Robson Forensic Engineers, Architects, Scientists & Fire Investigators

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1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 to Robson Forensic, Inc. present Associate Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony towards the resolution of commercial and personal injury litigation involving fires and explosions and fire ground operations. Areas of Expertise include: Origin and Cause Determination: Conduct fire investigations to locate origin and make initial determination of cause. Review files of prior fire investigations to determine plausibility of origin and cause findings. Review and provide technical evaluation of fire inspection and investigation reports. Fire department Operations: Conduct technical investigations regarding fire departments policies and procedures. Provide technical evaluation of response times for fire department emergency response. Code Enforcement and Compliance: Provide technical analysis of code enforcement and fire inspection compliance. Fire Extinguisher Use and Operation: Provide technical analysis of proper use and operation of fire extinguishers, service intervals, and local and state requirements to Bluffton Township Fire District Fire Prevention Division 2011 Deputy Fire Marshal; Fire and Life Safety Education Coordinator; Lead Fire Investigator Performed origin and cause investigations for all fires in the district. Directed the Fire and Rescue Division s overall fire prevention efforts through the development and presentation of educational programs to members of the division and the public. Set up fire and life safety educational programs for schools and community organizations. Conducted fire extinguisher training for the community and fire service personnel. Performed technical inspection and investigative work in enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires to Bureau of Fire Prevention Town of Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Division 2006 Fire Inspector; Lead Fire Investigator Improved the Fire and Rescue Division s overall fire prevention efforts through the development and presentation of educational programs to members of the division and the public. 05/02/14 1

2 Performed origin and cause investigations for all fires in the district. Maintained all investigation records and Fire Investigation unit personnel rosters to Town of Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Division 2003 Acting Lieutenant; Senior Firefighter; NREMT Fire Officer in charge of Truck Company at Fire Station 6. Member of the Fire Investigation team (Lead Investigator-CAD Artist). Special Operations Group Member (High Angle, Confined Space, Water Rescue, Haz-Mat). Hose Maintenance Officer in charge of all repairs and record keeping. Pre-Incident Planning Officer in charge of maintaining up-to-date pre-incident surveys and site plans for the Department. National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification. Firefighter II; NREMT Designed and implemented pre-incident planning and drawings for the division. Performed code enforcement inspections. South Carolina/National Emergency Medical Technician certification to 165 th Civil Engineering Squadron, U.S. Air National Guard 1991 Crash Fire Rescue Specialist; Senior Airman Airport Crash Fire Rescue Firefighter/Rescue Specialist Supply and Inventory Specialist Honorably Discharged 1985 to 389 th Military Intelligence, 11 th Special Forces Group, Airborne 1987 U.S. Army Reserve Quartermaster, Weapons Specialist, Private-First Class Weapons Specialist Primary Quartermaster/Supply Specialist Honorably Discharged PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS NAFI ICC Certified Fire Inspector I IFSAC Fire and Life Safety Educator I 05/02/14 2

3 TRAINING International Association of Arson Investigators Vacant and Abandoned Buildings, 4 Hours, Tested, 12/7/11 Fire Investigator Scene Safety, 4 Hours, Tested, 12/7/11 Introduction to Evidence, 4 Hours, Tested, 5/11 Evidence Examination, 4 Hours, Tested, 5/11 Electrical Safety, 4 Hours, Tested, 4/11 Arc Mapping Basics, 4 Hours, Tested, 7/10 Documenting the Event, 4 Hours, Tested, 7/10 Expert Courtroom Testimony Program, 40 Hours Tested, 5/7/10 The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, 4 Hours, Tested, 4/10 Fire and Explosion Invest.: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921, 4 Hours, Tested, 3/1/10 Ethics and the Fire Investigator, 4 Hours, Tested, 2/23/10 Investigating Fatal Fires, 4 Hours, Tested, 7/23/09 Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, 4 Hours, Tested, 7/23/09 National Association of Fire Investigators Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigator, Recertification, 3/22/09 Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigator, 36 Hours Tested, 3/22/03 National Fire Academy Leading Community Fire Prevention, 40 Hours, Tested, 9/13/09 Community Safety Educator, 40 Hours, Tested, 8/17/07 Plans Review for Inspectors, 80 hours, Tested, 6/17/05 Principles of Fire Protection: Structures and Systems, 80 Hours, Tested, 11/19/04 Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection, 40 Hours, Tested, 11/26/04 Fire Inspection Principles, 80 Hours, Tested, 8/15/03 Arson det4ection for First Responders, 40 Hours, Tested, 5/18/99 Emergency Response to Terrorism Basic Concepts, 40 Hours, 6/10/98 Multi Company Tactical Operations-Preparation, 40 Hours, Tested, 4/19/98 Firefighter Safety and Survival, 16 Hours, Tested, 4/26/95 Incident Command System, 40 Hours, Tested, 11/6/94 Leadership I, II, & III, 40 Hours, Tested, 5/16/93 Building Construction: Principles-Wood and Ordinary, 40 Hours, Tested, 8/12/92 Building Construction: Fire Resistive and Non-Combustible, 40 Hours, Tested, 11/8/92 Preparing for Incident Command, 40 Hours, Tested, 5/24/90 The Pesticide Challenge, 40 Hours, Tested, 2/3/90 Initial Company Tactical Operations, 40 Hours, Tested, 4/18/90 Commanding the Initial Response, 16 Hours, Tested, 7/27/90 Recognizing and Identifying Hazardous Materials, 40 Hours, Tested, 10/29/88 05/02/14 3

4 SC Fire Academy International Fire Code Review, 6 Hours, 8/1/11 When to Call the Investigator, 2 Hours, 6/16/09 Five Alarm Leadership, 8 Hours, 6/14/09 Fire Marshal Certification, 40 Hours, Tested, 8/1/08 Plans Review for Inspectors, 40 Hours, Tested, 6/17/05 Hood Suppression Systems, 5 Hours, 9/9/04 Fire Instructor I, 40 Hours, Tested, 8.23/02 Technical Rescue Operations, 40 Hours, Tested, 9/14/01 Introduction to Rescue Systems, 16 Hours, Tested, 8/16/00 Trench Rescue I, 24 Hours, Tested, 4/21/00 Basic Arson Course, 80 Hours, Tested, 7/2/99 Fire Department Pumper Testing, 18 Hours, Tested, 8/23/98 Confined Space Rescue I, 16 Hours, Tested, 8/30/98 Auto Extrication, 16 Hours, 5/3/98 State Fire Marshal Certification, 40 Hours, Tested, 1/17/97 Mobile Water Supply, 12 Hours, Tested, 11/15/94 Truck Company Operations, 16 Hours, Tested, 11/13/94 Hazardous Materials First Responder, 16 Hours, Tested, 4/8/92 Pump Operations, 24 Hours, Tested, 2/5/91 Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, 30 Hours, Tested, 2/1/91 Hazardous Materials Incident Analysis, 40 Hours, Tested, 12/21/89 High Level Rescue, 16 Hours, Tested, 11/10/89 Interior Structural Firefighter, 80 Hours, Tested, 11/25/87 South Carolina Emergency Management Division Basic Public Information Course, 24 Hours, Tested, 8/10/06 Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Certified Airport Firefighter, 40 Hours, Tested, 02/22/88 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Fire and Life Safety Educator I, 40 Hours, Tested, 2/15/08 Fire Instructor I, 40 Hours, Tested, 8/2302 Firefighter II, 4 Hours, Tested, 7/6/95 Firefighter I, 4 Hours, Tested, 4/4/95 International Code Council International Building Code-Interior Finishes, 8 Hours, 11/16/05 Fire Inspector I Certification, 4 Hours Tested, 6/4/05 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Technician Basic, 110 Hours, Tested, 2/25/02 Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Recertification, 36 Hours Tested, 1/27/04 05/02/14 4

5 U.S. Department of Transportation, Emergency Medical Services Program First Responder, 40 Hours, Tested, 7/10/88 South Carolina Forestry Commission Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 40 Hours, Tested, 6/16/99 Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Training Division Heavy Rescue Technician, Tested, 4/5/02 Hazardous Material Operations Level Recertification, Tested, 7/13/99 Basic Driver Qualification, Tested, 11/10/98 Pre Emergency Planning, 16 Hours, 5/28/99 Operator Maintenance, 6 Hours, 1/14/98 Strategies and Tactics Utilizing Aerial Apparatus, 16 Hours, Tested, 12/18/97 Shore Based Support for Water Rescue, 8 Hours, 12/11/97 Certified MSA MMR SCBA Operator, 8 Hours, 3/27/96 Introduction to Aerial Apparatus, 8 Hours, 8/30/96 Fire Service Hydraulics, 33 Hours, Tested, 2/11/91 Indiana Fire School Breathing apparatus, 8 Hours, Tested, 11/15/85 Ventilation, 8 Hours, Tested, 11/15/85 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) South Carolina International Association of Arson Investigators (SCIAAI) National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) International Code Council (ICC) PRESENTATIONS Risk Reduction, Sun City News Monthly public education articles. Community Safety Outreach, Berkley Hall Plantation 2008, - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Training (CPR) and fire and Life Safety in the Home. Community Safety Outreach, Sun City 2006 How to ensure your home is safe from fires and other accidents. 05/02/14 5