W. Andrew Asbell
Director, Fire Practice Group
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Professional Summary
W. Andrew Asbell, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI/CVFI is a fire investigation expert specializing in origin and cause analysis of fires and explosions. With a career encompassing roles in municipal fire departments and private investigation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins, assessing explosion causes, and evaluating liability in fire-related incidents.
Mr. Asbell has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Southeastern United States, involving industrial, commercial, and residential fire cases. His B.S. degree in Criminal Justice, along with certifications as a Certified Fire Investigator, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving fire and explosion incidents.
Work Experience
W. Andrew Asbell has over 24 years of experience in fire investigation and consulting. He is currently the Director of the Fire Practice Group at Rimkus in Ridgeland, MS, a position he has held since 2022. His previous roles include District Manager/Fire Consultant and Fire Consultant at multiple Rimkus locations, as well as positions with Donan Engineering Co., Inc., the City of Charlotte, NC Fire Department, and the City of Norfolk, VA Department of Fire-Rescue.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
W. Andrew Asbell specializes in fire and explosion investigations across various sectors.
Best Use Cases
- 1fire origin and cause investigations
- 2explosion evaluations in industrial settings
- 3vehicle fire investigations
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View full reportEducation
B.S. in Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Graduate Degree Studies in Human Resource Management
University of Richmond
Licenses
- Certified Fire Investigator
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator