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Brett Sutherland is kickin’ ASH!! Fire Cause Analysis is extremely proud of Fire Investigator Brett Sutherland’s determination in Southern California.

Fire Cause Analysis was extremely honored to have Andy Berasley, Fire Investigator, CFEI, CVFI, IAAI-FIT and John White, Vice President – Engineering Services, CFI, PE, MS, invited to educate the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Vehicle Fire Investigations in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2018.

Sept. 7 – IAMI Western States Regional Training Seminar – Port Orchard, WA – Don P, Dennis & Gary B. presented training on marina fire investigations & origin and cause.

Sept. 13 – CA. Assoc. of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) Fall Conference – Lake Tahoe, Nv. – Dennis Field & Don Perkins participated in a panel discussion on Wildland Fires – The Topic “We Didn’t Start the Fire” – Extinguishing Public Entity Liability after a Fire.

The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy and representatives from Korea Electrical Safety Corporation (KESCO) and Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) visited Fire Cause Analysis!

Fire Investigators, Andy Berasley and KC Hester will be presented “Vehicle Arson Investigations – Don’t Get Burned!” at this years SCFIA “Lunch and Learn.”

Ulises Castellon’s presented “Seven Deadly Sins of Adjuster Testimony” at the NAIIA 81st annual Conference in Lake Tahoe, California!

FCA’s own principle NFPA affiliates, Hal Lyson and Dennis Field, took part in the kick off for the 2020 NFPA 1033 revision cycle on Friday, March 2nd!

President & Founder Don Perkins presented “Vessel Fire Investigations Navigating Troubled Waters” at the Puget Sound Maritime Claims Association!

“Fire and Explosion Investigations that Sizzle!” – FCA principle, Ulises Castellon, Clark Hill LLP member Doug Wood and Capital Insurance Group Regional Property Claim Manager, Juliet Schade presented at the Combined Claims Conference

Matthew J. Wilke, CFI

Fire Investigator

matt.wilke@fcafire.com
1-800-726-5939

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Matthew Wilke is a fire investigator with Fire Cause Analysis for North Dakota and Montana. He has experience conducting fire/explosion fire investigations, conducting quarterly training for department investigation team, moderating case studies within the department, Fire Safety Investigations, and has served in the past as a company commander.

In addition, Matt has been with the Bismarck Fire Department for 12 years, and currently holds the rank of Captain. He is a certified US Department of Labor Journeyman Firefighter, NREMT-B, and is NDFA FFI & FFII certified. Matt is also a RIT instructor and is in charge of new recruit training.

Certifications:

  • Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) — International Association of Arson Investigators
  • Arson Detection for the First Responder

Affiliations:

  • International Association Arson Investigators
  • North Dakota International Association Arson Investigators

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