CAREER SUMMARIES
An internationally recognized fire expert specializing in the investigation of fires and explosions, including origin and cause, natural cover (wildfire), arson investigations, commercial and residential structures, aircraft, maritime, heavy equipment/machinery and vehicular fires of all types. He has qualified as an expert witness in US Federal Courts and State Courts. Dean has also provided expert opinions in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. His law enforcement background and extensive courtroom experience contribute to Dean's outstanding success as a fire investigator. His achievements are widely recognized, including having been named Oregon fire Investigator of the Year (1986) and International Investigator of the Year (1987) by the International Association of Arson Investigators. In addition, Dean brings to the firm extensive experience in small and full scale fire testing of materials and products.

Our firm specializes in fire investigation fire protection full scale fire testing safety issues expert testimony litigation support.

FIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE INVESTIGATIONS
Commercial Buildings fire
High-rise Structures fire
Warehouses Storage fire
Residential Dwellings fire
Manufacturing Facilities fire
Maritime Facilities fire
Commercial Vessels fire
Pleasure Craft fire
Industrial Plants fire
Petroleum and Petrochemical Facilities fire
Marine Terminals fire
Pipelines and Compressor Facilities fire
Power Generation Stations fire
Textile Fires
Furniture Fires
Tire Fires
Vehicle Fires
Aviation Incidents
Wildland Fires

LOSS PREVENTION CONSULTING
Program Development
Plan Review
Facility Evaluation
Life Safety Assessment
Risk Analysis
Code Compliance
Systems Design
Process Safety Management
Fire Department Administration
Water Supplies and Systems
Emergency Preparedness

LITIGATION SUPPORT
Event Reconstruction
Large and Small Scale Testing
Photodocumentation
Computer Animation
Computer Modeling
Expert Witness Testimony
Product Liability and Labeling
Insurance Subrogations
Witness Interviews