Michael Stoddard, MEng, CFI, CFEI
Safety Engineer and Fire Analyst
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Master of Engineering: Advanced Safety Engineering and Management, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science: Fire Science - Arson Investigation, University of New Haven
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Associate of Science: Criminal Justice – Administration, University of New Haven
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Associate of Science: Electromechanical Technology, Quinsigamond Community College
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Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
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Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI), National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
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Certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspector, Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service (F.I.R.E)
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Firefighter I/II, National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications
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Public Fire Educator I, National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications
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Haz-Mat: Operational Level, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
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UL Standards Technical Panel Member: Clothes Dryers and Washing Machines/Extractors (Residential & Commercial)
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Health and Safety Committee Member: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
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Member: American Society of Safety Professionals
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National Association of Subrogation Professionals Speaker
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Managing Partner of Genesis Forensics
Michael Stoddard is a consulting expert with over 20 years of experience in the claims and legal industries and specializes in design defect cases and product/equipment safety. He has been engaged as a fire origin & cause investigator/failure analyst on thousands of cases. He has provided extensive expert testimony in over 45 depositions and is court-qualified as an expert witness with experience in 5 trials. Additionally, Mr. Stoddard has 20 years of firefighting experience and is a Certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspector. He is well-versed in scene inspections, lab exams, documentation, testing, evidence collection, report writing, and testifying and is regarded as a premier clothes dryer fire expert. Mr. Stoddard has also been following recent fire trends involving inadvertent activation of kitchen ranges believing these appliances warrant further analysis and assessment for fire risks and design safety.