About
OUR INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
Robert B. Whitemore, CFI
Owner | President | Senior Fire Consultant
Robert Whitemore started his fire service career in 1974, after joining the York Fire Department in York, Nebraska. As Bob moved up the ranks, he was presented with an opportunity to lead all training programs in the areas of fire suppression, fire investigation, and fire command techniques. Little did he know this appointment would soon bring him to Nebraska Fire Service’s Department of Education, where he instructed Nebraska fire departments. He was also charged with instructing “live burn” training activities and exterior fire ground tactics around the state.
Brian P. Haag, CFI
Senior Fire Consultant
Brian Haag joined Whitemore Fire Consultants in 2001. As one of our Senior Fire Consultants, Brian has investigated over 850 fires and explosions, establishing himself as an expert in origin and cause investigation for both fires and explosions of property, vehicles, and equipment.
Douglas A. Noah, CFI
Senior Fire Consultant
Douglas Noah joined our team in 2008, after working as a fire investigator for a company out of North Carolina. Doug came to us with extensive field experience, having worked as a firefighter at the Kenyon Fire Department in Kenyon, MN, since 1992. He’s also served as its Secretary/Treasurer, Assistant Fire Chief, and Fire Chief — a position he still holds to this day.
Brian R. Whitemore, CFI
Senior Fire Consultant
Brian Whitemore joined our team in 2009, after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Brian is a volunteer firefighter with the Bloomington Fire Department in Bloomington, MN. Prior to moving into his role as an investigator, he worked with other investigators providing evidence handling, scene documentation, and other investigation needs.
Jeffrey R. Blomseth, CFI
Senior Fire Consultant
Jeffrey Blomseth joined Whitemore Fire Consultants in 2019. As one of our Senior Fire Consultants, Brian has over 20 years of experience as a Career Firefighter, Acting Captain and Fire Investigator. He focusses on the investigation of losses due to fire, explosion, product liability and fraud throughout the United States and Canada.
Steven D. Arzdorf, CFI
Fire Consultant
Steve comes to us with 19 years of fire service experience having served with both the East Bethel and South Metro (Minnesota) Fire Departments. Steve has an AA in Fire Science from Waldorf University and a BA from the University of Minnesota. In addition to his college curriculum, he has taken numerous classes, seminars and continuing education in order to attain his Certified Fire Investigator certification through the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Mark T. McCue, CFI
Senior Fire Consultant
Mark McCue in one of our original team members, having joined Whitemore Fire Consultants as a part-time investigator back in 1995. During his time as a Senior Fire Consultant, Mark has conducted over 500 fire and explosion investigations. He’s attended countless hours of training in the fire investigation area, including at the National Fire Academy, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the Barker and Herbert Analytical Laboratories.
OUR ADMINSTRATIVE TEAM
Pamela A. Whitemore
Business Manager
Pamela Whitemore is another one of our original team members at Whitemore Fire Consultants. Having worked directly with Bob since 1994, Pam has an in-depth knowledge of clients needs in the fire investigation industry. She coordinates client visits for the investigators, schedules and plans educational seminars, and is the editor of our quarterly newsletter, Inside Fire. Pam is always available to meet our client’s needs and expectations!