Richard O'Connor,
Fire Investigator
Illinois - United States
About Richard
Education / Certifications
- MS, Public Safety Administration, Calumet College of St. Joseph’s
- Associate of Science, Fire Science, Moraine Valley Community College
- Associate of Science, Criminal Justice, Moraine Valley Community College
- BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Governors State University
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators #24948
About Richard
Mr. O’Connor is a NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Senior Fire Investigator with Jensen Hughes. Mr. O’Connor is experienced in determining the origin and cause of residential, commercial, industrial and vehicle fires, fire scene excavation, evidence collection and chain of custody, fire damage diagramming, witness interviews, photographic documentation and report writing. He is knowledgeable about standard practices regarding fire scene excavation, evidence collection and chain of custody (NFPA 921).
Education / Certifications
- MS, Public Safety Administration, Calumet College of St. Joseph’s
- Associate of Science, Fire Science, Moraine Valley Community College
- Associate of Science, Criminal Justice, Moraine Valley Community College
- BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Governors State University
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators #24948
Areas of Expertise
Fire + Explosion Investigation
Appliance Fire + Failure Investigation