Gulf Coast Service Center Richard A. Peterson II, IAAI-CFI, IAMI- CMI Sr. Fire Investigator, Team Lead Fort Lauderdale, Florida 561-558-3720 richardpeterson@uis-usa.com EDUCATION: EMPLOYMENT: Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Bachelor of Science Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Emphasis in Fire Investigation Minor in Law Enforcement Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. Team Lead South Florida Field Office April 2, 2018-present Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc. Senior Fire Investigator Vero Beach, Florida November 2015-present S-E-A, Ltd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fire Investigator May 2003-September 2015 S-E-A, Ltd. Columbus, Ohio Fire Investigator August 2000-May 2003 Updated 4/2018
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Allstate Insurance Company Lexington, KY/Cincinnati, OH Adjustor August 1997-August 2000 International Association of Marine Investigators, 28 th Annual Training Seminar, Norfolk, Virginia; March 2018; 32 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 27 th Annual Training Seminar, Savannah, Georgia; March 2017; 32 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 25 th Annual Training Seminar, Mobile, Alabama; March 2015; 32 hours International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) CFITrainer.net o o o NFPA921 and 1033, December 2015, 3 hours (tested) Arc Mapping Basics, December 2015, 4 hours (tested) NFPA1033, September 2014, 2 hours (tested) o Fire and Explosions Investigations: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921, September 2011, 4 hours (tested) o The Fire Investigator and the 2011 NFPA 921, September 2011, 4 hours (tested) IAAI 63rd Annual Training Conference, Orlando, Florida; July 2013; 36 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 23rd Annual Training Seminar, Charleston, South Carolina; February 2013; 32 hours National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), National Seminar on Fire Analysis Litigation, Sarasota, Florida; August 2012; 8 hours Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and The Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention: Investigating Fraud Beyond the Intentionally Set Fire, Miami, Florida; June 2012; 4 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 22nd Annual Training Seminar, San Diego, California; February 2012; 32 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 21st Annual Training Seminar, Chattanooga, Tennessee; March 2011; 32 hours 2
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.) IAAI 61st Annual Training Conference, Orlando, Florida; May 2010; 36 hours International Association of Marine Investigators, 20th Annual Training Seminar, Galveston, Texas; January 2010; 32 hours (tested) Fire Investigation Methods and Updates on Current Investigative Issues, SEA, Ltd., Columbus, Ohio; April 2008; 16 hours (tested) 24-Hour Hazwoper Training, Compliance Solutions Occupational Trainers, Inc., 29 CFR 1910.120(e), Certificate No. 75476723; January 2008; 24 hours (tested) International Association of Marine Investigators, Annual Training Seminar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; February 2008; 32 hours National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), National Seminar on Fire Analysis Litigation, Sarasota, Florida; August 2006; 8 hours SEA Live Burn/Seminar Class, Columbus, Ohio; July 2006; 16 hours (tested) IAAI Southeastern Arson Seminar, Savannah, Georgia; August 2004; 23 hours Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention, 27th Annual FACAP Conference, Ocala, Florida; December 2003; 18 hours IAAI Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course, Brenham, Texas; August 2003; 20 hours (tested) National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Sixth Annual Seminar, Columbus, Ohio; April 2003; 5.5 hours National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Fifth Annual Seminar, Columbus, Ohio; March 2002; 5.5 hours Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland, Ohio; February 2002; 16 hours National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Advanced Fraud Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio; November 2001; 32 hours IAAI Ohio Arson School, Columbus, Ohio; August 2001; 36 hours (tested) IAAI Watercraft Fires, Sandusky, Ohio; May 2001; 4 hours (tested) National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Updated File Mechanics and Documentation Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio; March 2001; 5.5 hours Insurance Committee for Arson Control, National Arson Investigation Seminar, Dallas, Texas; February 2001; 40 hours 3
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.) Northern Ohio Arson Seminar, Ashland, Ohio; February 2001; 16 hours (tested) FTI/SEA Seminar/Training Class, Columbus, Ohio; 2001 Live Burn, Brunswick Fire Department, Brunswick, Ohio; 2000 Live Burn, Whitehall Fire Department, Whitehall, Ohio; 2000 National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, Advanced Fraud Seminar, Cincinnati, Ohio; November 1999; 32 hours EXPERIENCE: Mr. Peterson has over 15 years of professional experience in the investigation, analysis and determination of the origin and cause of fires involving structures, vehicles, heavy equipment, and marine craft. His responsibilities also include fire scene photographs, follow-up investigations, and the coordination of engineering activities for evaluation of electrical systems and mechanical devices located in or near the area of origin, when required. He has testified in trial and numerous depositions as an expert in the field of fire investigation. Mr. Peterson obtained his CMI designation (Certified Marine Investigator) through IAMI (International Association of Marine Investigators) CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Fire Investigator (C.F.I.), International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.), National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Certified Fire Investigator, National Board of Fire service Professional Qualifications. NFPA 1033-2009 Certified Marine Investigator (CMI), International Association of Marine Investigators IADC RIGPASS, Houston, TX 2015 Huggins & Associates, Inc. Comprehensive Training Seminar for Marine Investigators, International Association of Marine Investigators, Savannah, GA 2017, 32 hours credited Certificate of Completion, Essentials of NFPA 1033, On line webinar, 2017, 8 hours credited 4
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI Ohio Chapter) International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI Florida Chapter) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention (FACAP) International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI) National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) COURT/EXPERT WITNESS QUALIFICATIONS: Mr. Peterson has qualified and testified as an expert witness in State Court and in civil litigations. Mr. Peterson has also given expert witness testimony by deposition in numerous jurisdictions. GUEST LECTURER-INSTRUCTOR: Marine Fire Investigation Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Miami, Florida, October 2013 Fire Investigation Origin and Cause, USAA, Tampa, Florida, April 2013 Marine Fire Investigation Boat US, Jacksonville, Florida, February 2012 Marine Fire Investigation Crowley Maritime Corporation, Jacksonville, Florida, February 2012 Fire Investigation Origin and Cause, Federated National Insurance Company/Superior Adjusting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 2011 Fire Investigation Origin and Cause, South Florida Claims Association Meeting, Lighthouse Point, Florida, September 2009 Fire Investigation Origin and Cause, South Florida Claims Educational Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 2007 5
GUEST LECTURER-INSTRUCTOR (CONT.): Fire and Electrical Investigation - Subrogation and Evidence Collection, York Claims Service, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 2007 Fire and Electrical Investigations, Subrogation and Evidence Collection, Northeast Florida Property and Casualty Claims Seminar, Jacksonville, Florida, September 2005 Fire and Electrical Investigation Subrogation and Evidence Collection, Insurance Network Services Seminar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 2005 Origin and Cause Investigation, South Florida Claims Seminar for the Association of Property and Casualty Claim Professionals, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, July 2004 Approved by the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services Education Section 6