About Scott
Brian “Scott” McDonald is a Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator with extensive experience in fire investigation, arson investigation, law enforcement, emergency services, and fire department operations. His professional background includes serving as an Administrative Captain and Arson Investigator with the Stockton Fire Department, as well as holding multiple operational and investigative roles with the San Joaquin Sheriff Department. He has also held senior fire-investigation consulting positions at several forensic engineering and...
Brian “Scott” McDonald is a Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator with extensive experience in fire investigation, arson investigation, law enforcement, emergency services, and fire department operations. His professional background includes serving as an Administrative Captain and Arson Investigator with the Stockton Fire Department, as well as holding multiple operational and investigative roles with the San Joaquin Sheriff Department. He has also held senior fire-investigation consulting positions at several forensic engineering and investigation firms.
Mr. McDonald has experience investigating fire and explosion incidents, supporting criminal investigations, and providing court testimony in homicide and arson cases. His background includes fire cause analysis, hazardous materials response, heavy rescue, water rescue, SWAT medical support, emergency medical services, and fire investigation training. He holds fire investigation credentials through the International Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigators.
Brian “Scott” McDonald is a Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator with extensive experience in fire investigation, arson investigation, law enforcement, emergency services, and fire department operations. His professional background includes serving as an Administrative Captain and Arson Investigator with the Stockton Fire Department, as well as...
Brian “Scott” McDonald is a Senior Fire and Explosion Investigator with extensive experience in fire investigation, arson investigation, law enforcement, emergency services, and fire department operations. His professional background includes serving as an Administrative Captain and Arson Investigator with the Stockton Fire Department, as well as holding multiple operational and investigative roles with the San Joaquin Sheriff Department. He has also held senior fire-investigation consulting positions at several forensic engineering and investigation firms.
Mr. McDonald has experience investigating fire and explosion incidents, supporting criminal investigations, and providing court testimony in homicide and arson cases. His background includes fire cause analysis, hazardous materials response, heavy rescue, water rescue, SWAT medical support, emergency medical services, and fire investigation training. He holds fire investigation credentials through the International Association of Arson Investigators and the National Association of Fire Investigators.
Areas of Expertise
- Emergency/Mitigation Cost Review
- Expert Witness and Litigation Support
- Fire and Arson Investigation
- Fire Origin and Cause
- Hazardous Materials
- Law Enforcement
- Vehicle Fires
Education
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Associate of Science Degree, Public SafetyModesto Junior College – Modesto, California
