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 Origin + Cause InvestigationAppliance Fire + Failure Investigation