Fire Investigator

Areas of Specializa on:

Fire & Explosion Inves ga ons. Determining the origin and cause in all structures, from commercial & residen al as well as vehicular. Always paying detailed a en on to safety during the performance of my du es.

Background:

Mr. Laureno has 24 years of public safety service for the Fire Department City of New York, where he spent almost 17 years as a Firefighter before being promoted to Fire Marshal, where he served for over 7 years. Throughout his career, he has received numerous medals for meritorious acts. Mr. Laureno has been deemed an expert witness in all New York City courts and has given his expert tes mony on mul ple cases regarding fire inves ga ons. In addi on to public safety and fire services, Mr. Laureno has over 34 years of experience in the Design & Construc on Industry, specifically as an Architectural Design Consultant, where he has a solid knowledge of all construc on methods.

Specialized Training:

Professional Cer fica ons in the Field of Fire Inves ga ons:

● FDNY - Fire Inves ga on Course Class 1 of 2015

● State of New York – FBAA / Principles of Fire Inves ga on

● State of New York – Fire Scene Evidence Collec on / Preserva on

● State of New York – Electrical Fire Cause Determina on I

● State of New York - Fire Scene Forensic Photography

● State of New York - Youth Firese er Interven on Specialist

● State of New York - Cer fied Fire Inves gator I (Cert. #750***-****-****)

● State of New York - Cer fied Fire Inves gator II (Cert. #750***-****-****)

● NYPD - Homicide Inves gators Course

● NYPD - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course

● FEMA / New Mexico Tech – Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings

● CFI Trainer - Principals of Fire Inves ga on Mul -Program 67 hour Professional Cer fica ons in the Field of Fire Services:

● FDNY - Fire Suppression and Control

● FDNY - Cer fied First Responder - Defibrillator Technician

● State of New York / FDNY - Peace Officer II

● FDNY - HazNat Opera onal Level Training

● FDNY - EVOC Engine Apparatus and Mechanical Pump Operator

● FEMA / EMI - Emergency Manager: An Orienta on to the Posi on

● FEMA / EMI - Leadership and Influence

● FEMA / EMI - Decision-Making and Problem Solving

● FEMA / EMI - Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals

● FEMA / EMI - Engineering Principles for Retrofi ng Flood-Prone Residen al Structures

● FEMA / EMI - Introduc on to Debris Opera ons

● FEMA / EMI - Animals in Disaster: Awareness and Preparedness

● FEMA / EMI - Including People with Disabili es and Others with Access and Func onal Needs in Disaster Opera ons

Professional Career:

2019 to 2022 :

Fire Marshal / Special Inves ga ons Unit / FDNY

Develop arson inves ga ons through the systema c collec on of evidence, and detailed witness and subject interviews, u lizing special inves ga ve techniques. Member of Arson & Explosion Joint Taskforce Team (FDNY / NYPD / ATF). Inves gate all ma ers regarding the Fire Department City of New York, including but not limited to assaults on department personnel, the, or vandalized property. To enforce the law. 2015 to 2019 :

Fire Marshal / City Wide South Command / FDNY

Inves gate all fires in the City of New York, u lizing the scien fic method to iden fy the cause and origin. Deem fires to be incendiary or accidental. To enforce the law. 1998 to 2015 :

Fire Fighter / FDNY

● Engine Company 248 Brooklyn, NY (2003 to 2015) *Promoted to Fire Marshal

● Engine Company 207 Brooklyn, NY (1998 to 2003)

● “A” Company Rota on - Engine 58 / Ladder 26 Manha an, NY (2000 to 2001)

● “C” Company Rota on - Engine 161 / Ladder 81 Staten Island, NY (1999 to 2000) Educa on:

● College of Staten Island – Architectural Technology (1985 to 1987)

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