We possess a high level of experience and formal knowledge in fire and explosion analysis, site reconstruction, application of model building and fire codes, materials science as it relates to fire development and spread.

The breadth of our work goes far beyond that of how and why the fire started.

A boutique firm, Drs. Robert Schroeder (Schroeder Fire) and Richard Pehrson (Pehrson Fire)¹  provide the following services:

• Catastrophic Fire & Explosion Analysis
  • Industrial facilities
  • Commercial properties
  • High rise and mixed occupancies (hotels)
  • Residential
  • Grain elevators
  • Fuel gas complexes
  • In flight fires/aircraft
• Origin & Cause Investigations
• Interior and exterior fire-spread analysis
• Product Failure analysis
• Site reconstruction
• Computer Fire Modeling
• Design and Execution of Full Scale Fire and Explosion Testing
• Data Preparation & Testimony (civil and criminal, US and Canada)

In addition, we have:

• Full OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q) Hazmat-Certification
• Experienced in Large Loss Management
• In-depth Proficiencies in Historical Research
• Emergency Response Experience
• Case Management Capabilities
• Fire Code Compliance Background
• Examination and  Evaluation of Sprinkler and other Fire Suppression Systems
• Examination and evaluation of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
• Electrical & Mechanical Components and Apparatus Knowledge
• Up-to-Date Medical for Access to and Work within Designated Hazardous Sites.
• Experienced in Large Project Documentation Handling

¹Providing services through Schroeder Fire Inc.