Certified Chief Fire & Explosion Investigator IAAI-CFI(v)/FIT/ECT/NAFI-CFEI/CVFI/CFII/VA-CFI/ASE
Second generation Fire Investigator
40 years of experience in fire investigation strictly for the insurance industry
Testified as an Expert Witness for both State and Federal courts in both civil & criminal cases in multiple states
Certified Fire Investigator through IAAI
Certified Fire Investigator Technician through IAAI
Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement through IAAI
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through NAFI
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through NAFI
Certified Fire Investigator Instructor through NAFI
Virginia Certified Fire Investigator through the Virginia Fire Marshal's Academy
Certified Evidence Collection Technician through International Association of Arson
Investigators Certified in Burn Pattern Recognition through PATC
ASE Automotive Certification, one of only a handful of experts in the US to hold this level of certifications in automotive combined with Fire Investigation certifications
Private Investigator through the state of Virginia DCJS # 99026404
Private Investigator through the state of North Carolina
Two time Graduate of the National Fire Academy
Created The Tetrahedron Committee: a pro bono fire arson case review panel in with top experts from around the world to address wrongful arson convictions
William "Bill" Almon
Certified Senior Fire Investigator IAAI-CFI/CFEI/CVFI
Battalion Chief with Franklin Fire Department in Franklin, TN in the Suppression Division with responsibilities for firefighting, fire investigations, and fire inspections
Has been with the Franklin Fire Department for 22 years
Has investigated fires of all types for the insurance industry for over 14 years
Fire Science, Associates of Arts & Sciences - Volunteer State Community College
Fire Administration, Bachelor of Science - Columbia Southern University
Certified Fire Investigator through International Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
Certified Firefighter 1 & 2, Tennessee
Fire Officer II - NFPA
Tennessee Fire Instructor I
Private Investigator through the state of Tennessee & Kentucky
Ted Dzen
Certified Fire Investigator NAFI-CFEI/CVFI/IAAI-FIT
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through NAFI
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through NAFI
Fire Investigator Technician through IAAI
Private Investigator through the state of Virginia
Extensive on the job training with second generation fire investigator with 40 years of experience
Joshua Tomon
Certified Fire Investigator NAFI-CFEI/IAAI-FIT(v)/ECT
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through NAFI
Fire Investigator Technician through IAAI
Evidence Collection Technician through IAAI
Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement through IAAI
Certified Fire Investigator in Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey
Private Investigator through the state of Virginia
International Code Council Fire Inspector I & II
NFPA Pro Board-Certified
Fire Investigator
Fire Officer I, II, & III
Fire Instructor I & II
Fire Inspector I, II, & III
Plans Examiner I & II
Fire & Life Safety Educator I
Incident Safety Officer
Driver/Operator Pumper & Aerial
Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
Airport Firefighter
Firefighter I & II
Virginia Certified Fire Prevention Inspector
Virginia Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
J. Kevin Norred
Certified Fire Investigator IAAI-CFI(v)/FIT/NAFI-CFEI
Certified Fire Investigator through the IAAI
Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement through the IAAI
Certified Fire Technician through the IAAI
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator through NAFI
Troup County Fire Department - Fire Marshal Investigator
National Board of Fire Services Qualifications
Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector I
Fire Instructor I & II
Hazardous Materials Technician
GA Regional Test Proctor/Monitor
GA Firefighter's Standards and Training Council
First Class Firefighter
Certified Firefighter
Fire Investigator
Fire Inspector
Basic Law Enforcement through the GA Peace Officers Standards & Training
Arson Investigator through the GA Peace Officers Standards & Training
Deputy State Fire Marshal through GA State Fire Marshal Safety Fire Commissioner
Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor
Lisa A. Hess
Certified Senior Fire & Explosion Investigator IAAI-CFI
Certified Fire Investigator through IAAI
Hazardous Materials Technician
Over 20+ years of fire service experience
Determined origin and cause of over 450 fires, 90 of which were classified as arson
Qualified as an expert witness in courtroom proceedings in 4 arson cases
Licensed Private Investigator in VA and MD
Obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigations from East Kentucky University as well as a minor in Fire and Safety Engineering Tech
Devin O’Brien
Certified Fire Investigator IAAI-CFI (v)/ATF-CFI
Certified Fire Investigator through IAAI
Certified Fire Investigator through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Hazardous Materials Technician
Expert in explosives and commercial fireworks
Experience in large commercial and residential losses
An expert witness in federal and state court proceedings, having testified numerous times
Retired ATF agent
Member of the National Response Team
Published author featured in IAAI’s April 2017 issue titled Successful Serial Arson Investigations: A Survey and Analysis
Licensed Private Investigator in LA and TX
Justin Biller
Certified Fire Protection Engineer P.E./FSFPE/CFPS/IAAI-FIT
Over 20 years experience in areas of fire protection engineering, fire science, code consulting, and forensic analysis.
Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states (VA, NC, SC, GA, & NY)
Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering - California Polytechnic State University
Model Law Engineer through National Council of Engineering Examination Services
Certified Life Safety Specialist - Health Care (CLASS-HC) through NFPA
Master Code Professional through International Code Council
Certified Building Official through VA Department of Housing & Community Development
Building Plans Examiner through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
Mechanical Plans Examiner through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
Combination Inspector (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner through International Code Council
Fire Investigation Technician through International Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Fire Protection Specialist through National Fire Protection Association
Certified Fire Official through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development & International Code Council
Fire Protection Plans Examiner through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development & International Code Council
Fire Protection Inspector through Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development & International Code Council
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspection I & II
Fire Prevention Inspector through Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development & International Code Council
