About Sarah

Sarah L. Pendley, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, is a Principal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience conducting fire and explosion investigations involving residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle-related losses. She has extensive expertise in origin and cause determination, forensic analysis, evidence documentation and preservation, litigation support, and expert witness services. Ms. Pendley has investigated a wide range of complex fire and explosion incidents and has provided expert opinions, deposition testimony, and technical...

Sarah L. Pendley, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, is a Principal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience conducting fire and explosion investigations involving residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle-related losses. She has extensive expertise in origin and cause determination, forensic analysis, evidence documentation and preservation, litigation support, and expert witness services. Ms. Pendley has investigated a wide range of complex fire and explosion incidents and has provided expert opinions, deposition testimony, and technical support in matters involving insurance claims, subrogation, and litigation.

Ms. Pendley specializes in fire and explosion investigations, origin and cause analysis, vehicle fire investigations, evidence preservation, and expert witness services. Her work is performed in accordance with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 methodologies and emphasizes thorough scene examinations, scientifically supported conclusions, and clear, defensible reporting.

Sarah L. Pendley, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, is a Principal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience conducting fire and explosion investigations involving residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle-related losses. She has extensive expertise in origin and cause determination, forensic analysis, evidence documentation and preservation,...

Sarah L. Pendley, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, is a Principal Consultant with more than 15 years of experience conducting fire and explosion investigations involving residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle-related losses. She has extensive expertise in origin and cause determination, forensic analysis, evidence documentation and preservation, litigation support, and expert witness services. Ms. Pendley has investigated a wide range of complex fire and explosion incidents and has provided expert opinions, deposition testimony, and technical support in matters involving insurance claims, subrogation, and litigation.

Ms. Pendley specializes in fire and explosion investigations, origin and cause analysis, vehicle fire investigations, evidence preservation, and expert witness services. Her work is performed in accordance with NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 methodologies and emphasizes thorough scene examinations, scientifically supported conclusions, and clear, defensible reporting.

Areas of Expertise

  • Code Analysis
  • Expert Witness and Litigation Support
  • Fire Origin and Cause
  • Vehicle Fires

Education

  • Master of Science, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
    Eastern Kentucky University
  • Bachelor of Science, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology
    Eastern Kentucky University
  • Associate of Applied Science
    Madisonville Community College
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Sarah Pendley, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI

Principal Consultant

Fire Investigation

Dallas, TX
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