FIRE CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Correct Determinations + Critical Evaluations + Expert Presentations = Positive Results
services
We provide services ranging from origin and cause investigations to assistance with litigation preparation and other consulting needs for insurance companies, attorneys, private investigative firms, and fire and police departments.
Systematic and Critical Scene Evaluation, Photography and Evidence Collection
Emergency Services, Fire and Police Department Contacts
Expert Depositions and Testimony
Witness and Insured Interviewing
Neighborhood Canvassing
Information Systems Resources and Services
Trial Preparation: Strategies, Witness Preparation and Opposition Cross-Examination Recommendations
Evaluation of Strengths, Weaknesses, Evidence, Exhibits and Recommendations of Further Activities
Evaluation of Witness Information, Depositions and Prior Testimony
Trial Order for Presentation
Expert Evaluation of Engineering Reports and Witnesses
Recommendations of Additional Engineers and Exhibits
Expert Testimony
Information Systems Resources and Services
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- Subrogation Management:
Subrogation Management takes the claim from the initial scene investigation, further develops the facts by creating an Investigative Plan. The plan is created in Consultation with the client or the law firm. Once approved, the plan is managed as it determines additional facts and focuses on potential responsible persons or products. Management also assists in securing evidence, selecting experts and testing to make the file ready for subsequent use by the law firm.
- Subrogation Management:
- Investigative Management for Claim Defense:
This involves working directly with the law firm to review known facts and determine strategic needs. Then overseeing the process of verifying facts, location and interviewing witnesses. Then, if needed, use the Medical Investigation and Audit protocol to examine the medical documents to validate or deny the claim.
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OUR PEER REVIEW INCLUDES:
NFPA Standards, Codes, Guidelines and ASTM Standards
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PEER REVIEW AND A TECHNICAL REVIEW:
In a detailed PEER REVIEW we will discuss with you further items that will reinforce your opinions, any other suggested investigative activities and, indicate any mistakes in information or typos etc.
In a less detailed TECHNICAL REVIEW we would only review whether the proper methodology was utilized. We would of course, point out obvious mistakes and typos etc. We would not go into detail with suggestions for reinforcement of determinations or follow up activities.
In either case, you would receive a paragraph from us to add to the bottom of your report indicating that the report was either Peer or Technically reviewed and that it met the minimum requirements.
SEND US YOUR REPORT FOR PEER OR TECHNICAL REVIEW
- Theft – Home Owner or Commercial:
Beginning with a site visit, the investigation will determine the validity of the claim, conduct the needed interviews, contact law enforcement, conduct a neighborhood canvass, and obtain and verify the receipts or documents that support the claim. - Workers Compensation, Auto Liability, and Injury Claims:
Determine the facts that would support or deny the validity of the claim. Manage any needed surveillance or investigation to determine the activity level of the claimant. Interview any witness to the event or discover other witnesses. Utilize Medical Investigation and Audit protocols to establish prior existing physical conditions, other potential causes of injury, use the National Federal Registry to benchmark billing amounts, code correctness and evaluate medical standards of care questions. - Fraud and other types of claims:
Determine facts supporting claims in Mortgage Fraud, Credit Life and Disability, Inland Marine and Maritime, Fiduciary Trust and Identify Theft issues. - Contracted Special Investigation Unit:
Many states require Mandated Fraud Reporting if fraud is suspected in a claim. Many also require the presence either in-house or by out source contract a Special Investigations Unit to conduct investigations in suspect claims and regular training of adjusters in fraud issues. - Training for Adjuster Staff in Fraud issues:
Workshop and Seminar setting training is available in all types of insured claims matters. This training reviews with adjusters of fraud and overviews the common fraud schemes. The training also presents methods to resist the suspect claim.
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About
services
- Secure Internet Portals for Information Management
- Loss Administration and Assignment
- Processing for Insurance Carriers
- Vendor Vetting and Investigator Management
- Tracking Certification, C.V., Licensing, E&O Insurance and Training
- Expert Review of Fire Investigation Reports
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educational programs
NFPA 921 Scientific Method
NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators
Understanding Explosions
Fire Investigation for the Insurance Industry
Expert Witness Testimony
Interviewing Techniques and Evaluation
Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Ethics
Insurance Fraud Detection
Report Writing
NFPA 1033 Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators
Our Team
Management
Michael Schlatman
President
Donna Ingram
Operations Manager
Fire Clue
The Podcast
resources
Links to Important Organizations
Building & Fire Research Laboratory
Electronic Security Association
Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KS)
Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MO)
International Association of Arson Investigators
Insurance Committee for Arson Control
International Society of Automation
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Society of Fire Protection Engineers
ENGINEERS
Fire Protection
- Dr. David Icove: Knoxville, TN. Mbl: (865) 384-7354, Fax: (865) 693-4361. Email: icove@utk.ed
Electrical, Engineering Design & Testing
- Schaefer Engineering: Ted Hutchinson, Wentzville / Columbia, MO. Ph: (636) 332-6464, Fax: (636) 332-6445
- Engeineering Design and Testing: Scott Cramer, Lenexa, KS. Ph: (913) 859-9580, Fax: (913) 859-0630
Mechanical
- Engineering Design & Testing: Kyle Minden, Mechanical Engineer, Lenexa, KS. Ph: (913) 859-9580, Mbl: (913) 449-4953, Fax: (913) 859-0630
- Henderson Engineers: Chris Thibodeaux, Lenexa, KS. Ph: (913) 742-5000, Direct: (913) 742-5513, Fax: (913) 742-5001. Email: Chris.Thibodeaux@hei-eng.com
- MJ Walker Engineering: Mike Walker, Mechanical Engineer, Overland Park, KS. Ph: (913) 633-3189, Fax: (913) 232-8415. Email: MJWalker@aol.com
Automotive
- McAtee Mechanical: Rob McAtee, Kansas City. Ph: (913) 262-4999, Mbl: (913) 515-6756 , Fax: (913) 262-8562
Contact us
Fire Consulting International, Inc.
Lenexa, KS 66285