George L. Perez, Jr., IAAI-CFI (V), NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI
Senior Fire Consultant
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Background
A graduate of Neumann University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Mr. George Perez is a certified investigator of fire and explosions. His professional career has spanned 37 years as a Fire Investigator, Assistant Fire Marshal, Fire Officer, Fire Code Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Firefighter/EMT. He has investigated and determined the origin and cause of over 3,000 fires/explosions, many of which resulted in multi-million-dollar losses, 30 fatal fires, 4 with multiple fatalities, and serious bodily injuries.
His forensic expertise extends to commercial and residential fire investigations, post-blast investigations, vehicular fire investigations, and marine fire investigations. His professional experience includes working as a fire investigator/inspector for the Philadelphia Fire Department and a certified interpreter for the Philadelphia Police Department and a certified Fraud Claims Law Specialist.
Mr. Perez is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) with the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). He possesses extensive knowledge of fire investigations due to his experiences as a Firefighter, Officer, and Assistant Fire Marshal with the Philadelphia Fire Department. Mr. Perez is also a court-certified expert in the field of fire origin and cause determination, in both state and federal courts.
Education and Certifications
- Cardinal Dougherty High School: 1975-1979, Graduated 1979
- Widener College: 1979-1980
- Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute: 2006-2010, Graduated 2010
- Neumann University: 2015-2016 Graduated August 2016 B.S. in Public Administration
- Certified Fire Investigator (CFI): International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Certified Fire Investigator Motor Vehicle Endorsement (CFI (V)): International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI): National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI): National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Certified Police Interpreter: Philadelphia Police Department
- Fraud Claims Law Specialist (FCLS)
- Certified Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031-2014)
- Pro Board and IFSAC Certified: Fire Inspector 1, Firefighter II Level, Fire Instructor II Level, Incident Safety Officer, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations