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Ma
aster List of Inv
o vestig rs by State
gato y
All N
NEFCO Investigators are W2 Employees, not independ dent contractors. NEFCO features hi ghly credentialed certified fire inves
N stigators, electrica engineers, and
al
certified vehicl fire investigator many of which hold additional credentials as maste electricians, ma
le rs, er aster plumbers and ASE certified tec
d chnicians.
Con nnecticut Pa 2
age
Dela aware Pa 3
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Dist trict of Columbia Pa 3
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Flor rida Pa 3
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Geo orgia Pa 4
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Illinois Pa 4
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Indi iana Pa 5
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Iowwa Pa 5
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Mai ine Pa 5 6
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Maryland Pa 6 7
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Mas ssachuset tts Pa 7 8
age
Mic chigan Pa 8
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Mis ssouri Pa 8
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New Hampsh
w hire Pa 9
age
New Jersey
w Pa 10
age
New York
w Pa 10 11
age
Nor Carolin
rth na Pa 11
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Ohio Pa 12
age
Pen nnsylvania a Pa 12 13
age
Rho Island
ode Pa 13
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Sou Carolin
uth na Pa 13
age
Vermont Pa 14
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Virgginia Pa 14
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West Virginia a Pa 15
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Wis sconsin Pa 15
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SCOT E. BORIS - Waterbury, CT
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Scott B
Boris holds a mastter’s degree in fire science from the University of New Haven. An active lieutenant in the Bridgeport Fire D
e w e e Department, he is a a Certified
also
Fire an Explosion Inves
nd stigator through th National Associiation of Fire Inves
he stigators. Scott is a court-qualified e
expert witness in th state of Conne
he ecticut, as well as
an atte
endant of both the National Fire Aca ademy and the Inteernational Associa
ation of Arson Inveestigators seminar rs.
ROBE ERT A. AMMA ANN - Long Isl land, NY
Robert Ammann is a Ce
t ertified Fire and Ex
xplosion Investigat through the Na
tor ational Association of Fire Investigat
n tions. His fire serv career spans 2 years in New
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York 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 f C ent s
JOHN L. COULUM - Poughkeeps NY
N sie,
John C osion Investigator through the Nation Association of Fire Investigators He has over 18 years of experience in the fire
Coulum is a Certified Fire and Explo t nal 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 a
e a ny e the n
membe of their Arson Task Force, John is also a HazMat Team operations leader. He currenttly holds certificatio as a New Yor State Fire Inves
er T T ons rk stigator Level II and
as a New York State Fire Instructor I. John also holds a bac
e n chelor of professio studies in fire protection techno
onal ology from Empire State College, a b
bachelor of
science degree in busine management from Plattsburgh State University, and an associate’s degree in fire sc ience from Cornin Community Colllege.
ess S a s ng
BRUC W. MACKA - Portsmou RI
CE AY uth,
Bruce MacKay is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv
vestigators and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investig
gator through the
National Association of Fire Investigators. He has over 25 years of experienc in the fire servic with the Holden Fire Department. He is a court-qua
F y ce ce n alified expert
witness in the determina
s 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 re
g, nd nt ecovery.
STEP PHEN W. DUFF - Pittsfield, MA
FY ,
Stephe Duffy holds an associate's degree in fire science fr Berkshire Com
en rom mmunity College. He is a Certified F Investigator th
Fire hrough the Interna ational Association
n
of Arso Investigators. He is also a Certified EMT–A and a Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer. A court-qualified w
on H witness in fire inve
estigation and fire origin, Stephen
brings over 30 years of experience to the field, having achie
e eved the ranks of firefighter through fire chief at the P
f Pittsfield Fire Depa
artment.
MICH HAEL E. HENN NESSY - Direct of Profess
tor sional Develop pment / Senior Fire Analyst - Woburn, MA
r A
As Sen Fire Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an impressiv resume, including the distinction of being the first f official in Mass
nior M y ve fire sachusetts to be ccertified as a Fire
Investigator by the Internnational Associatio of Arson Invest
on tigators. He has also been certified by the National Bo of Fire Servic Professional Q
oard ce Qualifications,
testified at criminal and civil trials, and com
c mpleted hundreds of fire investigatio over the cours of his career. A
ons se Additionally, he is a Certified Fire and Explosion
Investigator and a Certif Vehicle Fire In
fied nvestigator through the National Asssociation of Fire In
nvestigators.
MICH HAEL R. NOLA - Vice President of Fire Operations - Wakefield, RI
AN O W
Senior Fire Analyst Mich Nolan is a Ce
r hael ertified Fire Investig
gator through the International Asso
ociation of Arson IInvestigators, as w as a Certified Vehicle Fire
well
Investigator 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
tion ed e
of the S
South Kingstown Police Departmen nt.
THOM MAS A. BUSH - Farmington NH
H n,
Chief A
Automotive Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire In
st s nvestigator throug the Internationa Association of A
gh al Arson Investigators an ASE® Master Technician, and
s, r
a Certiified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga through the N
C E ator National Associatio of Fire Investigators. He has ove 20 years of
on er
experieence in the automotive industry and has investigated hundreds of fires to structures, veh
d hicles, farm equipm
ment, lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.
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WILL LIAM E. RIEGE II - Woodbu NJ
ER ury,
Senior Fire Analyst Willia Rieger II is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investig
r am C gator through the N
National Associatiion of Fire Investig
gators and a court
t-qualified expert
witness 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 nty rom 09. he unty ator til
current a senior instruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy. He earned his bachelor off science degree iin criminal justice at Trenton State C
tly ctor ster A College. He is alsoo
a mem of the Interna
mber ational Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigato
ors.
KEITH M. BYRD - Washington, DC
TH W D
Keith B is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Interna
Byrd t ational Association of Arson Investig
gators. Keith has over 13 years of experience in the fire service and
s
current is a fire investig
tly gator for the District of Columbia Fir & EMS Departm
re ment. He is a courtt-qualified expert w
witness. Keith is c
currently working t
towards his degree
e
in elec
ctrical engineering from the University of the District of Columbia. He is a member of the A
f Association of Ce rtified Fraud Exam miners.
CALV A. BONEN
VIN NBERGER - La afayette Hill, PAP
Calvin Bonenberger is a Certified Fire Inve
estigator through the National Board of Fire Service P
t d Professional Qualiifications and a Ce
ertified Fire and Explosion
Investigator through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. He has qu
tion ualified as an expe witness in locall, county, and fede courts. He has 40 years of fire
ert eral s
service experience, inclu
e uding over 20 years as the fire mars for Whitemars Township and a additional 10 y
shal sh an years as a fire chieef.
THOM MAS W. DOLA - Harrisbur PA (servicing the Delaware Lar Loss Team, as needed)
AN rg, rge s
Thoma Dolan is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the In
as ator nternational Assoc ciation of Arson Invvestigators. He is a Certified Fire Inv
vestigator I throug the Office of the
gh e
Pennsy ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a Certified Fire Investigator throu the National B
nd ugh Board of Fire Service Professional Q Qualifications NFPA 1033. Thomas
A
has ov 20 years of exp
ver perience in the fire service and is cu
e urrently a police offficer with the Carllisle Police Depart
tment. Additionally he is a case file reviewer for "cold
y, d
fires."
JOSE EPH G. KOTOR SR. - East Brunswick, NJ
RA N
Joseph 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 r onal of rs e
Helmetta, NJ. With over 25 years of expe
r erience in the fire service, Joseph ha received multip commendations at the state and local level. Josep is also an ASE
s as ple ph
Certifie Mechanic throu the National In
ed ugh nstitute for Automo Service Exce
otive ellence. He holds licenses as a fire inspector, housin code official, fire protection
ng e
official, and inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings. Jose earned his bachelor of science degree in Industriial Education at Tr
eph renton State Colleege. He is also a
membe of the Internatio Association of Arson Investigat
er onal o tors, the National Association of Fire Investigators, an the New Jersey State Fire Prevention Association.
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PATR RICK B. DUGA - Daytona, FL
AN
Patrick Dugan retired aft a 33-year career with the Schenectady Fire Depar
k ter rtment in New Yor achieving the ra of deputy fire chief. He is a Cer
rk, rank rtified New York
State L
Level I and II Fire Investigator, as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator throu the National A
w F n ugh Association of Fire Investigators. He is a Certified
e e
Vehicle Fire Investigator through the Natio Association of Fire Investigator as well as a ca r aficionado, havin worked on auto
e r onal o rs, ng omobiles in his personal life for over
r
35 yeaars.
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PATR RICK B. DUGA - Daytona, FL
AN
Patrick Dugan retired aft a 33-year career with the Schenectady Fire Depar
k ter rtment in New Yor achieving the ra of deputy fire chief. He is a Cer
rk, rank rtified New York
State L
Level I and II Fire Investigator, as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator throu the National A
w F n ugh Association of Fire Investigators. He is a Certified
e e
Vehicle Fire Investigator through the Natio Association of Fire Investigator as well as a ca r aficionado, havin worked on auto
e r onal o rs, ng omobiles in his personal life for over
r
35 yeaars.
WILL LIAM J. MARTI - Myrtle Bea
IN ach, SC
William Martin is a Certif Fire Investigator through the Int
m fied ternational Association of Arson Inv
vestigators. William is also a Certifie Fire Investigato through the
m ed or
National 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 se
S d). olice or olice ergeant. William is
s
the lea fire investigator with Horry County Fire and Rescue in South Carolina where he super
ad r y e a, rvises the fire inve
estigation unit.
DANI IEL L. WHITES SIDE - Alton, IL L
Daniel Whiteside is a Ceertified Fire Investiigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is currently a capt and fire invest
tain tigator with the
Alton F Department and has over 16 ye of experience in the fire service He is also a mem of the Intern
Fire ears e e. mber national Associatio of Arson Investiigators and the
on
National Association of Fire Investigators.
F
DONA ALD S. KOWN NACKI - Rockf ford, IL
Donald Kownacki is a Ce
d ertified Fire Invest
tigator through the International Ass
e sociation of Arson Investigators. Addditionally, Donald is a court-qualified expert witness.
d
He has over 27 years of experience in the field of fire invest
s f e tigation. He is a Certified Fire Investtigator and Arson Investigator throu the Office of th Illinois State
ugh he
Fire Marshal. Donald reetired from the Bloomingdale Fire Pr rotection District No.1 with over 30 y
N years of service. A a member of th DuPage County Fire Investigation
As he y n
Task FForce for more tha 12 years, Donalld obtained the ran of Assistant Co
an nk ommander upon re etirement.
ROBE ERT P. LERGN NER - Kankak kee, IL (Call for availability)
r
Robert Lergner is a Cert
t tified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson Inv
vestigators. He is currently shift com
mmander of the K
Kankakee Fire
Departtment and has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea Robert holds a bachelor’s degre in fire service m
en 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 e efs
and the Illinois Fire Inspe
e ectors Association n.
JAME A. SAMACK - Sleepy Ho
ES ollow, IL (Call for availability)
f
James Samack is a Cert
s tified Fire Investigator through the In nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson In
nvestigators, as we as a Certified V
ell Vehicle Fire Invest tigator and a
Certifie 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 fire
e
investig
gator with the Pala
atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire Prevention Bureau Inspector. J
B James is currently pursuing an asso
y ociate’s degree in fire science. He is s
qualifie as Certified Ins
ed structor I and II by the Illinois State Fire Marshal Office
F e.
DANI IEL J. MELTON - Rochester IN (Call for av
N r, vailability)
Daniel Melton is a Certif Fire Investigat through the International Associa
fied tor ation of Arson Inve estigators. Daniel has served with the Rochester Fire Department for
e
over 20 years as a firefig
0 ghter, an assistant chief, and an investigator and was most recently pro
t s omoted to lieutena He has receiv several awards for his service
ant. ved s
with 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
Fire or
County Sheriff's Departm
y ment, and also volunteered as a me ember of the Speciial Operations Tea for the Roches Police Department. He is also a member of the
am ster
Interna
ational Association of Arson Investig
n gators, Indiana Chhapter.
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DANI IEL J. MELTON - Rochester IN
N r,
Daniel Melton is a Certif Fire Investigat through the International Associa
fied tor ation of Arson Inve estigators. Daniel has served with the Rochester Fire Department for
e
over 20 years as a firefig
0 ghter, an assistant chief, and an investigator and was most recently pro
t s omoted to lieutena He has receiv several awards for his service
ant. ved s
with 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
Fire or
County Sheriff's Departm
y ment, and also volunteered as a me ember of the Speciial Operations Tea for the Roches Police Department. He is also a member of the
am ster
Interna
ational Association of Arson Investig
n gators, Indiana Chhapter.
SCOT A. DILLMAN - French Lic IN
TT ck,
Scott D
Dillman is a Certified Fire Investigato through the Inte
or ernational Associaation of Arson Inveestigators and is a court-qualified ex
xpert witness. Sco is currently a
ott
police 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 A er Lick t,
he was a fire investigato for the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office. Scott ha over 20 years o experience in the fire service field, having served in the Mishawaka
s or S as of e n
Fire Deepartment as a fireefighter, lieutenant, captain, and as a fire/arson lead investigator. He ho a private inve
i olds estigator's license and a plumber coontractor's license
in the s
state of Indiana, in addition to sever certifications issued by the state of Indiana Board of Firefighting Per
n ral rsonnel Standards & Education and the International
s d
Fire Seervice Accreditatio Congress.
on
ROBE ERT C. CABRA - Cincinna OH
AL ati,
Robert Cabral is a Certif Fire Investigat through the Int
t fied tor ternational Association of Arson Inv
vestigators. Robert is a court-qualifie expert with ove 20 years of
t ed er
experie ence in the fire service. He has been a lieutenant with the Union Towns Fire Departm for over 10 ye
h ship ment ears. In addition to being a firefighter, Robert is also a
o
certifie Fire Safety Insp
ed uctor, Paramedic, and EMS Instructtor in the state of O
pection Instructor, Fire Service Instru Ohio. Robert is cu urrently the second vice president fo
d or
the Oh Chapter of the International Asso
hio ociation of Arson Investigators. He is also the co-direc of the Ohio Ar
s ctor rson School, Inc.
ROBE ERT P. LERGN NER - Kankak kee, IL
Robert Lergner is a Cert
t tified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson Inv
vestigators. He is currently shift com
mmander of the K
Kankakee Fire
Departtment and has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea Robert holds a bachelor’s degre in fire service m
en 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 e efs
and the Illinois Fire Inspe
e ectors Association n.
JAME A. SAMACK - Sleepy Ho
ES ollow, IL
James Samack is a Cert
s tified Fire Investigator through the In nternational Assocciation of Arson In
nvestigators, as we as a Certified V
ell Vehicle Fire Invest tigator and a
Certifie 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 fire
e
investig
gator with the Pala
atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire Prevention Bureau Inspector. J
B James is currently pursuing an asso
y ociate's degree in fire science.
James is qualified as a Certified Instructor I and II by the Illinois State Fire Ma
s C r arshal Office.
GLEN C. BOWMA - Gardiner, ME
NN AN
Glenn Bowman is an ele
ectrical engineer with a bachelor of science degree in electrical enginee
w s versity of Rhode Island. He has held memberships in
ering from the Univ n
the Ma Association of Engineers, the Electric Council of New England, the National Fire Pro
aine E e otection Associatio and the Power Research Association at the
on, r
Univer of Maine. A co
rsity ourt-qualified expe witness, Glenn has over 40 year of experience in the engineering a fire investigation fields.
ert rs n and
WILL LIAM G. MACO OMBER - Abbo ME ott,
Electric Expert William Macomber is a lic
cal m censed Maine Master Electrician. He was previously the Senior Electric Inspector for th state of Maine for over 25 years.
H cal he .
In addiition to being a court-qualified exper witness in the de
rt etermination of areas of electrical fir origin and caus in District and S
re se Superior Court, Billl has over 53
years o experience in th electrical field. He has also been an instructor at The Institute of Fire Science since 20
of he e 004.
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PAUL W. MOODY - Bangor, ME
L
Paul MMoody is a solid fue
el/heating system analyst. He is a principal member of the NFPA 31 Sttandard for the Ins
p o stallation of Oil-Bu
urning Equipment committee and an n
alterna member of the NFPA 211 Stand for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-B
ate dard , s, Burning Appliance committee. Add
es ditionally, Paul is a licensed Master
Plumber 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 al n
Solid F
Fuel. 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, sing tion f
Maine. .
BRIA K. SMITH - Sanford, ME
AN
Brian S
Smith is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Intern
d r national Associatio of Arson Inves tigators and a Cer
on rtified Fire and Ex
xplosion Investigat through the
tor
National Association of Fire Investigators. As a captain in th Sanford Fire De
F he epartment, Brian is constantly on the fire ground, both in a firefighting a investigating
s h and
capacity. With participation from neighboring fire departmen he helped imp
nts, plement a mutual a fire investigatio team in York C
aid on County, Maine, dessigned to assist
surrounding communitie with conducting detailed fire scene examinations. He furthers his edu
es H ucation in fire scie
ence through cours sework at Souther Maine
rn
Comm munity College, as well as through co ontinued education and participation in fire investigati on–related semina offered throug the Internationa Association of
n n ars gh al
Arson Investigators, the National Associat of Fire Investigators, and the Na
tion ational Fire Protec
ction Association.
DARR RELL L. WEBB - Bangor, ME
B M
Senior Fire Analyst Darr Webb is a Cert
r rell tified Fire Investigator through the In
nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson Innvestigators. He is also an active me
s ember of the
Interna
ational Association of Arson Investig
n gators, regularly atttending annual seeminars and traini ng. A court-qualifiied expert, Darrell also taught a Nat
tional Fire
Academy course on fire investigation through the Maine Sta Fire Training Service. Darrell briings over 25 years of fire service ex
ate S s xperience to the fie
eld.
KEITH M. BYRD - Washington, DC
TH W D
Keith B is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Interna
Byrd t ational Association of Arson Investig
gators. Keith has over 13 years of e experience in the f service and
fire
current is a fire investig
tly gator for the District of Columbia Fir & EMS Departm
re ment. He is a courtt-qualified expert w
witness. Keith is c
currently working t
towards his degree
e
in elec
ctrical engineering from the University of the District of Columbia. He is a member of the A
f Association of Ce rtified Fraud Exam miners.
ROBE ERT W. HEND DERSON - Cha arlottesville, VA
Robert Henderson is a Certified Fire Inves
t C mmonwealth of Virginia Fire Marsha Academy and the National Fire Academy, as well as a Certified
stigator by the Com al’s
Fire an Explosion Inves
nd stigator through th National Associiation of Fire Inves
he stigators. He is a c
court-qualified exp witness. Robe has served ove 30 years as a
pert ert er
profess
sional police office for the Fairfax County Police and Virginia State Police. He is a Certiffied Bomb Technic by the FBI/US ARMY Hazardous Devices
er C cian S
School, Certified Hazard Materials Technician by the Depar
d rtment of Homelan Security, and a licensed private iinvestigator in the Commonwealth o Virginia. Robert
nd of
ember of the board of directors of th Virginia Chapte of the Internation Association off Arson Investigato
is a me d he er nal ors.
WILL LIAM E. RIEGE II - Woodbu NJ (servicing Maryland, Delaw
ER ury, ware, and the Philladelphia area)
Senior Fire Analyst Willia Rieger II is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investig
r am C gator through the N
National Associatiion of Fire Investig
gators and a court
t-qualified expert
witness 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 nty rom 09. he unty ator til
current a senior instruc at the Glouces County Fire Academy. He earned his bachelor off science degree iin criminal justice at Trenton State C
tly ctor ster A College. He is alsoo
a mem of the Interna
mber ational Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigato
ors.
CALV BONENBE
VIN ERGER - Phila adelphia / Lafa ayette Hill, PA
Calvin Bonenberger is a Certified Fire Inve estigator through the International Association of Arso Investigators a has qualified a an expert witness in local, county
t A on and as y,
and fed deral courts. He has 40 years of fire service experience, including over 20 years as the ffire marshal for Wh
e r hitemarsh Townsh and an additional 10 years as a
hip
fire chiief. From 1988 to 2011, Calvin has responded to an investigated ov 6,200 fires and alarm calls, 250 of which were sig
s nd ver d gnificant nature wiith 130 of them
incenddiary in nature, res
sulting in 25 convic
ctions.
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JOSE EPH G. KOTOR SR. - East Brunswick, NJ
RA N
Joseph 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 r onal of rs e
Helmetta, NJ. With over 25 years of expe
r erience in the fire service, Joseph ha received multip commendations at the state and local level. Josep is also an ASE
s as ple ph
Certifie Mechanic throu the National In
ed ugh nstitute for Automo Service Exce
otive ellence. He holds licenses as a fire inspector, housin code official, fire protection
ng e
official, and inspector of hotels and multiple dwellings. Jose earned his bachelor of science degree in Industriial Education at Tr
eph renton State Colleege. He is also a
membe of the Internatio Association of Arson Investigat
er onal o tors, the National Association of Fire Investigators, an the New Jersey State Fire Prevention Association.
A e nd y
THOM MAS W. DOLA - Harrisbur PA
AN rg,
Thoma Dolan is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the In
as ator nternational Assoc ciation of Arson Invvestigators. He is a Certified Fire Inv
vestigator I throug the Office of the
gh e
Pennsy ylvania State Fire Commissioner an a Certified Fire Investigator throu the National B
nd ugh Board of Fire Service Professional Q Qualifications NFPA 1033. Thomas
A
has ov 20 years of exp
ver perience in the fire service and is cu
e urrently a police offficer with the Carllisle Police Depart
tment. Additionally he is a case file reviewer for "cold
y, d
fires."
PETE C. CUMMIN
ER NGS - Andover MA r,
Peter C
Cummings is a Ce ertified Fire Investigator through the International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators and a Certified Fire an Explosion Inves
nd stigator through
the 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 ate with xperience as
sergea
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 has
F n n He fied
presen at the Institute of Fire Science since 2006 on inte
nted e s erviewing and interrogation.
STEP PHEN W. DUFF - Pittsfield, MA
FY ,
Stephe Duffy holds an associate's degree in fire science fr Berkshire Com
en rom mmunity College. He is a Certified F Investigator th
Fire hrough the Interna ational Association
n
of Arso Investigators. He is also a Certified EMT–A and a Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer. A court-qualified w
on H witness in fire inve
estigation and fire origin, Stephen
brings over 30 years of experience to the field, having achie
e eved the ranks of firefighter through fire chief at the P
f Pittsfield Fire Depa
artment.
MICH HAEL E. HENN NESSY - Direct of Profess
tor sional Develop pment / Senior Fire Analyst - Woburn, MA
r A
As Sen Fire Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an impressiv resume, including the distinction of being the first f official in Mass
nior M y ve fire sachusetts to be ccertified as a Fire
Investigator by the Internnational Associatio of Arson Invest
on tigators. He has also been certified by the National Bo of Fire Servic Professional Q
oard ce Qualifications,
testified at criminal and civil trials, and com
c mpleted hundreds of fire investigatio over the cours of his career. A
ons se Additionally, he is a Certified Fire and Explosion
Investigator and a Certif Vehicle Fire In
fied nvestigator through the National Asssociation of Fire In
nvestigators.
TIMOOTHY W. TENN NEY - Baldwinville, MA
Timoth Tenney is a Certified Fire and Ex
hy xplosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigat
n tors. He is a court-
-qualified expert w
witness. Timothy
has ov 35 years of exp
ver perience in the fire service and is cu
e urrently a fire inves
stigator and firefig
ghter for the Gardn Fire Departme Additionally, he has over 38
ner ent. e
years o experience wor
of rking in the alarm industry and is a Massachusetts Ele
M ectrical License Re egistered System Technician. Timo earned his ass
othy sociates degree in
n
Law Ennforcement from Mount Wachusett Community Colleg
M ge.
JOHN J. MULCAHY - Beverly, MA
N Y
John M
Mulcahy, PE, is an electrical forensic engineer who ho a bachelor of science degree in electrical engine
n c olds n eering from Manha attan College. John is a licensed
n
profess
sional engineer. A court-qualified ex
xpert witness, he has over 30 years of experience in tthe engineering an fire investigatio fields.
h nd on
MARK D. SULLIVA - Falmouth, MA
K AN ,
Mark SSullivan is a Certifiied Fire Investigat through the Inte
tor ernational Associa
ation of Arson Inve
estigators and a C
Certified Fire and E
Explosion Investigator through the
National Association of Fire Investigators. Mark is the deput chief of the Falm
F ty mouth Fire Rescue Department and has over 30 year of experience in the fire service.
e d rs n
He 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 protection
s tive e G ural Otis e; n
specialist for the United States Air Force; and has retired as an assistant fire chief. Mark holds a bachelor's degr in fire science from Anna Maria College and has
s ree
over 10 years of experie
0 ence in the fire inveestigation field.
BRUC W. MACKA - Portsmou RI
CE AY uth,
Bruce MacKay is a Certiified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv
vestigators and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investig
gator through the
National Association of Fire Investigators. He has over 25 years of experienc in the fire servic with the Holden Fire Department. He is a court-qua
F y ce ce n alified expert
witness in the determina
s 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 re
g, nd nt ecovery.
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SCOT E. BORIS - Waterbury, CT
TT C
Scott B
Boris holds a mastter’s degree in fire science from the University of New Haven. An active lieutenant in the Bridgeport Fire D
e w e e Department, he is a a Certified
also
Fire an Explosion Inves
nd stigator through th National Associiation of Fire Inves
he stigators. Scott is a court-qualified e
expert witness in th state of Conne
he ecticut, as well as
an atte
endant of both the National Fire Aca ademy and the Inteernational Associa
ation of Arson Inveestigators seminar rs.
THOM MAS A. BUSH - Farmington NH
H n,
Chief A
Automotive Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire In
st s nvestigator throug the Internationa Association of A
gh al Arson Investigators an ASE® Master Technician, and
s, r
a Certiified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga through the N
C E ator National Associatio of Fire Investigators. He has ove 20 years of
on er
experieence in the automotive industry and has investigated hundreds of fires to structures, veh
d hicles, farm equipm
ment, lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.
y
DAVI M. WHEELE - Concord, NH
ID ER
David W Wheeler is a Certified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv
vestigators, as we as a Certified Fiire Investigation In
ell nstructor and
Certifie Fire and Explos Investigator th
ed sion hrough the Nation Association of Fire Investigators.. In addition, David has 30 years of experience in law enforcement,
nal d w
which 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
tive Hampshire State Police. He is also a
court-qqualified expert wit
tness in district an superior courts, as well as the Un
nd , nited States Feder District Court.
ral
WILL LIAM G. BARA ABY - Lakes Re egion, NH
William Baraby is a Cert
m tified Fire and Exp
plosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investtigator through the National Associa
V e ation of Fire Invest
tigators. He retiredd
as lieutenant and fire inv
vestigator from the Westport Fire De
e epartment in Mass sachusetts in 1999 after 21 years of service. He has s
9 f served as an electtrical investigator
for the State Fire Marsha of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a lic
al censed Master Ele ectrician in Conneecticut, Maine, Ma
assachusetts, New Hampshire,
w
Rhode Island, and Verm
e mont. William is a court-qualified exp witness in fede superior, and district courts.
c pert eral, d
MICH HAEL R. NOLA - Wakefield RI
AN d,
Senior Fire Analyst Mich Nolan is a Ce
r hael ertified Fire Investig
gator through the International Asso
ociation of Arson IInvestigators, as w as a Certified Vehicle Fire
well
Investigator 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
tion ed e
of the S
South Kingstown Police Departmen nt.
ROBE ERT P. LERGN NER - Kankak kee, IL
Robert Lergner is a Cert
t tified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson Inv
vestigators. He is currently shift com
mmander of the K
Kankakee Fire
Departtment and has bee in the fire service for over 25 yea Robert holds a bachelor’s degre in fire service m
en 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 e efs
and the Illinois Fire Inspe
e ectors Association n.
JAME A. SAMACK - Sleepy Ho
ES ollow, IL
James Samack is a Cert
s tified Fire Investigator through the In nternational Assocciation of Arson In
nvestigators, as we as a Certified V
ell Vehicle Fire Invest tigator and a
Certifie 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 fire
e
investig
gator with the Pala
atine Fire Departm ment, as well as a Fire Prevention Bureau Inspector. J
B James is currently pursuing an asso
y ociate's degree in fire science.
James is qualified as a Certified Instructor I and II by the Illinois State Fire Ma
s C r arshal Office.
DANI IEL L. WHITES SIDE – Alton, IL (Servicing th St. Louis, MO area)
I he M
Daniel Whiteside is a Ce
ertified Fire Investiigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is currently a capt and fire invest
tain tigator with the
Alton F Department in Illinois and has over 16 years of ex
Fire n o xperience in the fire service. He is a a member of t International A
also the Association of Arso Investigators.
on
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DAVI M. WHEELE - Concord, NH
ID ER
David W Wheeler is a Certified Fire Investiga through the In
ator nternational Assocciation of Arson Inv
vestigators, as we as a Certified Fiire Investigation In
ell nstructor and
Certifie Fire and Explos Investigator th
ed sion hrough the Nation Association of Fire Investigators.. In addition, David has 30 years of experience in law enforcement,
nal d w
which 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
tive Hampshire State Police. He is also a
court-qqualified expert wit
tness in district an superior courts, as well as the Un
nd , nited States Feder District Court.
ral
THOM MAS A. BUSH - Farmington NH
H n,
Chief A
Automotive Analys Thomas Bush is a Certified Fire In
st s nvestigator throug the Internationa Association of A
gh al Arson Investigators an ASE® Master Technician, and
s, r
a Certiified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investiga through the N
C E ator National Associatio of Fire Investigators. He has ove 20 years of
on er
experieence in the automotive industry and has investigated hundreds of fires to structures, veh
d hicles, farm equipm
ment, lumber equippment, and heavy machinery.
y
WILL LIAM G. BARA ABY - Lakes Re egion, NH
William Baraby is a Cert
m tified Fire and Exp
plosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investtigator through the National Associa
V e ation of Fire Invest
tigators. He retiredd
as lieutenant and fire inv
vestigator from the Westport Fire De
e epartment in Mass sachusetts in 1999 after 21 years of service. He has s
9 f served as an electtrical investigator
for the State Fire Marsha of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a lic
al censed Master Ele ectrician in Conneecticut, Maine, Ma
assachusetts, New Hampshire,
w
Rhode Island, and Verm
e mont. William is a court-qualified exp witness in fede superior, and district courts.
c pert eral, d
PETE C. CUMMIN
ER NGS - Andover MA r,
Peter C
Cummings is a Ce ertified Fire Investigator through the International Assoociation of Arson IInvestigators and a Certified Fire an Explosion Inves
nd stigator through
the 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 ate with xperience as
sergea
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 has
F n n He fied
presen at the Institute of Fire Science since 2006 on inte
nted e s erviewing and interrogation.
MICH HAEL E. HENN NESSY - Direct of Profess
tor sional Develop pment / Senior Fire Analyst - Woburn, MA
r A
As Sen Fire Analyst, Michael Hennessy has an impressiv resume, including the distinction of being the first f official in Mass
nior M y ve fire sachusetts to be ccertified as a Fire
Investigator by the Internnational Associatio of Arson Invest
on tigators. He has also been certified by the National Bo of Fire Servic Professional Q
oard ce Qualifications,
testified at criminal and civil trials, and com
c mpleted hundreds of fire investigatio over the cours of his career. A
ons se Additionally, he is a Certified Fire and Explosion
Investigator and a Certif Vehicle Fire In
fied nvestigator through the National Asssociation of Fire In
nvestigators.
GLEN C. BOWMA - Gardiner, ME
NN AN
Glenn Bowman is an ele
ectrical engineer with a bachelor of science degree in electrical enginee
w s versity of Rhode Island. He has held memberships in
ering from the Univ n
the Ma Association of Engineers, the Electric Council of New England, the National Fire Pro
aine E e otection Associatio and the Power Research Association at the
on, r
Univer of Maine. A co
rsity ourt-qualified expe witness, Glenn has over 40 year of experience in the engineering a fire investigation fields.
ert rs n and
BRIA K. SMITH - Sanford, ME
AN
Brian S
Smith is a Certified Fire Investigator through the Intern
d r national Associatio of Arson Inves tigators and a Cer
on rtified Fire and Ex
xplosion Investigat through the
tor
National Association of Fire Investigators. As a captain in th Sanford Fire De
F he epartment, Brian is constantly on the fire ground, both in a firefighting a investigating
s h and
capacity. With participation from neighboring fire departmen he helped imp
nts, plement a mutual a fire investigatio team in York C
aid on County, Maine, dessigned to assist
surrounding communitie with conducting detailed fire scene examinations. He furthers his edu
es H ucation in fire scie
ence through cours sework at Souther Maine
rn
Comm munity College, as well as through co ontinued education and participation in fire investigati on–related semina offered throug the Internationa Association of
n n ars gh al
Arson Investigators, the National Associat of Fire Investigators, and the Na
tion ational Fire Protec
ction Association.
TIMO OTHY E. AUST - Springfiel VT
TIN ld,
Senior Fire Analyst Timo Austin is both a Certified Fire In
r othy h nvestigator through the Internationa Association of A
al Arson Investigators and a Certified F and Explosion
s Fire
Investigator through the National Associat of Fire Investigators. A court-qu
tion ualified expert, he was also an instru
uctor for the Verm Fire Training C
mont Council and a pas
st
preside of the Vermont Chapter of the In
ent nternational Assoc
ciation of Arson Inv
vestigators. His exxtensive experienc includes a 26-y career with th Vermont State
ce year he
Police, where he served as a fire and arso investigator, as well as an assista state fire mars
, on s ant shal.
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