Forensic Fire Investigation Expertise in Your Neighborhood
July 29, 2024
Did you know that many Rimkus fire investigators have backgrounds that include decades of service in the public fire sector? While our company is renowned for our innovative approaches and use of cutting-edge technology in investigations, we stand on a solid foundation of the knowledge and experience earned by our seasoned experts during the evaluations of thousands of fires and explosions throughout their careers.
When new experts join our team, they have the privilege of training with and learning from these veteran consultants, which helps to equip them with the skills necessary to tackle even the most challenging forensic fire investigations. Offering a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, investigative techniques, and evidence analysis, we’re prepared to deliver accurate and reliable answers to your complex questions.
Bill Soyk and Mark Dooley, some of our most seasoned and respected fire origin and cause consultants, recently retired. Below, you will find details on the qualified and highly skilled consultants taking over for the regions Bill and Mark previously covered – and even more. Of course, everyone at Rimkus upholds the same exceptional level of customer service that you’ve come to expect. You can count on us for accuracy, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering outstanding, science-backed results.
Meet Your Midwest Forensic Fire Experts
We’re excited to introduce a few of the experts on the Rimkus fire investigation team who assist clients throughout the Midwest United States with forensic fire services such as origin and cause determination, scene documentation, and evidence collection.
Bringing a deep familiarity with the Midwest region, our experts provide a thorough understanding of local codes and regulations to allow for efficient investigations and reliable, precise answers.
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Throughout his impressive career, Michael served as the Fire Chief of the Sterling Fire Department in Sterling, Illinois, and held the ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief, and served as the City’s Emergency Management Director for all man-made and natural disasters. Mr. Dettman has an in-depth knowledge of fire codes, suppression systems, and building construction. He has served on several boards and is a field staff instructor for the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute.
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As a fire investigator, he has conducted more than 1,300 fire investigations on a wide variety of fatal structure fires, residential fires, commercial fires, and vehicle fires. Currently a Captain in the Omaha Fire Department Fire Investigations Unit, Scott has been a firefighter with the Fire Department in Omaha since 2002. He is currently a sworn police officer with the Omaha Police Department, where his duties include investigating all crimes associated with fire/explosions and training new fire investigators.
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He has more than 30 years of public safety experience holding numerous ranks for the Cedar Rapids Fire Department in Iowa. While at Cedar Rapids Fire Department, he was a member of the Hazardous Devices Unit Bomb Squad. He graduated from the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations Ordnance Munitions and Electrical Maintenance School in 2005 and provides expertise in incendiary and explosives.
Should you need any forensic fire investigation services or have any questions about how our team can assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us. When you need an expert that you can trust to help you understand complex matters, partner with Rimkus.
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