Investigating origin and cause of fire loss requires a consolidation of skills, knowledge, experience, and technology. At ATS, we initiate investigative assignments in a complete and expedited approach to minimize the challenge of gathering hidden or tainted evidence from a fire scene. Our incident site investigators, chemists, and Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) have the proficiency to investigate and determine the origin and cause of fires. In addition to our thorough evaluations, we analyze and prepare each case to withstand the demands of litigation.
Our fire investigators utilize only nationally accredited lab facilities which enables efficient and precise analytical reporting. All investigative inquiries consist of careful and systematic practices into the origin and cause of fire and explosion outcomes. ATS’ certified fire investigators (CFI) provide numerous services including but not limited to vehicle and structural fire analysis, combines, digital and UAV (drone) scanning, secured evidence storage, arc mapping, failure analysis, product liability investigations, liability evaluations for structures in compliance with fire codes, technical and desktop reviews, theory testing and scene preservation. By utilizing new data collecting technology such as UAVs (drones), our FAA Certified pilots can make sweeping surveillance from previously inaccessible viewpoints. Our well-rounded approach permits us to manage a more multitiered investigation while providing clients prompt and defined results.
Origin and Cause Examinations
Since 1974, ATS has provided certified fire investigators in litigation support and expert witness testimony in the court of law. Our technically-skilled personnel perform on-site examinations and laboratory testing into the origin and cause of fire disasters and address each examination with the disposition and preparedness for the possibility of being cross-examined in court in reference to the data.
Applied Technical Services fire investigators are certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), and are required to re-certify every five years. Our analysis teams consist of investigators, chemists, and professional engineers with specialized insight and technological expertise. ATS’ certified fire investigators are equipped with the crucial resources to determine the cause and origin of fires. Furthermore, ATS accommodates evidence collection at any capacity or duration. With over 40 years of investigative service experience, ATS is an established leader in the fire and forensics industry with the capability to identify the numerous causes of disasters with detailed, accelerated and conclusive findings.
