James “Jimmy” Blando

Jimmy Blando is a Certified Fire Investigator and Evidence Collection Technician with the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator with the National Association of Fire Investigators. In addition, he is a qualified Fire Inspector III with the National Fire Protection Association. Jimmy received his Associate of Science Degree from Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon.

Over his 25 years as an industry professional, Jimmy has performed over 1,000 fire and explosion investigations involving injuries, fatalities, and fire damage. His area of fire investigation expertise includes Commercial Businesses, Retail Facilities, Various Building Platforms including Educational Institutions, Wildland Fires, and New & Existing Occupancies. Jimmy has also been a qualified court expert witness during his tenure with the Maui Fire Department.