The fire investigation team at Fire Cause Analysis (FCA) operates as a cohesive unit of seasoned professionals, meticulously equipped to delve into the origins and causes of fire-related losses. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering prompt and precise investigations that align seamlessly with our clients’ requirements. FCA has earned a well-deserved reputation for engaging the industry’s top-trained and most qualified investigators, ensuring unparalleled expertise in the field.
Vessel Fires
Vehicle Fires
Appliance Fires
At Fire Cause Analysis, our commitment to excellence is evident in our unwavering adherence to and provision of training on the NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 standards. Our investigators diligently acquire the necessary professional qualifications to meet and surpass these national benchmarks. Notably, our Director of Investigations, Hal Lyson holds the distinction of being a founding member of the NPFA 921 Technical Committee, while also actively serving on the NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which play pivotal roles in defining the professional qualifications for fire investigations. Furthermore, our President, Dennis Field, serves as a Principal on the NFPA 1033 Committee, further solidifying our dedication to industry leadership and expertise.
Type of Investigations
- Residential
- Commercial
- Vehicle
- Marine
- Industrial
- Agricultural
- Rail Car
Our Investigators
For more information on an investigator, please click their name or download their CV.
California
Don Perkins
President Emeritus, IAAI-CFI
Dennis Field
President, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-CVFI, IAMI-CMI
Geoff Hazard
Vice President –Fire Investigations,IAAI-CFI, MSc
John White
Vice President – Engineering Services, P.E., IAAI-CFI, MSc
Andrew Berasley
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, IAAI-FIT(V)
Craig Cesarin
Fire Investigator, CFI
Michael Ginn
Fire Investigator, CCAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI
Daniel Berasley
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI, IAAI-FIT
KC Hester
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Julie Lynn
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI
Steven Moore
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, ECT
Richard Peterson
Fire Investigator, CFI
Jeff Guidi
Fire Investigator, CCAI-CFI
Brett Sutherland
Fire Investigator, CFI
Jeffrey Schlesinger
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, ECT
John Teague
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, CCAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAMI-CMI
Kevin Tiscareno
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-FIT, NAFI-CFEI
Glenn White
Fire Investigator, CFI
Tim Enright
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Jason Faw
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI
Bill Fisk
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI
Nick Castellon
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI
Bobby Gonzalez
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-FIT
Joshua Bastian
Mechanical Engineer, P.E., NAFI-CFEI
Arizona
Dennis Field
President, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-CVFI, IAMI-CMI
John White
Vice President – Engineering Services, P.E., IAAI-CFI, MSc
Jon Spezzacatena
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Andrew Berasley
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, IAAI-FIT(V)
Linda Poe
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI
KC Hester
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Jeffrey Schlesinger
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, ECT
Idaho
Jimmy Bowen
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, PI
Minnesota
Karl Nesler
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, CIFI, AIC, FCLA, PCLA
Matthew Wilke
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Montana
Matthew Wilke
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Jimmy Bowen
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, PI
Nevada
Dennis Field
President, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-CVFI, IAMI-CMI
Geoff Hazard
Vice President – Fire Investigations, IAAI-CFI, MSc
John White
Vice President – Engineering Services, P.E., IAAI-CFI, MSc
Andrew Berasley
Fire Investigator, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, IAAI-FIT(V)
Craig Cesarin
Fire Investigator, CFI
Jon Spezzacatena
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Linda Poe
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI
Jeffrey Schlesinger
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, ECT
North Dakota
Karl Nesler
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, CIFI, AIC, FCLA, PCLA
Matthew Wilke
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Oregon
Dennis Field
President, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-CVFI, IAMI-CMI
Steven Moore
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, ECT
Jimmy Bowen
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, PI
Joseph Feland
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI (V), IAAI-FIT
South Dakota
Karl Nesler
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, CIFI, AIC, FCLA, PCLA
Matthew Wilke
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI
Washington
Dennis Field
President, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, IAAI-CVFI, IAMI-CMI
John White
Vice President – Engineering Services, P.E., IAAI-CFI, MSc
Steven Moore
Fire Investigator, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, ECT
Jimmy Bowen
Fire Investigator, IAAI‐CFI, NAFI-CFEI, CVFI, PI