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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.
10/05/2026
We’re heading to Lake Tahoe! 🔥🏔️
Join Fire Cause Analysis Fire Investigators Steven Poe, IAAI-CFI®, NAFI-CFEI, ATF-CES, and Steve Davis, NAFI-CFEI, GCA, FCLA at the Western States Auto Theft Investigators (WSATI) Conference, October 11–15, 2026, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe.
Don't miss their presentation:
“Vehicle Arson Investigations – Don’t Get Burned!”
📅 Wednesday, October 14th
🕙 10:00–11:50 AM
📍Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Hwy 50, Stateline, California, NV
Registration information here:
https://wsati.org/event/western-states-auto-theft-investigators-central-california-chapter/
Be sure to stop by the FCA exhibit booth and meet the team!
📲 800-726-5939
💻 www.fcafire.com
09/23/2026
🔥 Hawaii Claims Association 2026 Annual Seminar! 🔥
Join Fire Cause Analysis for an insightful 1-hour CE session, “Adjusters, Fire Claims and 21st Century Technology,” presented by Ulises Castellon, CPCU, CEO, Fire Cause Analysis.
➡ Register by October 2nd!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Prince Waikiki Hotel | Honolulu, HI
🎓 1-Hour CE — CA, FL, GA, HI, NV, OK, OR, TX & WY
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-claim-association-annual-seminar-2026-tickets-1998506767540?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session Description:
This engaging program utilizes visually compelling fire cases to illustrate the current state of the art/science of forensic fire investigation, and to help provide SIU & Claims professionals insight into trending 21st-Century product losses, including the latest insights on: Lithium-Ion Batteries, E-Bikes, Solar Panels, Smart Meters, Drones, and more! We will introduce, discuss, and analyze tools and technology that enhance the fire/arson investigation far beyond that of just a few years ago, enabling the claims professionals valuable tools and perspectives to cost- effectively utilize experts in the context of the overall claim resolution goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore today’s evolving fire claims landscape and what modern products mean for adjusters.
We’ll see you in Honolulu! 🌺🔥
09/15/2026
🔥 Hawaii Claims Association 2026 Annual Seminar! 🔥
Join Fire Cause Analysis for an insightful 1-hour CE session, “Adjusters, Fire Claims and 21st Century Technology,” presented by Jimmy Blando and Ulises Castellon.
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Hawaii Prince Hotel | Honolulu, HI
🎓 1-Hour CE — CA, FL, GA, HI, NV, OK, OR, TX & WY
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-claim-association-annual-seminar-2026-tickets-1998506767540?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session Description:
This engaging program utilizes visually compelling fire cases to illustrate the current state of the art/science of forensic fire investigation, and to help provide SIU & Claims professionals insight into trending 21st-Century product losses, including the latest insights on: Lithium-Ion Batteries, E-Bikes, Solar Panels, Smart Meters, Drones, and more! We will introduce, discuss, and analyze tools and technology that enhance the fire/arson investigation far beyond that of just a few years ago, enabling the claims professionals valuable tools and perspectives to cost- effectively utilize experts in the context of the overall claim resolution goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore today’s evolving fire claims landscape and what modern products mean for adjusters.
We’ll see you in Honolulu! 🌺🔥
09/11/2026
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy, we remember the heroes.
09/07/2026
Enjoy this 🦾🦾🦾
"Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, some done, Has earned a night's repose."
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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
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
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