Eric Brazzel, NAFI-CFEI

Background

Mr. Eric Brazzel is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, POST Certified in Law Enforcement, and Certified Fire Officer VI.

He also served the past 15 years as the primary fire investigator for the City of Ruston Fire Department in Ruston, Lousiana, investigating residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle fires, including fire-related injuries/fatalities.

Mr. Brazzel worked as the prevention officer, teaching fire safety to all ages of the public. He also enforced the law during arson cases. He completed numerous educational seminars and continuing education courses in the field of fire investigation and fire code enforcement with a specialization in Fire Protection Services as a Fire Extinguisher & Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician and is currently licensed in the state of Louisiana, as such.

Mr. Brazzel also worked as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician for the past 32 years operating an ambulance in the City of Ruston.

Currently, Mr. Brazzel has transitioned from the public sector after 32 years of dedicated service into the private fire consulting team with Rimkus. He is an active member of the Louisiana Fire Investigator’s Association and currently serves as the North Louisiana Vice President.