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  • July 30, 2010:
    Willie Nelson was awardedInvestigator of the Year at the annual meeting of the Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. He was also selected to sit on the board of directors and appointed to the education committee. Congratulations Willie! To request Willie Nelson as an investigator, please contact our office.
  • July 21, 2010:
    FCA hosts San Mateo fire marshals and city inspectors and demonstrates a fire sprinkler test for contractors representing Nibbi Brothers, Cosco Fire, and FireMaster. If you would like to host your next meeting at FCA, or schedule a testing of a product, please contact us.
  • May 01, 2010:
    Steven R. Mackaig and Associates, a fire investigation firm based in Southern California, has merged with Fire Cause Analysis. This merge increases the technical depth of both firms, and allows for greater presence and service throughout Southern California. We would like to welcome Steven R. Mackaig and Associates to our team!
  • December 01, 2009:
    FCA will be hosting another CFI training on February 12, 2010 in Phoenix at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Facility. For more information, GET THE FLYER! GET THE DETAILS!Contact us for more details!
  • November, 2009:
    Dennis Field investigates a loss in the Bahamas.
  • November, 2009:
    FCA would like to officially welcome its newest member to the team: the FCA Evidence Recovery Vehicle. An amazing custom truck complete with everything needed to back up our men in the field and more!
  • June 30, 2009:
    In keeping up with CFI training, Ken Musso reports that CFI Trainer.net has just released a new class. Thanks Ken! Check it out!
  • June 29 and 30, 2009:
    Fire Cause Analysis successfully heads yet another NFPA 921 training session,
    conducting another test burn in Roseville, California.
    Want to be part of the next training venture? Contact us for more details!
  • June 10, 2009:
    Fire Cause Analysis brings Ed Burghardt, Electrical Engineer on board. Read more here
  • March 16, 2009:
    A new website format has been implemented for FCA. This reperesents the first major revision to our website in three years. Expect to see more content soon!
  • October, 2008:
    Fire Cause Analysis leads the way in NFPA 921 training as it conducts a test burn in Southern California.

    Want to be part of the next training venture? A similar training session is scheduled for July of 2009, please contact us for more details!
  • August 26, 2008:
    Via Magazine has just published an article on Berkeley, California. Read the PDF here.
  • March 23, 2008:
    Fire Cause Analysis brings Carol S. McDonald, CPCU, on board for Business Develop- ment. Read the PDF here
  • November 13, 2007:
    Fire Cause Analysis recently completed several years of work supporting development of the new CALTRAIN Central Maintenance and Operations Facility - CEMOF - in San Jose. Click here for details.
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  • November 12, 2007:
    Fire Cause Analysis was recently awarded a     small grant to assist in development of the Wildland Fire Dynamics Simulator [FDS] to study wildland urban interface fire phenomena. Click here for details.
  • October 8, 2007:
    Fire Cause Analysis welcomes Moses Gomez, our newest senior fire investigator. Mr. Gomez is a court qualified expert in fraud investigations, arson, explosives, and illegal fireworks.
  • August 13, 2007:
    Fire Cause Analysis fire investigator Tom Pierce has been selected to serve on the NFPA 211 technical committee. This committee oversees the standards for chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel burning appliances.
  • July 31, 2007:
    Fire Cause Analysis Fire Investigators drive Laufou case to completion. Click the image below to read more.
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  • May 2007:
    The Fire Cause Analysis Engineering Department acquired an X-ray machine to further support our forensic team.
    Please click here for more information.
    Please click here for the X-Ray pdf file.
  • March 28, 2007:
    In 21st Century v. Thorpe, the Alameda Superior Court issued a verdict in Plaintiff's favor under both breach of warranty and negligence theories. Andreja Stevanovic, Managing Engineer and Scott Alber, Fire Protection Engineer, testified in this case as experts for the plaintiff.
    Click here for a brief case description.
  • February 8, 2007:
    Phoenix, Arizona office open.
  • January 29-31, 2007:
    Dr. Joe Zicherman chairs section on Wildland Urban Interface Fire Issues at 10th Bi-Annual Fire and Materials Conference held in San Francisco, CA. The original work was performed by FCA for the office of the California State Fire Marshal.
    To see a copy of the performance report, click here.
    For a copy of the cost-benefit report, click here.
  • January 19, 2007:
    Andreja Stevanovic qualified and testified in California Superior Court for Alameda County as an expert witness.
  • December, 2006:
    Hal Lyson appointed to NFPA 921 Committee.
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