Atlantic Coast Service Center Jeffrey L. Pauley, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-FIT, MIFireE Fire Investigator Summerfield, North Carolina 540-420-7599
[email protected] EDUCATION:
University of Maryland, University College College Park, MD Associate in Arts Law Enforcement Bachelor of Science Management Studies Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Graduate Certificate Public Administration
EMPLOYMENT:
Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc. Charlotte, NC Fire Investigator February 2018- Present Bedford County Fire & Rescue Bedford, VA Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal February 2015-October 2017 Bedford County Fire & Rescue Bedford, VA Deputy Fire Marshal September 2010-February 2015 Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office Frederick, MD Investigator 2004 - 2005
Updated 2/5/2018
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.): Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division Silver Spring, MD Police officer, police sergeant 1987 - 2000 Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Frederick, MD Deputy sheriff 1980 – 1987 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Rockville, MD Deputy Sheriff 1977 - 1980 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: •
NC/SC Chapters, International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar, Myrtle Beach, SC, October 2017, 36 hours (tested)
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Fire Investigation: Electrical Systems, National Fire Academy, September 2017, 40 hours (tested)
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Post Blast Investigative Techniques, ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research, May 2017, 40 hours (tested)
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Live Burns & Classroom, Bedford County Fire & Rescue, April 17, 2017, 8 hours
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IAAI International Training Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 2017, 16 hours
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NC/SC Chapters, International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar, Myrtle Beach, SC, October 2016, 36 hours (tested)
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Inter-agency Investigations, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, September 2016, 4 hours
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Fatal Fire Investigations, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, September 2016, 4 hours
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Fire Investigator Legal Updates, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, July 2016, 4 hours
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Fire Investigation: Interviewing-Interrogation Techniques and Courtroom Testimony, National Fire Academy, February 2016, 70 hours (tested) 2
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): •
NC/SC Chapters, International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar, Myrtle Beach, SC, October 2015, 36 hours (tested)
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Hands-on Electrical Fire and Arson Investigation, Public Agency Training Council, September 2015, 20 hours (tested)
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Diverse Populations and Cultural Beliefs, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, March 2015, 3 hours
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Building Construction, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, February 2015, 2 hours
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Deception Detection, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, January 2015, 3 hours
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Gang Activity Awareness, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, December 2014, 8 hours
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The Process of Elimination vs. Negative Corpus, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, November 2014, 3 hours
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NC/SC Chapters, International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar, Myrtle Beach, SC, October 2014, 36 hours (tested)
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International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, College Park, MD, September 2014, 14 hours
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Systematic Approach to Fire Investigations, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, February 2014, 3 hours
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Courtroom Testimony, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, January 2014, 2 hours
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The Forensic Lab’s Role in Fire Investigations, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, December 2013, 8 hours
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Investigations and Interrogations, Lynchburg Fire Department, September 2013, 5 hours
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Managing Complex Fire Investigations, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, August 2013, 2 hours
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Interviewing and the Autistic, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, June 2013, 2 hours 3
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): •
Juvenile Interviews, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, April 2013, 2 hours
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Photography, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy, April 2013, 16 hours (tested)
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Investigator Scene Safety, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, March 2013, 2 hours
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Scene Safety and Spoliation, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy, March 2013, 16 hours (tested)
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Witness Interviews and Arson Profiling, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, December 2012, 8 hours
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Investigations and the Insurance Industry, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, October 2012, 3 hours
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Fire Investigator Scene Safety, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, August 2012, 3 hours
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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy, 24 hours (tested)
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Fire Investigation Legal Issues, Lynchburg Fire Department, June 2012, 4 hours
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Scene Sketching and Diagramming, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, May 2012, 3 hours
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Credibility for Law Enforcement Officers, Central Virginia Fire Marshal’s Association, February 2012, 3 hours
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Fire Scene Photography, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, February 2012, 3 hours
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Statement Analysis, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, January 2012, 3 hours
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Investigative Case Studies, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, November 2011, 3 hours
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Fatal Fire Investigations, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy, September 2011, 16 hours (tested) 4
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): •
Firestopping in Construction, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, January 2012, 3 hours
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Wildland Fire Investigations, Lynchburg Fire Department, May 2011, 4 hours
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Troubleshooting Common Issues in Fire Investigations, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, May 2011, 2 hours
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Investigating Incendiary Fires, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, April 2011, 2 hours
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Indoor Pyrotechnics, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, March 2011, 4 hours
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Investigations in Abandoned Buildings, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, December 2010, 3 hours
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Investigation Techniques, Southwest Virginia Fire Investigators Association, November 2010, 3 hours
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Fire Investigator School, Virginia Fire Marshal Academy, September 2010, 120 hours (tested)
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Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, May 2010, 32 hours (tested)
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Firefighter II, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, 2009, 40 hours (tested)
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Firefighter I, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, 2007, 99 hours (tested)
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International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFITrainer.net o The Deposition Part 2: Questioning Tactics & Effective Responses, August 8, 2017, 3 hours (tested) o The Deposition Part 1: Format, Content and Preparation, July 27, 2017, 3 hours (tested) o Process of Elimination, July 26, 2017, 3 hours (tested) o Ethical Duties Beyond the Fire Scene, August 7, 2016, 3 hours (tested) o Investigating Fire and Explosion Incidents Involving a Line-of-Duty Deaths, February 3, 2016, 3 hours (tested) 5
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): •
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFITrainer.net continued: o Fundamentals of Interviewing, September 1, 2015, 4 hours (tested) o Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations, March 6, 2015, 4 hours (tested) o Residential Electrical Systems, April 14, 2014, 4 hours (tested) o Basic Electricity, April 1, 2014, 4 hours (tested) o NFPA 921 & 1033 2014 Editions: Important Revisions, March 28, 2014, 3 hours (tested) o Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator, October 11, 2013, 4 hours (tested) o Using Resources to Validate Your Hypothesis, October 1, 2013, 2 hours (tested) o Ethics and Social Media, August 22, 2013, 2 hours (tested) o Post Flashover Fires, August 1, 2013, 4 hours (tested) o Critical Thinking Solves Cases, August 1, 2013, 4 hours (tested) o Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, June 26, 2013, 4 hours (tested) o MagneTek: A Case Study in the Daubert Challenge, June 5, 2013, 2 hours (tested) o Fire Investigator Scene Safety, August 14, 2012, 3 hours (tested) o Electrical Safety, August 12, 2012, 3 hours (tested) o Preparation for the Marine Fire Scene, August 12, 2012, 4 hours (tested) o Fire and Explosion Investigations Utilizing NFPA 1033 and 921, August 6, 2012, 4 hours (tested) o The Impact of Ventilation in Building Structures on Fire Development, May 8, 2012, 4 hours (tested) o Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report, March 30, 2012, 3 hours (tested) o The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, March 3, 2012, 3 hours (tested) 6
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.): •
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) - CFITrainer.net continued: o Effective Investigation and Testimony, February 20, 2012, 3 hours (tested) o Ethics and the Fire Investigator, February 8, 2012, 3 hours (tested) o Documenting the Event, November 2, 2011, 4 hours (tested) o Arc Mapping Basics, November 1, 2011, 4 hours (tested) o 2011 NFPA 921 Changes, October 13, 2011, 4 hours (tested)
EXPERIENCE: Mr. Pauley has over forty years of law enforcement and fire service experience, of which seven years have been directly in the field of fire and explosion scene investigations. Mr. Pauley investigated 182 fire scenes as a public-sector fire investigator, including arsons, high dollar losses and fatalities.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators, 2016, Certificate Number 11-121444 Certified Fire Investigator, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, 2017, Certificate Number 391513 Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigator, 2014, Certification Number 19121-10925 Certified Fire Investigation Technician, International Association of Arson Investigators, 2015 Certified Fire Prevention Inspector, Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, 2016, Certification Number FP/16-0434 Certified Hazard Recognition Specialist, National Fire Protection Association, 2017 Firefighter I and II –Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs and North Carolina OSFM
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CERTIFICATIONS (CONT.): Fire Investigator – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Fire Inspector II – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Fire Officer I – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Fire Instructor II – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Fire and Life Safety Educator – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs and North Carolina OSFM Hazardous Materials Level 1 – North Carolina OSFM Hazardous Materials Operations – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Incident Safety Officer – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist – Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs
PROFESSIONAL and VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), member since 2010 North Carolina Chapter, International Association of Arson Investigators, member since 2016 National Association of Fire Investigators, member since 2014 Southwest Virginia Fire Investigator’s Association, member 2010 – 2017 Institution of Fire Engineers, member since 2018 Summerfield Fire District, volunteer fire fighter since 2016 Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, volunteer fire fighter, 2009 – 2014 Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire & Rescue, volunteer fire fighter, 2006 – 2010
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PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS: Author, “What Every New Fire Investigator Should Have Learned but May Not Have” Fire & Arson Investigator, January 2018 Presenter, “Scene Safety for the Fire Investigator” IAAI-ITC, Las Vegas, April 13, 2017 Author, “How does the fire service culture regarding safety (or the lack thereof) affect fire investigators?” Fire and Arson Investigator, October 2016 Presenter, “Scene Safety for the Fire Investigator” NFPA Conference and Expo; Las Vegas, NV; June 16, 2016 Author, “The Impact and Effects of Toxic Gases on Fire Investigators,” Flashpoint, a publication of the Fire Investigation Association of Alberta, Canada, Spring 2015 Author, “Change Is Not a Four Letter Word” Fire & Arson Investigator, January 2015 Author, “Scene Safety for the Fire Fighter Fire Investigator,” Fire Rescue magazine, September 2014 “Scene Safety and the Impact and Effects of Toxic Gases on Fire Investigators” presented at, and published in the proceedings of, the International Symposium of Fire Investigation Science and Technology; College Park, MD; September 2014 Author, “Fire Smoke is Dangerous for Fire Investigators Too” published on the website of the Fire Smoke Coalition (www.firesmoke.org), August 28, 2013
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