OUR TEAM
Joseph Battaglia
Fire Investigator
Joseph Battaglia
IAAI-CFI
Fire Investigator
T.J. Russo Consultants
Nassau County, NY
Background
Senior Fire Investigator with T.J. Russo Consultants and a Fire Marshal Lieutenant with the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office, where he commands the Special Facilities Division. Serves as an ATF accelerant detection canine handler and leads the Nassau County Fire Marshals Drone Team.
Experience
Investigates fires, explosions, and water losses for the insurance, business, and legal communities. Work includes major incident response and management, life safety and code analysis, file review and litigation support, and evidence extraction and transportation.
Focus Areas
Origin and cause, major incident response, life safety and code analysis, unmanned aircraft applications, and evidence handling.
Regional Base
Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area.
Credentials
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator. Pro-Board Certified Fire Investigator. ATF Accelerant Detection Team. FAA Licensed UAS Pilot. NYS Fire and Emergency Services Level 2 Instructor.
