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Webinar: Arson Investigations that Sizzle! | July 16th, 2025

Ulises Castellon, CPCU, RPA, CEO of Fire Cause Analysis, is proud to present at the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) SW Florida Chapter meeting in partnership with with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

“Arson Investigations that Sizzle!”
📆 July 16th at 7:00 am PDT & (10:00 am ET)
📍 Via Webinar
🎓 1 CE Unit – Florida

Session Description:
This educational yet entertaining program provides SIU professionals with a multitude of insights and tips for navigating the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of an SIU investigation.
Among the realities of the pandemic was a measurable spike in fraudulent activity and arson. Investigating these cases has required a combination of ‘old school techniques’ and ‘new school tools’. This program combines decades of experience from the perspectives of: SIU investigations, SIU management and forensic expertise. Actual cases will be utilized to challenge the participant as to cost effective use of investigative tools, case direction and claim resolution.
The program is loaded with practical tips and solid “take aways” that can be immediately put to use by SIU professionals.

Learning Objectives:
1). Evaluate the reliability of experts’ methodology against appropriate professional standards, as illustrated with visually compelling forensic evidence in the form of videos, 911 calls, social media and photographs.
2). Identifying investigative “Forks In The Road”, and how the “Guiding Lights” can improve your decision-making and documentation of communications, both internal and external.
3). Illustrate various arson case studies that include: vehicles, vessels, residences and businesses that the pandemic spawned.

Don’t Miss This Webinar – Tomorrow, July 8th:
Ulises Castellon, CPCU, RPA, CEO of Fire Cause Analysis, is presenting along with Sally Noma of NOMA Law Firm:

“I Walk the Line – Avoiding Spoliation as a Claims Adjuster”
📆 July 8th 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
📍 Via Webinar

More Information Here:
https://subrogation.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=d2c3c056-5ce5-416a-a163-019499368aa9
This presentation provides insight into the liability evaluation issues that arise in the wake of a spoliation claim. The understanding of the tactical issues will assist adjusters in recognizing potential spoliation claims and protecting their insureds’ exposure. This webinar is designed to provide an overview of the historical perspective, the current perspective and a view to the future in order to understand the complex issues that surround the doctrine of spoliation.

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Exciting News to Kick Off the New Year – Fire Cause Analysis (FCA) Expansion into the Beautiful State of Hawaii!

James “Jimmy” Blando – IAAI-CFI®, IAAI-ECT®, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI

Jimmy Blando recently joined the team at Fire Cause Analysis (FCA). Jimmy resides in Maui, Hawaii and will be conducting fire investigations on the islands. Jimmy 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.

Happily married for 30 years, Jimmy has raised 5 daughters and in his spare time, his hobbies include swimming and other water activities.

Reporting an assignment to us is a simple process:
You may call us at 800-726-5939, request services through our website www.fcafire.com or email your assignment to inquiry@fcafire.com. Once the loss has been assigned to the investigator, you will receive a confirmation letter, via email, that includes the investigator’s name, contact information, and hourly rate.