Wisconsin

SCOTT SORCE: IAAI/CFI, FIT– Sturtevant, WI

Scott Sorce is a Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Fire Investigation Technician, and Certified Evidence Collection Technician through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is also a Certified Fire Inspector through the National Fire Protection Agency. Scott has 22 years of experience in the fire service and has spent the last five years as a lieutenant in the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Racine Fire Department and is also a member of the Racine County Fire Investigation Task Force. He holds Associates Degrees in Electro-Mechanical Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology from Gateway Technical College of Kenosha Wisconsin.

 

CHUCK PEETERS: IAAI/CFI, IAAI/FIT, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Chuck Peeters is a Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Fire Investigation Technician through the International Association of Arson Investigators. He is also a trained paramedic. Chuck has served 30 years with the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department and has served as the leader of the department’s Fire Investigation Response Team for eight years. He was also an Adjunct Fire Instructor at Mid-State Technical College for ten years. Chuck is an Executive Board District Representative for the Wisconsin Chapter 25 of the International Association of Arson Investigators and is an experienced expert witness.

 

KELLY L. ESKERS: IAAI/CFI – Marshfield, WI

Kelly Eskers is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Kelly has more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. He currently serves as a Lieutenant and Shift Commander for the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department. Kelly has also served as a fire inspector, relief deputy chief, shift commander, field training officer, and firefighter. His knowledge and experience in the field includes all aspects of fire department operations and safety, fire inspection, and emergency medical services. Kelly serves as an executive board member of the Wood County Task Force and is a member of the International Association of Firefighters, the Wisconsin Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators the International Association of Arson Investigators, and the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin. Outside of the fire service, Kelly is a skilled carpenter in the building construction industry.

 

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