Meet the Team
Diverse experience. Specialized knowledge. Dedication. And a strong sense of responsibility to use our knowledge to help make people and property safer.
That’s what we bring to every job, whether it’s a CPR class for your neighborhood group or a fire investigation for a multimillion-dollar insurance claim.
Our team has an impressively broad range of experience. In the public sector, we’ve worked in law enforcement, firefighting, and even bomb squads – with experience at the federal, state and local levels. For the private sector, our certified fire investigators can respond quickly to investigate any type of fire or explosion.
Click on each team member below to see their credentials for yourself and contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Tom Bensen
CFI, CFI-I, CFEI, CVFI
Fire & Explosion Origin & Cause Investigator / Safety Consultant
Every day is different in Tom’s world, and that’s what he enjoys most about his work.
As the principal fire and explosion investigator at Bensen Fire & Safety Consulting, there is no “typical day” for Tom – he’s usually on the go investigating fire scenes, and is also the main point of contact for Bensen’s clients and prospective clients (so, when you call us, you’ll more than likely reach Tom directly).
Tom is trusted by insurers, legal professionals, and manufacturers to deliver timely and detailed investigations and litigation support. As a natural communicator and problem-solver, he believes that one of the most important parts of his job is to keep you informed throughout the process and to provide information that is accurate, understandable, and useful.
Tom also uses his vast knowledge to benefit the industry as a whole. He has worked with the National Fire Protection Association to write their standards for installation of stationary energy storage systems, and is one of the region’s top experts on lithium batteries and energy storage systems.
From a young age, Tom has been intrigued by the science behind fires and explosions. This curiosity led him to major in Fire Protection Safety Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University, and it also drives him to continually seek more knowledge and education. Among Tom’s many certifications, a few stand out: he is a Certified Fire Investigator by the IAAI, a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the NAFI, and a certified vehicle fire investigator. Tom is currently still active as a certified firefighter, fire instructor, and peace officer.
Looking for Tom’s full CV? Want to get in touch with him? Click below.
Kurt Schneider
Fire & Explosion Origin & Cause Investigator
Fighting fires gives you a unique perspective when it comes to investigating fires and explosions.
Few origin & cause investigators have more hands-on experience than Kurt Schneider – and that’s just one piece of his impressive background in public safety.
Kurt comes from a long line of public servants, and his plan was always to follow in those footsteps. He started his career as a firefighter with a volunteer fire department in Indiana, and since then he has also worked as an EMT, explosives technician, law enforcement officer, and fire protection specialist.
But Kurt was always intrigued by solving puzzles. Fitting the pieces together and seeing the big picture. Meeting the challenge.
So he shifted his focus to fire and explosion origin & cause investigations. Kurt has now been a Certified Fire Investigator for over 20 years, and holds degrees in Fire Science Technology and Criminal Justice Technology from the University of Cincinnati.
Kurt’s judgment and know-how are well-respected in the industry. He has served as an expert witness in both state and federal court, and has worked for several local fire departments as well as the State Fire Marshal. He is responsive, easy to get along with, and a strong communicator.
When he’s not leading fire and explosion investigations, Kurt likes to play golf and spend time with his wife and daughter.
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Bill Anderson
OFE, EMT-P
Level II firefighter, paramedic, fire inspector, hazardous materials technician, public safety instructor – Bill has accumulated an impressive list of titles and certifications in his 40+ year career.
And all of them revolve around safety and emergency preparedness, which is why he's the perfect person to conduct Bensen Fire & Safety Consulting's safety training classes. Bill is an experienced instructor, having also taught at the Delaware Area Career Center for almost 30 years.
Bill is committed to sharing the knowledge he’s gained in his decades-long career to help improve public safety. He designs personalized CPR classes and other safety training courses, and conducts detailed safety audits for organizations of all types and sizes.
Bill earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Grand Canyon University.
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Aaron Miller C.F.E.I, F.I.T(V)
Aaron Miller officially joined the Bensen Fire and Safety Consulting team as a fulltime employee, in January 2022 after interning with Bensen Fire and Safety throughout college. He attended The Ohio University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a team member with Energy Safety Response Group and is involved with the design, burn testing and failure analysis of lithium battery energy storage systems. Aaron is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through NAFI and an IAAI Fire Investigator Technician with the Motor Vehicle Fire Endorsement.