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AGOSTI FIRE INVESTIGATIONS Fire Related Analysis and Expert Testimony

Inves�ga�on • Consulta�on • Case review • Li�ga�on Support • Expert Witness Tes�mony
John Agos� — Principal Expert: John has more than 28 years in the fire service and has conducted over 2000 fire
Office Manager, Agosti Fire Investigations
related inves�ga�ons as a private fire cause and origin inves�gator. John is experienced in fire origin and cause
Ann Freund
determina�on, civil and criminal arson defense, arson prosecu�on, product cases, fire and building code, life
safety and smoke detectors, fire department opera�ons/ procedures, civilian and firefighter injuries and fatali�es.
He has provided loss reviews, fire inves�ga�ons, technical exper�se, and li�ga�on support for numerous major
Office Manager
insurance carriers and a�orneys throughout the U.S. John has tes�fied in state and federal courts for plain�ff and
defense clients, in both criminal and civil ma�ers. Qualifica�ons include: A.S.S. in Fire Science, Cer�fied Fire
Case Experience:
Inves�gator (IAAI), Cer�fied Fire & Explosion Inves�gator (CFEI), Cer�fied Vehicle Fire Inves�gator (CFVI) and
Cer�fied Fire and Arson Inves�gator (Na�onal Fire Academy & Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal).
Ms. Freund assists in overseeing cases of multiple fire investigators
Michael Agos� — Staff Expert: While serving as a professional fire analyst and staff expert for Agos� Fire
working on projects relating to fire, arson, water damage, building
Inves�ga�ons for the past 21 years, Mr. Agos� has conducted over 1500 fire and explosion fire scene
code violations and explosions; Ms. Freund provides hands-on experi-
inves�ga�ons. These include fires and explosions in single family dwellings, high rise structures, commercial
ence and is highly motivated and focused on maintaining high stand-
structures, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment. His responsibili�es and experience as a fire analyst include
photography, witness interviewing, report wri�ng, evidence collec�on and deposi�on/trial tes�mony. He has
ards of quality, productivity, and attention to detail in support of com-
successfully managed large scale joint fire scene inspec�ons involving dozens of other par�es and experts. Mr. NON-MEDICAL RESUMES
pany functions as well as communicating with empathy, in regards to
Agos� also has extensive experience in the public sector as a municipal firefighter. Since re�red and having served
the devastation of our insured’s needs. Ms. Freund has developed sol-
25 years within that sector, he has conducted criminal arson inves�ga�ons that have led to successful criminal
charges. Mr. Agos� has experience and knowledge beyond fire and explosion analysis, to include fire department
id partnerships with staff, attorneys, insurance companies, law en-
opera�ons in all aspects, including technical rescue, hazardous materials and emergency medical. He is also proud
forcement and other municipalities to better serve our industry profes-
to have served in the United States Marine Corps, where he gained invaluable, worldwide experience in leadership
and work ethics and was honorably discharged.
sionals.
24/7 Phone: 847-682-6793
Sco� Schmauderer — Staff Expert: While serving as a professional fire analyst and staff expert for Agosti &
[email protected]
Associates since 2019, Mr. Schmauderer has conducted multiple fire scene investiga�ons. These include fires in
single family dwellings, high rise structures, multi-family structures, as well as vehicles. His responsibilities and
www.arsonexpert.com Professional Summary:
experience as a fire analyst include photography, witness interviewing, report writing and evidence collection. Not
only does Mr. Schmauderer work in the private sector, but for the past 21 years has served as a
Ms. Freund has 25 years of business management experience to in-
firefighter/paramedic and a certified fire investigator for the Streamwood, Illinois Fire Department. Mr.
clude; ensuring profitability and developing strong long-term relation-
Schmauderer has experience and knowledge beyond fire and explosion analysis, to include fire department
ships; history of excellence in interpersonal communication and net-
operations in all aspects, including hazardous materials and emergency medical.
work development;.
Johnny Agos� — Staff Expert: Mr. Agos� is a professional fire analyst and staff expert with Agos� & Associates. He
has conducted hundreds of fire and explosion fire scene inves�ga�ons. These include fires and explosions in
single-family dwellings, high-rise structures, commercial structures, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment. His
responsibili�es and experience as a fire analyst include photography, witness interviewing, report wri�ng, and
Education:
evidence collec�on. Mr. Agos� also serves as a firefighter/EMT for the An�och, Illinois Fire Department. Mr. Agos�
has experience and knowledge beyond fire and explosion analysis, to include fire department opera�ons, including
Associates Degree in Business
hazardous materials and emergency medical.
Ronald Swidler — Staff Expert: Mr. Swidler is a professional fire analyst and staff expert with Agos� & Associates.
He has conducted numerous fire and explosion fire scene inves�ga�ons. These include fires and explosions in
Community Projects:
single-family dwellings, high-rise structures, commercial structures, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment. His
responsibili�es and experience as a fire analyst include photography, witness interviewing, report wri�ng, and
Ms. Freund has also been active in numerous community projects, in-
evidence collec�on. Mr. Swidler brings with him a wide variety of knowledge from the public sector. He has been
cluding Christmas Clearing House, raising money for families in need,
involved in numerous public sector fire and explosion inves�ga�ons, including single and mul�-family dwellings,
sponsored by the Woodstock Rotary Club; Snowball, a drug and alco-
commercial structures, and vehicle fires. Along with working in the private sector, Mr. Swidler has and con�nues
to work in the public sector. He currently serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the last 17 years as well as a Fire
hol abuse prevention program organized by School District #200; and
Inves�gator since 2019 in the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protec�on District in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Mr. Swidler
named Vice President of the Dean Street School, District #200 PTO.
has experience and knowledge beyond fire and explosion analysis, to include fire department opera�ons,
hazardous materials, emergency medicine, as well as ac�ve shooter and rescue task force opera�ons.
Ann Freund — Office Manager: Ms. Freund assists in overseeing cases of mul�ple fire inves�gators working on
projects rela�ng to fire, arson, water damage, building code viola�ons and explosions; Ms. Freund provides

hands-on experience and is highly mo�vated and focused on maintaining high standards of quality, produc�vity,
and a�en�on to detail in support of company func�ons as well as communica�ng with empathy, in regards to the
devasta�on of our insured’s needs. Ms. Freund has developed solid partnerships with staff, a�orneys, insurance

companies, law enforcement and other municipali�es to be�er serve our industry professionals.
CV’s available upon request
24/7 phone 847-682-6793 • [email protected] • www.arsonexpert.com
Located in the Midwest & serving the U.S.

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