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Uncovering Truth Through Forensic Science

Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Precision

Forensic Engineering plays a crucial role in the investigation of fires and failures. FCA engineers are tasked with determining the factors that led to a particular event and providing a defensible opinion based on the facts. As a result, FCA engineers work closely with the investigation, evidence, and technical service teams to complete multi-disciplined analyses during an investigation. FCA is ready to provide the expertise and support of our Forensic Engineers through the fire analysis process. Contact FCA today to learn how we can help!

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Uncovering Truth Through Forensic Science

Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Precision

Forensic Engineering plays a crucial role in the investigation of fires and failures. FCA engineers are tasked with determining the factors that led to a particular event and providing a defensible opinion of the facts. As a result, FCA engineers work closely with the investigation, evidence, and technical service teams to complete multi-disciplined analyses of an investigation. FCA is ready to provide the expertise and support of our Forensic Engineers through the fire analysis process. Contact FCA today to learn how we can help!

The Science of Investigation

failure/cause analysis

  • Expert Non-destructive Exams
  • Methodical Destructive Exams
  • On-site laboratories with Technical Support Staff
  • X-Ray
  • Microscopy photography
  • Elemental analyzer

 

Incident Reconstruction

  • Examine the Property Records and Permits
  • Establishing the Timeline of the Event 
  • Computational Fire Dynamics Modeling
  • Satellite Imagery Analysis of the Scene
  • Weather Research During the Event

expert testimony

  • Experienced Experts in Fire Investigations
  • Credentialed and Certified
  • Objective, Reliable Testimony
  • Focused to Support the Case
  • Proven Courtroom Success
  • Strengthen Your Case With Expert Testimony

Critical to Fire & Failure Investigations

Fire Cause Analysis specializes in providing comprehensive forensic and failure analysis services aimed at thoroughly investigating fire-related incidents. Our approach incorporates the expertise of our electrical, mechanical, and fire protection engineers, ensuring that we conduct meticulous evaluations of failure mechanisms in appliances, electrical/electromechanical devices, battery-powered devices, mechanical devices, and fire protection systems. Our methodical investigations are firmly rooted in industry best practices described in the NFPA 921 Guidelines and are used to deliver precise, evidence-based conclusions.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

At Fire Cause Analysis, our success is rooted in multidisciplinary collaboration. We bring together electrical, mechanical, and fire protection engineers alongside experienced fire investigators, creating a team where diverse expertise converges. This collaborative approach allows us to examine incidents from multiple angles, ensuring a thorough understanding of both the technical and investigative aspects. Our engineers work closely with fire investigators to reconstruct events, identify failure mechanisms, and analyze fire behavior, leading to precise and comprehensive findings. By fostering teamwork, we leverage the strengths of each discipline, ensuring that every investigation is informed by the range of specialized knowledge. This synergy between our engineers and fire investigators is central to our ability to deliver accurate and reliable conclusions.

Meet Our Expert Forensic Engineers

Our team brings decades of experience and specialized training to every case.