John M. Agosti
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- Wauconda IL 60084
- 847-682-6793
- www.arsonexpert.com/
- jagosti@yahoo.com
Associates Degree in Fire Science and Technology
Certified Arson Investigator, State of Illinois
Certified Fire Investigator, National Fire Academy
Certified Fire Officer 1 & 2, Illinois Fire Service Institute.
Professional Qualifications:
Certified Fire Investigator, International Assn. of Arson Investigators
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Assn. of Fire Investigators
Licensed Private Detective, Numerous States
Arson defense/prosecution; electrical fires; gas explosions; vehicular fires;
structure fires; fire deaths/injuries.
Building and Fire Codes:
Fire/Building code violations; Life Safety Code violations; smoke detector issues;
fire spread issues; fire prevention analysis.
Fire Department Practices:
Fire department operations/practices/management; firefighter
deaths/injuries/safety; discipline and termination issues.
Agosti progressed from a Firefighter/Paramedic to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.
Mr. Agosti has extensive experience in fire and arson investigation; fire prevention and
life safety codes; fire department management, operations and safety; and firefighter
fatalities and injuries. He has responded to hundreds of major fire and crime scenes and
has testified in court on the conclusions of his investigations. His investigations have led
to successful criminal indictments and convictions.
Mr. Agosti’s fire department responsibilities included the review of all construction
plans for compliance to fire and building codes. His expertise in building construction
and fire code compliance, coupled with his knowledge of firefighting techniques and fire
spread, lends a unique blend to his fire investigation capabilities.
In addition to his fire department exposure to hundreds of fire investigations, Mr. Agosti
has extensive experience in the private sector also. Over the past eighteen years Mr.
Agosti has conducted over 1800 fire related investigations as a private fire cause and
origin investigator. He has provided loss reviews, fire investigations, technical expertise,
and litigation support for numerous major insurance carriers and attorneys throughout
the U.S. Responsibilities include complete report writing, evidence collection, still and
video photography, interviewing of witnesses, and deposition and expert witness
appearances. Mr. Agosti has testified in both state and federal courts, for both plaintiff
and defense clients, and both criminal and civil matters.
Fire & Arson Investigation Services
Investigation, Consultation, and Expert Witness Testimony in Fire related areas.
John Michael Agosti & Associates investigators and staff are experts in fire & explosion related areas. With over 20 years serving clients throughout the United States. Whether you are an insurance company, attorney, manufacturer, Individual, or other entity, Agosti & Associates can provide you with qualified and experienced experts that you need.
Areas of Fire Consulting, Investigation, Analysis, & Expert Testimony include:
Fire Origin & Cause Determination
-Single family homes to complex commercial structures
-Vehicles and heavy equipment
-Manufacturing plants and equipment
-Hazardous Sites – Asbestos & Hazardous Material Incidents
Civil Litigation & Criminal Arson Defense
-Analysis and evaluation, consultation, Expert Testimony and strategy for pending litigation
-Civil Arson Defense
-Civil Claim Denial
-Criminal Arson Defense
-Criminal Aggravated Arson Defense
Fire & Building Code Analysis
-Inspections, code compliance, egress, fire alarm systems, sprinklers,Hazardous Material storage and code compliance
-Life Safety Code Analysis
-Exits, sprinkler systems, extinguishing systems, egress, code compliance, inspections
Smoke Detector Issues including Codes and Analysis
-Locations, operations, code compliance, testing
Injuries or Fatalities to Civilians & Fire Department Personnel
-Evaluation, Consultation, code compliance, Safety Issues, Strategy for litigation
Fire Related Expert Testimony
-Consultation, Strategy, and Expert Testimony
Fire Department Management & Operations
-Strategy and Tactics used in fire operations
-Communications and Response
-Incident Command Operations
Fire Department Safety Operations
-Safety Operations
-RIT Team operations, communications
Agosti & Associates fire & arson investigators have the experience and education necessary to consult in any fire related area. All of our experts have had years of experience in the fire service, arson investigation, fire prevention code compliance, and incident command procedures. Their education and qualifications acquired through experience, interdepartmental programs, Junior Colleges, and Colleges in fire and non- fire related fields. Many have multiple certifications in fire and emergency related areas. All of our fire experts are Certified Fire Investigators with national and international certifications.
Agosti & Associates provides fire origin and cause investigations, fire consulting, and fire expert witness services throughout the United States. Agosti & Associates is headquartered in the Chicagoland area and has satellite offices throughout the Midwest. Our Fire Experts are within driving distances of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, Minnesota, and Missouri. Agosti & Associates provides consulting and expert witness testimony throughout the Unites States and Canada.