David A. Wilson, IAAI-CFI, CFEI, CVFI

Mr. David Wilson is a fire investigator whose areas of expertise include fire behavior and dynamics, heat and flame vector analysis, and fire phenomenon calculations. He has hands-on experience in photography, forensic evidence collection, scene diagramming, 3D Laser Scanning technology, and report writing.

Prior to joining ESi, Mr. Wilson was a member of the United States Navy and the Kentucky Air National Guard.  He is a military veteran with over ten years of service, including more than five years as a firefighter.  Mr. Wilson attended the Department of Defense Fire Academy where he completed his training top of his class with honors. While serving his state and country, Mr. David A. Wilson attended Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) seeking a bachelor’s degree in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation. He graduated EKU’s Bachelor of Science program with Summa Cum Laude honors.

Mr. Wilson is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), IAAI North Carolina Chapter, and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). He has tested and earned his IAAI’s Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) designation and NAFI’s designations as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI). IAAI and NAFI award these designations based upon a thorough evaluation of a candidates training and professional expertise.