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1 Western Service Center Vern Canon, IAAI-CFI Senior Investigator Sacramento, California EDUCATION: Nevada Union High School Grass Valley, California EMPLOYMENT: Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. Sacramento, CA Senior Investigator, November 2012 to present Special Investigator, November 2010 to November 2012 Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal Grass Valley, California October 1982 to November 2010 Sierra Community College Mechanic and Bus Driver Rocklin, California 1980 to 1982 Lincoln s Ambulance Service Emergency Medical Technician Grass Valley, California 1975 to 1980 Grass Valley Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter, August 1973 to July 1991 Fire Marshal, 1975 to 1980 Deputy Fire Investigator 1986 to 1991 Updated: 02/17

2 EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): Watt Park Fire Protection District Volunteer Firefighter August 1973 to July 1991 Assistant Fire Chief, 1982 to 1985 and 1986 to 1988 Fire Captain 1985 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), CFITrainer.net: o Post flashover fires, October 2016 (tested) o Understanding the Fire Investigator s Job, September 2016 (tested) o Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire, November 2015, 4 hours (tested) o A Ventilation-Focused Approach to the Impact of Building Structures and Systems on Fire Development, October 2015, 4 hours (tested) o Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report, September 2015, 3 hours (tested) o HAZWOPER Standard, August 2014, 4 hours (tested) o Wildland Fire Investigations, August 2014, 5 hours (tested) o NFPA 921 and 1033, 2014 Editions: Important Revisions, May 2014, 3 hours (tested) o Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, May 2014, 4 hours (tested) o Documenting the Event, October 2013, 4 hours (tested) o Arc Mapping Basics, June 2012, 4 hours (tested) o Scene Safety, November 2011, 3 hours (tested) o Fire Dynamics Calculations, April 2007, 4 hours (tested) o Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling, April 2007, 4 hours (tested) California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Roundtables: o Electrical smart meter fires and evidence, February 2017 o Use of drones for fire investigation, November 2016 o Spray-on polyurethane insulation, August 2016 o Smart meters, May 2016 o Vessel Fires, February 2016 o Diesel exhaust regeneration systems and particulate filters, November 2015 o U.S. Product Safety Commission, Working with Fire Investigators, August 2015 o Fire Debris Evidence Handling, May 2015 o Self-Heating and Ignition of Vegetative Materials, February

3 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Roundtables: o Marijuana grow operations and honey oil extraction, November 2014, 1 hour o Ignitable liquids in the 21 st Century, August 2014, 1 hour o NFPA 1033 update, May 2014, 1 hour o Smart electrical and gas meters, February 2014, 1-hour o Evidence; collection and preservation, November 2013, 1-hour o Gas absorption refrigerator fires, August 2013, 1 hour o Fire weather and weather data for fire investigators, May 2013, 1 hour o Your Arson Investigation on Trial and Your Investigation Report Under the Microscope, February 2013, 4 hours o Health and safety issues for fire investigators, November 2012, 1 hour o Bilancia Ignition Matrix, August 2012, 1 hour o Forensic fire scene photography, May 2012, 1 hour o Ground-fault and arc-fault breakers and other electrical issues, February 2012, 1 hour o Preservation and collection of evidence during inclement weather conditions, November 2011, 1 hour o NFPA 921 and NFPA-1023 review and updates, August 2011, 1 hour o Large loss fire investigations, May 2011, 1 hour o Subrogation for both the public and private investigator, February 2011, 1 hour o Situational awareness for fire investigators, August 2010, 1 hour o Vessel (boat) fires, May 2010, 1 hour o Hazards to fire investigations, February 2010, 1 hour o Insurance issues and available assistance to investigators, December 2009, 1 hour o IAAI and CFI Trainer.net programs, August 2009, 1 hour o Vehicle fires and mechanical issues, May 2009, 1 hour o Insurance issues and fraud trends, February 2009, 1 hour o NFPA 921 and NFPA-1023 review and updates, December 2008, 1 hour o Digital fire scene photography, August 2008, 1 hour o National Insurance Crime Bureau, May 2008, 1 hour o New lab technology and evidence packaging, February 2008, 1 hour o Investigator s guide to surviving the deposition, November 2007, 1 hour o High-tech devices and services relating to fire investigations, June 2007, 1 hour 3

4 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Roundtables: o Neon light fires, March 2007, 1 hour o Insurance related issues involving fire investigation and civil litigation, June 2006, 1 hour o Fire scene investigations from an electrical perspective, March 2005, 2 hours o Public and private laboratory services, June 2004, 1 hour o Arc mapping, March 2004, 1 hour o Standard and digital photography, September 2003, 1 hour o Computer Forensic Investigations, June 2003, 1 hour o Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force and federal investigations, March 2003, 1 hour o California Department of Insurance presentations, September 2002, hour o Self-heating fires, June 2002, 1 hour o Electrical fire investigations, March 2002, 1 hour o Environmental Criminal Extremist, September 2001, 1 hour o Services available from National Insurance Crime Bureau, June 2001, 1 hour o State Capital Fire Investigation, June 2001, 1 hour o California Bureau of Home Furnishings flammability standards, December 2000, 1 hour o Investigation of Fraudulent Vehicle Fires, September 2000, 1 hour o Forensic auditor services, March 2000, 1 hour o Parolee and State Parole Services, December 1999, 1 hour o Revisions to NFPA 921, March 1999, 1 hour o Financial crimes, December 1997, 1 hour o Latent finger prints and evidence collection, February 1997, 2 hour o LP-Gas fires, January 1997, 1 hour o Fireworks laws and regulations, March 1994, 1 hour o Zero clearance fireplaces and other wood-burning appliances, February 1994, 1 hour o Papadapolis Mansion Fire, November 1993, 2 hours o Investigation of suspected fraudulent insurance claims, September 1993, 2 hours o California Fraud Bureau and arson fires, March 1992, 2 hours o California Hwy. Patrol responsibility relating to vehicle arson fires, July 1991, 2 hours o Psychological Profile, November 1990, 2 hours o Crime scene photography, September 1990, 2 hours o Clandestine drug labs, January 1990, 2 hours 4

5 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Roundtables: o Use of polygraphs, November 1989, 2 hours o Juvenile fire setting, September 1989, 2 hours o Insurance fraud, March 1989, 2 hours o Media involvement and resources, January 1989, 2 hours o Crime alert programs, November 1988, 2 hours o Juvenile court system, August 1988, 2 hours o Reliability of laboratory services, May 1988, 2 hours o Forensic illustration and animation, March 1988, 2 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2017, 20 Unified Investigations & Sciences; In-service Webinar Series; Essentials of NFPA-1033; June 2016-January 2017, 8 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2016, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2015, 20 Asbestos Operations and Maintenance-Initial, Environmental Safety Training Professionals, Ltd., March 2015, 16 hours, (tested/passed) Annual Refresher with Asbestos Awareness, February 2014, 2 hours, (tested/passed) Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, February 2014, 1 hour, (tested/passed) Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2013, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2013, 20 Asbestos Awareness-Annual Refresher, February 2013, 2 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2012, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2012, 20 5

6 Hazmat School Annual Refresher with Asbestos Awareness, February 2012, 8 hours (tested/passed) Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2011, 20 International Association of Arson Investigators, 2011 Annual Seminar, Modern Techniques of Fire & Arson Investigation, Las Vegas, NV, May 2011, 34 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2011, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2010, 20 San Luis Obispo Fire Investigation Strike Team, San Luis Obispo Coroner Division, San Luis Obispo Sheriff s Department, Forensic Fire Death Investigation, June 2010, 40 hours (tested/passed) Central Valley Arson Investigators, Advanced Explosives Recognition, May 2010, 8 hours California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Buellton, CA, March 2010, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2010, 20 Northern California Fire Prevention Officers Association, Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, DeHaan/Icove, Roseville, CA, March 2010, 40 hours Northern California Fire Preventions Officers Association, Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, Roseville, CA, March 2010, 16 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2009, 20 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Buellton, CA, March 2009, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2009, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2008, 20 Fire Cause Analysis, Fire and Explosion Perils Workshop, Roseville, CA, July 2008, 8 hours 6

7 Sacramento County Sheriff s Department, Report Writing Update, Sacramento, CA, April 2008, 8 hours Sacramento Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center, Terrorism Liaison Office, Sacramento, CA, March 2008, 8 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2008, 20 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Monterey, CA, March 2008, 30 hours International Code Council, 2006 IFC Transition from the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, Elk Grove, CA, November 2007, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2007, 20 National Wildfire Coordinating Group, NWCG S-215; Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface, July 2007, 20 Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Service Agency, Initial Management of the Burn Patient, Homicide Bombings: EMS Preparation for the Effects of Explosive Blasts, May 2007, 3- hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, March 2007, 20 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Buellton, CA, March 2007, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 2006, 22 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Buellton, CA, March 2006, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2006, 22 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Electrical and Propane Fire Investigations, Sacramento, CA, December 2005, 5 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 2005, 22 7

8 California State Fire Service Training and Education Program, Public Fireworks Display Training, Sacramento CA, May 2005, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2005, 22 National Fire Academy, Fire/Arson Investigation, Emmetsburg, MD, August 2004, 80 hours (tested/passed) Fire & Arson Investigation, Seaside, CA, July 2004, 22 Interview and Interrogations Institute, Interview and Interrogations, Sacramento, CA, June 2004, 24 hours Hood and Duct Fire Suppression Systems, UL 300 requirements, March 2004, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Seaside, CA, January 2004, 22 Fire & Arson Investigation, Seaside, CA, July 2003, 22 International Association of Arson Investigators, 54 th Annual Seminar, Modern Techniques of Fire & Arson Investigation, Sparks, NV, April 2003, 28 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Monterey, CA, February 2003, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2003, 22 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Recognizing Fire Causes and Insurance Fraud, Rancho Cordova, CA, December 2002, 2 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 2002, 20 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Investigation of railroad caused fires and inspection of rail equipment, May 2002, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2002, 22 Nor-Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association, Fire and Explosion Death Investigation, December 2001, 6 hours 8

9 Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 2001, 22 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Serial Arson Analysis and Planning, Auburn, CA, May 2001, 40 California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Monterey, CA, February 2001, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2001, 22 California Department of Justice, Evidence collection, preservation, recognition, and examinations, November 2000, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 2000, 22 National Fire Sprinkler Association, Advanced Sprinkler Protection for Storage Occupancies, Woodland, CA, April 2000, 7 hours National Fire Sprinkler Association, Sprinkler Protection for Storage Occupancies, Woodland, CA, April 2000, 7 hours California Fire Prevention Institute, Fire Prevention Professional Development Workshop, Monterey, CA, February 2000, 30 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 2000, 22 hours Public Agency Training Council, Practical Fire/Arson Scene Search and Evidence Recovery, Reno, NV, September 1999, 16 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, July 1999, 22 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Sacramento, CA, June 1999, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 1999, 22 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Confined Space Awareness, Grass Valley, CA, December 1998, 7 hours Scientific Content Analysis, Deception in Written Statements, Cedar Ridge, CA 08/1998, 4 hours 9

10 National Fire Academy, Principles of Fire Protection: Systems and Structures, Emmetsburg, MD, August 1998, 80 International Fire Code Institute, 1997 Wildland Interface Code, Roseville, CA, February 1988, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 1998, 22 hours Stockton Fire Department/John DeHaan, Fire Growth Dynamics and Investigation of Fatal Fires, Stockton, CA, January 1998, 8 hours California State Fire Marshal, Arson Information Reporting System, Sacramento, CA, November 1997, 4 hours International Association of Special Investigators Northern California Chapter, Telephone Interview Techniques and Advanced Interviewing Methods, November 1997, 6 hours Nor-Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association, Liquid Natural Gas Seminar, Sacramento, CA, August 1997, 8 hours Central Station Alarm Association, Fire Alarm Certification Seminar, Sacramento, CA, April 1997, 8 hours Nor-Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association, Fire Alarm Seminar Series, September and November 1996 and February 1997, 24 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, San Luis Obispo, CA, January 1997, 22 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, California s I-Zone, Urban/Wildland Interface Fire Prevention and Mitigation, September 1996, 8 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Investigation 2B, May 1996, 36 California State Fire Marshal, Explosives Recognition and Reconnaissance Course, April 1996, 40 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, January 1996, 20 hours Nor-Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association, NFPA-72 Seminar, December 1995, 8 hours Yolo County Fire Prevention Officers Association, NFPA-13 update, Woodland, CA, November 1995, 8 hours 10

11 Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1995, 20 hours National Fire Sprinkler Association, NFPA-25, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Extinguishing Systems, Woodland, CA, November 1994, 8 hours International Fire Code Institute, 1994 Uniform Fire Code Update, San Woodland, CA, November 1994, 8 hours Polaroid School of Law Enforcement, Photography, September 1994, 7 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, July 1994, 20 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 2C, June 1994, 36 hours (tested/passed) California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Wildland Fire Investigation, Roseville, CA, May 1994, 8 hours Pyro-Spectaculars, Public Fireworks Display Training Seminar, Sacramento, CA, April 1994, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, January 1994, 20 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 2B, January 1993, 36 International Fire Code Institute, 1991 Uniform Fire Code Update, San Jose, CA, December 1992, 9 hours International Conference of Building Officials, Fundamentals of Exiting, Woodland, CA, December 1992, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, July 1992, 18 hours California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Wildland Fire Investigation Refresher, June 1992, 6 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, January 1992, 20 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Chiefs Fire Training, Hazards of Wood Roofs, Trusses, and Wooden Buildings, November 1991, 7 hours 11

12 Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code and Chapter 9 of the Uniform Building Code, January 1991, 16 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1991, 36 hours International Conference of Building Officials, Hazardous Materials and Occupancies, Woodland, CA, January 1991, 8 hours National Association of Fire Investigators, Determining the Cause and Origin of Fires and Explosions, Sacramento, CA, November 1990, 20 Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1990, 18 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 1B, March 1990, 36 Northern California Fire Prevention Officers Association, Fire Pump Seminar, February 1990, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1990, 18 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 1C, December 1989, 36 Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Article 79, 1988 Uniform Fire Code, Sacramento, CA, December 1989, 8 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Article 80, 1988 Uniform Fire Code and Chapter 9, Uniform Building Code, Sacramento, CA, December 1989, 16 hours Sacramento Chapter of the International Conference of Building Officials, Fire Sprinkler Seminar, Sacramento, CA, October 1989, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1989, 18 hours Marin County Fire Chiefs Association Fire Prevention Officers Section, Fire Scene Photography, April 1989, 7 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, 1988 Uniform Fire Code Update, Sacramento, CA, April 1989, 8 hours 12

13 California Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators, Kinesic Interview Techniques, San Jose, CA, March 1989, 18 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1989, 18 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Residential Sprinkler System Plan Review, Sacramento, CA, November 1988, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1988, 18 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Fireworks Enforcement, Sacramento, CA June 1988, 8 hours Industrial Indemnity Insurance, School Arson Prevention, Grass Valley, CA, April 1988, 8 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1988, 22 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 3B, November 1987, 36 Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Commercial Sprinkler System Hydraulic Calculations, Sacramento, CA, November 1987, 16 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officers Association, Residential Sprinkler Systems, Sacramento, CA, September 1987, 16 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1987, 20 hours Sacramento County Fire Investigation Unit, Modern Techniques of Fire & Arson Investigation, Carmichael, CA, April 1987, 8 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Command 1B, February 1987, 36 Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1987, 20 hours California State Fire Marshal, Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit, Basic Arson/Explosive Scene Investigations, October 1986, 12 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1986, 20 hours 13

14 California State Fire Marshal, Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit, Advanced Fire Indicators, May 1986, 24 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Sprinkler Systems and Laws, Sacramento, CA May 1986, 8 hours International Conference of Building Officials, Uniform Fire Code, Sacramento, CA, April 1986, 20 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1986, 20 hours Sierra Community College, Principals of Investigation, Grass Valley, CA, January 1986, 36 California State Fire Marshal, Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit, Fire Investigation Refresher, Structure and Wildland Fire Investigation, Chico, CA, December 1985, 8 hours California Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Fire Alarm Systems Seminar, Sacramento, CA, November 1985, 14 hours Sierra Community College, Principals of Construction and the Uniform Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, and Solar Energy Codes, and current State Housing Laws, June 1985, 40 hours Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, June 1985, 20 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention 2A, March 1985, 36 Fire & Arson Investigation, Fresno, CA, January 1985, 20 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Structure Fire Control III, Grass Valley, CA, August 1984, 16 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Structure Fire Control I, Grass Valley, CA, August 1984, 16 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Investigation 3, March 1984, 36 California Fire Service Training and Education System, Hazardous Materials Storage, January 1984, 8 hours 14

15 National Fire Academy/California State Fire Marshal s Office, Fire/Arson Detection, Sacramento, CA, November 1983, 12 hours Sacramento Valley Fire Prevention Officer s Association, Fire Prevention Officer s Technical Training Seminar, Sacramento, CA, October 1983, 16 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Investigation 2, North Lake Tahoe, CA, September 1983, 36 hours Yolo County Arson Investigation Unit, Arson Fraud Investigation, Davis, CA, May 1983, 12 hours California Office of State Fire Marshal, Review of Title 19 and 24, California Code of Regulations, February 1983, 24 hours California Fire Service Training and Education Program, Title 19 and 24, California Code of Regulations, Sacramento, CA, December 1982, 22 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Investigation 2, Monterey CA, August 1982, 36 California Fire Academy Accredited Regional Program, Fire Investigation 1, Grass Valley, CA, June 1982, 36 California Fire Service Training and Education Program, LP-Gas Fire Training, Grass Valley, CA, May 1982, 8 hours California Fire Service Training and Education System, Fire Prevention I, March 1975, 36 hours (tested/passed) EXPERIENCE: Mr. Canon has personally investigated approximately 778 incidents. These incidents included fires and explosions in residential, commercial, and industrial structures, some involving multiple fatalities, vehicle, wildland, and vegetation fires. Mr. Canon has enforced laws, codes, regulations and standards relating to fire prevention and suppression. He has developed and directed fire inspection, prevention and public education programs. His experience has also included pre-incident preparation, incident size-up, safety, incident and post incident management of personnel and equipment at fires, rescues, accidents, hazardous materials releases, and natural or manmade disasters. Mr. Canon has been involved in at least 150 training and/or test burns involving structures, vehicles, and wildland areas. 15

16 CERTIFICATIONS: Asbestos Operations and Maintenance, March 2016 Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators, Certificate ; National Board of Fire Services Certified, Certificate , Expires March 2021 Certified Fire Investigator, California Conference of Arson Investigators, Certificate #581, Expires April 2019 Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators, Certificate # , Expires January 2018 Private Investigator, California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services, Effective April 2013, Expires April 2019 Fire Investigator I, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Fire Investigator II, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Fire Prevention Officer I, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Fire Prevention Officer II, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Firefighter I, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Fire Officer, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate # Fire Prevention Officer, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate #15 Certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector, UFC Association, Certificate # Fire Protection Specialist, California State Board of Fire Services, Certificate #

17 COURT QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERT WITNESS/FIRE CAUSATION: Date Name Court Case Number April 22, 2016 Vizcarra v Holt Small Claims Appeal 16SC00280 August 22, 2014 Colusa Sacramento Superior Court May 16, 2006 Engle Nevada County Superior Court C October 21, 2004 Peebles Nevada County Superior Court C April 2002 Kosteck Nevada County Superior Court C November 2000 Handley Marin County Superior Court C July 2000 Handley Nevada County Superior Court C July 1997 Churchill Nevada County Superior Court C June 1997 Churchill Nevada County Superior Court C August 1996 Churchill Nevada County Superior Court C March 1987 Graham Nevada County Justice Court C PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: California Conference of Arson Investigators, President-2012 California Conference of Arson Investigators, Roundtable Coordinator, June 2006 to present International Association of Fire Investigators Sacramento Sierra Regional Arson Task Force Past Chairman National Association of Fire and Explosive Investigators National Fire Protection Association, Member # California State Fireman's Association California Fire Chief s Association; Northern California Fire Prevention Officers Association California Association of Licensed Private Investigators PUBLICATIONS: Fire Scene Examination of Burned Vehicle #4, Fire Arson Investigator, California Conference of Arson Investigators, Winter