Prior to joining Infire Forensic in 2004, Pete was a Fire Officer for 35 years, 32 in the West Midlands the last 18 as a full time specialist Fire Investigator. He then moved to head
the Devon & Cornwall Arson Task Force, where his primary role involved principal investigator on major fires, and investigation support to other investigators. He has experience in criminal
courts, civil courts and at mediation meetings.
In 2003 he carried out a scoping study with the American ATFE on fire investigation capabilities of the relevant agencies in Colombia, South America. He currently also has business
interests in South America consulting on investigations and training. As a specialist Fire Investigator he has carried out in excess of 2000 fire scene examinations including major commercial losses,
domestic properties, motor vehicles and 145 fire death enquiries, covering accidents, murders and suicides.