The business is headed by Steve Clayton, an investigator with over fifteen years experience.  This practical experience is supported by a distinguished programme of Continuing Professional Development. 

Significant achievements include:

• Qualified as Ireland’s only Certified Fire Investigator as determined by the International Association of Arson Investigators, using National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 1033. 

“…..the IAAI-CFI certification is held by a distinct group that has demonstrated a high level of competency in their profession.  You should be very proud that you are a member of that elite group.  The certification process is peer recognized and conforms to the NFPA 1033 Standard, Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators.  Therefore you have demonstrated not only your cognitive knowledge but the skills necessary to perform within that standard.  Congratulations on attaining the global recognition and certification of an IAAI-CFI.”

R. Kirk Hankins IAAI-CFI
1st VP IAAI

• Holder of Forensic Science Society postgraduate diploma in Fire Investigation with Distinction, a unique achievement worldwide
  
  
• Examiner for Forensic Science Society postgraduate diploma in Fire Investigation
  
  
• Registered Forensic Practitioner and Assessor for the Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners
  
  
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers, advisor to, inter alia, Northern Ireland Fire Brigade
  
  
• North West representative for the International Association of Arson Investigators and member of Northern Ireland Arson Control Forum

Steve is also active in research and is currently preparing a thesis on Fire Dynamics following full scale room burn tests at Cardington Research Facility.