David R. Meyers, IAAI, CFI (V)

Background

Mr. David Meyers is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire Investigator with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board). Mr. Meyers has extensive experience in all facets of the fire service, having spent over 30 years in the municipal fire service. He spent over 20 years as a fire investigator with multiple jurisdictions, where he investigated and determined the origin and cause of more than 1,000 fires occurring at commercial and residential properties, as well as vehicles, marine vessels, and heavy equipment.

This U.S. Army veteran started his professional career in municipal fire service, where he served as a shift commander, a firefighter paramedic, a fire inspector, and an assistant fire chief. He is certified as a Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Technician, and HAZWOPER Specialist. He is also a state-licensed Fire Inspector III, Fire Instructor II, Building Inspector I, and Fire Officer II, and has knowledge of proper installation methods and procedures for residential, institutional, and commercial sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and commercial cooking equipment fire suppression systems.

Mr. Meyers possesses extensive knowledge of National Fire Protection Association fire codes and building blueprint plan review regarding compliance with fire, life safety regulations, and building code compliance. He has reviewed and approved various fire protection system plans, including automatic sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for compliance with local, state, and national applicable codes. He has served as an emergency management coordinator and as a firefighter instructor. One achievement worth noting is his role in conducting fire protection reviews and providing reports and recommendations for NASCAR at large assembly racetracks across the nation.

He has testified in numerous court proceedings and depositions and has completed various educational seminars and continuing education courses in the field of fire investigation.