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James F. Mills
Fire Investigator

Mammone & Company, Inc., Fire & Arson Consulting
Fire Investigator
January 2008- Present

Fire Department, City of New York
Fire Marshal-Special Investigation Unit
June 2006- October 2008
Responsible for day-to-day investigations, including phone and in person interviews, on scene investigations of cause and origin of fires and determination of criminal versus non-criminal case handling. Also worked with insurance companies and corporations with property interests.

  • Successful resolution of 250 cases.

 Successful completion of Federal, State City and Nassau County course work including; 

  • Fire Investigation, Training, Penal and Criminal Procedure Law, Cause and Origin of Fire, Evidence Recovery and Incident Writing. Advanced courses include Statement Analysis, NYPD Auto Crime School, NYPD Homicide School, Terrorism Awareness, Infrastructure Protection, Department of Criminal Justice Services (Courtroom Testimony). Also completed Nassau County Fire Marshal/NFPA Auto Fire Investigation.

Firefighter –Ladder 176
May 1993- June 2006
Performed daily responsibilities required of New York City Fire Department in one of Brooklyn’s busiest neighborhoods.                                                                                     

  • Completed training in the behavior of fires, fire suppression, operating and driving FDNY Ladder Trucks.
  • Attended specialized training for Certified First Responders, which included advanced medical training.
  • Performed weekly building inspections, working to enforce the building and fire codes of New York City.
  • Studied the many different types of buildings and their construction. Drilled regularly on buildings in local response area.

Jimmy Mac Construction                                                                                                                    
Owner                                                                                                                                   
Responsible for all oversight of a residential remodeling company.

  • Managed over 30 projects annually ranging from minor renovation to new home construction.
  • Managed estimates and contracts, accounting, customer satisfaction, licenses, permit filing and meeting with Inspectors.
  • Managed full time/part time and apprentice staff  as well as sub contractors for each job site.

New York City Police Department                                                                                        
Police Officer                                                                                                                           
June 1985-May 1993 
Performed traditional responsibilities of maintaining civil order in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in NYC.

  • Responsible for the arrest of over 500 criminals. Assisted prosecutors in the trials of those criminals.
  • Transfer to plain-clothes unit in recognition of performance and high-level activity.
  • Attended multiple training classes including; auto crime, evidence recovery, internal computer systems.
  • Coordinated youth activities to bridge community relationships (i.e. sports, parades, crime prevention and youth leadership in schools)

New York City District Council of Carpenters                                                                     
New York, NY

Union Carpenter                                                                                                                      
Nov 1982- June 1985
Worked in building trades performing carpentry duties on a variety of projects including ventilation shafts and high-rise construction.

Education

John Jay College                                                                                                                       
New York, NY

Studying toward BS, Fire Science                                                                                              

Current and completed coursework includes:

  • Human Behavior in Fires and Emergencies and New York City Building Codes (IBC).  Spanish, Level II

Awards and Honors:

  • James Gordon Bennett Medal 2002: Awarded annually to one NYC Firefighter for an act of bravery
  • Harry Archer Medal 2006: Awarded every three years after review of previous Gordon Bennett winners
  • Christine Godak Medal 2007: Apprehended a wanted violent criminal and assisted in successful prosecution
  • Unit Citations(2) awarded in 2007 –Special Investigations Unit Award Recognition (Pattern of fires, Successful Investigation of 5th alarm)
  • NYPD- Numerous excellent police duty (EPD's) and Meritorious police duty (MPD's) received

Certificates and Memberships:

  • Certified Levels 1 and 2 Fire Investigation
  • National Association of Arson Investigation (IAAI)
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Honor Legion Member

IAAI CERTIFICATION
In association with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

  • Investigations of Electrical & Appliance Related Fires

CFEI CERTIFICATION

  • Certified Fire & Explosion Investigation (National Association of Fire Investigators)

 

Complete Resume Provided Upon Request of Client