Mr. Murphy has 30 years of experience in fire service, law enforcement and private sector fire investigations. Mr. Murphy has been responsible for and assisted in the investigation of over 2000 fire and explosions including personal vehicles, mass transit vehicles, tractor-trailers, heavy equipment, farm machinery, residential structures, large commercial and industrial structures. Mr. Murphy has experience working with local state and federal agencies in the investigation of fires and explosions.

Areas of Expertise:

• Fire Investigations
• Explosion Investigations
• Fire Investigations – Failure Analysis
• Fire Investigations – Incendiarism
• Fire Investigations – Origin and Cause

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina

North Carolina Private Investigator, License Number 2350
South Carolina Private Investigator, License Number RD108894
Certified Fire Investigator (CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators (Cert # 24-033)
Certified Fire Investigator, NFPA 1033-2009 National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
Certified Hazardous Materials Responder Level I, North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission
Certified Firefighter Level II, North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission
Certified Instructor, Firefighter Level II, North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission