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Rocky Papalia

Fire Investigator assigned to the Investigation Division of Preferred Investigations, LLC., Rocky’s work area includes the complete State of Michigan. He is assigned to our Saginaw office.

Experience:
Rocky has been working for Preferred Investigations, LLC since 2009. Prior to joining the company, Rocky worked for over fourteen years of experience as a fire fighter with extensive training in fire science, fire suppression, hazardous materials and emergency medical response. Rocky has had extensive training including trainings at the Michigan Arson School and training in fire and fraud investigation.

Education:
Rocky received an associate’s degree from Henry Ford Community College in 1987. He has received training in Haz-Mat for Fire Investigators and has Firefighter I and II certification. He is continuing his training towards his CFI certification.

Areas of Expertise:
  • Origin and Cause for fire investigation
  • Scene Documentation
  • Scene Photography
  • Evidence Collection and preservation
  • Report writing


    • Professional Organizations:
  • International Association of Arson Investigators
  • Michigan Chapter of IAAI Past President-2008
  • Michigan Chapter International Association Special Investigation
  • Downriver Mutual Aid Arson Task Force
  • Michigan Arson Prevention Committee (MAPC) Education Sub-Committee
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