Fire and Explosion Investigation Experts
PRINCIPAL EXPERT
An experienced fire and explosion investigator, has investigated a wide range of incidents: simple dryer fires to $100 million losses. He has investigated structure, vehicle, and industrial fires and explosions from Miami Beach to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
1947-2017
With 1000’s of fire & explosion investigations, during his more than 50-year career, Pat had an unrivaled depth of experience. He skillfully used that experience to build strong, scientific cases for his clients.
1918-2016
John Kennedy was the founder of John A. Kennedy and Associates, NAFI and modern fire investigation. His innovations in fire scene technology, fire pattern analysis, fire investigation methodology and fire investigator training, revolutionized the fire and explosion investigation industry.
R. Meier & P. Kennedy, 2016 Lithium Ion Batteries, Battery Fires, Battery Explosions, Electronics Fires, E-cigarette Fires Since their introduction, there have been many fire and explosion incidents where LI cell or batteries were involved. Sometimes the batteries were the source of ignition and sometime even the source of the fuel. In some cases, however, […]
R. Meier, P. Kennedy, K. Smith, G. Gorbett & P. Powell, 2014 Fire Investigation, Flammable Liquids, Fire Behavior, Necked Vessel Fiame Thrower Effect, In 2013 and 2014 extensive study and laboratory tests were conducted outside the scope of any specific incident or litigation. This data was combined with data collected during case specific research conducted […]
There’s never been a more controversial document in fire investigation. Read all about the common myths and misunderstandings of NFPA 921 from a company that’s been there from the beginning. THE MYTHS AND MYSTERIES OF NFPA 921 Patrick M. Kennedy, B.Sc. (Hons.), CFEI, CFPS, MIFireE, ASSE October, 2012 NFPA 921, Fire Codes, Fire Investigation, Fire Litigation, […]
R. Meier, 2012 Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Techniques, Light Bulbs, Fire Patterns For years investigators have used heat distorted light bulbs to help determine the origin and intensity of fires. The purpose of this study is to establish a base of information on the effects of fire on new styles of lighting, and how the […]
Understanding the Practical Use of Basic Thermometry in Fire and Explosion Investigations and Analyses
G. Gorbett, W. Hicks, P. Kennedy & R. Hopkins, 2008 Fire Patterns, Full-scale Testing, Fire Science, Fire Dynamics, Heat and Flame Vectors Key questions to be addressed by the researchburns were: (a) patterns persistence through flashover and full room involvement, (b) reproducibility of patterns geometry in minimal variable testing methods, and (c) reaffirmation of standard […]
G. Gorbett, D. Eliassen, P. Kennedy, J. Lentini, D. Smith, 2008 Case Study, Arson, Wrongful Conviction The primary goal of this review is to identify the factors relied upon by the fire investigators in 1970 that led to the conviction of Mr. Taylor for the crime of arson. Depending upon the outcome of that review, […]
