Description
This fire and explosion origin and cause investigator brings extensive experience as lead investigator on more than 3,000 fire and explosion cases across 15 states. Background includes service as a Deputy Fire Marshal and Criminal Investigator with the Pennsylvania State Police, along with court qualification as an expert in fire cause and origin at both state and federal levels. Holds certifications in fire and explosion investigation and vehicle fire investigation, supported by decades of field experience, professional training, and industry involvement.
Academic Background
- Pennsylvania State Police Academy, October 1987 through March 1988
- Northeastern High School Manchester, Pennsylvania 1982
Military
- United States Navy, Radioman 2nd Class, April 1983 through March 1987
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC,
Annapolis, MD, September 2019 to present.
Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator
- Schriver Fire & Explosion Investigations, LLC,
York, Pennsylvania, September 2012 to present
Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator
- Kufta Associates, Ltd.,
York, Pennsylvania October 2004 to August 2012
Fire / Explosion Origin and Cause Investigator
- Pennsylvania State Police,
York, Pennsylvania, January 1997 to October 2004
Deputy Fire Marshal, Troop H
- Pennsylvania State Police
York, Pennsylvania, August 1993 to January 1997
Criminal Investigation Unit, Troop H
- Pennsylvania State Police
March 1988 to August 1993
Patrol Unit, Troop T Plymouth Meeting, Troop H Chambersburg, Troop H York
Expert Qualifications
- Court Qualified Expert in Fire Cause and Origin State and Federal
- Certified Fire Investigator Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Other Qualifications
- NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator Accreditation
- NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Accreditation
Professional Organizations
- International Association Arson Investigators
- National Association of Fire Investigators
- Technical Working Group for Fire and Explosion Investigators TWGFEX
Courses and Seminars
- Vehicle Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Science & Technology Seminar, Lexington, Kentucky September 2011
- Vehicle Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Science & Technology Seminar, Eastern Kentucky University September 2005
- Technical Working Group for Fire and Explosion TWGFEX Symposium for Fire and Explosion Debris Analysis and Scene Investigation, “Objectivity – Avoiding Bias”, National Center for Forensic Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida November 2004
- Basic Fire and Arson Investigation, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1997
- Advanced Fire and Arson Investigation, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1998
- Basic Electrical Fire Investigation, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1997
- Advanced Electrical Fire Investigation, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1998
- Building Construction I and II, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1997
- Fire Dynamics, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ATF, State Fire Academy, Lewistown, Pennsylvania 1998
- Fire and Arson Investigation, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland 1999
- Explosion, Post Blast Investigation, Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 1998
- Advanced Explosion, Post Blast Investigation, Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 1999
- Motor Vehicle Fires, Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 1998
- Small Appliance Fires, Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon, Pennsylvania 1998
- Arson Detection Seminar, Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators, State College, Pennsylvania
- Fire / Arson Seminar, International Association of Arson Investigators, Atlantic City, New Jersey
- TWGFEX Symposium, Orlando, Florida
- Arson for Profit Seminar, Pennsylvania State Police Academy
- Juvenile Fire setters Seminar, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania