T: 847-487-5776
F: 847-487-8142
scotts@agosti-fire.com
While serving as a professional fire analyst and staff expert for Agosti & Associates for the past six months, Mr. Schmauderer has conducted fire scene investigations. These include fires in single family dwellings, high rise structures, multi-family structures, as well as vehicles. His responsibilities and experience as a fire analyst include photography, witness interviewing, report writing and evidence collection.
Not only does Mr. Schmauderer work in the private sector, but for the past eighteen years has served as a firefighter/paramedic and a certified fire investigator for the Streamwood, Illinois Fire Department.
Mr. Schmauderer has experience and knowledge beyond fire and explosion analysis, to include fire department operations in all aspects, including hazardous materials and emergency medical.
Education & Training
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, NAFI
Certified Fire Investigator, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Certified Fire Inspector, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Certified Juvenile Setter Counselor, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Certified Hazardous Materials Operations, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Certified Paramedic, Illinois Department of Public Health
Certified Fire Apparatus Engineer, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Professional Qualifications
Certified Fire Investigator, Illinois State Fire Marshal
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, NAFI
Practice Areas
Fire and Explosions:
Arson defense/prosecution; electrical fires; gas explosions; vehicular fires; structure fires; fire deaths/injuries. Fire scene evidence and spoliation issues.
Building and Fire Codes:
Fire/Building code violations; Life Safety Code violations; smoke detector issues; Fire spread issues; fire prevention analysis.
Fire Department Practices:
Fire department operations/practices/management; firefighter deaths/injuries/safety; discipline and termination issues.
