention Association.A e nd yTHOMMAS W. DOLA -
Harrisbur PAAN rg,Thoma Dolan is a Certiified Fire Investiga
through the Inasatornternational Assoc ciation of Arson
Invvestigators. He is a Certified Fire Inv vestigator I throug the
Office of the ghePennsy ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a
Certified Fire Investigator throu the National Bnd ughBoard of Fire
Service Professional QQualifications NFPA 1033. ThomasAhas ov 20
years of exp ver perience in the fire service and is cue urrently a
police offficer with the Carllisle Police Departtment. Additionally
he is a case file reviewer for "cold y,dfires."PETE C. CUMMIN ERNGS
- Andover MA r,Peter CCummings is a Ce ertified Fire Investigator
through the International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators and
a Certified Fire an Explosion Inves ndstigator throughthe Na
ational Association of Fire Investigat n tors. Peter retired from
the Massach f husetts State Polic Office of the Sta Fire Marshal w
10 years of ex ce atewithxperience assergea ant/team
leader/invvestigator for the Fire and Explosion Investigations Unit
and 25 years in public service. H is a court-qualif expert witness
and hasF nnHe fiedpresen at the Institute of Fire Science since
2006 on inte nted e s erviewing and interrogation.STEPPHEN W. DUFF
- Pittsfield, MAFY,Stephe Duffy holds an associates degree in fire
science fr Berkshire Comenrom mmunity College. He is a Certified F
Investigator th Firehrough the Interna ational Associationnof Arso
Investigators. He is also a Certified EMTA and a Certified Fire
Apparatus Engineer. A court-qualified won Hwitness in fire inve
estigation and fire origin, Stephenbrings over 30 years of
experience to the field, having achiee eved the ranks of
firefighter through fire chief at the Pf Pittsfield Fire Depa
artment.MICH HAEL E. HENN NESSY - Direct of Professtorsional
Developpment / Senior Fire Analyst - Woburn, MA rAAs Sen Fire
Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an impressiv resume, including the
distinction of being the first f official in MassniorM y vefire
sachusetts to be ccertified as a FireInvestigator by the
Internnational Associatio of Arson Investontigators. He has also
been certified by the National Bo of Fire Servic Professional Q
oardceQualifications,testified at criminal and civil trials, and
comc mpleted hundreds of fire investigatio over the cours of his
career. AonsseAdditionally, he is a Certified Fire and
ExplosionInvestigator and a Certif Vehicle Fire In fied nvestigator
through the National Asssociation of Fire In nvestigators.TIMOOTHY
W. TENN NEY - Baldwinville, MATimoth Tenney is a Certified Fire and
Ex hy xplosion Investigator through the National Association of
Fire Investigatn tors. He is a court- -qualified expert w witness.
Timothyhas ov 35 years of exp verperience in the fire service and
is cu e urrently a fire inves stigator and firefigghter for the
Gardn Fire Departme Additionally, he has over 38ner ent.eyears o
experience worofrking in the alarm industry and is a Massachusetts
Ele M ectrical License Re egistered System Technician. Timo earned
his assothysociates degree in nLaw Ennforcement from Mount
Wachusett Community CollegMge.JOHN J. MULCAHY - Beverly, MA N YJohn
M Mulcahy, PE, is an electrical forensic engineer who ho a bachelor
of science degree in electrical engine nc oldsn eering from
Manhaattan College. John is a licensed nprofesssional engineer. A
court-qualified exxpert witness, he has over 30 years of experience
in tthe engineering an fire investigatio fields.hndonMARK D.
SULLIVA - Falmouth, MAK AN ,Mark SSullivan is a Certifiied Fire
Investigat through the Inte torernational Associa ation of Arson
Inve estigators and a CCertified Fire and E Explosion Investigator
through theNational Association of Fire Investigators. Mark is the
deput chief of the FalmF ty mouth Fire Rescue Department and has
over 30 year of experience in the fire service. edrsnHe has also
been an act member of the United States Aiir Force National Guard,
serving as an airfield/structu firefighter on O Air Force Base a
fire protections tive e Gural Otise; nspecialist for the United
States Air Force; and has retired as an assistant fire chief. Mark
holds a bachelors degr in fire science from Anna Maria College and
hass reeover 10 years of experie0ence in the fire inveestigation
field.BRUC W. MACKA - Portsmou RICEAYuth,Bruce MacKay is a
Certiified Fire Investiga through the In atornternational
Assocciation of Arson Invvestigators and a Certified Fire and
Explosion Investiggator through theNational Association of Fire
Investigators. He has over 25 years of experienc in the fire servic
with the Holden Fire Department. He is a court-quaFy ce ce n
alified expertwitness in the determinas ation of fire origin and
cause. With over 30 years of ex a o xperience in the HHVAC field,
Bruce also offers a wealth of knowledge re egarding
electrical,heating refrigeration, an ventilation equipment. He
holds a certification as a Universal Techniician for refrigeran
transition and reg,nd nt ecovery.7Revis July 2012sed 8. `SCOT E.
BORIS - Waterbury, CTTTCScott BBoris holds a mastters degree in
fire science from the University of New Haven. An active lieutenant
in the Bridgeport Fire D ew e eDepartment, he is a a Certified
alsoFire an Explosion Invesndstigator through th National
Associiation of Fire Inves he stigators. Scott is a court-qualified
eexpert witness in th state of Conne he ecticut, as well asan
atteendant of both the National Fire Aca ademy and the
Inteernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators
seminarrs.THOMMAS A. BUSH - Farmington NHHn,Chief AAutomotive
Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire Insts nvestigator throug the
Internationa Association of A gh alArson Investigators an ASE
Master Technician, ands, ra Certiified Vehicle Fire Investigator
and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga through the N CE
atorNational Associatio of Fire Investigators. He has ove 20 years
ofonerexperieence in the automotive industry and has investigated
hundreds of fires to structures, veh dhicles, farm equipmment,
lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.yDAVI M. WHEELE - Concord,
NH IDERDavid W Wheeler is a Certified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators, as we as a
Certified Fiire Investigation Inell nstructor andCertifie Fire and
Explos Investigator th ed sionhrough the Nation Association of Fire
Investigators.. In addition, David has 30 years of experience in
law enforcement,nald wwhich includes an 11-ye span as the chief of
police in Hop ear pkinton, New Ham mpshire, and eight years as a
detect for the New H tiveHampshire State Police. He is also
acourt-qqualified expert wittness in district an superior courts,
as well as the Un nd,nited States Feder District Court. ralWILLLIAM
G. BARAABY - Lakes Re egion, NHWilliam Baraby is a Certmtified Fire
and Exp plosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire
Investtigator through the National AssociaVeation of Fire Invest
tigators. He retireddas lieutenant and fire inv vestigator from the
Westport Fire De eepartment in Mass sachusetts in 1999 after 21
years of service. He has s9f served as an electtrical
investigatorfor the State Fire Marsha of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and is a lic al censed Master Eleectrician in
Conneecticut, Maine, Maassachusetts, New Hampshire,wRhode Island,
and Verme mont. William is a court-qualified exp witness in fede
superior, and district courts. c pert eral, dMICHHAEL R. NOLA -
Wakefield RI AN d,Senior Fire Analyst Mich Nolan is a Cer
haelertified Fire Investig gator through the International
Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators, as w as a Certified Vehicle
Fire wellInvestigator through the National Associat of Fire
Investigators. He has ov 15 years of exp tion ver perience in fire
and arson investigat and is a retire senior detective tionedeof the
S South Kingstown Police Departmen nt.ROBEERT P. LERGNNER - Kankak
kee, ILRobert Lergner is a Certt tified Fire Investiga through the
Inator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators. He is
currently shift commmander of the K Kankakee FireDeparttment and
has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea Robert holds a
bachelors degre in fire service men ars.ee management from Southern
Illinois U University,Carbonndale. He is also a member of the
National Associatio of Fire Investigators, the Internattional Fire
Marsha Association, the Illinois Fire Chie Association, N on als
eefsand the Illinois Fire Inspee ectors Associationn.JAME A. SAMACK
- Sleepy Ho ESollow, ILJames Samack is a Certstified Fire
Investigator through the In nternational Assocciation of Arson In
nvestigators, as we as a Certified V ellVehicle Fire Invest tigator
and aCertifie Fire and Explos Investigator th ed sion hrough the
Nation Association of Fire Investigators.. James has over 30 years
of exper nalrience in the fire seervice. He is a fire einvestig
gator with the Pala atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire
Prevention Bureau Inspector. JB James is currently pursuing an asso
yociates degree in fire science.James is qualified as a Certified
Instructor I and II by the Illinois State Fire Mas Cr arshal
Office.DANIIEL L. WHITESSIDE Alton, IL (Servicing th St. Louis, MO
area) I he MDaniel Whiteside is a Ce ertified Fire Investiigator
through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is
currently a capt and fire investtaintigator with theAlton F
Department in Illinois and has over 16 years of exFire no xperience
in the fire service. He is a a member of t International A also the
Association of Arso Investigators.on 8Revis July 2012sed 9. `DAVI
M. WHEELE - Concord, NH IDERDavid W Wheeler is a Certified Fire
Investiga through the In ator nternational Assocciation of Arson
Inv vestigators, as we as a Certified Fiire Investigation Inell
nstructor andCertifie Fire and Explos Investigator th ed sionhrough
the Nation Association of Fire Investigators.. In addition, David
has 30 years of experience in law enforcement,nald wwhich includes
an 11-ye span as the chief of police in Hop ear pkinton, New Ham
mpshire, and eight years as a detect for the New H tiveHampshire
State Police. He is also acourt-qqualified expert wittness in
district an superior courts, as well as the Un nd,nited States
Feder District Court. ralTHOMMAS A. BUSH - Farmington NHHn,Chief
AAutomotive Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire Insts
nvestigator throug the Internationa Association of A gh alArson
Investigators an ASE Master Technician, ands, ra Certiified Vehicle
Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga
through the N CE atorNational Associatio of Fire Investigators. He
has ove 20 years ofonerexperieence in the automotive industry and
has investigated hundreds of fires to structures, veh dhicles, farm
equipmment, lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.yWILLLIAM G.
BARAABY - Lakes Re egion, NHWilliam Baraby is a Certmtified Fire
and Exp plosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire
Investtigator through the National AssociaVeation of Fire Invest
tigators. He retireddas lieutenant and fire inv vestigator from the
Westport Fire De eepartment in Mass sachusetts in 1999 after 21
years of service. He has s9f served as an electtrical
investigatorfor the State Fire Marsha of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and is a lic al censed Master Eleectrician in
Conneecticut, Maine, Maassachusetts, New Hampshire,wRhode Island,
and Verme mont. William is a court-qualified exp witness in fede
superior, and district courts. c pert eral, dPETE C. CUMMIN ERNGS -
Andover MA r,Peter CCummings is a Ce ertified Fire Investigator
through the International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators and
a Certified Fire an Explosion Inves ndstigator throughthe Na
ational Association of Fire Investigat n tors. Peter retired from
the Massach f husetts State Polic Office of the Sta Fire Marshal w
10 years of ex ce atewithxperience assergea ant/team
leader/invvestigator for the Fire and Explosion Investigations Unit
and 25 years in public service. H is a court-qualif expert witness
and hasF nnHe fiedpresen at the Institute of Fire Science since
2006 on inte nted e s erviewing and interrogation.MICH HAEL E. HENN
NESSY - Direct of Professtorsional Developpment / Senior Fire
Analyst - Woburn, MA rAAs Sen Fire Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an
impressiv resume, including the distinction of being the first f
official in MassniorM y vefire sachusetts to be ccertified as a
FireInvestigator by the Internnational Associatio of Arson
Investontigators. He has also been certified by the National Bo of
Fire Servic Professional Q oardceQualifications,testified at
criminal and civil trials, and comc mpleted hundreds of fire
investigatio over the cours of his career. AonsseAdditionally, he
is a Certified Fire and ExplosionInvestigator and a Certif Vehicle
Fire In fied nvestigator through the National Asssociation of Fire
In nvestigators.GLEN C. BOWMA - Gardiner, ME NN ANGlenn Bowman is
an ele ectrical engineer with a bachelor of science degree in
electrical enginee wsversity of Rhode Island. He has held
memberships in ering from the Univ nthe Ma Association of
Engineers, the Electric Council of New England, the National Fire
Pro aineEeotection Associatio and the Power Research Association at
the on,rUniver of Maine. A co rsity ourt-qualified expe witness,
Glenn has over 40 year of experience in the engineering a fire
investigation fields. ertrs n andBRIA K. SMITH - Sanford, ME
ANBrian SSmith is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Intern
d rnational Associatio of Arson Inves tigators and a Ceronrtified
Fire and Exxplosion Investigat through thetorNational Association
of Fire Investigators. As a captain in th Sanford Fire De F
heepartment, Brian is constantly on the fire ground, both in a
firefighting a investigating s handcapacity. With participation
from neighboring fire departmen he helped imp nts, plement a mutual
a fire investigatio team in York Caid onCounty, Maine, dessigned to
assistsurrounding communitie with conducting detailed fire scene
examinations. He furthers his eduesH ucation in fire scie ence
through courssework at Souther MainernComm munity College, as well
as through co ontinued education and participation in fire
investigati onrelated semina offered throug the Internationa
Association ofnnars ghalArson Investigators, the National Associat
of Fire Investigators, and the Na tion ational Fire Protecction
Association.TIMO OTHY E. AUST - Springfiel VT TIN ld,Senior Fire
Analyst Timo Austin is both a Certified Fire Inr othy hnvestigator
through the Internationa Association of A al Arson Investigators
and a Certified F and Explosion sFireInvestigator through the
National Associat of Fire Investigators. A court-qu tion ualified
expert, he was also an instru uctor for the Verm Fire Training
Cmont Council and a pas stpreside of the Vermont Chapter of the
Inentnternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators. His
exxtensive experienc includes a 26-y career with th Vermont State
ceyear hePolice, where he served as a fire and arso investigator,
as well as an assista state fire mars,on sant shal. 9Revis July
2012sed 10. `WILLLIAM E. RIEGE II - Woodbu NJER ury,William Rieger
II is a Certified Fire and Exmxplosion Investigat through the Na
torational Association of Fire Investigat and a court-qualified
expert witness. He was also n torsothe Glooucester County Fire
Marshal from 1989 until 2009. William was the Gloucester County F
Coordinator ffrom 1989 until 2008 and is currently a seniorFWFire
yinstruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy. He earne his bachelor
of science degree in criminal justice a Trenton State Cctorster A
edfnatCollege. He is also a member of theoInternaational
Association of Arson Investign gators and the Nat tional
Association of Fire Investigatoors.JOSE EPH G. KOTOR SR. - East
Brunswick, NJRANJoseph Kotora is a Certified Fire and Expllosion
Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire Investigator and
an active fire marshal for the Borough of h ronalofrseHelmetta, NJ.
With over 25 years of expererience in the fire service, Joseph ha
received multip commendations at the state and local level. Josep
is also an ASE sas ple phCertifie Mechanic throu the National In
edughnstitute for Automo Service Exce otiveellence. He holds
licenses as a fire inspector, housin code official, fire protection
ngeofficial, and inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings. Jose
earned his bachelor of science degree in Industriial Education at
Tr ephrenton State Colleege. He is also amembe of the Internatio
Association of Arson Investigater onalo tors, the National
Association of Fire Investigators, an the New Jersey State Fire
Prevention Association.A e nd yCALV A. BONENVINNBERGER - Laafayette
Hill, PA (servicing sout and central New Jersey)P th wCalvin
Bonenberger is a Certified Fire Inveestigator through the National
Board of Fire Service Ptd Professional Qualiifications and a Ce
ertified Fire and ExplosionInvestigator through the National
Associat of Fire Investigators. He has qutionualified as an expe
witness in locall, county, and fede courts. He has 40 years of fire
ert eral sservice experience, inclue uding over 20 years as the
fire mars for Whitemars Township and a additional 10 y
shalshanyears as a fire chieef.ROBEERT A. AMMA ANN - Long Isl land,
NY (servic northern New Jersey) cingRobert Ammann is a Cet ertified
Fire and Ex xplosion Investigat through the Nator ational
Association of Fire Investigatntions. His fire serv career spans 2
years in Newvice 25York C and Nassau County. He retired as a fire
marshal for the New York City Fire Departme in 2006 and is a
court-qualified expert witness. City C fC ent sSHAU P. FLYNN -
Scranton, PA (servicing northern and central Ne Jersey) UNAewShaun
Flynn is a Certifie Fire Investigato through the International
Associat of Arson Invesed or tion stigators and a Ceertified Fire
and Exxplosion Investiga through the atorNational Association of
Fire Investigators. He has 20 years of experience in the fire
service and is currently the f inspector for th Scranton Fire DFd
fire he Department ArsonTask FForce, where he is responsible for th
origin and caus determination of fires within the c of Scranton.
Shaun is a court-qu s hese o cityualified expert witn ness and is
alsoqualifie as a Fire Inspector I and II throug the state and th
National Board on Fire Service P edgh heProfessional Qualif
fications.JOHN L. COULUM - Poughkeeps NY (servicin northern New
Jersey)N sie, ngJJohn CCoulum is a Certified Fire and Explo osion
Investigator through the Nation Association of Fire Investigators
He has over 18 years of experience in the firet nals.service and is
currently an engine compan lieutenant with the Kingston Fire
Department. A fire investigator for t Ulster County Fire
Investigation Unit, as well as aeanye thenmembe of their Arson Task
Force, John is also a HazMat Team operations leader. He currenttly
holds certificatio as a New Yor State Fire InveserTTons rk stigator
Level II andas a New York State Fire Instructor I. John also holds
a bac enchelor of professio studies in fire protection techno
onalology from Empire State College, a bbachelor ofscience degree
in busine management from Plattsburgh State University, and an
associates degree in fire sc ience from Cornin Community Colllege.
essSasngJOHN W. CAVANAN AUGH - Rochesster, NYSenior Fire Analyst
John Cavanaugh is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigrn gator
through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. He has be in
the firetioneenservice for 20-plus years with the Pittsford and
Fishers Fire Departments and was a police offic with the Bright
Police Departm for 20 years, where he wasesd d cer tonmentassigned
to the fire inves stigation unit for th municipality for 15 of
those 20 ye he r ears. John is a Ceertified New York SState Fire
Investigator, Levels I and II.ROBEERT L. STEPHHENS II - Syraccuse,
NYRobert Stephens is a Cetertified Fire and Exxplosion Investigator
through the Naational Association of Fire Investigan ators. He has
over 20 years of exper rrience in the fireservice having served as
lieutenant and fire marshal with th Utica Fire Depae,a fhe artment.
He has a been assigned to the Utica Arso Task Force. He has
extensive alsod oneknowleedge of specific law procedures, and
policies as rela to fire investig ws,a atedgation and New Y State
codes. R YorkRobert is a court-q qualified expert witness. 10Revis
July 2012sed 11. `WILLLIAM T. MINOG GUE - Lake Plaacid, NYWilliam
Minogue is a Cem ertified Fire and Exxplosion Investigat through
the Nator ational Association of Fire Investigatntors. He is a
Certif New York Sta Firefied ateInvestigator, Level I and Level II.
William has over 25 years of experience in the fire service an d is
currently a fire investigator for Eht eEssex County and the chief
of the dAu Sab Forks Voluntee Ambulance Squ ble er uad.JOHN L.
COULUM - Poughkeeps NYN sie,John CCoulum is a Certified Fire and
Explo osion Investigator through the Nation Association of Fire
Investigators He has over 18 years of experience in the firetnal
s.service and is currently an engine compan lieutenant with the
Kingston Fire Department. A fire investigator for t Ulster County
Fire Investigation Unit, as well as aeanye thenmembe of their Arson
Task Force, John is also a HazMat Team operations leader. He
currenttly holds certificatio as a New Yor State Fire InveserTTons
rk stigator Level II andas a New York State Fire Instructor I. John
also holds a bac enchelor of professio studies in fire protection
techno onalology from Empire State College, a bbachelor ofscience
degree in busine management from Plattsburgh State University, and
an associates degree in fire sc ience from Cornin Community
Colllege. essSasngMICHHAEL S. CERO ONE - Schenecctady, NYMichae
Cerone is a Cer elrtified Fire and Expplosion Investigato through
the Natortional Association of Fire Investigato He is a
court-ors.-qualified expert wwitness.Additioonally, he is certifie
as a New York State Fire Investigator, Levels I and II. He is
currentl y a police investig ed d gator with the Colo Police
Departonie tment, as well asthe seccond assistant chief of the
Midway Volunteer Fire DepV partment, and has over 35 years off
experience in the fire service. Mich also holds asss e hael
sociates degreesin crimminal justice and fir protection
technrenologyALLY J. BORRINO - Webster, NYYN NAllyn BBorrino is a
Certifie Fire Investigato through the Inteed or ernational Associat
of Arson Invetion estigators, as well as a New York State Level II
Certified FireInvestigator. He is a New York State Certified Code
Enforcew ement Official, eviddence specialist, a peace officer. He
has 22 years of fire service expand.perience with theRochester Fire
Department and is certified by the New York State Division of
Criminal Justice S dkfServices as a gen neral topics instruc and
fire servic instructor. From ctorce m2004 to 2011, Allyn work for
the Rochester Fire Marshals Office. He super okeds rvised the
Roches Fire Departme ster ents Code Enforce ement Division an spent
the last ndfive of those seven years as the unit commsmander of the
deppartments fire inve estigation unit and arson task force.ROBEERT
A. AMMA ANN - Long Isl land, NYRobert Ammann is a Cet ertified Fire
and Ex xplosion Investigat through the Na torational Association of
Fire Investigatntions. His fire serv career spans 2 years in
Newvice 25York C and Nassau County. He retired as a fire marshal
for the New York City Fire Departme in 2006 and is a
court-qualified expert witness. City Cf C ent sCHAR RLES E. EDDDIE
BOTTOMS - Rural Hall, NC,Eddie Bottoms is a Certiified Fire and
Expllosion Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire
Investigator He is a certifie North Carolina Fire Officer and
aronalofrs.edNorth CCarolina Certified Fire Investigator. Eddie is
also a No Carolina Fire Officer I and II Insorth structor and North
Carolina Fire Serrvice Instructor II. Currently, Eddie is sa fire c
captain with the Winston-Salem Fire Department and a fire captain
and training officer wiith the Rural Hall F Department. EWe Fire
Eddie has over 24 years of4experieence in the fire service. He
received his bachelor of science degree in criminal justice
adsdministration from Bellevue Univers and his master of sciencem
sity rdegree in criminal justice from Fayetteville State
University. ee eWILLLIAM J. MARTI - Myrtle BeaINach, SC (service
starting fall 2012 call for availabiliity)e 2,William J. Martin is
a Cem ertified Fire Investigator through the International
Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators. Williiam is also a Certiified
Fire Investiga through the atorNational Board on Fire Service (Pro
Board While with the New York City Po Department fo over 20 years,
he served as a po officer and seS d).olice or oliceergeant. William
is sthe lea fire investigator with Horry County Fire and Rescue in
South Carolina where he superadrye a, rvises the fire
inveestigation unit.SCOT A. MROZ York, SC (serv starting fall 20
call for availability) TTvice012,Scott M is a Certified Fire
Investigator through the Intern Mrozt national Associatio of Arson
Investiigators. Scott has over 12 years of f service experience in
the public on firesector, including Big Rap MI, having se , pids,
erved as firefighte er/engineer, captain, and fire marsha He is
currently a fire investigator for the Charlotte Fire Department al.
rFire Invvestigation Task Force in Charlotte, NC. Scott served in
the United Sta Navy as a fire marshal onboard the USS Ashland (LSD
48) in Little Creek, VA, as F d atese d dewell as Chief Petty
Office in the Navy Res s erserves out of Gran Rapids, MI. He holds
an associand eates degree in fire science from Mid e d-Michigan
Community College.Scott is a current membe of the North Ca s er
arolina Chapter of the International Association of Ars on
Investigators, a auxiliary memb of the National Society of Aan
berProfessional Insurance Investigators, and a member of the North
Carolina Fir Iremans Associatioon.ARNO J. RANDALL - Hampton, VA
(service startiing fall 2012, call for availability)OL fArno R
Randall is a Certifie Fire Investigato through the Inte edor
ernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators, as well as being a
Certifie Fire and Explosion Investigatoredand a CCertified Vehicle
Fire Investigator th F hrough the Nationa Association of Fire
Investigators. He is a court-qua al F alified expert witne He has
more t ess. than 15 years ofexperieence in the fire service. Arno
serves as a fire and exp splosion investigato for the Hampton Fire
Marshals Oforn ffice. He earned h bachelors degr in Fire
hisreeAdministration from Ham mpton University.11Revis July 2012sed
12. `ROBEERT C. CABRA - Cincinna OH ALati,Robert Cabral is a Certif
Fire Investigat through the Inttfiedtor ternational Association of
Arson Invvestigators. Robert is a court-qualifie expert with ove 20
years oft ed erexperie ence in the fire service. He has been a
lieutenant with the Union Towns Fire Departm for over 10 ye
hshipment ears. In addition to being a firefighter, Robert is also
a ocertifie fire safety inspe ed ection instructor, fire service
instruct paramedic, and EMS instructor in the state of Ohiio.
Robert is curre tor,ently the second viice president forthe Oh
Chapter of the International Asso hioociation of Arson
Investigators. He is also the co-direc of the Ohio Ar s ctor rson
School, Inc.DANI IEL J. MELTON - Rochester INN r,Daniel Melton is a
Certif Fire Investigat through the International Associa fiedtor
ation of Arson Inveestigators. Daniel has served for the Rochester
Fire DeDepartment forover 20 years as a firefig 0 ghter, an
assistant chief, and an investigator, and was most recently pr t s
romoted to lieutenant. He has receiv several award for his
serviceved dswith the Rochester Fire Department. In ad ddition,
Daniel has served as a volun s nteer firefighter fo r the Rochester
F Department, a reserve deputy fo the Fulton FireorCounty Sheriffs
Departm y ment, and has also volunteered as a member of the Special
Operations Team for the Ro oSs ochester Police Deepartment. He is a
member of theInternaational Association of Arson Investig n gators,
Indiana Chhapter.MICH HAEL F. DRUS SHEL - Pittsbuurgh, PAMichae
Drushel is a Certified Fire Investigel gator through the
International Assoociation of Arson Innvestigators and a Certified
Fire and Explosion Inves stigator through theeNational Association
of Fire Investigators. He has over 23 years of experienc in the
fire servic and is currently a lieutenant and f investigator w the
Butler Fyce ce y fire withBureau of Fire in Pennsyu ylvania. He
curren holds certificat ntlytions as a Fire Inspector I through th
National Board on Fire Service Phe dProfessional Qualifications and
as aFire Seervice Instructor I through the Pennssylvania State Fire
Academy. eMICH HAEL F. DRUS SHEL - Pittsbuurgh, PA (serviciing all
of western Pennsylvania, the Erie area, West VPeVirginia, and easte
Ohio) ernMichae Drushel is a Certified Fire Investigel gator
through the International Assoociation of Arson Innvestigators and
a Certified Fire and Explosion Inves stigator through theeNational
Association of Fire Investigators. He has over 23 years of
experienc in the fire servic and is currently a lieutenant and f
investigator w the Butler Fyce ce y fire withBureau of Fire in
Pennsyu ylvania. He curren holds certificat ntlytions as a Fire
Inspector I through th National Board on Fire Service Phe
dProfessional Qualifications and as aFire Seervice Instructor I
through the Pennssylvania State Fire Academy. eTHOMMAS W. DOLA -
Harrisbur PAAN rg,Thoma Dolan is a Certiified Fire Investiga
through the Inasatornternational Assoc ciation of Arson
Invvestigators. He is a Certified Fire Inv vestigator I throug the
Office of the ghePennsy ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a
Certified Fire Investigator throu the National Bnd ughBoard of Fire
Service Professional QQualifications NFPA 1033. ThomasAhas ov 20
years of exp ver perience in the fire service and is cue urrently a
police offficer with the Carllisle Police Departtment. Additionally
he is a case file reviewer for "cold y,dfires."CALV A.
BONENVINNBERGER - Laafayette Hill, PAPCalvin Bonenberger is a
Certified Fire Inveestigator through the National Board of Fire
Service Ptd Professional Qualiifications and a Ce ertified Fire and
ExplosionInvestigator through the National Associat of Fire
Investigators. He has qutionualified as an expe witness in locall,
county, and fede courts. He has 40 years of fire ert eral sservice
experience, inclue uding over 20 years as the fire mars for
Whitemars Township and a additional 10 y shalshanyears as a fire
chieef.SHAU P. FLYNN - Scranton, PA UNAShaun Flynn is a Certifie
Fire Investigato through the International Associat of Arson
Invesed or tion stigators and a Ceertified Fire and Exxplosion
Investiga through the atorNational Association of Fire
Investigators. He has 20 years of experience in the fire service
and is currently the f inspector for th Scranton Fire DFd fire he
Department ArsonTask FForce, where he is responsible for th origin
and caus determination of fires within the c of Scranton. Shaun is
a court-qu s hese o cityualified expert witn ness and is
alsoqualifie as a Fire Inspector I and II throug the state and th
National Board on Fire Service P edgh heProfessional Qualif
fications.WILL LIAM E. RIEGE II - Woodbu NJ (servicing Philadelphia
and the surrounding area) ERury, dgSenior Fire Analyst Willia
Rieger II is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigram C gator
through the NNational Associatiion of Fire Investig gators and a
courtt-qualified expertwitness He was also the Gloucester Coun Fire
Marshal fr 1989 until 200 William was th Gloucester Cou Fire
Coordina from 1989 unt 2008 and is s. e ntyrom09.heunty
atortilcurrent a senior instruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy.
He earned his bachelor off science degree iin criminal justice at
Trenton State C tlyctorsterA College. He is alsooa mem of the
Interna mberational Association of Arson Investigators and the
National Association of Fire Investigato ors. 12Revis July 2012sed
13. `JOHN W. CAVANAN AUGH - Rochesster, NYSenior Fire Analyst John
Cavanaugh is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigrn gator
through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. He has be in
the firetioneenservice for 20-plus years with the Pittsford and
Fishers Fire Departments and was a police offic with the Bright
Police Departm for 20 years, where he wasesd d cer tonmentassigned
to the fire inves stigation unit for th municipality for 15 of
those 20 ye he r ears. John is a Ceertified New York SState Fire
Investigator, Levels I and II.JOHN L. COULUM - Poughkeeps NYN
sie,John CCoulum is a Certified Fire and Explo osion Investigator
through the Nation Association of Fire Investigators He has over 18
years of experience in the firetnal s.service and is currently an
engine compan lieutenant with the Kingston Fire Department. A fire
investigator for t Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit, as well
as aeanye thenmembe of their Arson Task Force, John is also a
HazMat Team operations leader. He currenttly holds certificatio as
a New Yor State Fire InveserTTons rk stigator Level II andas a New
York State Fire Instructor I. John also holds a bac enchelor of
professio studies in fire protection techno onalology from Empire
State College, a bbachelor ofscience degree in busine management
from Plattsburgh State University, and an associates degree in fire
sc ience from Cornin Community Colllege. essSasngMICHHAEL R. NOLA -
Vice President of Fire Operations - Wakefield, RI ANO WSenior Fire
Analyst Mich Nolan is a Cer haelertified Fire Investig gator
through the International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators, as
w as a Certified Vehicle Fire wellInvestigator through the National
Associat of Fire Investigators. He has ov 15 years of exp tion ver
perience in fire and arson investigat and is a retire senior
detective tionedeof the S South Kingstown Police Departmen nt.BRUC
W. MACKA - Portsmou RICEAYuth,Bruce MacKay is a Certiified Fire
Investiga through the In atornternational Assocciation of Arson
Invvestigators and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investiggator
through theNational Association of Fire Investigators. He has over
25 years of experienc in the fire servic with the Holden Fire
Department. He is a court-quaFy ce ce n alified expertwitness in
the determinas ation of fire origin and cause. With over 30 years
of ex a o xperience in the HHVAC field, Bruce also offers a wealth
of knowledge re egarding electrical,heating refrigeration, an
ventilation equipment. He holds a certification as a Universal
Techniician for refrigeran transition and reg,nd nt
ecovery.WILLLIAM G. BARAABY - Lakes Re egion, NHWilliam Baraby is a
Certmtified Fire and Exp plosion Investigator and a Certified
Vehicle Fire Investtigator through the National AssociaVeation of
Fire Invest tigators. He retireddas lieutenant and fire inv
vestigator from the Westport Fire De eepartment in Mass sachusetts
in 1999 after 21 years of service. He has s9f served as an
electtrical investigatorfor the State Fire Marsha of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a lic al censed Master
Eleectrician in Conneecticut, Maine, Maassachusetts, New
Hampshire,wRhode Island, and Verme mont. William is a
court-qualified exp witness in fede superior, and district courts.
c pert eral, dWILLLIAM J. MARTI - Myrtle BeaINach, SCWilliam J.
Martin is a Cem ertified Fire Investigator through the
International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators. Williiam is
also a Certiified Fire Investiga through the atorNational Board on
Fire Service (Pro Board While with the New York City Po Department
fo over 20 years, he served as a po officer and seS d).olice or
oliceergeant. William is sthe lea fire investigator with Horry
County Fire and Rescue in South Carolina where he superadrye a,
rvises the fire inveestigation unit.SCOT A. MROZ York, SC TTScott M
is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Intern Mrozt national
Associatio of Arson Investiigators. Scott has over 12 years of f
service experience in the public on firesector, including Big Rap
MI, having se , pids, erved as firefighte er/engineer, captain, and
fire marsha He is currently a fire investigator for the Charlotte
Fire Department al. rFire Invvestigation Task Force in Charlotte,
NC. Scott served in the United Sta Navy as a fire marshal onboard
the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in Little Creek, VA, as F d atese d dewell
as Chief Petty Office in the Navy Res s erserves out of Gran
Rapids, MI. He holds an associand eates degree in fire science from
Mid e d-Michigan Community College.Scott is a current membe of the
North Ca s er arolina Chapter of the International Association of
Ars on Investigators, a auxiliary memb of the National Society of
Aan berProfessional Insurance Investigators, and a member of the
North Carolina Fir Iremans Associatioon.CHAR RLES E. EDDDIE BOTTOMS
- Rural Hall, NC,Eddie Bottoms is a Certiified Fire and Expllosion
Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire Investigator He
is a certifie North Carolina Fire Officer and aronalofrs.edNorth
CCarolina Certified Fire Investigator. Eddie is also a No Carolina
Fire Officer I and II Insorth structor and North Carolina Fire
Serrvice Instructor II. Currently, Eddie is sa fire c captain with
the Winston-Salem Fire Department and a fire captain and training
officer wiith the Rural Hall F Department. EWe Fire Eddie has over
24 years of4experieence in the fire service. He received his
bachelor of science degree in criminal justice adsdministration
from Bellevue Univers and his master of sciencem sity rdegree in
criminal justice from Fayetteville State University. ee e13Revis
July 2012sed 14. `TIMO OTHY E. AUST - Springfiel VT TIN ld,Senior
Fire Analyst Timo Austin is both a Certified Fire Inr othy
hnvestigator through the Internationa Association of A al Arson
Investigators and a Certified F and Explosion sFireInvestigator
through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. A court-qu
tion ualified expert, he was also an instru uctor for the Verm Fire
Training Cmont Council and a pas stpreside of the Vermont Chapter
of the Inentnternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators. His
exxtensive experienc includes a 26-y career with th Vermont State
ceyear hePolice, where he served as a fire and arso investigator,
as well as an assista state fire mars,on sant shal.THOM MAS A. BUSH
- Farmington NH H n,Chief AAutomotive Analys Thomas Bush is a
Certified Fire Instsnvestigator throug the Internationa Association
of Agh alArson Investigators an ASE Master Technician, and
as,Certifie Vehicle Fire Inv ed vestigator and Cerrtified Fire and
Explosion Investigato through the Nattional Association of Fire
Investigators. He has over 2 years of or 20experieence in the
automotive industry and has investigated hundreds of fires to
structures, veh d hicles, farm equipm ment, lumber equippment, and
heavy machinery. ySTEPPHEN W. DUFF - Pittsfield, MAFY,Stephe Duffy
holds an associates degree in fire science fr Berkshire Comenrom
mmunity College. He is a Certified F Investigator th Firehrough the
Interna ational Associationnof Arso Investigators. He is also a
Certified EMTA and a Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer. A
court-qualified won Hwitness in fire inve estigation and fire
origin, Stephenbrings over 30 years of experience to the field,
having achiee eved the ranks of firefighter through fire chief at
the Pf Pittsfield Fire Depa artment.DAVI M. WHEELE - Concord, NH
IDERDavid W Wheeler is a Certified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv vestigators, as we as a
Certified Fiire Investigation Inell nstructor andCertifie Fire and
Explos Investigator th ed sionhrough the Nation Association of Fire
Investigators.. In addition, David has 30 years of experience in
law enforcement,nald wwhich includes an 11-ye span as the chief of
police in Hop ear pkinton, New Ham mpshire, and eight years as a
detect for the New H tiveHampshire State Police. He is also
acourt-qqualified expert wittness in district an superior courts,
as well as the Un nd,nited States Feder District Court. ralROBEERT
W. HEND DERSON - Chaarlottesville, VARobert Henderson is a
Certified Fire InvestC mmonwealth of Virginia Fire Marsha Academy
and the National Fire Academy, as well as a Certified stigator by
the ComalsFire an Explosion Invesnd stigator through th National
Associiation of Fire Inves hestigators. He is a ccourt-qualified
exp witness. Robe has served ove 30 years as apertert
erprofesssional police office for the Fairfax County Police and
Virginia State Police. He is a Certiffied Bomb Technic by the
FBI/US ARMY Hazardous Devices erCcianSSchool, Certified Hazard
Materials Technician by the Depar d rtment of Homelan Security, and
a licensed private iinvestigator in the Commonwealth o Virginia.
Robert nd ofember of the board of directors of th Virginia Chapte
of the Internation Association off Arson Investigatois a med he er
nalors.ARNO J. RANDALL - Hampton, VAOLArno R Randall is a Certifie
Fire Investigato through the Inte edor ernational
Associaestigators, as well as being a Certifie Fire and Explosion
Investigatoration of Arson Inve edand a CCertified Vehicle Fire
Investigator th F hrough the Nationa Association of Fire
Investigators. He is a court-qua al F alified expert witne He has
more t ess. than 15 years ofexperieence in the fire service. Arno
serves as a fire and exp splosion investigato for the Hampton Fire
Marshals Oforn ffice. He earned h bachelors degr in Fire
hisreeAdministration from Ham mpton University.CHAR RLES E. EDDDIE
BOTTOMS - Rural Hall, NC,Eddie Bottoms is a Certiified Fire and
Expllosion Investigator through the Natio Association o Fire
Investigator He is a certifie North Carolina Fire Officer and
aronalofrs.edNorth CCarolina Certified Fire Investigator. Eddie is
also a No Carolina Fire Officer I and II Insorth structor and North
Carolina Fire Serrvice Instructor II. Currently, Eddie is sa fire c
captain with the Winston-Salem Fire Department and a fire captain
and training officer wiith the Rural Hall F Department. EWe Fire
Eddie has over 24 years of4experieence in the fire service. He
received his bachelor of science degree in criminal justice
adsdministration from Bellevue Univers and his master of sciencem
sity rdegree in criminal justice from Fayetteville State
University. ee e14Revis July 2012sed 15. `KEITH M. BYRD -
Washington, DC THW DKeith B is a Certified Fire Investigator
through the InternaByrdtational Association of Arson Investig
gators. Keith has over 13 years of experience in the fire service
and scurrent is a fire investig tly gator for the District of
Columbia Fir & EMS Departm re ment. He is a courtt-qualified
expert wwitness. Keith is ccurrently working ttowards his degree
ein elecctrical engineering from the University of the District of
Columbia. He is a member of the AfAssociation of Ce rtified Fraud
Exam miners.ROBEERT W. HEND DERSON - Chaarlottesville, VARobert
Henderson is a Certified Fire InvestC mmonwealth of Virginia Fire
Marsha Academy and the National Fire Academy, as well as a
Certified stigator by the ComalsFire an Explosion Invesnd stigator
through th National Associiation of Fire Inves hestigators. He is a
ccourt-qualified exp witness. Robe has served ove 30 years as
apertert ersional police office for the Fairfax County Police and
Virginia State Police. He is a Certiffied Bomb Technic by the
FBI/US ARMY Hazardous DevicesprofesserCcianSSchool, Certified
Hazard Materials Technician by the Depar d rtment of Homelan
Security, and a licensed private iinvestigator in the Commonwealth
o Virginia. Robert nd ofember of the board of directors of th
Virginia Chapte of the Internation Association off Arson
Investigatois a med he er nalors.MICH HAEL F. DRUS SHEL -
Pittsbuurgh, PA (serviciing all of western Pennsylvania, the Erie
area, West VPeVirginia, and easte Ohio) ernMichae Drushel is a
Certified Fire Investigel gator through the International
Assoociation of Arson Innvestigators and a Certified Fire and
Explosion Inves stigator through theeNational Association of Fire
Investigators. He has over 23 years of experienc in the fire servic
and is currently a lieutenant and f investigator w the Butler Fyce
ce y fire withBureau of Fire in Pennsyu ylvania. He curren holds
certificat ntlytions as a Fire Inspector I through th National
Board on Fire Service Phe dProfessional Qualifications and as aFire
Seervice Instructor I through the Pennssylvania State Fire Academy.
eTHOMMAS W. DOLA - Harrisbur PA (servicing the Delaware Lar Loss
Team, as needed)AN rg, rge sThoma Dolan is a Certiified Fire
Investiga through the Inasatornternational Assoc ciation of Arson
Invvestigators. He is a Certified Fire Inv vestigator I throug the
Office of the ghePennsy ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a
Certified Fire Investigator throu the National Bnd ughBoard of Fire
Service Professional QQualifications NFPA 1033. ThomasAhas ov 20
years of exp ver perience in the fire service and is cue urrently a
police offficer with the Carllisle Police Departtment. Additionally
he is a case file reviewer for "cold y,dfires."ARNO J. RANDALL -
Hampton, VAOLArno R Randall is a Certifie Fire Investigato through
the Inte edor ernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators, as
well as being a Certifie Fire and Explosion Investigatoredand a
CCertified Vehicle Fire Investigator th F hrough the Nationa
Association of Fire Investigators. He is a court-qua al F alified
expert witne He has more t ess. than 15 years ofexperieence in the
fire service. Arno serves as a fire and exp splosion investigato
for the Hampton Fire Marshals Oforn ffice. He earned h bachelors
degr in Fire hisreeAdministration from Ham mpton UniversityTED J
PAGELS - Green Bay, WI J.GITed Paagels is a Certified Fire and
Explosion Investigator thr d rough the Nationa Association of Fiire
Investigators. B alBefore joining NEFCO, his experien
includedncefoundin and serving as the CEO/senior in ng nvestigator
of a fir investigation firm Ted has more tthan 25 years in th fire
service, wit 14 years as a fire chief. In the fire re m.
hetheservice he also has held leadership roles in a county fire
investigation task foe, dorce. Ted has a mmasters degree in
executive fire serv leadership fro Grand Canyon vice omUniver in
Phoenix, AZ He also holds a private detectives license and
prersityZ.eviously was a certtified Level IV Fire Service Instructo
in the state of W e orWisconsin. Ted is amembe of the National Fire
Protection As er ssociation, the Inte ernational Associa ation of
Arson Inveestigators, and the National Associa e ation of Fire
Investtigators.JAME A. SAMACK - Sleepy Ho ES ollow, ILJames A.
Samack is a Certified Fire Invess Cstigator through the
International Association of Arson Investigators, as well as a
Certified Vehicle Fire Invens estigator and aCertifie Fire and
Explos Investigator th ed sion hrough the Nation Association of
Fire Investigators.. James has over 30 years of exper nal rience in
the fire se ervice. He is a fireeinvestig gator with the Pala atine
Fire Departmment, as well as a Fire Prevention Bureau Inspector. JB
James is currently pursuing an asso y ociates degree in fire
science.James is qualified as a Certified Instructor I and II by
the Illinois State Fire Mas Cr arshal Office.ROBEERT P. LERGNNER -
Kankak kee, ILRobert Lergner is a Certt tified Fire Investiga
through the Inator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv
vestigators. He is currently shift commmander of the K Kankakee
FireDeparttment and has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea
Robert holds a bachelors degre in fire service men ars.ee
management from Southern Illinois U University,Carbonndale. He is
also a member of the National Associatio of Fire Investigators, the
Internattional Fire Marsha Association, the Illinois Fire Chie
Association, N on als eefsand the Illinois Fire Inspee ectors
Associationn.DONAALD S. KOWNNACKI - Rockfford, ILDonald Kownacki is
a Ced ertified Fire Invest tigator through the International Ass
esociation of Arson Investigators. Addditionally, Donald is a
court-qualified expert witness. dHe has over 27 years of experience
in the field of fire investsfetigation. He is a Certified Fire
Investtigator and Arson Investigator throu the Office of th
Illinois State ugh heFire Marshal. Donald reetired from the
Bloomingdale Fire Prrotection District No.1 with over 30 yNyears of
service. A a member of th DuPage County Fire Investigation Ashey
nTask FForce for more tha 12 years, Donalld obtained the ran of
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