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curriculum vitae
James.Blando@fire4rensicshawaii.com
808-276-3567
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James Blando
Consultant
Experience
Fire Inspector/Investigator
Instructor
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
FIRE INSPECTOR I
FIRE INSPECTOR II
FIRE INSPECTOR III
FIRE INSTUCTOR I
Maui Fire Department - Inspector/Investigator 2002-2017
Marriott International - Fire Inspector 2016-2021
Marriott Vacation Worldwide - Fire Inspector 2010-2015
Rimkus Consulting - Fire Investigator 2018-2021
National Fire Academy - Fire Instructor 2013-2018
Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI)
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI)
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI)
Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI)
Education
Ability to conduct complex fire investigation scenes. Coordinates the documentation for origin and cause. Qualified evidence collection technician. Has testified in court to numerous fire cases as an expert witness.
Associate in science degree • June 1987 • Chemeketa Community College
University of Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
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