Patrick M. Kennedy
B.Sc.(Hons), CFEI, CFII, CVFI, CFPS, MFireE, ASSE
Principal Expert, Fire and Explosion Analyst
Patrick M. Kennedy is the longest practicing fire investigator in the world, with over 54 of experience in both
public and private sectors. He is a fire and explosion investigator and analyst, researcher, author and teacher par
none. He is a licensed private investigator (Florida and Illinois) and court qualified as an expert witness testifying
nearly 1,000 times, in almost every State and several foreign countries.
Over the years Patrick Kennedy investigated, analyzed and provided expert testimony on thousands of fires and
explosions for insurance companies, manufacturers, government agencies and the legal community representing
plaintiffs, defendants, and the public interest in both civil and criminal proceedings. There is very little in the way
of fires and explosions he has not seen.
Patrick Kennedy holds numerous degrees, including a B.Sc. (Hons.) Fire Protection Engineering Technology
from the University of Cincinnati. He has received post graduate education from the many colleges and
universities.
Patrick Kennedy holds many internationally recognized certifications, including the following:
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
• Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII)
• Member, Institution of Fire Engineers
• Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)
• Profession Member, American Society of Safety Engineers
Patrick Kennedy belongs to – and participates in – many technical organizations, including the following:
• National Association of Fire Investigators, International (NAFI)
Currently serving as: Chairman
• International Association of Fire Investigators (IAFI)
Currently serving as: Chairman
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Member of:
Technical Committee, NFPA 921 – Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation
Technical Committee, NFPA 1033 – Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
Research Section, Fire Science Technology Educator Section, Industrial Fire Protection Section
• ASTM International (American Society for Testing & Materials)
Member of: Committees E05 on Fire Standards, E30 on Forensic Standards, E58 on Forensic Engineering
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
• International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)
• International Fire Marshals’ Association
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