Speaking of Fire: Recent Episodes
Donna Ingram and Mike Schlatman
Our show is about fire, its effects and investigation into the fire’s origin and cause. Our goal is to inform the public about fire to prevent accidental fires and fatalities. It is also to deter the intentional (arson) fires. Our experienced guests point out hazards to avoid and practices to save lives and property. We discuss fire investigations and technologies that are used to arrest arsonists. By presenting internationally recognized experts in the field of fire investigation research and technology, you will gain insight into fire behavior through the interesting cases that are presented. Prosecution of arsonists and denial of insurance claims during court litigation are also discussed. The insurance industries mandate to investigate fires and their legal aspects are presented.
Join Donna and I as we welcome back renowned UL authority Dan Madrzykowski in our final episode in which we will talk about giving tips on how not to ignite yourself as well as our final farewell.
Join us for a lively discussion with Dr Quinterri, a noted expert in fire dynamics and controversial stance on the twin tower tragedy.
Join us along with our honored guest who has compiled the resource for fire investigators throughout the world. We will discuss its availability and some of its information.
Join us as we talk about report writing topics such as, proper documentation, using proper standards and guidelines (NFPA 1033, NFPA 921, ASTM) and much more. Tune in to pick up some very good tips on how to boost your report writing skills.
Please join us we talk about ways to avoid scene and or evidence spoliation as well as understanding what subrogation is.
Please join us as we conduct an interview with an expert fire investigator and past president of The International Association of Arson Investigators® (IAAI®).
Listen for a lively discussion about fire investigations and the IAAI. Learn how fire investigators careers can be aided by the IAAI.
Join Mike Schlatman for his perspective on truth and integrity. He will discuss truth in testimony, business, and life.
Join us and an attorney to discuss the historical firefighters strike in Kansas city. Plus how talented players negotiate with teams.
Join us for a case study of an Arson/homicide of two children by their mother. Find out what happened and what became of the mother.
Listen to an experienced and entertaining attorney talk to you about lay witnesses, expert testimony and depositions.
Unusual and sometimes comedic things happen during investigations and litigation. Join us as we welcome back John Loss for some interesting and funny examples.
Please join us and listen in as we talk to non new york fighter fighters and get their real reactions to their witnessing the aftermath of that tragic attack.
Listen to a Fire Chief tell you the importance of the investigation of fire. This week's guest will share some of his tips as well as a few stories from his experience.
Listen to an expert in fire prevention for Honda North America. His fire prevention, training and investigations will be discussed. Tips on those types of investigations will be shared.
Please join us and listen in as we talk to non new york fighter fighters and get their real reactions to their witnessing the aftermath of that tragic attack.
Please join us as we conduct an interview with an expert fire investigator and past president of The International Association of Arson Investigators® (IAAI®).
Listen for a lively discussion about fire investigations and the IAAI. Learn how fire investigators careers can be aided by the IAAI.
Join us as we speak with Insurance Expert Rhonda Lukie about insurance claims, arson, litigation and what the insurance industry is doing to deter fraudulent claims and assist us in being safe.
Listen to an interesting discussion of the fire investigation procedures in the New York and Connecticut area.
Interesting cases are disused.
Unusual and sometimes comedic things happen during investigations and litigation. Join us as we welcome back John Loss for some interesting and funny examples.
Manufactures representatives are part of the fire investigative team approach. Join us for a discussion with a recognized well known manufacture representative to discuss how they do their investigation.
Join us for a discussion of the Ferguson Missouri fires and the public service response to the riots. Better understand the political climate and its effect on the situation.
Join us for a lively with an investigator with over 40 years of experience. Listen to a few stories of Georgia investigations.
Join us for a conversation about how fire claims are handled by companies and attorneys.
Please join us as we talk about how to be an expert witness by talking about the IAAI Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony course, which is an intense two and a half day course that guides the students through testifying as an Expert Witness in a real arson case.
Join us for a humorous stories of investigations and courtroom proceedings, with a famous attorney/comedian, John Loss.
Tune in for a discussion of the invaluable contributions and the legacy of Guy Sandy Burnette by people that new him.
Join us, Dr. Peter Mansi, Ran Shalief, Ricardo Torres, and Rod Pevytoe as we discuss the differences in international fire investigations, the challenges in other countries and IAAI fire investigator certification.
Join Dr. David J. Icove and Gerald A. Haynes as they discuss the latest edition of the vital text for fire investigations. Learn about the new additions. This will be an interesting discussion.
Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to kitchen fires, many of which could have been prevented.
Please join us as we talk with Phil Ackland, a world leading commercial kitchen fire investigation and prevention specialist about these types of fires as well his book, A Guide for Commercial Kitchen Fires, which was specifically written for building and fire inspectors, fire investigators, analysts, engineers, special experts and attorneys to provide a greater understanding of the performance of cooking appliances, the kitchen exhaust and fire-extinguishing systems.
Join us for a great discussion with a well known experienced investigator. Hear the difference in fire investigations between Louisiana and your area. War stories told within.
Join us for voices from the mountain, a judge and attorney discuss a fire homicide and civil cases.
Join us as we talk with an ultimate expert in wildland fires, Paul Steensland. Paul has over 48 years of combined fire/law enforcement experience with Cal Fire, the U.S. Forest Service and in private practice. He has investigated hundreds of wildland fires, including two of the largest fires in the history of South Dakota and Colorado.
He has contributed to treaties and IF210. If you want to find out what happens with these large wildland fires, tune into our show and find out.
Join Mike and Donna while they interview two experts with views about national or regional investigation companies and smaller vs. larger firms. Do you want to own your own company or join another? Maybe we can help you decide.
Join us for discussion on private and public investigations in stopping the terrible crime of arson. Attorney Bridges and two P.I's with extensive experience will provide a lively discussion.
Join us as we speak with Insurance Expert Rhonda Lukie about insurance claims, arson, litigation and what the insurance industry is doing to deter fraudulent claims and assist us in being safe.
Join us for a case study of an Arson/homicide of two children by their mother. Find out what happened and what became of the mother.
Please join us, Samantha Shannon, David Bridges, Mark Scheer, and Chris Konzelmann as we discuss criminal courts, District Attorneys, civil courts, expert fire investigators, and subrogation.
Please join us and listen in to find out about services that you can call when fire strikes your home or business.
Join us along with Alex Koenen and Todd Kerkhoff as we talk about what State IAAI Chapters are doing along with how FD fire investigators cooperate with private fire investigators.
Please join us as we talk about the other factors of commercial kitchen fires with Bill Almon.
Join us and a very experienced attorney by the name of Lou Accurso to discuss propane explosions and preventive measures. This great attorney has years of litigation experience.
Please join us as we talk with Sandy Archer and Stuart Brozgold about FireAnalysis.Net and CFISFire.com, what they are all about, and what they can do for the industry.
Please join us as we talk with Samantha Peek and Jeremy Davis about the relationships between public and fire investigators. The relationships between public and private fire investigators are very important and although public investigators look at the criminal side and the private investigators look at the civil side, many times their investigations are parallel. When the public and private investigators share resources it creates a seamless investigation for both parties.
Please join us as we talk about how different fire departments and police agencies interact. Also, how does Federal Government assists (we're from the government, we're here to help you.)
Please join us as and Jason Ziph as we talk about accelerant canines. Accelerant detection dogs, often referred to as arson dogs, can be an effective tool when conducting a fire investigation. Trained to detect trace amounts of petroleum-based liquid accelerants, in either a raw or burned form, accelerant detection canines help pinpoint the location of critical evidence.
Join us for a humorous stories of investigations and courtroom proceedings, with a famous attorney/comedian, John Loss.
Join us to understand how special investigation units work and their effect on litigation. Noted attorney Kent Bevan and professional Investigator Larry Doty will provide the information for you.
Please join us and award-winning author Rabbi Mel Glazer as we have an uplifting discussion about grief, loss and healing.
Whether we are of any faith, or of no faith at all, losing loved ones inspires some of the deepest spiritual questions we will ever face in our lives. What meaning can we find in our losses? Where do we begin? Rabbi Mel connects his life as a leader of his community with his life as a supporter and comforter of other mourners. From this unique position, he has a great deal to teach us about facing loss. Rabbi Mel makes it possible for us to go “from mourning to morning.”
Please join us, Greg Gorbett and Rod Pevytoe as we discuss colleges are now training students to become fire investigators. Eastern Kentucky University is a leader in this training. The IAAI has always trained investigators. Listen to understand how you can become a fire investigator.
Please join us along with Jessica Irven as we talk about burn survivors, their recovery process, and the Phoenix Society.
Please join us, Joe Pleser and returning guest David Bridges as we discuss insurance claims and you.
There are private fire investigators all over the country. The majority are in local firms. Find out how they operate for your benefit. The new CFIS, Consolidated Fire Investigation Services alliance is also described.
Please join us, Dr John DeHaan and Rob Siarnicki as we talk about how citizens and firefighters are killed every year in fires. Listen to learn how deaths occur and how to keep you and your families being victims. Also how a foundation supports firefighters families.
Join us as we welcome back to our show Dan Madrzykowski as we talk about fire myths. There are some things people believe about fires that are not true. Listen and find out what really occurs.
Please join us live from Las Vegas as we talk to international fire investigators that are attending the International Training Conference.
Please join us as we talk to Chip Barnhart and Bill Almon about the causes of restaurant fires and how they can be prevented.
Please join us, Tom Fee and Doug Allen as we discuss wildland fires, what causes them, the challenges in suppressing them, and how they are investigated.
Please join us, Gary Thorstenson, and Trace Lawless as we discuss how students, firefighters and police need training to become fire investigators. Be sure to listen in on how you can become a fire investigator.
Please join us as we welcome back Rusty Vollintine and Wally Roberts to the show to talk about accelerant K-9's, bomb detection dogs, and why they are such an effective tool for fire investigations.
Please join us, Jamie Novak, John Morris, and Steve Carman, as we discuss bomb technicians, explosives, disposable robots, fire testing, explosions and more...
Join us, Rod Ammon, Mark Sweany, and Jason Rhodes as we discuss online fire training, social media in fire investigations, fire reporters and the news, radio, print and more.
Join us, Dr. Peter Mansi, Ran Shalief, Ricardo Torres, and Rod Pevytoe as we discuss the differences in international fire investigations, the challenges in other countries and IAAI fire investigator certification.
Please join us, Steve Austin and Don Robinson as we discuss organizations, procedures and what the government utilizes to deter arson and assure their detection and arrest.
Please join us, George Codding, Scott Bennett and Bumper Moylan as we discuss how groups stop arson fires and how they bring arsonists to justice.
Please join us, Samantha Shannon, David Bridges, Mark Scheer, and Chris Konzelmann as we discuss criminal courts, District Attorneys, civil courts, expert fire investigators, and subrogation.
Join us, Engineers Lou Bilancia and Kyle Minden as we discuss the roles of engineers on a fire scene, product malfunctions, gas explosions, electrical fires and more.
Join us, Kirk Hankins and Kevin Savage as we discuss private fire investigators, bomb squads, drug cartels, fire deaths and the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Join us, Joe Toscano, Kathleen Alverio, and Randy Watson as we discuss special investigation units, the impact of fraudulent fire claims and how the insurance company the primary victim of arson.
Join us, Jamie Novak, David Bridges, State Fire Marshal Greg Carrell and State Fire Marshal Division Chief Wally Roberts as we discuss the roles and duties of fire service and law enforcement, from fire extinguishment to the conviction of the crime of arson.
Join us as we discuss arson canines (dogs), evidence tools, crime labs, and investigative techniques.
Join us and Dr. John DeHaan, Dr. David Icove and Investigator Tom Fee as we discuss spontaneous human combustion, fire deaths, ignitable liquids, the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime in Quantico, Virginia, criminology, fire investigations and more.
Join us and Research Engineer Dan Madrzykowski as he discusses what fire is, the nature of fire, and why fire behaves the way it does; having that understanding allows investigators to determine the cause of the fire, including arson which is a prosecutable crime. He’ll also answer questions about the most common causes of holiday season fires and how to prevent them.