Fire Investigation Services

Fire Investigation Services is an Ohio-based private investigation firm that provides a complete, thorough, and accurate investigation into the origin, cause, and responsibility of fire and explosion incidents for the insurance industry.  With direct access to Interstate 70, Interstate 75, and US Route 35, it is easy for Fire Investigation Services to reach any Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, or West Virginia destination in a timely manner.  The services that we provide include:

• A timely and thorough scene examination, which includes the documentation of the scene through photographs, notes, diagrams, and evidence collection.
• Interviews of the insured, owners, occupants, witnesses, neighbors, and others with relevant information regarding the origin, cause, or responsibility for the fire loss incident. 
• Contact and coordination with state and local investigators that are involved with the case, including the acquisition of incident and investigation reports and/or photographs.  
• Research of NFPA 921, other fire investigation publications, applicable codes and standards, and checks for recalls, owner’s manuals, installation instructions, MSDS sheets, and other relevant documentation as needed. 
• Oral reports to the adjuster immediately following the scene examination. Oral and/or written reports designed to meet the needs of the client and provided in a timely fashion. 
• Coordination with other experts, including laboratory personnel, engineers, attorneys, and opposing experts.  
• Evidence documentation, collection, preservation, and storage as required. Case preparation, including coordination with adjusters, attorneys, and other experts, and expert testimony in the field of fire origin and cause determination.  
• Licensed in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.