We at OCA Consultants, Inc. can proudly state that our staff members are some of the best in the region. Our standards for the OCA team reaches above and beyond industry standards. Many of our staff members are involved in high profile organizations related to the field and are all certified professionals. With the combined experience and knowledge of our staff members, we feel that OCA Consultants, Inc. far exceeds the standards that our clients have. That is why we are referred to as the real "Fire Guys".

OCA Consultants, Inc. is fully certified to perform investigative services in the states of Ohio and Indiana, in addition to our service areas in Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

OCA Consultants, Inc. is staffed with highly trained and qualified professionals. Our staff members, from office support to field personnel, routinely train and instruct which keeps them on the cutting edge of the profession; one call, one site visit in most cases. We are among the few companies in the industry that are self-contained and properly equipped to handle your investigative and technical needs. We pride ourselves in keeping up with the most recent investigative technologies, which allows us to handle your case in the most professional manner possible. OCA Consultants, Inc. has also been a leader in new technological advances in the industry, not only in research and study, but also in application, instruction and development.

Because of the extensive qualifications of our staff members and our company, we can proudly say we are members of some of the most prestigious organizations in our profession.

Awards and Commendations

All of the "Fire Guys" have been recognized and presented numerous awards and commendations through their careers. Several of these honors have been presented by some of the highest and prestigious organizations and agencies, not only in the United States but also from the International Community.

Courtroom and Deposition Experience

The "Fire Guys" staff of OCA Consultants, Inc. are all qualified and experienced in trial litigation of our United States of America. The "Fire Guys" have testified in both Civil and Criminal trials throughout their careers and have provided testimony in deposition. These cases in litigation include all areas of our judicial system of criminal prosecution and civil liability, subrogation and insurance fraud. The "Fire Guys" have and in some instances provided high quality and technical assistance in the defense of the case.

As outlined in this communication, OCA Consultants, Inc. believes in training and practices the "team" approach of exercising the profession of fire and explosion investigations. OCA has a history of working well with council and has a clear understanding of its involvement in the profession of litigation. The "Fire Guys" have and maintain a respect in the criminal, insurance, and legal communities, all because of our fundamental beliefs, and calling it for what it is and how it is.

Our staff members are so advanced in their respective professions that they instruct and teach at various universities, seminars, and United States Fire Administration and Natioanl Fire Protection Association Sponsored activities.

OCA Consultants, Inc. is actively affiliated with and/or active in:

• National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
• International Association of Arson Investigators Ohio and International Chapters
• National Association of Fire Investigators
• National Fire Protection Association
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers
• International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators

Associates of OCA Consultants, Inc. are actively involved in the professional organizations of which they are members.

Our staff members are one or more of the following:

• Certified Fire Investigators
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators
• Pyro Scientific Technologist
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Hazardous Materials Certification
• Fire Fighter Certification
• Law Enforcement Certification
• Confined Space Entry Certified
• Certified Professional Insurance Investigators
• Advanced Drivers Certification

Training Sources:

• Accredited Engineering College and University Campuses
• International Association of Arson Investigators
• National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (State and National)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security
• National Fire Protection Association
• Federal Bureau of Investigations
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office
• State Chapter Affiliates

Our staff members are so advanced in their respective professions that they instruct and teach at various universities, seminars, and United States Fire Administration and National Fire Protection Association sponsored activities.