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Jack Ward Fire Consultants
With over two hundred and fifty combined years of fire investigation, fire analysis, and courtroom testimony experience, Jack Ward Fire Consultants has the resources to offer you and your clients a quality, professional investigation.
From the fire origin and cause determination to providing expert testimony, our consultants utilize state of the art technology, expert techniques, and our proven systematic approach to investigations. Jack Ward Fire Consultants prides itself on reaching conclusions that are both objective and ethical.
Services: Fire and Explosion Origin and Cause Investigations, Hazardous Material Investigations, and Catastrophic Loss Management.
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Our CEO and Senior Fire Consultant, David Cheers, is in South Florida today for the South Florida Claims Association’s Day of Education!
David taught a class on Subrogation and Missed Opportunities, sharing his expertise and insights on the topic.
We hope that all who attended will leave his class with a greater understanding of the subject matter and practical takeaways that can be implemented in their own work!
#sfcaeducationday #southfloridaclaimsassociation #subrogationandmissedopportunities #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
David taught a class on Subrogation and Missed Opportunities, sharing his expertise and insights on the topic.
We hope that all who attended will leave his class with a greater understanding of the subject matter and practical takeaways that can be implemented in their own work!
#sfcaeducationday #southfloridaclaimsassociation #subrogationandmissedopportunities #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
It’s time for #firerecallfriday!! 🔥⚠️
⚠️REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) Recalls certain 2019-2024 Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles equipped with certain Weldon Vmux HC1.7 Input/Output Multiplex Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. Overloaded electrical circuits can pose a fire hazard. Owners may contact REV customer service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair.
⚠️Winnebago Towable Recalls certain 2022-2024 Voyage, Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Hike 200, and Minnie Travel Trailers
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, and posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these Travel Trailers, it’s highly recommended that you call Winnebago Customer Service and give them recall number 24V-054. You may also call a local dealer for a free repair.
⚠️True Manufacturing Recalls 30,000 Commercial Refrigerators with Secop Compressors
These refrigerators with Secop Compressors can fail in a manner that causes the compressor to overheat, posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these refrigerators with model number NLE11MN, it’s highly recommended that you stop using it immediately and contact True Manufacturing for a free repair. You may also contact a local dealer.
⚠️Polaris Recalls 240 Prostar S4 Titan Adventure Snowmobiles
These snowmobiles can leak fuel at the pump flange assembly, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger. If you own one of these snowmobiles, you should stop using it immediately and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #revambulancegrouporlando #winnebagotraveltrailers #truemanufacturing #polarissnowmobiles
⚠️REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) Recalls certain 2019-2024 Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles equipped with certain Weldon Vmux HC1.7 Input/Output Multiplex Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. Overloaded electrical circuits can pose a fire hazard. Owners may contact REV customer service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair.
⚠️Winnebago Towable Recalls certain 2022-2024 Voyage, Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Hike 200, and Minnie Travel Trailers
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, and posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these Travel Trailers, it’s highly recommended that you call Winnebago Customer Service and give them recall number 24V-054. You may also call a local dealer for a free repair.
⚠️True Manufacturing Recalls 30,000 Commercial Refrigerators with Secop Compressors
These refrigerators with Secop Compressors can fail in a manner that causes the compressor to overheat, posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these refrigerators with model number NLE11MN, it’s highly recommended that you stop using it immediately and contact True Manufacturing for a free repair. You may also contact a local dealer.
⚠️Polaris Recalls 240 Prostar S4 Titan Adventure Snowmobiles
These snowmobiles can leak fuel at the pump flange assembly, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger. If you own one of these snowmobiles, you should stop using it immediately and contact an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #revambulancegrouporlando #winnebagotraveltrailers #truemanufacturing #polarissnowmobiles
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Orlando Claims Association’s 2nd Annual Live Fire Event!
Our CEO and Senior Fire Consultant, David Cheers, conducted a class on the Anatomy of Fire Investigation and a Live Burn Demonstration.
This event provided an excellent platform for industry professionals to network, learn, and exchange insights on the latest trends in Fire Investigation!🔥🔥
#orlandoclaimsassociation #orlandoclaimssecondannuallivefireevent #liveburndemonstration #anatomyoffireinvestigation #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
Our CEO and Senior Fire Consultant, David Cheers, conducted a class on the Anatomy of Fire Investigation and a Live Burn Demonstration.
This event provided an excellent platform for industry professionals to network, learn, and exchange insights on the latest trends in Fire Investigation!🔥🔥
#orlandoclaimsassociation #orlandoclaimssecondannuallivefireevent #liveburndemonstration #anatomyoffireinvestigation #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
It’s time for Fire Recall Friday!🔥
⚠️Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Allegro Open Road, Allegro RED 360, 2024 Byway, and 2022 Phaeton Motorhomes
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, which poses a fire hazard. If you own one of these Motorhomes, it’s recommended that you contact Tiffin Customer Service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair. The recall number is TIF-138.
⚠️Autocar, LLC Recalls Certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) Vehicles
The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components. This can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Autocar Customer Service or schedule a free repair with a local dealer. The number for this recall is DC-2404.
⚠️Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Titanium Trailers
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, and posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these trailers, it’s recommended that you call ORV Customer Service or a local dealer and schedule a free repair.
⚠️Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. Recalls Certain 2024 Pumper Vehicles Equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. This can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Spencer Customer Service and they will schedule an inspection to update the firmware of the vehicle, free of charge.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #tiffinmotorhomes #autocarllc #outdoorsrvmanufacturing #spencermanufacturinginc
⚠️Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Allegro Open Road, Allegro RED 360, 2024 Byway, and 2022 Phaeton Motorhomes
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, which poses a fire hazard. If you own one of these Motorhomes, it’s recommended that you contact Tiffin Customer Service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair. The recall number is TIF-138.
⚠️Autocar, LLC Recalls Certain 2020-2024 DC (Legend) Vehicles
The wiring harness may route fusible links too closely to other components. This can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Autocar Customer Service or schedule a free repair with a local dealer. The number for this recall is DC-2404.
⚠️Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) Recalls Certain 2022-2024 Titanium Trailers
The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat, and posing a fire hazard. If you own one of these trailers, it’s recommended that you call ORV Customer Service or a local dealer and schedule a free repair.
⚠️Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. Recalls Certain 2024 Pumper Vehicles Equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits. This can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Spencer Customer Service and they will schedule an inspection to update the firmware of the vehicle, free of charge.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #tiffinmotorhomes #autocarllc #outdoorsrvmanufacturing #spencermanufacturinginc
It’s #firerecallfriday!!🔥🔥
⚠️Ford Motor Company Recalls over 42,000 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L Engines
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine, can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Ford Customer Service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair.
⚠️Forest River, Inc. Recalls certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers
Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery. An unprotected wire can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these travel trailers, it’s recommended that you contact Forest River Customer Service or a local dealer and schedule a free repair.
⚠️Hi-Tech E.V.S. Recalls certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar Fire Trucks Equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded circuits. If electrical circuits are overloaded, they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Owners can contact Akron Brass Customer Service or Hi-Tech Customer Service to reach a local dealer for scheduling a free repair.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #fordmotorcompany #forestrivertraveltrailers #hitechfiretrucks
⚠️Ford Motor Company Recalls over 42,000 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L Engines
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine, can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these vehicles, it’s highly recommended that you contact Ford Customer Service or a local dealer to schedule a free repair.
⚠️Forest River, Inc. Recalls certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers
Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery. An unprotected wire can pose a fire hazard. If you own one of these travel trailers, it’s recommended that you contact Forest River Customer Service or a local dealer and schedule a free repair.
⚠️Hi-Tech E.V.S. Recalls certain 2020-2023 Gladiator and Metrostar Fire Trucks Equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output Nodes
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded circuits. If electrical circuits are overloaded, they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Owners can contact Akron Brass Customer Service or Hi-Tech Customer Service to reach a local dealer for scheduling a free repair.
For more information on these recalls or recalls that we’ve featured in the past, please visit this link: https://jackwardfire.com/fire-recalls/
#jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation #firerecallfriday #firerecalls #usecaution #spreadawareness #preventafire #fordmotorcompany #forestrivertraveltrailers #hitechfiretrucks
We’re here on this sunny day at Bardmoor Golf Club, Hole #14, in Seminole, Florida, for the Tampa Bay Claims Association’s Spring Golf Tournament!
This event serves as a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and engage with fellow golf enthusiasts in a beautiful setting!
Stop by our hole and visit three of our team members, our CEO and Senior Fire Consultant, David Cheers, our Orlando-based Certified Fire Investigator, Jon Lodge, and Marketing Administrative Assistant, Kaitlyn Spera!
We look forward to a day full of fun and competition!
#tampabayclaimsassociation #bardmoorgolfclub #springgolftournamnet #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
This event serves as a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and engage with fellow golf enthusiasts in a beautiful setting!
Stop by our hole and visit three of our team members, our CEO and Senior Fire Consultant, David Cheers, our Orlando-based Certified Fire Investigator, Jon Lodge, and Marketing Administrative Assistant, Kaitlyn Spera!
We look forward to a day full of fun and competition!
#tampabayclaimsassociation #bardmoorgolfclub #springgolftournamnet #jackwardfireconsultants #originandcausefireinvestigation #fireinvestigation
