MEMBER FIRMS
Respected Names.
Unified Standards.
The best boutique firms maintaining local expertise while operating under shared excellence. The precise alternative to national consolidation.
The Alliance Model
Independent Firms, Shared Resources.
We aren't rebranding or consolidating. We are extending geographic reach and
maintaining quality across a network of trusted partners. You get the boutique firm you trust, backed by national capability.
Shared Standards
Unified methodology via ProFire University.
Collaborative Review
Large Loss Roundtable peer review.
Local Speed
Boots on the ground where you need them.
Member Firms
TJ Russo Consultants
Certified investigators, when results matter
TJ Russo Consultants built its reputation on quality over volume. Known for Claims-smart investigations that address coverage, subrogation, and liability, not just origin and cause. Extensive experience with catastrophic losses, multi-fatality fires, and complex product investigations.
Why clients choose Russo:
Boutique service. Senior investigator involvement. Communication that works. Reports that answer business questions.
Leadership:
Michael Russo (Founder)
Iris Fire Investigations
Region:
Mountain West (CO, WY, UT, NM, NV, ID, SD, ND, KS, MT)
Specialty:
Technical training delivery, international expertise, complex investigation methodology
Certified investigation backed by global training experience.
IRIS Fire works to make the lives of our clients better. We provide expert, compassionate, certified investigators who use the latest technology, research, and methods to identify the origin and cause of fires and explosions.
Why clients choose IRIS:
Technical depth. Training credentials. Regional expertise in mountain and western states.
Leadership:
Robert Toth
Acacia
Over 20 years of trusted service to Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York
Known for deep local connections and next-day response, Acacia's certified investigators work closely with municipal fire marshals and forensic specialists across their coverage area to deliver thorough, defensible investigations that help clients move files forward with confidence.
Why clients choose Acacia:
Regional knowledge and expertise when it comes to finding out what happened
Leadership:
Roger Baxter
Fire Sequence Investigations (FSI)
Region:
Upstate NY
Specialty:
Experienced and expedient analysis of complex fire and explosion incidents that result in timely science-based conclusions.
Decades of Expert Investigations Grounded in Practical Experience
Scientifically based and objective Origin and Cause analysis using industry standards to ensure thorough investigations, accurate opinions, and timely expert reports
Why clients choose FSI:
One of New York’s most experienced fire investigators, combining deep technical knowledge with an understanding of the coverage and loss issues at hand, and the ability to rapidly marshal, manage and coordinate resources on large, complex losses
Leadership:
Dixon Robin
CFI Evidence
REGION:
National Footprint
SPECIALTY:
Industry leading evidence storage facilities with best in class technological systems to ensure strict adherence to ASTM standards
Peace of mind that proper chain of custody followed for all involved parties
Evidence storage solutions for clients who need a trusted partner, quick response times and white-glove removal of the most important materials.
Why clients choose CFI Evidence:
proven record of experience, success, and competency across projects of all sizes, combining real-world forensic evidence handling
Leadership:
Doug Lerner
Evidence Storage Services
Expert Evidence Storage Services
ASTM compliance. Federal Rules standards. Chain of custody you can defend in litigation.
Why clients choose Evidence storage services:
When how your evidence is managed is of paramount importance, clients chose to work with the best in the industry
Leadership:
Doug Lerner
Vergon + Associates
REGION:
Midwest (DE, MD, NJ, PA, IN, MI, OH, IL, KY)
SPECIALTY:
Fire Investigation, Subrogation, Liability, Expert Witness Testimony, Presentation and Training
Trusted investigators when you need to get the answer correct. Trusted by both domestic and international clients.
Our team includes retired ATF Certified Fire Investigators and highly respected former fire department investigators, each bringing decades of real-world experience and technical expertise. We serve insurance carriers and law firms nationwide and internationally, providing trusted, defensible fire origin and cause investigations when the stakes are highest.
Why clients choose Vergon + Associates:
Reliable, fast, and accurate investigations backed by science. With rapid response times, advanced 3D scanning and drone capabilities
Leadership:
Mike Vergon
ABOUT PROFIRE MEMBERS
What Unites Us
Shared Standards
ProFire University training ensures consistent methodology across all member firms.
Independence
Each firm maintains local leadership, client relationships, and regional expertise.
Client Focus
We understand insurance objectives. We speak claims fluency. We make your job easier.
Quality Over Volume
Every member firm built its reputation on investigative excellence, not case count.
Collaborative Review
Large Loss Roundtable brings senior investigators together on complex cases—sharing expertise across the network.
What you get
How It Works for you
Assign locally, draw from the network:
You work with the member firm in your region — the investigators who know your area, your clients, and your needs.
Access national resources:
Complex case? Your local firm can bring in specialized expertise from across the network. Multi-state loss? We coordinate seamlessly.
Consistent quality:
ProFire University training and Large Loss Roundtable review ensure you get the same quality standards regardless of which member firm handles your case.
Geographic Coverage
Growing network with nationwide reach
Member firms currently cover:
Northeast: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Rhode Island
Southeast: Strategic partnerships expanding
Mountain West: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana
Southwest: New Mexico
Midwest: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin
West Coast: Nevada, Idaho
Additional coverage through strategic partnerships. Expanding to serve your nationwide needs.
