Joseph F. Elmer, P.E.
2706 Aster Pass
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Cell (512) 921-1211
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1997 CAPCO-RTA 560 hours, Basic Peace Officer Certification, Austin, TX
1983 B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2009 – January 2010. Fire & Explosive Investigator (Owner), Azar Fire Consultants, Cedar Park, TX. Responsibilities include: investigation of origin/causes of fires and explosions; provide expert witness testimony; provide engineer support & code interpretation.
April 2004 – April 2009. Forensic Engineer. Verite Forensic Engineering, Conroe, TX. Responsibilities include: forensic engineering analysis of fuel gas systems, electrical distribution systems, fire protection systems, appliance testing, and failure analysis of general mechanical systems; provide expert witness testimony.
May 2000 – May 2004. Fire & Explosive Investigator. Crawford Investigation Services, Cedar Park, TX. Responsibilities include: investigation of origin/causes of fires and explosions; provide expert witness testimony; provide engineer support & code interpretation.
December 1996 – May 2000. Deputy State Fire Marshal. Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office, Austin, TX. Responsibilities include: investigation of origin/causes of fires and explosions; criminal investigation of arson, homicides, burglaries and insurance fraud; filing complaints and search warrants; present criminal cases to the District attorney for prosecution; provide court testimony.
May 1992 - December 1996. Engineer. Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Austin, TX. Responsibilities include: reviewing waterworks distribution, fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans; performing physical inspections of municipalities’ distribution system, waterworks, code enforcement and fire department; perform Underwriters Laboratory pump tests on Class A fire trucks.
November 1989 – April 1992. Pipe Designer/ Project Manager. Mutual Sprinklers, Inc., Fire Protection, Garland, TX. Responsibilities include: designing and drafting fire protection systems; stock listing and managing the installation; surveying commercial and residential properties.
February 1988 to July 1989. Fire Inspector. Fire Prevention & Engineering Bureau of Texas, Irving, TX. Responsibilities include: analyzing, surveying and evaluation of fire protection in commercial properties; preparing a written evaluation for insurance carriers.
June 1984 to December 1987. Engineer Officer. U.S. Army, Fort Sill, OK. Responsibilities include: planning and supervising management of manpower, materials and equipment utilization for construction projects; management of maintenance of vehicles; supervision and training of approximately 24 soldiers.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas
Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators
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