Evidence Storage Expert Witnesses

Linden, California

Fire - fire investigator, fire origin and cause investigator, subrogation cases, arson investigator, high rise structure fires, evidence storage, evidence retrieval

I started in the fire service in 1972 in the U.S. Air Force. Three years at Mather AFB, one year in Kunsan, Korea, three years as a civilian firefighter at McClellan AFB, and twenty years for the City of Sacramento fire department. I held the position of firefighter, fire investigator, and captain. I also filled in as an acting battalion chief for five years. Certifications: Certified Fire Investigator – International Assoc. of Arson Investigators Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator – National Assoc. of Fire Investigators Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator – National Assoc. of Fire Investigators Certified Fire Investigator – State of Calif. Fire Marhshal’s Office Certified Evidence Collection Technician – International Association of Fire Investigators NFPA 921 & 1033 compliant Initiated private investigation business in 1998. I have handled over 18883 items of evidence. I have investigated over 2500 fire incidents. I have investigated fires for Sacramento Municipal Utilities...

Coldspring, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Fire - Electrical Fires, Appliance Failures, Electrical Relays, Electrocution, Shock, Pools, Electrical Explosions, Corrosion, VFD, Variable Frequency Drives, OSHA, Fire Investigation, X-Ray, Lightning Stike, evidence storage, Subpart S, NFPA 70E, National Electric Code, Vehicle Fire

I am a licensed Professional Engineer and Principal Electrical Engineer at Dreiym Engineering PLLC, specializing in forensic electrical investigations, failure analysis, and corrosion control. I provide expert consulting and testimony in cases involving electrical design, code compliance, industrial safety, and accident reconstruction. My work spans residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, including oil and gas, chemical processing, renewable energy, and nuclear installations. I hold a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (with a minor in Mathematics) from Washington State University. I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in multiple states, including Texas (PE #116640), and can pursue licensure in additional states as needed. I also hold certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), and CP3 Certified. My expertise includes electrical failure analysis, arc flash hazar...