Chasity Owens, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI
Chasity Owens is the co-founder of INFOCUS Fire Investigations. Chasity is a qualified fire investigation expert with a diverse range of certifications and experience in the field. She holds the Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) credential from the International Association of Arson Investigators, as well as the Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) credentials from the National Association of Fire Investigators. Additionally, she is recognized as a qualified expert witness by the International Association of Arson Investigators. She also holds the Secretary position on the Executive Board at California Conference of Arson Investigators. Chasity has seven years of experience in the private sector investigating origin and cause. Her expertise spans residential and commercial structures, as well as vehicle fires. Chasity’s academic background compliments her practical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018, providing her with a solid foundation in the scientific principles and investigative techniques essential to her field. Throughout her career, Chasity has consistently demonstrated her ability to apply her knowledge and skills to fire investigation scenarios, making her a valuable asset in both investigative and educational contexts. She has presented on various topics in the private sector about fire investigation for insurance adjusters and attorneys. She co-hosts the Fire Investigation InFocus podcast, the top-rated fire investigation podcast in the industry, which emphasizes the use of science in fire investigations. She has also assisted in teaching several Fire Investigation 1A and 1B classes at live burns for the public sector.
Scott Kuhlman is a leading Certified Fire Investigator, bringing 26 years of specialized expertise from over 2,600 origin and cause investigations. His distinguished career is built on a 30-year foundation as a professional firefighter and Fire Investigator with the Orange County Fire Authority, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in complex fire scenes across residential, commercial, industrial, wildland, and vehicular environments. For more than a decade, Investigator Kuhlman has applied this deep knowledge in the private sector, conducting meticulous investigations for insurance companies to determine origin, cause, and liability in high-stakes cases. He is adept at working with adjusters and clients through every stage of the process, from initial scene inspection and analysis to presenting clear, defensible findings in court. Investigator Kuhlman’s authority in the field is underscored by his commitment to advancing the science of fire investigation. A recognized leader, he was selected twice (2016 and 2023) to the California State Cadre to develop the state’s official Fire/Arson Investigation curriculum. He has completed over 2,200 hours of comprehensive training and dedicated more than 2,500 hours to instructing fellow professionals. His influence as an educator extends across numerous prestigious programs. Investigator Kuhlman chairs and instructs at the Fresno City College four-week Fire Investigation Academy, serves as an adjunct instructor at San Diego Miramar College, and instructs the NWCG FI-210: Wildland Fire Investigation course. In 2024, his expertise was sought internationally when he provided origin and cause training for the Cambodia Fire Department. As a respected voice in the community, he is a past President (2024-2025) and the current Chair for Regional Training for the California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI). He further shares his expertise as co-host of two industry podcasts, the top-rated Fire Investigation InFocus and Hot Pursuit. Investigator Kuhlman holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration with a focus on Fire Investigation, a second Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, and an Associate of Arts in Fire Science. His significant contributions have been honored with multiple awards from the CCAI, including:
- Member of the Year (2018)
- Presidential Award (2020)
- Board Member of the Year (2022)
At INFOCUS Fire Investigations, we specialize in investigating origin and cause of fires with precision, efficiency, integrity, and unmatched expertise. With a commitment to facts and a focus on detail, our certified investigators bring clarity to complex fire scenes, supporting insurance companies, legal teams, and public safety agencies with thorough, unbiased findings.
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We are based in Southern California. However, we offer investigation services throughout the entire state of California. At INFOCUS we believe in efficiency and take pride in our love and knowledge for this industry. Co-Founders and Fire Investigators Chasity Owens and Scott Kuhlman are both IAAI-CFI’s. They believe in consistently furthering their education while also helping teach others. Chasity and Scott are both involved members of International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI). Chasity is the current Secretary of CCAI on the Executive Board and Scott is the acting Past President of CCAI. They were both invited to IAAI- International Training Conference in 2025 to host their Fire Investigation INFOCUS Podcast. During the podcast, they sit down with multiple guests with multiple different education backgrounds to ignite curiosity and spread the knowledge in the industry. If you have a fire loss claim that needs taken care of, submit an assignment with us today!
