Forensic Fire Consultants was founded in 1989 and provides forensic fire expert witness services, fire origin and cause investigations, and training (continuing education units) services to defense and plaintiff attorneys, insurance and claim adjusters, and manufacturers. Our senior investigator, Bernard (Sandy) Kromenacker, has over 30 years of specialized education, training, and experience in the field of forensic fire and explosion investigations. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sandy has conducted over 3300 fire origin and cause investigations. These thorough investigations often result in settlements that avoid litigation. However, he is an expert forensic fire witness who has qualified in both state and federal court for civil and criminal cases and who has provided testimony in numerous depositions and trials. FFCI has handled case both large and small fire loss incidents from various regions of the country. FFCI's goal is to provide independent, scientific analysis to our clients. Sandy's success with forensic fire expert witness testimony and fire origin and cause investigations has led to his recognition as a leading expert in the field of fire and explosion investigations. He shares his knowledge and expertise as an adjunct faculty instructor in the Fire Science program at Durham Technical Community College. As a mentor for students at Durham Tech and East Carolina University, he is committed to providing students experience in real world investigations. In addition to teaching college courses, Sandy offers training programs for insurance and claims adjusters, attorneys, private investigators, and those in law enforcement. FFCI's reputation is built on rendering unbiased opinions based on scientific methodology. Our integrity rests on this commitment. "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." --Vince Lombardi