Joe Feland started his career with a Sheriff’s Department in Oregon as a Cadet. There he worked for three years before becoming a Deputy in 2004. He later transitioned to the Oregon State Police in 2010 and worked as a Trooper for the next four years. Mr. Feland took a position as a Detective with the Oregon State Police Arson Unit in 2014 and additionally became an NFPA Certified Fire Investigator. He has prior experience as a Certified Hazardous Device Technician.
Mr. Feland is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). He holds a Certified Fire Investigator with a vehicle endorsement (IAAI-CFI®(V)) and Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI-FIT®) designation. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Oregon chapter of the IAAI.
Mr. Feland brings with him 18+ years of experience in the criminal justice system including courtroom testimony and ten years of fire and explosion investigation experience with him to every investigation.
Certifications:
- Certified Fire Investigator, (IAAI-CFI) International Association of Arson Investigators
- Fire Investigation Technician, (IAAI-FIT®) International Association of Arson Investigators
- Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training – National Fire Protection Association Certified Fire Investigator
Affiliations:
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) – Member
- International Association of Arson Investigators- Oregon Chapter – Member, Current office held: Director
- National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) – Member