NEFCO Fire Investigations

03/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome 12 highly experienced Origin & Cause experts to the NEFCO Fire Investigations team. Their expertise, professionalism, and geographic reach will further strengthen NEFCO’s ability to serve our clients across the country.

Top Row (L–R):
Bennett Chadbourne CFEI, IAAI-FIT, CFEI – Phillipston, MA
Richard Stenhouse, CFI – Damascus, OR
Steven Lawrence, CFEI – Clearwater, FL

Middle Row (L–R):
Anthony Kemeny, CFEI – Eustis, FL
John “Jeff” Crooke, CFI, CFEI – King William, VA
Jessie Knight, CFI – Bogart, GA
John “Troy” Hopkins, CFEI – Arlington, TN

Bottom Row (L–R):
Ron Mauro, CFI – Henderson, NV
Paul Ramos, CFI – San Antonio, TX
Angela Kelly, CFEI – Hellertown, PA
Scott Schmauderer, CFI, CFEI – Lake in the Hills, IL
Charles Johnson, CFI, CFEI – Mesa, AZ

Please join us in welcoming these outstanding professionals to the NEFCO family. We look forward to the experience, knowledge, and dedication they bring to our growing national team.

01/12/2026

NEFCO's webinar series starts next month and is open exclusively to property insurance adjusters and property subrogation specialist.

For more information email [email protected]

10/13/2025

🔥 Live Burn Demonstration at the VIRGINIA STATE CLAIMS ASSOCIATION Conference! 🔥

NEFCO Fire Investigationss is excited to be conducting a Live Burn Demonstration at this year’s Virginia State Claims Association Annual Conference.

The session will be facilitated by George Coddingg, Fire Analyst with NEFCO, and Jessi Reed, AIC, Senior Production Manager with NEFCO, who will provide real-time insights into fire behavior, origin patterns, and investigative techniques used in forensic fire analysis.

We look forward to connecting with claims professionals and showcasing the science behind what we do every day, uncovering the story a fire tells.

09/18/2025

Step inside a fire scene, without leaving your desk. 🔥🧯
https://app.docusketch.com/portal/tour/rnpXo1V0

We just captured our recent live-burn training with a DocuSketch® 360° tour, and it’s exactly what our carrier partners get on every structure fire claim.

Why it matters for adjusters, SIU, and subrogation teams:
Full-scene transparency: Walk the loss virtually, room by room, anytime.
Preservation of evidence: Document conditions before overhaul and debris movement.
Speed + collaboration: Share a single link with all stakeholders; add notes, tags, and measurements.
Better outcomes: Clear visuals accelerate coverage decisions and subro evaluations.

At NEFCO Fire Investigations, we build this into our standard operating procedure, because great documentation shouldn’t be optional when timelines and recoveries are on the line.

09/17/2025

🔥 See fire science up close in Wake County, NC!

NEFCO Fire Investigations and The Institute of Fire Science are teaming up for a live burn demonstration + CE seminar designed for insurance adjusters, SIU teams, and subrogation professionals. The session will be facilitated by Jessi Reed, AIC Reed and George Codding.

What you’ll experience
Side-by-side compartment burns and real-time fire behavior
Step-by-step origin & cause methodology
Evidence handling, documentation, and chain of custody
Subrogation opportunities and scene preservation best practices
Practical takeaways you can apply on your next loss

Why attend
Earn continuing education credit
Sharpen your investigation and evaluation skills
Network with peers and industry experts

📍 Wake County, NC

07/10/2025

🎉 Proud Presenting Sponsor – 24th Annual Tee Up Golf Classic ⛳️
Once again, we are honored to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Breakthrough T1D Greater New England | 24th Annual Tee Up Golf Classic on Monday, July 24th.

We’re looking forward to another incredible event supporting a cause that matters deeply, funding life-changing research for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

About the Event
The Tee Up Golf Classic has been a cornerstone in the New England community since 2001.

Under the leadership of Chair Christopher Librizzi, the event has raised over $2.4 million for T1D research and is now Rhode Island’s longest-running charity golf tournament.

Why It Matters
Come for the golf and stay for:
A fun and meaningful dinner reception
A thrilling auction
The inspiring Fund A Cure program

All proceeds directly support critical efforts to create a world without T1D.

🔗 Make a Donation or Learn More:
https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/Donation2?2376.donation=form1&df_id=2376&mfc_pref=T

Together, we can drive breakthroughs. 💙

03/27/2025

Indianapolis: Join us on March 31st at 12:30PM ET for a discussion on NEFCO Fire Investigations implementation of DocuSketch's 360-degree imaging to capture detailed and immersive visuals of fire-damaged areas.

Fire Analyst, Brian Millard will be teaming up with Kimberly Burdi-Dumas of DocuSketch to demonstrate this technology and discuss its dramatic impact on the origin & cause investigation, property claims handling and subrogation process.

About Brian Millard:
Brian Millard is a Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Evidence Collection Technician through the International Association of Arson Investigators, as well as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire Investigator Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He also has a Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement through the International Association of Arson Investigators.

Brian is an Indiana State Certified Fire Investigator II, Fire Inspector I and II, Juvenile Fire Setter Program Instructor I and II, and Fire Prevention Educator I. Brian was a member of Federal Emergency Management Agency Indiana Task Force 1, where he served as a hazardous materials manager, specialist, and safety officer for 17 years. He also has more than 30 years of fire service experience, including more than 20 years of examining fire scenes and determining areas of origin and causes of fires.

Brian has served in several roles, including fire chief, lieutenant, firefighter, EMT, arson investigator, fire inspector, and fire instructor. Since retiring from the Lawrence City Fire Department in early 2019, Brian has been serving as Captain of Lilly Fire and Rescue in Indianapolis, IN. Brian is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators and National Association of Fire Investigators and is an expert witness in fire-related court proceedings. He has an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and Criminology and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science.

03/11/2025

NEFCO Fire Investigations is pleased to announce the addition of 11 highly qualified Fire Analysts to our team. NEFCO now provides 157 fire experts throughout the 48 contiguous states, all of which are W2 company employees.

Brian Cosner CFEI - Oklahoma
Ron Marley CFI - Idaho
Rebecca Thompson CFI - Kentucky
Joshua Ruby CFI - Texas
Ashley Bowen CFI - Texas
Joseph Crandall CFI - Michigan
Thomas Berteletti CFI - Massachusetts
Casey McCarthy CFEI - Washington
Stephen Schaffer CFI - New Jersey
Benjamin Caruana CFI - Illinois
Todd Thomas CFI - Idaho

03/10/2025

Seattle, WA: Join us at the OCAA / PSAA Claims Symposium March 21st where NEFCO Fire Analyst, George Codding CFI, will be presenting "Origin & Cause Fundamentals". The day will be filled with great CE presentations and networking.

- 6CE credits and 1 hour ethics
-Lunch and breakfast supplied

CE Topics
Origin and Cause Fundamentals
Biomechanics in Serious Injury Claims
Insurance Ethics
Lunch with WA/OR Claims Related Updates
WA/OR OIC Best Practices
Claims Handling Fundamentals

02/04/2025