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| Patrick Kennedy |
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With more than forty-five years of experience, Pat Kennedy is the senior-most active fire analyst. |
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| Notable Cases |
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Among our cases are some of the largest and most storied fire losses in US history. |
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Kathryn C. Kennedy, CFEI, CFII, CVFI
Staff Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 Kathryn C. Kennedy
is a professional fire and explosion investigator and analyst and has been a staff expert with John A. Kennedy
and Associates, Inc. since 2002. Over this time period, Kathryn Kennedy has been engaged to investigate and
analyze fire and explosion incidents all over the United States, including the 2001 River Cities Warehouse fire
in Davenport, Iowa (the largest fire in the United States that year, excluding the 9/11 attack) and the 2002
Chateau du Triomphe house fire in Dallas, Texas (the largest residential house fire in history). Kathryn Kennedy
is a skilled fire and explosion scene investigator, evidence collection and handling technician, published fire
researcher, codes and standards specialist, and skilled forensic fire science and technology laboratory technician.
Kathryn Kennedy currently holds a number of national and international professional certifications including: Certified
Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Fire Investigation Instructor, and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator.
She serves as Mr. Kennedy's alternate on the NFPA 921 Committee.
Patrick G. Drottar, CFEI, CVFI
Staff Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 Patrick has been a staff expert with John A. Kennedy and Associates since June of 2010. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology with a concentration in Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation, as well as a minor in Police Studies. While at Eastern Kentucky, Patrick gained valuable experience with the Richmond Fire Department as a Firefighter Co-op for two years. He has also gained experience interning with Deerfield Township Fire Department's Investigation Team in Ohio. He currently has Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator certification, (CFEI), and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator certification, (CFVI).
Daniel L. Churchward, CFEI, CFII, CVFI
Senior Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert, Electrical Engineering Technologist.
 With over thirty years of fire and explosion investigation experience in law enforcement, the insurance industry and the private sector, Daniel Churchward now serves as the John A. Kennedy and Associates consulting Electrical Engineer. Daniel Churchward has recently completed a ten-year term as the chairman of the NFPA 921 committee.
Ronald L. Hopkins, CFEI, CFII, CVFI, CFPS
Senior Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 Joining many years of experience as a professional fire fighter, a retired university professor of fire and safety engineering technology, a fire and explosion investigator and a master's degree in vocational and technical education, Ronald Hopkins provides unique insight and expertise to John A. Kennedy and Associates. Ronald Hopkins is a member of the NFPA 921 committee and the Director and former Chairman of the NFPA's Fire Science and Technology Educator's Section.
Gregory E. Gorbett, CFEI, IAAI-CFI, CFPS,
Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 Awarded a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Forensic Science and a second in Fire Science, Gregory Gorbett is a skilled fire and explosion scene investigator, a university professor of fire and safety engineering technology, evidence collection and handling technician, published fire researcher, codes and standards specialist, and skilled forensic fire science and technology laboratory technician. He carries the designation of a nationally Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Certified Fire Investigation Instructor and nationally Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator. He is educated and well versed in using computer fire modeling programs for fire analysis. He also has experience in fire suppression and fire service activities.
Cam Cope, CFEI, CVFI
Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 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.
Dennis W. Smith, CFEI, CFII
Senior Associate Expert, Fire and Explosion Analysis Expert
 Dennis Smith, retired Atlantic City, NJ Fire Department Captain, carries the designation of Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor. 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 serves an Alternate on the NFPA 921: Guide For Fire And Explosion Investigations, and serves on the NFPA Committee on Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators.
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