HAL C. LYSON, CFI. Area of Specialization. Fire Investigation/Litigation Consulting. Background and Professional Experience

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HAL C. LYSON, CFI Area of Specialization Fire Investigation/Litigation Consulting Background and Professional Experience Mr. Lyson is an expert in Fire Investigation/Litigation Consulting relating to fire, explosions, industrial incidents and codes. He serves in the capacity of Director of Fire Investigations for Fire Cause Analysis. Until joining forces with Fire Cause Analysis in May, 2006, Mr. Lyson served as the Chief Investigator for the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi and was responsible for conducting and supervising all aspects of investigations from the inception of an assignment to the completion of trial or settlement. Previously, Hal worked for the Bismarck Fire Department where he was responsible for origin and cause investigations. He also oversaw fire company inspections of commercial occupancies and follow-up on noncompliance; inspection of high risk properties; plan review and inspection of new fire protection/suppression systems and inspection of construction of high risk properties. Hal Lyson is an active member of the IAAI and the National Fire Protection Association, Industrial Fire Protection Section, including NFPA standards committees: Principle member on NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations that developed the first Fire and Explosion Investigation Manual (NFPA 921). Committee member since prior to first edition, 1992, through the 2014 edition. Principal member on National Fire Protection Committee 1033 - Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators (NFPA 1033) until 2006. Director of Development for the User s Manual for NFPA 921 (published by NFPA and supported by IAAI). Co-director of second edition of the User s Manual for NFPA 921. Contributing Author Fire Investigator, Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 OFFICES: California Arizona Oregon N.Dakota 935 PARDEE STREET BERKELEY, CA. 94710-2623 USA 800.726.5939 www.fcafire.com

Selected Major Loss Involvement Federal Mogul Warehouse, 2004 NE Electric Power Outage, 2003 River Cities Business Park Fire, Davenport, Iowa, 2001 Ford/Rouge Power Plant Explosion, Dearborn, Michigan, 1999 Malette OSB Fire, Timmons, Ontario, Canada, 1997 Terra Explosion, Sioux City, Iowa, 1994 Americold Mine Fire, Kansas City, Kansas, 1991 ARCO Fire & Explosion, Channelview, Texas, 1990 TRW Explosion, Mesa, Arizona, 1989 Illinois Bell Fire, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1988 Pepcon Explosion and Fire, Henderson, Nevada, 1988 American Brass, Buffalo, New York, 1986 and 1987 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Fire Protection Association, Industrial Fire Protection Section; Former Member of the Membership Advisory Council, active member on Standards Committees 921 and 1033. Director of Development for the User s Manual for NFPA 921 (published by NFPA), coauthor of second edition of the same Contributing Author for three editions of Fire Investigator, Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 Paper Power Loss published NFPA Journal, 2004 (Ford Rouge explosion) Associate Editor for Inter Fire and its web page Life Member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), also Recognition Award and Award of Appreciation recipient Honorary Life Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the IAAI, also Recognition Award recipient Member of the North Dakota and Arizona Chapters of the IAAI IAAI - Past Chair of Certified Fire Investigator Certification Committee, Former Training and Education Committee Member, FISK, Director of training material development CFST Member of the New York State Academy Student Faculty Association Page 2

North Dakota Fire Prevention Association - Past President; North Dakota Insurance Advisory Task Force - Past Member North Dakota Fire Prevention Task Force - Past Member, Past President Bismarck Safety Council - Past Member, Past President EXPERIENCE 01/2006 -Present Consultant relating to fire, explosions, industrial incidents and codes. 06/86 01/2006 Chief Investigator: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2015 05/74-06/86: Investigator/Inspector, Shift Lieutenant, Fire Fighter First Class: Bismarck Fire Department Bismarck, North Dakota EDUCATION SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Certified Fire Investigator (#16024) NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSE Fire/Arson Investigation, 120 hour course - July, 1985 Building Construction II - February, 1984 Train the Trainer Workshop - August, 1983(Fire Prevention I and Instructional Techniques for Company Officers) Conducting Basic Fire Inspection - October, 1983 Building Construction I - February, 1983 Fire Prevention Specialist II - January, 1982 Fire Arson/Detection - September, 1981 Correspondence Courses - University of Cincinnati Fire Protection and System Design, Political and Legal Foundations of the Fire Services, Fire Tactics, Advanced Fire Administration, Fire Determination Strategies, Page 3

Took Several CFI Trainer.net courses IAAI Annual Seminars - 1986 through 1990, 1992, 1994 through 2006, 2008, 2010 Minnesota IAAI - Investigation Conference 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996 through 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 (Speaker at several) Several ND IAAI Conferences (Speaker at some) Arizona IAAI Conference 2006-2009 Gas and Electrical Appliance Fires, 2004 ATF "Arson for Profit" School, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center- August, 1988 NFPA Conference - 1989, 1991 and 1994 Photographing Forensic Evidence - Rochester Institute of Technology - October, 1987 Hazardous Material Technician Certification, yearly recertifications Ground Water Pollution - April, 1987 Fire Research and Development, Norwood, Massachusetts, 1993 North Dakota Law Enforcement Academy - Investigation - May, 1986 Electrical Fire Investigation, South Dakota State University - May, 1985 Arson and Bomb Seminar - ATF - May, 1984 Industry/Business Emergency Planning, North Dakota Safety Council - October, 1981 Advanced Arson Investigation Seminar, Denver Fire Department - January, 1981 North Dakota Fire Prevention Seminars - 1979 to 1985 Explosive Investigation School - ATF - September, 1979 Life Safety and Building Code course - Oklahoma State University - September, 1979 Thousands of hours of in-service training including 1st Class Fireman and Journeyman Fireman training through the Bismarck Fire Department. Page 4

Numerous seminars relating to investigations, electrical, building and fire codes, and fire prevention. Completion of the Master Conservation course through North American School of Conservation (Master Certificate) - May 1973. Graduate of Bismarck High School, 1971. SPEAKING & OTHER ASSOCIATIONS Speaker many times on NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 including; MNIAAI (latest in 2012), FCA, CCAI (latest 2011), NDIAAI (latest 2015), IAAI, Oakland Co. MI Fire and Arson Investigators (2012), and at Coon Rapids Fire Department Fire Loss and the Claims Adjustor, Live Burn, Mandan ND, October 2014 North Dakota April 2013 Fuel Limited / Ventilation Limited Fires Phoenix Fire Training Center 2012, speaker on NFPA 921, Live Burn Speaker Vehicle Fire Investigations Phoenix Fire Department February 2009, Live Burn Speaker NFPA 921 Roseville FD, CA July 2009, Live Burn Speaker AZ IAAI Analyzing Burn Patterns July 2009 Speaker Combined Claims Conference March 2009 Speaker on NFPA 921 for the Arizona Chapter of the IAAI November 2008 Speaker on NFPA 921 for the California Conference of Arson Investigators November 2008 Speaker on NFPA 921 and 2008 updates, Scottsdale Fire Department Training Center, June 2008 Speaker for NFPA 921 perils and 2008 update, Central Net Training Center, Huntington Beach, CA, October 2008 Instructor for the Arizona International Ass of Arson Investigators, Arson IV, 2008 Speaker for the Arizona International Association of Arson Investigators Arson II class, 2007. Page 5

Provide the IAAI Expert Testimony Course, the latest course being held August 2007-2008 in Tucson, AZ. Speaker at International Association of Arson Investigators Conferences Speaker at several Minnesota International Association of Arson Investigators Conferences Speaker at the Propane Gas Defense Association, November 2004 Speaker at the North Dakota IAAI seminar 2004 Speaker at National Association of Subrogation Professionals 2001 Conference Speaker at Washington State IAAI Fire Investigation Testimony Course - 2001 Speaker at Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association meetings Speaker at the Iowa International Association of Arson Investigators Seminar - 1998 Develop training material for the International Association of Arson Investigators (principle author of NFPA 921 Study Guide, CFI Program, Testimony Course) Develop training material for the National Fire Academy (Arson Awareness and Interview/Testimony Course) Instructor of Minnesota International Association of Arson Investigators and the International Association of Arson Investigators at various quarterly and annual seminars and conferences (Fire Investigation, Testimony Course, NFPA 921, CFI, participated on various other panels) Interview Panel for City of St. Paul, Minnesota, for Investigator Applicants Provided Training for the Minnesota Fire Marshal s Office Speaker at the North Dakota Fire Marshals Seminar - 1998 Speaker at the New York State Fire Academy Seminar - 1997 Speaker at the NFPA 921 Seminar - 1997 Speaker at the Wisconsin International Association of Arson Investigators Conference - 1995, 2003 Speaker at the Illinois International Association of Arson Investigators Conference - 1994 Page 6

Speaker at the International Association of Special Investigation Units Annual Seminar - 1994 Instructor for the Investigator Testimony Course - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Author of Fire Investigation Supplement to the Property Insurance Handbook for the Illinois Institute for Legal Education Instructor at the Minnesota Institute of Legal Education Member of National Fire Protection Association Past Member of the International Conference of Building Official and International Code Council Participated in National Symposium on Arson Prevention and Control - 1995 Co-developed Bismarck, North Dakota, Arson Task Force Developed training programs for North Dakota's Firemen Association Instrumental in reactivating the North Dakota State's Attorney Inquiry Assisted in developing North Dakota Insurance Advisory Committee's Arson for Reward Program Journeyman Firefighter, First Class Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Inspector/Investigator Developed an inspection program for the Bismarck Fire Department Developed a fire prevention and training program for Bismarck Fire Department Assisted Fire Chiefs in North Dakota in developing Fire/Arson Task Forces Numerous presentations to North Dakota Fire Chief's Association, North Dakota Firemen, Bismarck Firemen, several community organizations and businesses on such topics as Fire Investigation, Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, and Alarm Systems Developed and implemented Bismarck Partnership Against Fire 7/2015 Page 7