What is the meaning of “Tetra” in our logo?
In the past, fire was believed to be a three sided “triangle” consisting of heat, oxygen and fuel. In recent scientific discovery it has been discovered that fire has a fourth dimension which is the “uninhibited chain reaction”. This fourth dimension is represented by a four sided geometric figure known as the “Fire Tetrahedron”, hence the name “Tetra Investigations”.

What is a Certified Fire Investigator or CFI?
An individual who is a Certified Fire Investigator has completed the highly regarded program through the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). The title of CFI is the most difficult to acquire and also the most difficult to retain. A CFI must qualify with a combination of training, experience and education to take a supervised written exam that is conducted regionally throughout the country and the world. Once certified, the retention of this certification is accomplished by ongoing training, education and experience conducting fire scene investigations to ensure the highest level of professionalism in the field of fire investigation.

What do these qualifications mean to you?
Utilizing Tetra Investigations, Laurence P. Brandoli, M. Ed. - IAAI-CFI as a forensic fire scene investigator and a qualified expert witness means that;
Testimony given is based on experience in the field and National Fire Protection Association’s 921 Guide to Fire and Explosion Investigations as well as ongoing training and education as specified below:

To be court qualified an expert must pass a “Daubert” challenge:
In 1993 the United States Supreme Court “Daubert Decision” clearly states that if an expert is to testify the following four points are required:
1. The theory has been or can be tested
2. Has been subjected to peer review and publication
3. Has a known or potential rate of error
4. Has gained general acceptance in the relevant scientific community

Tetra Investigations has proven experience and acceptance providing qualified scene investigation determinations, expert witness testimony and case review.