Leadership & Professional Experience
Fireforge Consulting is led by professionals with extensive experience in fire investigation, litigation support, and data-driven analysis.
The firm’s leadership combines operational experience, investigative judgment, and technical development to support standards-driven work in high-scrutiny environments.
Ken Perry
Founder & Principal Consultant
Ken Perry is the founder of FireForge Consulting and serves as the firm’s principal investigator and consultant. He brings over 20 years of experience in fire investigation, command-level operations, and technical analysis supporting legal, insurance, and public-sector matters.
His professional background includes:
Fire investigation and origin analysis
Incident command and supervisory roles
Expert witness and litigation support
Technical consulting for complex matters
Development of investigation workflows and documentation practices
As founder, Ken oversees investigative methodology, professional standards, and the integration of software tools into real-world investigative practice.
Neil Furtado
Senior Investigator & Consultant
Neil Furtado is a senior investigator with over 25 years of experience in fire investigation and related technical work. He supports FireForge Consulting engagements involving origin analysis, investigative review, and litigation support.
His experience includes:
Fire investigation and scene analysis
Technical evaluation of investigative materials
Case review and consulting support
Collaboration with legal, insurance, and public-sector stakeholders
Neil contributes seasoned investigative judgment and practical field experience to FireForge Consulting’s investigative and consulting work.
Stacy Lynn Perry
Data, Operations & Principal
Stacy Lynn Perry supports FireForge Consulting’s data, operational, and organizational functions, with a focus on information integrity, workflow consistency, and internal controls.
She is a majority owner of FireForge Consulting, making the firm a woman-owned business. Her role supports:
Data organization and analysis
Operational oversight
Software workflow alignment
Business governance and continuity
Her involvement ensures that FireForge Consulting’s services and software development are supported by disciplined data handling and operational structure.
A Collaborative, Standards-Driven Team
FireForge Consulting operates as a collaborative professional practice. Investigative, consulting, and software efforts are aligned through shared methodology, documentation standards, and professional accountability.
Leadership experience informs not only casework, but also the development of tools and processes designed to support real-world investigative environments.
Professional Independence & Scope
All work performed by FireForge Consulting is subject to defined scope, professional standards, and formal engagement agreements. Leadership experience informs judgment, but conclusions are based on evidence, methodology, and analysis — not predetermined outcomes.
This approach preserves independence and credibility across investigative, consulting, and software engagements.
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