To deliver the highest level of expertise and professionalism, while providing thorough and timely investigations with quality customer service and the highest level of integrity.
At Jack Ward Fire Consultants, we offer specialized investigation services including Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause Investigations, LP and Natural Gas Fire Investigations, Hazardous Material Investigations and Background Investigations No matter which of our services we are retained to provide, you can rest assured you have retained the best in the industry.
Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause Investigations
The investigators at Jack Ward Fire Consultants have the expertise, professionalism and integrity to bring you the solid results you expect in determining the origin and cause of your fire losses. Our systematic approach to all investigations provides our clients with the information and documentation necessary to decide the next course of action. Our investigations are completed with comprehensive final reports which include a detailed analysis of the fire scene, photos, diagrams and other documentation as applicable.
We offer expertise in the following areas related to fire origin and cause investigations:
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Vehicle
- Marine
- Arson
- Explosion
- Subrogation
- Evidentiary Issues
- Expert Testimony
We also offer professional consultation related to:
- Expert case review
- Evaluation of witness interviews and depositions
- Assessment of engineering and expert reports
- Recommendations for trial order presentation
- Trial Preparation recommendations to include strategies, witness preparation and opposition cross-examination
- Fire Codes and Standards
- Fire Detection Systems
- Educational Programs
LP and Natural Gas Fire Investigations
Every fire and explosion scene brings its own set of challenges, which the fire investigator must address. Fire and explosion scenes involving natural and propane gas can offer additional challenges to the investigator who is unfamiliar with associated components and systems affiliated with these specialized incidents.
Our gas experts have completed the industry specialized training required to evaluate and analyze incidents involving LPG and NG related incidents. This includes the evaluation of delivery and distribution piping, delivery systems, installation related issues, as well as the failure of regulators and valves. Additionally, our experts can assess the more common items such as ranges, dryers, furnaces, fireplaces, generators, water heaters, boilers, BBQ grills, and the storage and ventilation issues associated with them.
Hazardous Material Investigations
Jack Ward Fire Consultants is committed to continually meeting the growing needs of our industry. When the need arises for certified fire and explosion investigators who are also Hazardous Materials (HAZWOPER) certified and credentialed to enter those sites deemed too dangerous for a normal origin and cause examination, we are available to respond. Our team is Pro-Board certified to the HAZWOPER awareness, operations, and technician level and possesses the same expertise you expect from your certified fire investigators. Our team has all the required credentials along with the required HAZWOPER medical following. This means that as a company, we possess the training, equipment, and credentials to safely and legally enter those sites that have been declared too dangerous for normal habitation. No longer will you have to “write-off” a loss without the benefit of a fire or explosion investigation because of the presence of hazardous materials.
Background Investigations
By utilizing our background consultants, our company is able to provide you with the information needed to make informed decisions regarding the validity of your claims. Jack Ward Fire Consultants is prepared to furnish a complete investigative package in order for you to validate claims and reduce fraud. Our consultants have not only the origin and cause background to assist with potentially fraudulent fire claims, but also the specialized experience in the diverse types of claims your company must assess daily.
From beginning to end, our consultants use their expertise and training to obtain all pertinent information related to each claim. We conduct fact finding interviews, prepare recorded statements and provide your company with detailed transcripts of these statements. Our consultants are trained in kinesic interview techniques, therefore having a clear understanding of both verbal and non-verbal behavior that may be encountered while working on your claim.
Our background investigative services include:
- Fire Scene Sifting and Contents Verification
- Written & Recorded Statements
- Background Investigations
- Medical Record Retrieval
- Public Record Retrieval
- Subrogation Investigations
- Activity Checks
- Neighborhood, Hospital, Physician and Pharmacy Canvassing
- Accident/Loss Scene Investigations
- Database Searches and Investigations
With today’s emphasis on fiscal responsibility, our investigators can give you the information needed to make sound claims decisions and to discriminate between legitimate claims and those determined to be fraudulent. Our unique ability to provide comprehensive reports and expert testimony will undoubtedly result in the payment of only those claims deemed legitimate and therefore reduce your company’s exposure.