Professional Qualifications
Experience
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Over 50,000 billed Forensic Engineering hours
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35 Years of Forensic Experience
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3,000 Independent Investigations
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Has Taught over 100 Fire Seminars
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​Some investigators are great at processing the scene, some are great at the laboratory examinations and analysis, while others are best at testifying and using displays. Mr. Harris saves his clients time and money with his superior expertise in all three. His wide-ranging experience in origin & cause, propane, natural gas, appliances, electrical systems, carbon monoxide, combustion and chimneys, chemistry and more ensure that he can complete the entire investigation for a quick and accurate resolution.
Investigations
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1500 Building Fires
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350 Oil/Gas Well explosions
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400 Building Explosions
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500 Vehicle Fires
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300 Heavy Equipment/Tractor Fires Fires
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100 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incidents
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800 Laboratory Examinations and Testing
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering
1982 State University of New York at Buffalo
Graduate Studies in Materials Science
1984 University of Utah
Fire Science
Red Rocks Community College
Arson Investigation
Red Rocks Community College
Chemistry of Explosives
Metro State College
Fire Seminars
Over 300 Hours
Experienced.
Efficient.
Effective.
Randolph J. Harris
Fire Investigator
Forensic Scientist
Explosion Expert
Carbon Monoxide Expert
Expert Testimony
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92 Appearances Expert Courtroom Testimony
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130 Depositions
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Has testified in State, Federal and County courts.
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Always accepted as an expert.
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Certifications
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Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator -NAFI
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Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator -NAFI
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Certified Chimney Inspector - F.I.R.E. Associates
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Certified Propane Handler -PERC
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Certified Tribometrist
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Carbon Monoxide Expert.
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Professional Affiliations
National Fire Protection Association
International Association of Arson Investigators
National Association of Fire Investigators.