Standards-Driven. Methodical. Defensible.
FireForge Consulting conducts investigations, consulting, and software development within established professional standards and accepted investigative methodology.
Our work is structured to support accuracy, transparency, and defensibility in environments where conclusions may be examined in legal, regulatory, or public forums.
Professional Judgment Comes First
FireForge Consulting’s work is grounded in disciplined methodology, critical analysis, and professional judgment. Tools, technology, and data are used to support — not replace — investigative reasoning.
We recognize that investigative conclusions carry significant consequences. Accordingly, our approach emphasizes:
Careful evaluation of information
Awareness of limitations and uncertainty
Documentation of reasoning and assumptions
Independence of analysis
Investigative Methodology
FireForge Consulting follows a systematic investigative process appropriate to the scope and nature of each engagement. While each case is unique, investigations generally involve:
Scene examination and documentation
Collection and evaluation of relevant data and evidence
Development and testing of hypotheses
Elimination of hypotheses inconsistent with the available information
Formation of conclusions supported by documented analysis
This process is applied consistently and adapted as necessary based on scene conditions, available information, and investigative constraints.
Standards Alignment
FireForge Consulting’s investigative and consulting services are informed by applicable professional standards, guidance documents, and best practices relevant to fire investigation, forensic analysis, and public safety operations.
Standards are used as frameworks to guide methodology, documentation, and evaluation — not as rigid checklists or substitutes for professional judgment.
Where applicable, investigations and analyses consider:
Accepted fire investigation principles
Established forensic and scientific practices
Jurisdictional requirements and policies
Scope and limitations of available information
Documentation & Traceability
Clear documentation is fundamental to defensible work.
FireForge Consulting emphasizes:
Accurate recording of observations and data
Clear differentiation between facts, assumptions, and opinions
Traceable reasoning linking information to conclusions
Preservation of investigative records consistent with engagement scope
Documentation practices are designed to support later review, peer evaluation, and legal scrutiny.
Software in Support of Investigations
FireForge Consulting develops investigation software as a supporting tool, not as an authoritative decision-maker.
Software developed under the InfernoIntelAI suite is intended to:
Assist with organization of information
Support consistency in documentation workflows
Improve accessibility of investigative data
Software outputs do not constitute investigative conclusions and must be evaluated independently by qualified professionals.
Independence & Professional Responsibility
FireForge Consulting maintains professional independence in all investigative and expert engagements.
Opinions and conclusions are formed based on available information, methodology, and professional judgment — not on desired outcomes or external influence.
Engagements are accepted and conducted consistent with ethical responsibilities and defined scopes of work.
Scope & Limitations
All investigative, consulting, and software-related work performed by FireForge Consulting is subject to defined scope, available information, and practical limitations.
Conclusions are limited to the information reasonably available at the time of analysis and may be subject to revision if additional information becomes available.
This acknowledgment of limitations is a necessary component of responsible professional practice.
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For professional inquiries regarding investigations, expert witness services, consulting, or standards-driven software development, please contact FireForge Consulting.