Background
Mr. Cole Roberts graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is a Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Fire Investigator-Vehicle, Certified Fire Inspector II, and Fire Instructor.
He has over 38 years of experience and knowledge in law enforcement, investigations, and the fire service industry, with the last 22 years as a full-time deputy fire marshal, and safety professional.
Mr. Roberts is highly experienced in the interpretation and enforcement of the International Fire Code as it relates to fire, life safety, and egress in existing buildings and new construction as well as fire protection systems.
In addition to over 850 fire investigations, Mr. Roberts’ areas of expertise include fire origin and cause investigations, researching codes, and providing training and evaluating fire investigators. Throughout his career, he has conducted many fire and explosion investigations on commercial and residential structures as well as heavy equipment and automotive systems.
Education and Certifications
• Criminal Justice, B.A.: Washington State University of (1985)
• Certified Fire Investigator-Motor Vehicle Endorsement: International Association of Arson Investigators (2019)
• Certified Fire Investigator: International Association of Arson Investigators #21-081447 (2018)
• Certified Fire Investigator: National Association of Fire Investigators #21096-12005 (2016)
• IFSAC Certified Fire Investigator (2014)
• Juvenile Fire Intervention Specialist I (2014)
• Basic Fire Investigation Certification (2005 and 2013)
• IFSAC Fire Inspector I (2007)
• IFSAC HAZMAT Certification (2007)
• CMS FSES Surveyor Certification (2007)
• IFSAC Fire Instructor I (2004)
• CMS Life Safety Code Certification (2004)
• Uniform Fire Code Inspector #500315-00 (2003)
• Supervisory Certification: WA Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) (2000)
• USDHH Officer Commissioning (2000)
• DOP ICC Fire Inspector I & II: Washington State #5238161-67 (1999)
• WA CJTC Instructor Certification (1997)
• WA CJTC 1st Level Supervision for Law Enforcement Certification (1997)
• WA CJTC Firearms Instructor Certification (1997)
• WA (LCB) Basic Enforcement Officer Academy (1988)