Dan Bonelli
One Minute Summary
Since beginning his fire investigation career in 1991, Dan Bonelli has personally determined the origin and cause of over 7,000 fires, supervised 10,000 fires and counting, taught countless classes at numerous venues regarding fire investigation and related issues, and has testified as an expert over 20 times in civil, criminal, and federal courts. Advanced Analysis, Inc. was founded by Mr. Bonelli in 2004, and became a division of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. in 2022.
Mr. Bonelli is certified as a fire investigator by several organizations at the state, national, and international levels, including: the International Association of Arson Investigators (I.A.A.I.), California Conference of Arson Investigators (C.C.A.I.), the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. Dan is also a licensed private investigator in both California and Nevada, and holds a general building contractors license.
Dan Bonelli's experience as a firefighter, general building contractor, and private investigator give him the perfect foundation for insurance related property investigations. In addition to his varied professional background, Dan's extensive education sets him apart from other fire investigators, with degrees in Fire Science, Social and Behavioral Science, and organizational leadership.
Areas of Expertise
Fire Origin and Cause Investigations:
Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Structures
Vehicles and Vessels
Wildland Fires
Subrogation
Origin and Ignition Scenario Validation
Fire Spread Analysis
Document Review and Critique
Fire Safety Equipment Analysis
Surveillance Video Retrieval and Analysis
Forensic Testing
Mechanical and Electrical Evaluation
Water Loss Investigations