Kiera Biggins, MSc, BSc, MIFireE
Senior Investigator
Glasgow - Scotland
About Kiera
Education / Certifications
- MSc, Fire Scene Investigation, The University of Central Lancashire
- BSc, Forensics Chemistry, The University of Strathclyde
- Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence, BTEC
- Member, Institute of Fire Engineers
- Member, Intl. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
- Member, United Kingdom Assoc. of Fire Investigators
About Kiera
Kiera is one of our leading Senior Investigators for investigating the origin and cause of water and oil escapes. She has managed and assisted with over 500 escape of water, escape of oil and fire investigations in commercial, industrial and residential premises. To supplement her investigation skills, she obtained her Evidence Collection Technician professional designation through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). She has also undertaken legal experience training successfully receiving her Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (APAEWE).
Education / Certifications
- MSc, Fire Scene Investigation, The University of Central Lancashire
- BSc, Forensics Chemistry, The University of Strathclyde
- Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence, BTEC
- Member, Institute of Fire Engineers
- Member, Intl. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
- Member, United Kingdom Assoc. of Fire Investigators
Areas of Expertise
Water Intrusion
Fire + Explosion Origin + Cause Investigation
Vehicle Fires
Origin + Cause
Failure Analysis
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Articles
Investigating Arson
Fire investigators must consider all evidence and identify key indicators when determining if a fire was caused by arson.