He has investigated over 2000 fires in both the public and private sector. Mr. Ward has conducted over 150 live fire demonstrations for training and testing purposes in both structures and vehicles. He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions as well as product liability investigations. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fire Science from Southern Illinois University. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators-Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI). He is an active member of the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators where he currently holds the position of Vice President and Chairman of the Training and Education Committee. He is an active member of the International Association of Arson Investigators where he serves as Chairman of the IAAI Insurance Committee. He has frequently presented classes and courses on Fire Investigations to the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, International Association of Special Investigative Units and the National Society of Professional Private Investigators.

He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions as well as product liability investigations. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He holds an A.A.S degree in both Fire Science and Law Enforcement from the College of Dupage. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators-Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI).

He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions as well as product liability investigations. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He is currently enrolled at the College of Dupage obtaining an A.S.S in Fire Science. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators-Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI).

He has investigated hundreds of fires in both the public and private sector. He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He is currently working on obtaining his A.A.S degree in Fire Science from Harper College. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI).

He has investigated hundreds of fires in both the public and private sector. Mr. Ahrens has conducted live fire demonstrations for training and testing purposes in both structures and vehicles. He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions as well as product liability investigations. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fire Science from Southern Illinois University. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators-Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI). He is an active member of the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators where he currently holds the position of Treasurer.

He has investigated hundreds of fires in both the public and private sector. He has testified as an expert witness in criminal arson prosecutions as well as product liability investigations. His areas of expertise include fire investigation origin and cause, forensic scene examinations, explosion analysis, product failure and liability issues. He is certified by the International Association of Arson Investigators as a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), International Association of Arson Investigators-Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT), National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators-Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (NAFI-CVFI). He is an active member of the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, MABAS Division 19 Fire Investigation team and the Will, Cook, Grundy Fire Investigation Taskforce.