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Fire Cause Analysis

Name: Fire Cause Analysis
Address: 935 Pardee Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710, US
Telephone: +18007265939
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At Fire Cause Analysis (FCA), our love for the scientific approach drives who we are and what we do.

Fire Cause Analysis has offices in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and South Dakota. We are ready to serve your needs in the areas of fire investigation, engineering and failure analysis, fire protection engineering, and vehicle loss, in any state in the US, and internationally.

09/04/2026

Don't miss your chance to register for the September 11th HIIA/CPCU All Industry Day Conference!

Join us at the Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association (HIIA) & Hawaii CPCU Chapter All Industry Day Conference on September 11 at the Honolulu Country Club, where CEO Ulises Castellon and Fire Investigator Jimmy Blando will present:
"Fire Claim Investigation: Subro, Arson, and Other Exposures"
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

*This course is approved for 2-CE credits in HI*

Register Here!
https://hawaiiindependentinsuranceagentsassociationiiaba.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF13mgCvCqCZ

Stop by the Fire Cause Analysis vendor table to meet Ulises and Jimmy after the presentation—we look forward to seeing you!

🌐 www.FCAFire.com | ☎️ 1-800-726-5939

08/31/2026

Hear from our CEO, Ulises Castellon, CPCU, during one of his conference presentations as he shares his background and the value FCA brings to the industry.

Don't miss this session from Fire Cause Analysis at the CCNC:
💧 Flushes, Flows, & Hose — A Deep Dive Into Water Damage Claims 💧

Join Ulises Castellon, CPCU, CEO of Fire Cause Analysis, and Joshua Bastian, P.E., NAFI-CFEI, Fire Investigator/Engineer, for an insightful session exploring the complexities of water damage claims.

From assessing potential remedies and responsible parties to evaluating coverage and liability, this session offers valuable insight for today’s claims professionals.
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Classroom 1
🎓 Approved for 1 CE credit in CA, NV & OR

And while you’re at the conference, come see the FCA team at Booth #17 👋 Stop by, say hello, and learn what’s new at Fire Cause Analysis.

We’ll see you there! 🔥💧

08/19/2026

Join Fire Cause Analysis at the Claims Conference of Northern California (CCNC), September 1–3 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento!

🎤 Featured Presentation:
“Flushes Flows, & Hose – A Deep Dive into Water Damage Claims”
📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Classroom 1 | 1 CE Credit in CA , NV & OR

Hear from Ulises Castellon, CEO, CPCU, and Joshua Bastian, Fire Investigator/Engineer, P.E., NAFI-CFEI, as they explore water damage claims, system failures, scene processing, documentation, and evidence preservation.

Session Description:
The program will utilize several visually compelling fire case claims to illustrate effective electric vehicle forensic fire investigation techniques. The case studies will assist the attendees in distinguishing between intentionally set fires, and legitimate accidental fires. Photographic evidence, video, and 3D modeling demonstrations of compartment and component fires will buttress the presentation. The presenter will identify the core elements crucial to the successful resolution of EV fire claims, challenge fire experts’ methodology by highlighting the differences between electric vehicles and conventional vehicle investigations and describe numerous practical tips to effectively manage the many difficult issues that EV fire claims frequently present.

Stop by Booth #17 to meet our team, including Director Carol McDonald, CPCU, AIM, and Operations Manager Jennifer Sellers-Brown, MBA, FCLS, and see what’s new at FCA!

www.claimsconference.org

08/18/2026

It was an honor to serve as both a sponsor and speaker at the Central Canadian Auto Theft Association (CCATA) Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. 🇨🇦

Fire Investigation Supervisor Karl Nesler, IAAI-CFI, CIFI, AIC, FCLA, PCLA, presented "E.V. Battery Fires: Risks, Rising Storage and Decommissioning Costs, and Case Studies," sharing insights into lithium-ion battery construction, failure mechanisms, and real-world forensic fire investigations.

Thank you to CCATA for the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and contribute to this important conversation on the evolving challenges of electric vehicle fire investigations.

To reach Karl:
📨 [email protected]|
📲 701-388-2040
*Karl covers the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota areas.

For our corporate office:
📲 800-726-5939
💻 www.fcafire.com

08/10/2026

🌺 Aloha, Hawaii!
Fire Cause Analysis is proud to sponsor the Hawaii Claim Association (HCA) Golf Tournament on August 13, 2026 at Hawaii Prince Golf Club. If you're attending, be sure to stop by and meet Jimmy Blando, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-ECT, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI. We'd love to say hello!

🌴 Registration: 9:00 AM | ⛳ Sh***un Start: 11:00 AM | 🤝 Reception to follow

To reach Jimmy, please call (808) 500-1459 or email [email protected]

🌐 www.FCAFire.com | ☎️ (800) 726-5939

08/04/2026

Join us at the Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association (HIIA) & Hawaii CPCU Chapter All Industry Day Conference on September 11 at the Honolulu Country Club, where CEO Ulises Castellon and Fire Investigator Jimmy Blando will present:

"Fire Claim Investigation: Subro, Arson, and Other Exposures"
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM

*This course is approved for 2-CE credits in CA, FL, GA, HI, NV, OK, OR, TX, & WY*

More Information Here!
https://hawaiicpcu.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=58&ts=1779259832

Stop by the Fire Cause Analysis vendor table to meet Ulises and Jimmy after the presentation—we look forward to seeing you!

🌐 www.FCAFire.com | ☎️ 1-800-726-5939

08/01/2026

🔬 We're Hiring!
Fire Cause Analysis is looking for an Entry-Level Forensic Chemist to join our Berkeley laboratory. If you have a degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science and are ready to launch your career in forensic investigations, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Berkeley, CA (Full-Time, On-Site)
💼 Competitive pay, excellent benefits & growth opportunities

📲 Apply today: www.fcafire.com/careers
📧 [email protected]
📞 (800) 726-5939

07/15/2026

Are you attending the FIFEC conference July 20th in Orlando, Florida?

Don't miss Fire Cause Analysis CEO, Ulises Castellon and Operations Manager, Jennifer Sellers-Brown as they present on Battery & Electric Vehicle Fires.

WHEN: July 21 | 1:10–3:00 PM
WHERE: FIFEC Conference | Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
SESSION: Class #540 – "Battery & Electric Vehicle (EV) Fires – Where's the Juice?"

As electric vehicle fires become more common, investigators need new tools and techniques. This session uses real-world fire claims, photography, video, and 3D modeling to demonstrate effective EV fire investigation methods, distinguish accidental fires from arson, and highlight the critical differences between EV and conventional vehicle investigations, and provide numerous practical tips to effectively manage the many difficult issues that electric vehicle fire claims frequently present.

Visit us at Booth #1013 to meet the FCA team and learn how Fire Cause Analysis supports Fire & Water Loss Investigations, Lab Testing & Evidence Collections.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 250 Years. One Nation. One Legacy.
Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day from the Fire Cause Analysis team.

📲 800-726-5939
💻 www.fcafire.com

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935 Pardee Street
Berkeley, CA
94710

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+18007265939

Website

http://www.fcafire.com/

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