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A Team Approach 

 

Utilizing Broad-Based Expertise

ASSOCIATE EXPERTS

Daniel L. Churchward, CFEI

 

Cam Cope, CFEI, CVFI

 

Senior Associate Expert, Fire Investigator, Electrical Engineering Tecnologist.

With over twenty-eight years of  fires and explosion investigation experience in law enforcement, the insurance industry and the private sector, Dan Churchward now serves as the John A. Kennedy and Associates consulting Electrical Engineer.  Dan Churchward serves as the chairman of the NFPA 921 committee.

 

 

Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analyst.

Cam Cope is an internationally known fire, arson and explosion investigator, and a expert in the investigation of vehicle related injuries and defects.  His principle work involves consultation and research in vehicle crash-worthiness systems.  He brings more than fifteen years of experience in the fire and explosion engineering and legal fields to John A. Kennedy and Associates.

 

 

 

 

 

Ronald L. Hopkins, CFEI   Dennis W. Smith, CFEI 

 

Senior Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analyst.

Joining many years of experience as a professional fire fighter, a university professor of fire and safety engineering technology, a fire and explosion investigator and a master's degree in vocational and technical education, Ron Hopkins provides unique insight and expertise to John A. Kennedy and Associates.  Ron Hopkins is a member of the NFPA 921 committee and the Chairman of the NFPA's Fire Science and Technology Educator's Section.

 

 

Senior Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analyst.

Dennis Smith , retired Atlantic City, NJ Fire Department Captain, carries the designation of Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI). His experience is far reaching for origin, cause and arson investigation, including experience as a licensed building and fire code plan review examiner and inspector. He also helped write NFPA 921: Guide For Fire And Explosion Investigations, and serves on the NFPA Committee on Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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