Northeast Service Center Jason F. Kramarczyk, MS, PE, IAAI-CFI District Manager Senior Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineer Senior Fire Investigator Nashua, New Hampshire 603-732-9119 jkramarczyk@uis-usa.com EDUCATION: Master of Science, Fire Protection Engineering (2006) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (2005) (with honors) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts High School Diploma Deerfield Academy Deerfield, Massachusetts EMPLOYMENT: Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc. Nashua, New Hampshire District Manager Senior Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineer & Senior Investigator 2014 to present Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc. Denver, Colorado Senior Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineer & Senior Investigator 2012 to 2014 (Acquired Phoenix Investigations and Engineering) Phoenix Investigations and Engineering Denver, Colorado Project Engineer/Senior Investigator 2009 to 2012 Updated 03/2017
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): Western Engineering & Research Corp/Entropy Engineering Corp Denver, Colorado Project Engineer 2008-2009 Fire Cause Analysis Berkeley, California Engineer & Fire Investigator 2006-2007 R.W. Sullivan Consulting Engineers Boston, Massachusetts Code Consultant Intern 2005-2006 WPI & US Navy Worcester, Massachusetts Fire Protection/Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Technician 2003-2005 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Unified Investigations & Sciences, In-service Webinar Series, Essentials of NFPA 1033, June 2016-January 2017, 8 hours (tested) Finding the Root Cause, December 2016, 6 hours (tested) Engineering Ethics: The Big Dig Tunnel Ceiling Collapse, December 2016, 1 hour (tested) Overview of the Fire Hazards Associated with Lithium Ion Batteries, WPI & MA-IAAI, November 2016, 7 hours Professional Practice Board Update & Ethics, Texas Board of Professional Engineers, 1 Hour (tested) Fireplace, Chimney, And Fuel Burning Appliance Fires, June 2016 (tested) Asbestos Awareness Training, March 2015, 2 hours (tested) Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations, February 2015 (tested) Advanced Insurance Fraud Seminar, National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, November 2014, Cincinnati, Ohio Construction Defect Seminar, May 2014, Anaheim, CA 16 hours IAAI International Training Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2014, 40 hours (tested) PDH Center, Ethical Issues in Design-Build, (2/13/14), 2 hours, (tested) 2
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): PDH Center, Ethical Issues from the Panama Canal Failure, (2/13/14) 2 hours, (tested) Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, (2/11/14) 1 hr, (tested) IAAI Colorado Chapter Annual Training Conference, Vail, Colorado, 2013 (20 hours) IAAI Colorado Chapter District 3 Training Seminar, Centennial, CO, 2013 Scientific Method & Negative Corpus (1 hr., tested); Expert Witness Testimony (1 hr., tested); Small Scale Burn Model/Tests (1/2 hr., tested); Public-Private Fire Investigations Interface (1/2 hr., tested); Post-Flashover Burn Pattern Analysis (1 hr., tested) NFPA 921 and The Daubert Expert, Brian Henry, Esq., Unified In-Service Training, Atlanta, Georgia, July 2013, 8 hours F.I.R.E. Fireplace Investigation, Research, & Education Services, Fireplace & Chimney Inspection Program, 2013 40 hours (tested) OSHA 8 Hour Annual Refresher with Asbestos Awareness, HazMat School, 2013 (tested) International Association of Arson Investigators, Colorado Chapter, Annual Training Conference, 2012 24 hours (tested) Sprinkler Design for the Engineer, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 21 hours 2011 Engineering Ethics: The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 2011, 1 hr (tested) Engineering Ethics: The Kansas City Hyatt Walkway Collapse, 1 hr 2011 (tested) Engineering Ethics: Accepting Gifts and Amenities, 2011, 1 hr (tested) Engineering Ethics: Code of Ethics for Engineers, 2011, 1 hr (tested) When Lightning Strikes You Might Have a CSST Failure, National Association of Subrogation Professionals Webinar, 1 hr, 2011 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Alarms, National Fire Protection Association, 2010, 16 hours Lead Hazards, OSHA/Environmental Solutions, 2009 2 hours Asbestos Awareness Training Program, OSHA/Environmental Solutions, 2009 Introduction to Fire Dynamics Simulator and Smokeview, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 2008, 21 hours HAZWOPPER 29 CFR 1910.120(e) (24 Hours), Compliance Solutions Occupational Trainers, 2008 Fire Protection Engineering PE Exam Online Seminar, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 2007 Safety and Operational Training for Golden Engineering X-ray Systems, 2007 3
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): National Advanced Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation Science & Technology Program, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007 (tested) 18 hours Incident Command System, National Fire Academy/Homeland Security, 2005 (tested) 18 hours Hazardous Materials Operations (24 Hours) per NFPA 472, New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission, 2003 (tested) International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFITrainer.net o Introduction to Youth-Set Fires, 2016 (tested) 3 hours o The Deposition Part 1: Format, Content, and Preparation, 2015 (tested) 3 hours o The Deposition Part 2: Questioning Tactics and Effective Responses, 2015 (tested) 3 hours o Introduction to Evidence, 2014 (tested) 4 hours o Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene, 2014 (tested) 4 hours o Ethics & Social Media, 2014 (tested) 3 hours o Basic Electricity, 2014 (tested) 4 hours o Residential Electrical Systems, 2014 (tested) 4 hours o Preparation for the Marine Fire Scene, 2014 (tested) 4 hours o NFPA 921 and 1033 2014 Editions: Important Revisions, 2014 (tested) 3 hours o Arc Mapping Basics, 2013 (tested) 4 hours o How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigators, 2012 (tested) 2 hours o The Fire Investigator and the 2011 NFPA 921 Changes, 2012 (tested) 4 hours o The Potential Value of Electronic Evidence in Fire Investigations, 2012 (tested) 4 hours o The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921, 2012 (tested) 2 hours o Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation Updated 2009, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o Fire Protection Systems, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o Using Resources to Validate your Hypothesis, 2012 (tested) 2 hours o Fire Investigator Scene Safety, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o NFPA 1033 and Your Career, 2012 (tested) 2 hours 4
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFI Trainer.net o Documenting the Event, 2012 (tested) 4 hours o Explosion Dynamics, 2012 (tested) 4 hours o Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab?, 2012 (tested) 4 hours o Effective Investigation and Testimony, 2012 (tested) 3 hours o Ethics and the Fire Investigator, 2011 (tested) 3 hours o Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire, 2011 (tested) 4 hours o Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, 2011 (tested) 4 hours o Critical Thinking Solves Cases, 2011 (tested) 4 hours o Insurance and the Fire Investigation, 2011 (tested) 4 hours o Fundamentals of Interviewing, 2010 (tested) 4 hours o Electrical Safety, 2010 (tested) 3 hours o Digital Photography & The Fire Investigator, 2010 (tested) 4 hours o Analysis of the Station Nightclub Fire, 2010 (tested) 4 hours o Wildland Fire Investigation, 2010 (tested) 5 hours o Investigating Fatal Fires, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiment, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Utilizing NFPA 1033 & 921, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Postflashover Fires, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Vacant & Abandoned Buildings: Hazards and Solutions, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Ventilation-focused Approach to the Impact of Building Structures and Systems on Fire Development, 2009 (tested) 4 hours o Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling, 2008 (tested) 4 hours 5
EXPERIENCE: Jay is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. Jay s work often entails the analysis of fire protection systems, including detection, alarm, and suppression systems. Jay is proficient in researching, analyzing, and interpreting codes and standards for fire protection, mechanical, and building systems. He regularly is involved with the analysis of failed fire protection systems including failed sprinkler systems and commercial kitchen suppression systems. He also analyzes fire and smoke detection and alarm systems, as well as appropriate building egress and construction. Following a fire, Jay is trained in the application and use of complex computerized fire models in determining the growth and spread of fire, smoke, and heat. In addition to fire protection investigations, Jay is proficient in the analysis of mechanical systems and mechanical failures including water losses, ventilation systems, and gas-related events such as fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide incidents. Jay has performed failure analysis on numerous such systems including functionality, pressure, and leak testing to gas and water-based plumbing and appliances. As a Mechanical Engineer and Certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspector, Jay has the expertise to inspect wood-burning appliances and chimneys preventatively and following a loss to evaluate design, installation, maintenance, use, and potential modes of failure. Jay is also trained and experienced as a fire investigator to determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions and has performed these services throughout the country in small and multi-million-dollar losses. His unique and combined expertise in fire investigation and engineering has served him well in this industry. As an often-sought-after speaker, in addition to being in the field and testifying, Jay has provided numerous audiences across the country with educational classes and ongoing training regarding his areas of expertise. CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators reg. # 34-120508 (Originally obtained 12/11/2014) Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators Reg. #: 12385-6017 (Originally obtained 3/17/2007) Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector, Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service (F.I.R.E.), Certification #FCI-255 Certified in Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPPER) CPVC Sprinkler Pipe Installer Certification (Blazemaster) Professional Engineer, Arizona, 50120 Professional Engineer, California, FP 1671 Professional Engineer, Colorado, 42865 Professional Engineer, Connecticut, 30568 6
CERTIFICATIONS: Professional Engineer, Maine, 13694 Professional Engineer, Massachusetts 51392 Professional Engineer, Nebraska, E-13083 Professional Engineer, New Hampshire, 14540 Professional Engineer, New Jersey (pending) Professional Engineer, New York, 94874 Professional Engineer, Rhode Island, 11332 Professional Engineer, Texas, 108005 Professional Engineer, Vermont, 18.0107447 Professional Engineer, Wyoming, 12538 Private Investigator, New Hampshire, 63590 EXPERT TESTIMONY: 3/30/17 Deposition Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company (Kasapis Brothers, Inc) vs. Gallagher Fire Equipment Company, Defendant, Circuit Court, Wayne, Michigan, 15-016986-CB 12/16/15 Deposition Belfor Property Restoration vs. Seneca Insurance Company, et al, Defendant, District Court, Nevada, CV14-02181 12/16/15 Deposition State Farm Lloyds Insurance Company vs. Lopez Masonry, et al, Defendant and Plaintiff, Judicial District Court, Texas, 153-267639-13 12/1/15 Trial Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Cosner Construction Company, Plaintiff, United States District Court, Wyoming, CV 2014-314 11/24/15 Deposition Joseph & Barbara Pukt vs. Nexgrill Industries, Defendant, United States District Court, Massachusetts, CV 14-215 11/5/15 Deposition Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Cosner Construction Company, Plaintiff, United States District Court, Wyoming,CV 2014-314 5/5/15 Arbitration State Farm vs. Matt Sears Plumbing and Electric, LLC, Plaintiff, C20144369 9/17/14 Deposition Safeco Insurance vs. Ballard Pacific Resources, Inc., Plaintiff, United States District Court, Colorado, 1:13-CV-1618-WJM-MJW 7
EXPERT TESTIMONY (CONT.): 12/27/13 Deposition Young, Upton, & Turner vs. Brauer (State Farm & Casualty), Defense, District Court, County of Jefferson, Colorado, 13CV346 10/29/13 Trial Darrow vs. Absolute Woodworks, et al., Defense, District Court, County of Jefferson, Colorado 6/24/13 Trial People of Colorado vs. Terrence Ballowe, Prosecution, District Court, County of Jefferson, Colorado 09CR50 4/29/13 Trial Thieme (Safeco Insurance/Cozen O Connor) vs. Plateau Heating & Air Conditioning, Plaintiff, District Court, County of Jefferson, Colorado, 2012CV409 2/15/13 Deposition Thieme (Safeco Insurance/Cozen O Connor) vs. Plateau Heating & Air Conditioning, Plaintiff, District Court, County of Jefferson, Colorado, 2012CV409 11/19/12 Deposition Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints vs. Datum Construction & Shilo Automatic Sprinkler, Plaintiff, Fourth Judicial District Court, State of Idaho, Ada County CV OC 2011-12039 07/24/12 Deposition Larry Sipes vs. Allstate Insurance, Defense, United States District Court, District of Colorado 11-CV-02369-PAB 04/29/10 Deposition Breeze Investments (Lexington Insurance Company, Cozen O Connor) vs. Advantage Alarm & CC&C (Colorado Construction & Renovation), Plaintiff, District Court, La Plata County, Colorado 2009-CV 250 01/20/10 Deposition Seasons Rotisserie & Grill (Farmers Insurance, Lathrop & Gage) vs. Multiple Parties, Plaintiff, District Court, La Plata County, Colorado 2008 CV 296 10/05/09 Trial Lesch (Stevens, Littman, Biddison, et al) vs. Bartlett, Plaintiff, District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 07/28/09 Deposition Timmons (Mountain West Farm Bureau, Riske Salisbury & Kelly PC) vs. The Home Place & Chief Industries, Plaintiff, District Court for the District of Wyoming, 08-CV-175-D 09/11/08 Arbitration Travelers Insurance (Travelers Insurance, Ray Lego & Assoc.) vs. Code Fire, Plaintiff, Arbitration Forums 8
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Member, International Association of Arson Investigators (International and Local Chapters) Member, National Association of Fire Investigators Member, National Fire Protection Association Member, NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, Fire Protection Task Group & Computer Fire Modeling Task Group, National Fire Protection Association Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Professional Member PUBLISHED ARTICLES: 2015 Preventing Fires in Fireplaces and Chimneys, Sedgwick Claims Management Services Website, November 18, 2015 2012 Phil Ackland s Commercial Kitchen Systems Fire Manual A Compilation of Experts (Follow up publication to Fire Investigation in Commercial Kitchen Systems), Peer Reviewer 2011 Forensic Fire Protection Engineering, NASP Subrogator, National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Winter 2011 Edition 2010 Forensic Fire Protection Engineering, Phoenix Ink Newsletter 2008 The Scientific Method, Truth From Engineering, NASP Subrogator, National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Spring/Summer 2008 Edition 2005 Cost-Benefit and Performance-Based Analysis of Ionization and Photoelectric Smoke Detection in Residences, WPI 2004 Residential Fire Trends in America & Australia (Co-researcher/author), WPI INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2016 Fire Protection Overview and Winter-Related Loss Prevention, Class for Insurance Carrier (provided twice) Fraudulent Water Loss Case Study, New England Association of Claims Executives Gas Systems & Explosion Dynamics, Webinar, Unified Investigations & Sciences Commercial Kitchen Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, Vermont Chapter, Annual Conference Motor Vehicle Fire Investigations & Arson, In-Office Class for Insurance Carrier Fraudulent Water Loss Case Study, In-Office Class for Insurance Carrier 9
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.): 2015 Expert Witness Testimony, Webinar, Unified Investigations & Sciences Fire Protection in Fire Investigations, National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Annual Conference, Lennox, Massachusetts 2014 Fire Protection, Fire Science, & Arson, National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Advanced Insurance Fraud Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio Commercial Kitchen Fires, Webinar, Unified Investigations & Sciences Fire Protection in Fire Investigations (Construction, Alarms, Sprinklers & Commercial Kitchens), IAAI International Training Conference, Las Vegas, NV Fires Involving Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys, Webinar, Unified Investigations & Sciences 2014 Fire Protection in Fire Investigations, Commercial Kitchen Fires, & Criminal Arson Case Study, Tennessee Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators 2013 Complex Criminal Arson Case Study, IAAI Colorado Chapter Annual Training Conference, Vail, Colorado NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators, Colorado Chapter, Centennial, CO Commercial Kitchen Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators Colorado Chapter, Centennial, CO Investigating Commercial Kitchen Fires, Southern Nevada Claims Association, Las Vegas, Nevada 2012 Insurance Claims Regarding Residential Fire Sprinklers, Northern Nevada Claims Association, Reno, Nevada Commercial Kitchen Fires: Investigation, Engineering, & Subrogation, NASP Webinar, January 2012 (Awarded Best Webinar of the Year Nationally) 2011 Fire Dynamics for the Fire Investigator 2010 Residential Sprinkler System Failures, National Association of Subrogation Professionals National Conference, Grapevine, Texas 2009 Forensic Fire Protection, Continuing Education Program, Grand Junction, Colorado Fire Protection in Fire Investigations, International Association of Arson Investigators Annual Training Conference Arson & Plumbing Fraud, Rocky Mountain Association of Special Investigative Units, Denver, Colorado Forensic Fire Protection Engineering, Denver Claims Association, Denver, Colorado 10
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.): 2008 The Latest in Fire Investigations: Electrical Fires & Arc Mapping, International Association of Arson Investigators, Colorado Chapter, Grand Junction, Colorado 2007 Resistance Heating as a Heat Source for Fire Ignition, Internal Class 2006 Arc Mapping as a Tool for Fire Investigators, Internal Class 11