About Robert
Mr. Robert (Bob) Howarth has more than 35 years of experience in public service fire and law enforcement for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, moving up in the ranks from Fire Fighter to Battalion Chief. Mr. Howarth served as the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit Commander for over 6 years while with Anne Arundel County, and has experience working in the state and federal criminal justice systems.
Robert has investigated more than 1000 fires, in both the public and private sectors, providing origin and cause investigations...
Mr. Robert (Bob) Howarth has more than 35 years of experience in public service fire and law enforcement for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, moving up in the ranks from Fire Fighter to Battalion Chief. Mr. Howarth served as the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit Commander for over 6 years while with Anne Arundel County, and has experience working in the state and federal criminal justice systems.
Robert has investigated more than 1000 fires, in both the public and private sectors, providing origin and cause investigations following complex commercial, industrial, vehicle, and residential fires. Mr. Howarth is a Certified Fire Investigator with Vehicle Fire endorsement (IAAI-CFI(V)) Certified Fire Investigator. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation from Eastern Kentucky University.
An accomplished speaker and published author, he has presented at Firehouse Expo, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Fire Academy on fire investigation, community risk reduction, residential sprinkler advocacy, hazardous materials and explosive devices.
Mr. Robert (Bob) Howarth has more than 35 years of experience in public service fire and law enforcement for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, moving up in the ranks from Fire Fighter to Battalion Chief. Mr. Howarth served as the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit Commander for over 6 years while with Anne Arundel County, and has...
Mr. Robert (Bob) Howarth has more than 35 years of experience in public service fire and law enforcement for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, moving up in the ranks from Fire Fighter to Battalion Chief. Mr. Howarth served as the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit Commander for over 6 years while with Anne Arundel County, and has experience working in the state and federal criminal justice systems.
Robert has investigated more than 1000 fires, in both the public and private sectors, providing origin and cause investigations following complex commercial, industrial, vehicle, and residential fires. Mr. Howarth is a Certified Fire Investigator with Vehicle Fire endorsement (IAAI-CFI(V)) Certified Fire Investigator. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation from Eastern Kentucky University.
An accomplished speaker and published author, he has presented at Firehouse Expo, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Fire Academy on fire investigation, community risk reduction, residential sprinkler advocacy, hazardous materials and explosive devices.
Areas of Expertise
- 3D Camera Operation
- Fire and Arson Investigation
- Fire Investigation
- Fire Origin and Cause
- Fire/Explosion Damage/Evaluation
- Industrial/Manufacturing
- Large Retail Fire and Explosion
- Large Warehousing Facilities
- Large/Complex Losses
- Multiple Fatality Losses
- Multi-Residential Complex Fire and Explosion
- Passenger Vehicles
- SIU and Fraud Investigation
- Subrogation
- Trucking Equipment
Education
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Bachelor of Science, Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigation (Graduated Cum Laude)Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky
