Mike Wisekal, MSc, AAs, CFI, FIT, MIFireE, MIAAI, APAEWE

Regional Manager, Marine Lead, Principal Investigator

United Kingdom
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About Mike

+44 141 639 6611

Mike has worked in the fire industry since 1997, serving nearly 18 years in the Fire Service. His fire service career included fulfilling various roles from operational firefighter to Incident Commander. Part of his operational training included structural firefighting, firefighting at sea, road traffic collisions, fire behaviour training, and health and safety training. During his service, he was deployed to numerous 
incidents involving a diverse range of operational challenges involving risk to life and property.

Education / Certifications

  • MSc, Fire Investigation, University of Central Lancashire
  • Criminal Justice Technology, Prince Georges Community College
  • Military Policing, US Army Military Police School
  • Managing Safely, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Certified Fire Investigator, Intl. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
  • Fire Investigation Technician, Intl. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
  • Certified Professional Coach, Intl. Coach Academy
  • Past Member, United Kingdom Assoc. of Fire Investigators
  • Member, The Institution of Fire Engineers
  • Member, Intl. Assoc. of Arson Investigators
  • Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence
  • Diploma in Marine Accident Investigation
  • Certificate in Maritime Fire Safety
  • Certificate in Maritime Safety Management & the ISM Code
Areas of Expertise
Safety Evaluation + Consulting Fire + Explosion Origin + Cause Investigation Vehicle Fires Origin + Cause Marine Fire Investigation

See Insights from Mike

Blogs + Whitepapers
Large general cargo ship on fire and lots of smoke out at sea on a bright day

SOLAS Regulations in Marine Fire Investigations

Learn more about how Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the ISM Code, and the Ship Safety Management System (SMS) form a comprehensive framework for ensuring maritime safety.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Man in Hazmat Suit Picking Through Wildfire Rubble

Conducting Scene Risk Assessments for Structural Fires Investigations

When undertaking a scene risk assessment, investigators bear in mind three key elements: hazards, risks, and control measures.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Photo of a burning old red-brick factory with a lot of smoke.

When Alarm Bells Ring: How Forensic Fire Investigators Uncover Arson Fraud

Forensic investigators can shed light on possible arson fraud - knowing how to approach the investigation is key.

Articles
Photo of a burning old red-brick factory with a lot of smoke.

Mike Wisekal Published in Claims Journal

Looking out for warning signs of arson can help insurers respond appropriately to fire investigations.

Services

Forensics