Curriculum Vitae
Thomas A. Pierce, IAAI CFI, IAAI ECT, CCAI MCFI, F.I.R.E FCI, IFE GIFireE
Areas of Specialization
Fire & Explosion Investigations, Chimney and Wood-stove Venting and Fire Causation, Commercial Kitchen Fires and Commercial Pyrotechnics.
Background and Professional Experience
Mr. Pierce has over 25 years of firefighting experience. He currently holds the position of Senior Fire Investigator and owner of Pierce Fire Investigations and Consulting Inc. During the course of Mr. Pierce's career, he has participated in over 1,900 origin and cause investigations including, vehicle, structures, commercial, chimneys and vegetation fires. He has accumulated 18 years' experience as a solid fuel contractor and inspector.
Mr. Pierce currently serves on the Technical Committee for the NFPA 211 Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel- Burning Appliances.
Mr. Pierce serves the fire investigation community as a member of the training committee and a Past President of the California Conference of Arson Investigators.
Mr. Pierce has been accepted to the Expert Witness Panel in the category of Fire Investigation for the Superior Court of Los Angeles California.
Mr. Pierce is well versed in the field of commercial pyrotechnics and has just celebrated his 38th year in the industry.
Specialized Training
- California State Fire Training, Instructor, Oil and Gas Fire School- 1986, through 1993
- Chimney Relining School, Wood Energy Institute 1987
- Masonry Restoration School, Southwestern Technical Institute 1989
- Fire Origin and Cause - California State Fire Marshal 1989
- Wild-land Interface Fire Operations, California State Fire Training 1990
- Tactical Considerations for Structure Fires, San Bernardino Fire Department 1991
- Arson Detection for the First Responder, National Fire Academy 1999
- Methods of Enhancing Safety Education, National Fire Academy 1999
- Arson Scene Search & Evidence Recovery- Public Agency Training Council 1999
- Electrical Fire Investigation- Public Agency Training Council 1999
- Basic Air Operations-S270 United States Forest Service 2001
- Inter-agency Incident Business Management- S260 United States Forest Service 2001.
- Introduction to the Incident Command System. California Department of Forestry 2001.
- Fire Investigation 1 A (40 hours-tested), California State Fire Training 2001.
- Fire Investigation 1 B (40 hours-tested), California State Fire Training 2001.
- Fire Investigation 2 A (40 hours-tested), California State Fire Training 2001.
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (22 hours tested) 2001
- PC832, with firearms, P.O.S.T. Certification (64 hours-tested) 2001
- Level III P.O.S.T. Certification (116 hours-tested) 2001
- Level II P.O.S.T. Certification (277 hours-tested) 2002
- P.O.S.T. Correctional Deputy Academy (296 hours-tested) 2002
- Fire Investigation 2B (40 hours -tested), California State Fire Marshal 2004
- Vehicle Fire Investigation, Sonoma County Arson Task Force (12) hrs. 2004.
- Hands on Fire Investigation, San Bernardino Arson task Force (8) hrs. 2004.
- Expert Testimony Program (20 hours - tested), IAAI - 2005
- Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires, Fire Findings (30 hours-tested) 2005
- Certified Fireplace Inspector, (48 hours-tested) F.I.R.E - 2005
- Advanced Fire/Arson Training. CCAI. (20) hrs. 2005
- Insurance Fraud Training. SCFIA. (15) hrs. 2005.
- Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling, IAAI - 2005 (4 hours- tested)
- Understanding the Arsonist, San Bernardino Fire Department 2006
- Prosecution of Fireworks & Explosive Device Crimes, San Bernardino County District attorney Office 2006
- Fire Instructor IA, State Board of Fire Services (40hours) 2007.
- Advanced Fire/ Arson Investigation. CCAI. (20) hrs. November 2008.
- Serial Arson Analysis, San Bernardino Fire department 2008
- Fireworks Safety, Pyro Spectaculars 2009
- Motion Picture/Television- Fire Safety Officer, California State Fire Marshal, 2009
- Ethical leadership in the Classroom, State Fire Service Training, 2009
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, IAAI(3 hours-tested)
- Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, Dr. John DeHaan, Dr. David Icove, 2010
- Advanced Vehicle Fire investigation CCAI 2010 (co-instructor)
- Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921, IAAI CFITrainer.net (4 hours tested) 2010
- A Ventilation Focused Approach to the Impact of Building Structures and Systems on Fire, IAAI CFITrainer.net (4hours tested) 2010
- Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiment IAAI CFITrainer.net (4 hours tested) 2010
- Effective Investigation and Testimony, IAAI, CFITrainer.net (3 hours tested) 2010
- Ignitable Liquids and Other Burn Patterns, Fire K9.org (2 hours tested) 2011
- Introduction to Wild-land Investigation, CVAI, (4hours) 2011
- Wild-land Fire Investigation, IAAI CFITrainer.net (5 hours tested) 2013
- Wild-land Fire Litigation Conference 2013
- Advanced Wild-land Fire Investigation FI-210 NWCG (40 hours tested) 2013
- How First Responders Impact The Fire Investigation, CFITrainer.net, (2 hour tested) 2013
- Investigating Commercial Kitchen Fires (16 hrs.) (Phil Ackland & Associates 2014
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) March 2014
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) November 2014
- Subrogation College (8 hrs.) National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
- NFPA 1033 compliance course. 40 hours. California Conference of Arson Investigators March 30-April 3, 2015
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) March 2016.
- International Training Conference, International Association of Arson Investigators. Las Vegas NV. (32 hours) May 2017.
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) October 2016.
- Ethics and the fire Investigator CFI Trainer.net 3hrs. January 2017 Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) March 2017.
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (20 hours) November 2017.
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (28 hours) (tested) March 2018.
- International Training Conference, International Association of Arson Investigators. Frisco TX. (32 hours) May 2018.
- Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, California Conference of Arson Investigators (28 hours) (tested) September 2018.
- Documenting the Event. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (4) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- What Happens in the Lab? IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (4) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- Introduction to Evidence. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (4) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- NFPA 1033 and your Career. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (4) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- Physical Evidence and the Fire Scene. IAAI. CFITrainer.Net (4) hrs. (tested)8-2018.
- The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921. IAAI. CFITrainer.Net (2) hrs. (tested) 8-2018.
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation. IAAI,
- CFITrainer.Net (3) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- DNA. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (3) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
- Accreditation, Certification and Certificates. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (3) hrs. (tested) 8-2018.
- Ethics and the Fire Investigator. IAAI, CFITrainer.Net (3) hrs. (tested) 8-2018
Professional Experience
2015- Present
Instructor, Investigating Commercial Kitchen Fires, Phil Ackland & Associates
2011- Present
Fire Investigator/Owner, Pierce Fire Investigations, Inc., Bakersfield, Ca.
2004- 2011
Origin and Cause Investigator, Training Officer, Fire Cause Analysis, Bakersfield, Ca.
2002-2004
Reserve Deputy, Correctional Officer, Inyo County Sheriff's Department, Independence, CA.
1980-2002
Fire Investigator, Fire Fighter, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Prevention Coordinator, Bishop Volunteer Fire Department, Bishop, CA.
1982-2000
Chimney Sweep - Owner/Operator - Ye Olde Chimney Sweep, Bishop, CA. Solid Fuel Contractor - Educator of fire prevention safety programs, inspections for real estate and insurance companies. Conducted over 10,000 chimney inspections.
1980-Present
Pyrotechnician, California State Licensed Pyrotechnic Operator #122-02
Professional Certifications
- Certified Fire Investigator (California State Fire Marshal) #092782
- Certified Fire Investigator (California Conference of Arson Investigators) #587
- Master Certified Fire Investigator California Conference of Arson Investigators 2017
- Certified Fire Investigator (International Association of Arson Investigators) & #35;22-032119 (Pro Board Certified)
- Fireplace and Chimney Inspector F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Inspection Research and Education Service) #110
- Certified Solid Fuels Inspector (Independent Safety Commission) & #35;1395
- Fireplace Technician F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Inspection Research and Education Service) & #35;009
- Certified Gas Appliance Technician (Cal Gas) California Pyrotechnic Operator (California State Fire Marshal) & #35;1222-02
- Fire Fighter I (California State Board of Fire Services) & #35;1995751
- Certified Evidence Technician (International Association of Arson Investigators) & #35;603
- Graduate, Institute of Fire Engineers. GIFireE, 2018
Awards
Firefighter of the Year, Bishop Volunteer Fire Department 1997
Professional Affiliations
- California Conference of Arson Investigators (President 2014-2015)(Life Member)
- International Association of Arson Investigators (Member) (Foundation Member)
- California State Fire Fighters Association (Past Director)(Life Member)
- Central Valley Arson Fire / Arson Association (Training Committee)
- National Fire Prevention Association (Member Technical Committee to NFPA 211)
- Institution of Fire Engineers
Professional Licenses
- Pyrotechnic Operator #122-02 Office of the State Fire Marshal
- Private Investigator #26477 Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Thomas A. Pierce, IAAI CFI, IAAI ECT, CCAI MCFI, F.I.R.E FCI, IFE GIFireE
13715 Cedar Creek Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 619-3702
Professional References
Tom Fee, Fire Investigator
Fee Fire Investigations
1279 N. White Ave
Pomona, Ca. 91768
(909) 865-5994
Guy Lyons, Claims Specialist
Farmers HPCS
P.O.Box 268994
Oklahoma City, OK 93126
(626)222-5791
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Danny D. Brown, IAAI–CFI
Areas of Specialization
Structure, Vehicle, Wild-land & Explosion Investigations
Background and Professional Experience
Danny Brown is a retired 31-year member of the Bakersfield Fire Department with 11 years as an Arson Investigator, five of those years as the Battalion Chief in charge. Danny is a certified Fire Investigator 1&2 through the California State Fire Marshal’s Office and a pro board-certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
Investigator Brown has attended the National Fire Academy on multiple occasions with the course load in fire investigations. Mr. Brown is a current member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), the California Conference of Arson of Investigators (CCAI) and the Central Valley Arson Investigators Association. He has completed over 1100 investigations as the lead investigator.
Specialized Training
- Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
- Associates of Science degree in Fire Science, Bakersfield College
- Fire Science Certificate, Bakersfield College, 1987
- 80 hours, Interview-Interrogation Techniques and Courtroom Testimony National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration October 2008
- Hour, Proposition 115 Tele-course on Hearsay testimony, In house training video tape January 9, 2008
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 1A, California Fire Service Training and Education System October 1998
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 1B, California Fire Service Training and Education System December 2007
- 24 hours, Fire Arms, P.C. 832, Westec Training and Education Center November 2007
- 40 hours, Arrest and Control, P.C. 832, Westec Training and Education Center October 2007
- 80 hours, Fire/Arson Investigation, National Fire Academy, United States Fire Administration August 2007
- 8 Hour Wildland Fire Origin and Cause, United States Forest Service June 2007
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 2A, California Fire Service Training and Education System March 2008
- 40 Hours, Fire Investigation 2B, California Fire Service Training and Education System May 2008
- 24 Hours, Vehicle Fire Cause Determination, Santa Clara Fire Department
- 4 Hours, Introduction to Evidence, International Association of Arson Investigators November 17, 2010
- 4 Hours, Physical Evidence and the Fire Scene, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2010
- FEMA IS-00706 Intrastate Mutual Aid March 2011
- FEMA IS-00704 Communications and Information Management March 2011
- FEMA IS-00701.a Multiagency Coordination System March 2011
- FEMA IS-00702.a Public Information Systems March 2011
- FEMA IS-00703.a Resource Management March 2011
- 8 Hour, Bomb Making Awareness, Department of Homeland Security April 5, 2011
- 8 Hour, Arson Murders and Fire Death Investigations April 12, 2011
- 8 Hour, Home Made Explosives, Central Valley Arson Investigators May 14, 2011
- 5 Hour, Wildland Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators October 19, 2011
- 4 Hour, Investigating Fatal Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators October 20, 2011
- 4 Hour, Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2011
- 2 Hour, How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2011
- 2 Hour, How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2011
- 8 Hour, Planning Section Chief, National Wildfire Coordinating Group January 22, 2013
- 8 Hour, Logistics Section Chief, National Wildfire Coordinating Group January 23, 2013
- 8 Hour, Operations Section Chief, National Wildfire Coordinating Group January 24, 2013
- 4 Hour, Command and General Staff, National Wildfire Coordinating Group January 25, 2013
- 4 Hour, Incident Commander, National Wildfire Coordinating Group January 25, 2013
- 2 Hour Cal Photo Certification Class. Bakersfield Police Department August 19, 2014
- 3 Hour, Critical Evaluation and Testing of Commonly Reported Accidental Causes International Association of Arson Investigators April 28, 2020
- 4 Hour, Fundamentals of Interviewing, International Association of Arson Investigators April 28, 2020
- 4 Hour, Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators May 11, 2020
- 4 Hour, Critical Thinking Solves Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators June 2, 2020
- 3 Hour, Fire Investigator Scene Safety, International Association of Arson Investigators June 2, 2020
- 3 Hour, Introduction to Youth-Set Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators June 3, 2020
- 4 Hour, Post Flashover Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators June 3, 2020
- 3 Hour, Discovery in Civil Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators June 4, 2020
- 3 Hour, Discovery in Criminal Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators June 5, 2020
- 3 Hour, DNA, International Association of Arson Investigators June 6, 2020
- 4 Hour, Documenting the Event, International Association of Arson Investigators June 6, 2020
- 3 Hour, Fire Investigation for the Fire Officer, International Association of Arson Investigators June 6, 2020
- 4 Hour, Motive, Means and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson Case International Association of Arson Investigators June 8, 2020
- 3 Hour, Legal Aspects of Investigating Youth-Set Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators June 9, 2020
- 3 Hour, Effective Investigation and Testimony, International Association of Arson Investigators August 4, 2020
- 3 Hour, Electrical Safety, International Association of Arson Investigators August 4, 2020
- 3 Hour, Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene, International Association of Arson Investigators August 5, 2020
- 3 Hour, Introduction to Appliances, International Association of Arson Investigators August 5, 2020
- 3 Hour, Investigating Natural Gas Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators August 5, 2020
- 3 Hour, Understanding Undetermined, International Association of Arson Investigators August 6, 2020
- 4 Hour, The Impact of Ventilation in Building Structures on Fire Development International Association of Arson Investigators August 7, 2020
- 5 Hour, Wildland Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators October 19, 2020
- 4 Hour, Investigating Fatal Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators October 20, 2020
- 4 Hour, Introduction to Evidence, International Association of Arson Investigators November 17, 2020
- 4 Hour, Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2020
- 2 Hour, How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2020
- 4 Hour, Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene, International Association of Arson Investigators November 18, 2020
Professional Certifications
- Firefighter 1, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Firefighter 2, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Fire Officer, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Chief Officer, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Fire Investigator I, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Fire Investigator II, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- National Registered Paramedic 2000
Professional Affiliations
- California Conference of Arson Investigators
- Central Valley Arson Investigators Association
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- California Background Investigators Association
- California State Firefighters Association
- California Professional Firefighters
- International Association of Firefighters
Professional Experience
- Pierce Fire Investigations January 1, 2018-Present
- Bakersfield Fire Department October 31, 1988- December 28, 2018
- Battalion Chief/ Arson October 21, 2013
- Fire/Arson Captain October 1, 2007
- Fire Captain (suppression) July 13, 2000 ( Engaged in determining Origin/Cause)
- Engineer January 1996
- Firefighter October 31, 1988
Victor L. Mabry, IAAI CFI
Areas of Specialization
Structure, Vehicle, Wild-land and Explosive Device Fire Investigation
Background and Professional Experience
Vic Mabry is a retired 29-year member of the Bakersfield Fire Department with 11 years as a Captain, Arson Investigator and California P.O.S.T certified Peace Officer. Mr. Mabry is a Certified Fire Investigator 1 and 2 through the California State Fire Marshal’s Office and a Pro Board-Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
Mr. Mabry has completed over 2025 fire investigations with over 1852 of those investigations as the lead investigator. He has also attended additional training in vehicle fires, wildland fires and explosion origin and cause. He is a current member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), the California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI), and the Central Valley Arson Investigators Association.
Specialized Training
- Bakersfield College, Fire Technology, 2003
- Columbia Southern University, Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science, 2014
- Fingerprint Roller, State of California Department of Justice 40 hours, S290 – Intermediate Wildland Behavior, Pacific Southwest Region/FIRESCOPE February 9, 2001
- 40 hours, I-300 Intermediate ICS, Bakersfield College September 13, 2001
- 40 hours, S234 – Ignition Operations, National Wildfire Coordinating Group May 3, 2002
- 40 hours, Fire Prevention 1B, California Fire Service Training and Education System February 18, 2005
- 40 hours, Fire Instructor 1B, California Fire Service Training and Education System April 10, 2005
- 40 hours, Fire Command 1A, California Fire Service Training and Education System April 29, 2005
- 40 hours, Fire Management 1, California Fire Service Training and Education System April 21, 2005
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 1A, California Fire Service Training and Education System May 11, 2007
- 40 hours, Fire Instructor 1A, California Fire Service Training and Education System January 20, 2008
- 40 hours, Fire Prevention 1A, California Fire Service Training and Education System March 17, 2008
- 40 hours, Fire Command 1B, California Fire Service Training and Education System June 20, 2008
- 40 hours, P.O.S.T Arrest and Control, P.C. 832, Westec Training and Education Center February 18, 2009
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 1B, California Fire Service Training and Education System March 13, 2009
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 2A, California Fire Service Training and Education System April 17, 2009
- 40 hours, Fire Investigation 2B, California Fire Service Training and Education System May 22, 2009
- 4 hours, Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net May 26, 2009
- 4 hours, Vacant and Abandoned Building: Hazards and Solutions, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net May 26, 2009
- 4 hours, Post-flashover Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net June 1, 2009
- 4 hours, Investigating Fatal Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net June 21, 2009
- 3 hours, Ethics and the Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net June 23, 2009
- 32 hours, P.O.S.T Background Investigations, City of Los Angeles Personnel Department, Public Safety Bureau, Background Investigation Division September 24, 2009
- 8 hours, Sacramento Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Eastern District, Terrorism Liason Officer October 2009
- 16 hours, Vehicle Arson and Fraud Training, Santa Clara County Fire Investigation Task Force October 23, 2009
- 24 hours, P.O.S.T Internal Affairs Investigations, Fresno City College November 5, 2009
- 1 hour, Proposition 115 Tele-course on Hearsay testimony, In house training video November 16, 2009
- 4 hours, U.S Department of Homeland Security, FEMA National Infrastructure Protection Plan March 8, 2010
- 32 hours, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure & Key Resource Asset Protection Technical Assistance Program March 16, 2010
- 4 hours, Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 25, 2010
- 4 hours, Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 26, 2010
- 5 hours, Wildland Fires Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 26, 2010
- 3 hours, Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 31, 2010
- 4 hours, Arc Mapping Basics, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 1, 2010
- 3 hours, Effective Investigation and Testimony, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 3, 2010
- 4 hours, Fire and Explosion Investigations: Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 7, 2010
- 4 hours, Motive, Means and Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in an Arson case, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 7, 2010
- 4 hours, Introduction to Evidence, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 11, 2010
- 3 hours, Electrical Safety, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 14, 2010
- 4 hours, Fundamentals of Interviewing, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 28, 2010
- 4 hours, A ventilation-focused approach to the impact of building structures and systems on fire, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 18, 2010
- 40 hours, Fire Management 2A, California Fire Service Training and Education System October 15, 2010
- 40 hours, Fire Management 2E, California Fire Service Training and Education System February 4, 2011
- 40 hours, Fire Command 2B, California Fire Service Training and Education System March 4, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00704, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 17, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00706, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 18, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00701, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 28, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00700.a, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 29, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00702.a, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 29, 2011
- 2 hours, IS 00703.a, Department of Homeland Security FEMA March 29, 2011
- 8 hours, Bomb-Making Materials Awareness, Department of Homeland Security April 5, 2011
- 8 hours, Arson Murders and Fire Death Investigations, Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area April 12, 2011
- 8 hours, Advanced Explosives Recognition - Home Made Explosives, Central Valley Arson Investigators May 14, 2011
- 40 hours, Fire Command 2C, California Fire Service Training and Education System September 12, 2011
- 4 hours, Documenting the Event, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 26, 2011
- 4 hours, Critical Thinking Solves Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 29, 2011
- 3 hours, DNA, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net September 29, 2011
- 3 hours, Fire Investigator Scene Safety, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 2, 2011
- 4 hours, Evidence Examination, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 5, 2011
- 4 hours, Explosion Dynamics, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 5, 2011
- 2 hours, How First Responders Impact the Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 11, 2011
- 4 hours, Insurance and the Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 13, 2011
- 4 hours, Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 14, 2011
- 40 hours, Fire Command 2D, California Fire Service Training and Education System October 17, 2011
- 40 hours, Fire Management 2B, California Fire Service Training and Education System October 24, 2011
- 40 hours, Fire Management 2C, California Fire Service Training and Education System November 4, 2011
- 4 hours, Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 17, 2011
- 3 hours, The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 18, 2011
- 4 hours, The Fire Investigator & the 2011 NFPA 921 Changes, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 22, 2011
- 4 hours, Search and Seizure, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 23, 2011
- 4 hours, Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 27, 2012
- 2 hours, Magnetek: A Case Study In The Daubert Challenge, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 31, 2012
- 3 hours, Fire Protection Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net March 29, 2012
- 40 hours, Fire Command 2A, California Fire Service Training and Education System November 9, 2012
- 4 hours, Potential Value of Electronic Evidence in Fire Investigations, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net December 21, 2012
- 4 hours, Analysis of the Station Nightclub Fire, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 9, 2013
- 8 hours, Planning Section Chief, NWCG January 22, 2013
- 8 hours, Incident Commander, NWCG January 24, 2013
- 8 hours, Command and General Staff, NWCG January 25, 2013
- 24 hours, EOC Operations and Planning for All Hazards, Texas A&M University March 7, 2013
- 40 hours, Fire Management 2D, California Fire Service Training and Education System February 28, 2014
- 16 hours, I-400 Incident Command, California Fire Service Training and Education System August 8, 2014
- 3 hours, Process of Elimination, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 27, 2014
- 40 hours, Fire Command 2E, California Fire Service Training and Education System May 30, 2015
- 4 hours, Residential Electrical Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 23, 2017
- 4 hours, Basic Electricity, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 23, 2017
- 3 hours, Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net March 24, 2017
- 24 hours, Active Threat Integrated Response Course, Louisiana State University August 17, 2017
- 3 hours, Introduction to Youth-Set Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 6, 2017
- 3 hours, Discovery in Civil Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 7, 2017
- 3 hours, Discovery in Criminal Cases, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 8, 2017
- 3 hours, Investigating Fire and Explosion Incidents Involving a Line-Of-Duty Death, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 16, 2017
- 3 hours, Ethics and Social Media, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net January 17, 2018
- 3 hours, Legal Aspects of Investigating Youth-Set Fires, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net February 23, 2018
- 3 hours, Accreditation, Certification, and Certificates, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net March 5, 2018
- 8 hours, P.O.S.T Internal Affairs Update, Fresno law Enforcement Training Center April 19, 2018
- 3 hours, Fire Chemistry, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 1, 2018
- 3 hours, Investigating Natural Gas Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net August 8, 2018
- 3 hours, Understanding Undetermined, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net December 20, 2018
- 3 hours, Fire Investigation for Fire Officers, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net May 20, 2019
- 3 hours, Motor Vehicles: The Engine, Ignition, Electrical and Fuel Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 21, 2019
- 3 hours, Fire Flow Analysis, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 29, 2019
- 3 hours, Charting Your career Path In Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 29, 2019
- 3 hours, Critical Evaluation and Testing of Commonly Reported Accidental Causes, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net October 30, 2019
- 3 hours, Residential Natural Gas Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 4, 2019
- 2 hours, NFPA 1033 and Your Career, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 4, 2019
- 3 hours, Residential Natural Gas Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net November 4, 2019
- 3 hours, Motor vehicles: Transmission, Exhaust, Brake, and Accessory Systems, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net April 16, 2020
- 3 hours, Introduction to Appliances, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net April 16, 2020
- 2 hours, The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net April 17, 2020
- 3 hours, NFPA 921 and 1033 2014 Editions: Important Revisions, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net April 17, 2020
- 3 hours, What the Insurance Professional Needs to Know About Fire Investigations, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net April 23, 2020
- 3 hours, The Deposition Part 1, Format, Content and Preparation, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net May 1, 2020
- 3 hours, The Deposition Part 2, Questioning Tactics and Effective Responses, International Association of Arson Investigators, CFITrainer.net May 5, 2020
Professional Experience
- July 2020 – Current Fire Investigator, Pierce Fire Investigations, Bakersfield, Ca.
- April 22, 1991 – June 30 2020 Firefighter – Captain/Arson-Fire Investigator/Peace Officer, Bakersfield Fire Department, Bakersfield, Ca.
Professional Certifications
- Reserve Firefighter Academy, Bakersfield College
- Firefighter Academy - Firefighter 1, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Firefighter 2, California Fire Service Training and Education System
- Fire Officer, California Fire Service Training and Education System (320 hours)
- Chief Officer, California Fire Service Training and Education System (380 hours)
- P.O.S.T PC 832 “Arrest and Control” and “Firearms” (64 hours)
- Fire Investigator 1, California Fire Service Training and Education System (160 hours)
- Fire Investigator 2, California Fire Service Training and Education System (40 hours)
- P.O.S.T, Background Investigator (32 hours)
- P.O.S.T, Internal Affairs (24 hours)
- Fire Investigation for Fire Officers Multi-Program, Concentration in Youth-Set Fires (31 hours)
- Principles of Fire Investigation Multi-Program (67 hours)
Professional Affiliations
- California Professional Firefighters
- International Association of Firefighters
- California Conference of Arson Investigators
- Central Valley Arson Investigators Association
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- California Background Investigators Association
Nicole Pesqueira
Areas of Specialization
Fire Prevention, Fire Protection, Fire Behavior, Fire Investigation
Background and Professional Experience
Nicole Pesqueira is a full-time Fire Marshal in the South Bay/Los Angeles area. In her current role, she conducts fire investigator duties on top of her fire prevention supervisory duties. She started her career in the fire service in 2009. Her training is diverse as she has expertise in fire prevention and fire protection systems as well as fire investigation and fire behavior.
Ms.Pesqueira is a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator for the National Association of Fire Investigators as well as a certified Fire Investigator 1 with the California Office of the State Fire Marshal. She has conducted over 100 fire investigations in Southern California. Ms. Pesqueira is also an Adjunct Instructor at Santa Ana College and a registered instructor with the California Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Ms. Pesqueira is a former mixed martial artist. She spent 13 years training in Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. She's involved in dog rescue and has fostered several pitbulls in need of homes.
Specialized Training
- College/University
- California State University, Fullerton - BA in Psychology
- Santa Ana College - A.S. Fire Tech Prevention Officer
- Santa Ana College - A.S. Public Fire Safety Education Officer
- State Fire Training
- Motion Picture/Television Fire Safety Officer
- Public Education 1
- Training Instructor 1A-1B
- Fire Inspector 1A-1D, 2A-2D
- Licensed Registered Care Facilities
- Fire Prevention 1A-1B, 2A-2C, 3A-3B
- Statutes & Regulations
- Fire Investigator 1A-1B, 2A-2B
- Ethical Leadership
- Regional Instructor Orientation
- Instructor 2
- Fire Marshal 1A-1D
- CFI Trainer.net
- Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction
- Fire Protection Systems
- Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire
- Fire Investigator Scene Safety
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation
- Documenting the Event
- Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene
- Investigating Fatal Fires
- Introduction to Evidence
- Search and Seizure
- Post Flashover Fires
- Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires
- Introduction to Fire Dynamics and Modeling
- Accreditation, Certification and Certificates
- Fundamentals of Interviewing
- Motive, Means & Opportunity: Determining Responsibility in Arson Case
- Ethics and the Fire Investigator
- Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator
- Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report
- The Practical Application of the Relationship between NFPA 1033 & 921
- Motor Vehicles: The Engine and the Ignition, Electrical & Fuel Systems
- Motor Vehicles: Transmission, Exhaust, Brake & Accessory Systems
- Fire Behavior & Combustion
- Fire Protection Organization
- Personal Fire Safety
- Building Construction for Fire
- Fire Prevention Technology
- Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
- Firework Disasters & Enforcement
- Flammable Refrigerant & Refrigeration Rooms
- Food Trucks
- PC 832 – Laws of Arrest
- PC 832 – Firearms
- Haz-Mat First Responder Awareness
- Flammable Refrigerants & Refrigeration Rooms
- Hazardous Materials Technician 1A-1D
- 2016 Flammable Liquids & Gases
- Hazardous Materials Provisions of the 2016 IFC and IBC
- NFPA – Assessing Structure Ignition Potential from Wildfire
- Residential Occupancy Class
- Fire Investigation Fundamentals
- Aerial & Theatrical Fireworks Training
- Fire Sprinklers: Type, Spacing &Location Requirements
- CPVC Inspection & Plan Check
- Residential Care Facilities
- Report Writing and NFPA 921 Updates
- Significant Changes to the 2019 CFC
- Inspection & Testing for the Fire Sprinkler Industry
- Fire Pumps
- Courtroom in the Classroom
- DCARI Identifying Damage to Electrical Conductors
- Report Writing
- 2020 NFPA and Fire Investigation
- Fire Suppression Systems Overview
- 2021 NFPA 921 Chapter 6 – Fire Patterns
- Voltage Drop for Fire Alarm Notification Circuits
- 2019 CFC/CBC Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE)
- 2021 NFPA 921 Chapter 19 Fire Cause/Classification
- Fire Investigator Legal Challenges
- Inspection of Commercial Kitchen Grease Exhaust Systems
- Working the Fire Scene
- Updates on High Pile Combustible Storage
- Fire Protection Academy
- DCARI Fire Origin Pattern Persistence in Post Flashover Fires
- DCARI Identifying Damage to Electrical Conductors for Fire Investigators
- DCARI Receptacle Fires
- DCARI Fire Alarm Panel
- DCARI Timelines for Fire Investigations
- Wildland Fire Investigation
- Effects of Code Enforcement on Fire Investigations
- Documenting the Fire Scene and Preparing Your Expert Report
- CCAI – Fire Scene Research Sources
- CCAI – Lithium Ion Batteries
- CCAI – Fireplace Investigations
- CCAI – Wildland Fire Investigation
- CCAI – Fire Dynamics & Fire Pattern Analysis
- CCAI – Fire Science, Investigation Tech & Methodology in Reaching O & C
- CCAI – Being Prepared When Presenting Your Case to the D.A.
- DCARI Wildland Fire Investigations
- Alternative Materials and Methods
- ESS – California Adoption of 2021 IFC/IRC Language
- CCAI – The Discovery & Science of Smart Meter Fires
- DCARI Fire Investigation Report Writing
- DCARI Origin and Cause Report Writing
- DCARI Myths and Legends in Fire Investigations
- DCARI Fire Dynamics
- DCARI Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
- Impact of Ventilation on Fire Patterns - UL
- DCARI The Persistence of Fire Patterns in Post Flashover Compartment Fires
- DCARI Arson Profiling/Behavior Analysis Unit
- CCAI - How to Prepare for Arson Cases
- CCAI – PC 451; Arson Investigation Report Writing & Penal Code Orientation
Professional Experience
- El Segundo Fire Department – January 2022 to Present Fire Marshal
- Pierce Fire Investigations – December 2021 to Present Contract Fire Investigator
- Pierce Fire Investigations – December 2021 to Present Contract Fire Investigator
- Brea Fire Department – May 2016 to December 2021 Fire Prevention Specialist II/Fire Investigator
- Garrett Engineering – December 2020 to Present Contract Fire Investigator
- Santa Ana College– December 2019 to Present Part-Time Adjunct Instructor
- LIT Fire & Life Safety Services – October 2018 to Present Owner/Instructor/Consultant
- Pasadena Fire Department – June 2014 to May 2016 Fire Inspector
Professional Certifications
- Fire Inspector I - ICC
- Certified Code Inspector - NCSA
- PC 832 Laws of Arrest – Post
- PC 832 Firearms – Post
- Fire Prevention Officer – Santa Ana College
- Public Fire Safety Education Officer – Santa Ana College
- Wildland Urban Interface – National Fire Academy
- Hazardous Materials Technician – CSTI
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator – NAFI
- California State Fire Training: Public Education
- California State Fire Training: Fire Inspector I, II
- California State Fire Training: Fire Investigator I
- California State Fire Training: Plans Examiner
- California State Fire Training: Registered Instructor
Professional Affiliations
- California Conference of Arson Investigators
- National Association of Fire Investigators
- East Bay Arson Task Force
- Orange County Arson Task Force (former member)
- California State Firefighters Association - Fire & Life Safety Committee
- Orange County Fire Prevention Officers - Past President
- Southern California Fire Prevention Officers - Treasurer
- International Code Council (ICC)