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Michael Koster
Michael Koster
Fire Investigation
Los Angeles, California
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Michael Koster is a highly skilled and certified fire investigator with extensive experience in determining the cause and origin of fires across various settings, including residential, commercial, wildland, vehicle, and marine fires. He holds certifications as a Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), Fire Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI), and Fireplace and Chimney Inspector (CFCI). In addition to his investigative expertise, Michael is also a Certified K-9 Handler, specializing in Accelerant Detection K-9s, which he utilizes to gather and preserve evidence at fire scenes.
Currently, Michael serves as the owner of Reliant Investigations, Inc., a position he has held since August 2009. In his role, he is responsible for handling fire investigations, including suspicious circumstances, injuries, deaths, explosions, and fires with significant losses. He also works as an Accelerant Detection K-9 Handler, managing his K-9 partner to assist in verifying evidence and sniffing for accelerants at fire scenes. As a certified fire investigator and K-9 handler, Michael Koster brings a combination of technical expertise, investigative skill, and practical field experience to every case he handles.
A previous Expert Challenge Study on Michael Koster revealed:
| Total Challenges | 1 |
|---|---|
| Direct Challenges | 1 |
| Indirect Challenges | 0 |
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