Background
Mr. Tye Johnson holds an A.A. in Administration of Justice and is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators and National Association of Fire Investigators. He holds a private investigator license in Arizona.
As a firefighter and law enforcement officer for 29+ years, Mr. Johnson has investigated and/or observed a wide range of fire, arson, and explosion scenarios. As a fire investigator, he has conducted origin and cause investigations on fatal structure fires, residential fires, commercial fires, vehicle fires, and post-blast investigations.
Mr. Johnson is highly knowledgeable about fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, fire suppression operations, hazardous materials incidents, building construction plans, and fire/explosion investigations.
Education and Certifications
- Administration of Justice, A.A.: Victor Valley College (2004)
- Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic: Victor Valley College (1994)
- Certified Fire Investigator: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator: National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Certified Fire Investigator: California State Fire Marshal
- Certified Firefighter 1&2: California State Fire Marshal
- Certified Hazardous Materials Specialist
- Certified Peace Officer: Peace Officer Standards & Training (CA)
- Member: International Association of Arson Investigators – Arizona Chapter (2024)
- Member: California Hazardous Materials Investigator’s Association (2019)
- Member: International Association of Arson Investigators (2015)
- Member: National Association of Arson Investigators (2016)
- Member: California Conference of Arson Investigators (2016)