NEFCO is proud to be the country’s leading fire investigation firm, serving all 48 contiguous states. Founded in 1993 by James R. Eddy, NEFCO remains family-owned and operated. Under the leadership of David Eddy, owner and president, our firm has grown to include over 150 highly skilled origin and cause experts across the continental United States.

Each of our fire investigators is carefully vetted and holds credentials such as Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), ensuring our clients receive the highest level of expertise. Our team averages 20 years of experience in fire service, police service, or both. They are well-versed in NFPA 921 & 1033, possess extensive courtroom experience, and are committed to pursuing subrogation opportunities for our clients.

We offer comprehensive fire investigation services for a wide range of structures, including small buildings, vehicles, heavy equipment, and large commercial properties. With extensive experience in processing fire scenes, evidence testing, and courtroom testimony, our investigators have played a pivotal role in helping clients recover millions of dollars.

Engineering and Laboratory Services
In addition to fire investigation, NEFCO provides access to electrical engineers in several regions, offering essential scene examinations. Our engineering staff conducts on-site analyses and can continue with non-destructive or destructive testing at one of our state-of-the-art laboratories, located in Florida, Indianapolis, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas.

Our labs can accommodate anywhere from two to 20 experts, along with legal counsel and insurance representatives. With cutting-edge digital X-ray capabilities, NEFCO can conduct efficient destructive and non-destructive examinations without delays often associated with external laboratories.

For more information about our services, please contact us at services@nefco.net or call 800-675-8500.

LOCATE AN ANALYST

NEFCO has over 150 origin and cause experts throughout our nationwide coverage area. The experience of our court-qualified expert witnesses is helpful for subrogation, arson, and liability cases. Explore NEFCO's interactive map to locate an analyst near you.

SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT

Have you recently undergone a loss due to a fire accident? Let one of our origin and cause experts investigate the scene. Get started right away and submit an assignment today. A NEFCO court qualified analyst will contact you shortly.

THE INSTITUTE OF FIRE SCIENCE™ (TIFS)

TIFS provides classroom and hands-on instruction, including live burn exercises, to all fire investigators from the beginner to the seasoned veteran. For more information please visit TIFS website.