Michael C. Davidson, IAAI-CFI, CVFI and Scott M. Cochran, P.E., CFEI, CVFI Co-Authors

Michael C. Davidson, IAAI-CFI, CVFI
Mike is an Internationally Certified Fire Investigator, and a Nationally Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator. He has taken numerous course work in Fire Science and Criminology, and has completed supplementary training courses in industrial and commercial fire investigation, advanced arson, fire/arson detection, vehicle investigation, and aerial dynamics. He has been an instructor for Wheat Ridge Fire Department's Fire Training Academy, and also for Combined Arson Response Team (CART) for structural and automotive fire origin and cause, fire spread and behavior, salvage and overhaul. Michael is experienced in assisting attorneys with technical aspects of fire origin and cause, and has acted as an expert witness. Michael has achieved 25 years experience as a line officer and fire fighter, including 12,500 alarm responses. He served as an Emergency Medical Technician for 15 years. He has 3 years experience as Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County.

Scott M. Cochran, P.E., CFEI, CVFI
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. He is a Nationally Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, Nationally Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, and a F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector. Scott has completed several Haag Engineering continuing education courses in the specialty areas of commercial roofs damage assessment, and wood roofs and composition roofs damage assessment. Insurance companies, commercial property owners and homeowners have retained Scott for his expertise regarding hail damage analysis. He possesses a vast amount of experience in structural and architectural engineering. His professional knowledge in structural design allows him to provide qualified recommendations on commercial and residential forensic investigations. Scott identifies construction product defects and deficiencies.

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