Our team working together to provide reliable information through quality fire investigations, assisting our clients in determining the proper course of action.
The choice is simple: do you want the biggest or do you want the best when millions of dollars hang in the balance?
When faced with the need for a fire or explosion expert, who do you want on your side of the table during litigation? Our company is proud to offer quality, hand-picked forensic experts who are invested in their careers, court-qualified, and have withstood cross-examination and prevailed. Jack Ward Fire Consultants has over two hundred and fifty combined years of fire investigation, fire analysis, and courtroom testimony experience, and the resources to offer you and your clients the best the industry has to offer. From the fire origin and cause determination to expert testimony, our consultants utilize state-of-the-art technology, expert techniques, and the proven systematic approach to investigations. Jack Ward Fire Consultants prides itself on reaching conclusions that are objective, detail-oriented, and ethical.
Each forensic consultant on our team has the expertise, professionalism and integrity to bring you the solid results you expect in determining the origin and cause of your fire and explosion losses.
Jack Ward Fire Consultants has represented insurance and reinsurance carriers, corporations, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, product designers, electric companies, oil and gas providers and many other entities.
Vehicle fires present unique challenges due to complex electrical systems, multiple fuel delivery components, and post-fire damage.
Marine fire investigations require specialized knowledge of vessel construction, propulsion systems, electrical components, and marine operating environments.
Fires involving heavy machinery and industrial equipment often involve high temperatures, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and demanding operating conditions.
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Dedication to our industry is more than just a catchy phrase; it’s a belief that Jack Ward Fire Consultants, as a team, puts it into practice each day and at every loss we are assigned. From the time the assignment is received to the day it is settled in a court of law, you will find traits in our company unmatched anywhere. Our attention to the quality of our personnel and offices has always been placed above the number of investigators or office locations we have. You simply cannot place quantity over quality and still maintain a high level of competency.
Each and every one of our forensic investigators will provide you and your clients with specialized consultation in the disciplines of fire and arson investigation, product liability, subrogation, insurance fraud investigation, and expert witness testimony at the state and federal levels. With the broad range of fire investigation experience that our team holds, we are skilled in handling all types of losses, from the smallest vehicle or vessel to the largest single- or multi-family residence, and up to the largest industrial and commercial occupancies.
Customer service that is second to none, a fast response time, written preliminary findings within 24 hours of investigations, and timely comprehensive final reports are the foundation of our company. All of these traits are the reasons our clients have chosen us as their preferred fire investigation company. Jack Ward Fire Consultants is dedicated to providing exceptional service to exceed the highest standards of the industry.
As a company, we maintain specialties within our team while keeping each and every fire origin and cause consultant diversified with broader knowledge through our commitment to regular training and education.
Our founder, Jack Ward, and our CEO are not just management figures or names on the marquis. Our Founder’s principles of quality and dedication still guide our business practices and remain the standard we strive for every day. Our CEO, David Cheers, still maintains a caseload and frequently is the sole forensic investigator or consultant on assigned losses. Additionally, with a hands-on management style, his experience is always available whenever needed and he is frequently seen at complex loss sites.
Each and every file, along with its written documentation, is technically reviewed prior to it being released or closed, as our way of maintaining consistent quality.
Bringing a case to trial is the pinnacle of any litigation. Each of our consultants are hired, in part, on their ability to project confidence and professionalism from the witness stand. They are trained in the art of relaying information to jurors and possess the unique ability to educate the jury in all aspects of the investigation.
Our team handles a wide range of losses, including commercial, catastrophic large-loss, residential, vehicle, marine, and heavy machinery. With rapid response times and a commitment to quality, we deliver thorough, defensible investigations you can rely on.
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