John Sarro
west Roxbury,MA
Summary
Proactive Fire Investigator with extensive experience in determining fire causes through thorough scene examinations and evidence analysis. Led multiple investigations, identified arson cases, and conducted comprehensive interviews for accurate case documentation. Skilled in incident report writing, evidence collection and control, and fire pattern recognition, bringing strong investigative and analytical strengths.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire-investigator
Boston Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with witnesses, property owners, and first responders for accurate case documentation.
- Determined fire causes by conducting thorough scene examinations and analyzing evidence.
- Identified arson cases through meticulous examination of burn patterns, debris analysis, and witness accounts.
- Prepared and maintained reports of investigation results and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
- Led 4 investigations of fires to determine causes.
- Packaged collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers for protection.
Fire Lieutenant
Boston Fire Department
02.2015 - Current
- Directed work of 4 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
Fire Fighter
Boston Fire Department
11.2000 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Park High School
Boston, MA06-1990
Skills
- Fire cause determination
- Arson Investigation
- Vehicle Fire Investigation
- Incident Report Writing
- Evidence control
- Fire Pattern Recognition
- Fire Behavior Knowledge
- Evidence collection
- Photographic documentation
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Incident Command System, various levels such as ICS-100, ICS-200
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) - National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
Timeline
Fire-investigator
Boston Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Boston Fire Department
02.2015 - Current
Fire Fighter
Boston Fire Department
11.2000 - Current
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Incident Command System, various levels such as ICS-100, ICS-200
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) - National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
High School Diploma -
Madison Park High School
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