Meier Fire Investigation is a firm dedicated exclusively to fire and explosion investigation, analysis, litigation and research. While known for high profile cases across the country and around the world, the experts of MFI handle many local cases as well. Over the years we have worked for the insurance industry, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies and interested parties of all types. Our experts have testified in criminal and civil court cases for both plaintiff and defense. We offers a full range of forensic fire investigation services including the scene examinations; evidence collection; laboratory examinations; origin, ignition, fuel, cause and responsibility analysis for fires and explosions; materials testing; partial or full scale reconstructions; and expert witness services. Our motto: "The witness stand is no place for amateurs!" Specialties include: Fire & Explosion Origin & Cause Investigation; Fire & Explosion Analysis; Fire Pattern & Fire Spread Analysis; Cause & Responsibility Analysis; Insurance Subrogation; Large Loss; Computer Fire Modeling; Smoke Detector Activation Analysis; Fire Suppression Activation Analysis; Plastics Fires; Electrical Fires; Boat, Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Farm Equipment Fires and Explosions; Residential, Commercial and Industrial Fires and Explosions; Forensic Engineering; Laboratory Sciences; Materials Testing; Natural, Accidental & Incendiary (Arson) Causes; Vehicles, Boats and Aircraft; Cooking, Appliance and Building Systems; Industrial Process, Refinery, Chemical, Oil and Mining; Propane, Natural Gas and other Fuel Gases; Flammable and Combustible Liquids; Flammable and Hazardous Materials; New Technologies and Materials; Depositions; Court Room Testimony; and Litigation Support.