Jamie McAllister

Accepting select engagements

Toxicology

Jamie McAllister, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.I., C.S.P. brings over 24 years of forensic engineering and toxicology expertise to criminal and civil fire litigation — from origin and cause investigation to CFD fire modeling and carbon monoxide poisoning analysis.

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Daubert-tested

Reports and depositions

24+

Years of Professional Experience

20+

Years of Expert Witness Service

Practice

Areas of Expertise

01

Fire Investigation

02

Fire Origin and Cause

03

Fire Protection Engineering

04

Combustion Toxicology

05

Forensic Toxicology

06

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

07

Fire Dynamics Analysis

08

Computational Fluid Dynamics Fire Modeling

09

Fire Alarm System Failure Analysis

10

Fire Suppression System Failure Analysis

11

Occupational Safety and Health

12

Electrical Fire Investigation

13

Arson Investigation

14

Fire Death and Injury Investigation

Engagements

Representative Matters

Residential Fire Origin and Cause Investigation

Conducted forensic origin and cause analysis of a residential structure fire, including post-fire reconstruction, fire dynamics analysis, and code compliance review for civil litigation.

Testifying Expert

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident Investigation

Investigated the source and contributing factors of a carbon monoxide poisoning incident, including combustion toxicology analysis and victim exposure modeling.

Testifying Expert

Fire Victim Toxicological Analysis

Performed toxicological analysis of fire victim blood specimens, including assessment of cyanide and carbon monoxide levels, to support origin and cause determinations in criminal proceedings.

Testifying Expert

Fire Alarm and Suppression System Failure Analysis

Evaluated fire alarm and suppression system performance failures through forensic investigation, code compliance review, and system re-design analysis in support of civil litigation.

Testifying Expert

Electrical Fire Investigation

Investigated fires involving residential and commercial electrical wiring and connections, applying forensic conductor analysis and laboratory testing to determine ignition source and causation.

Testifying Expert

CFD Fire Modeling for Litigation Support

Applied CFAST and FDS computational fluid dynamics fire modeling to reconstruct fire scenarios, assess tenability conditions, and support expert opinions in criminal and civil cases.

Consulting and Testifying Expert

Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. McAllister has served as an expert witness across a broad range of criminal and civil fire cases, including residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicular fires. Her engagements encompass origin and cause investigations, fire alarm and suppression system failure analyses, carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, and fire death and injury investigations.

Yes — Dr. McAllister holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology and an M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering, making her uniquely qualified to address the intersection of fire dynamics and combustion toxicology, including fire victim toxicological analyses and carbon monoxide exposure assessments, within a single engagement.

Dr. McAllister has extensive experience applying CFAST and FDS computational fluid dynamics fire modeling to reconstruct fire scenarios, evaluate tenability conditions, and provide defensible expert opinions. This capability supports both plaintiff and defense positions in complex fire cases.

Yes — through her roles at Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc. and FireTox, LLC, Dr. McAllister has served as a testifying and consulting expert witness in both criminal and civil fire litigation since 2000.

Dr. McAllister is a licensed Professional Engineer (Fire Protection) in Maryland and Delaware, a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators, and a Certified Safety Professional. She also holds National Fire Academy certification in Fire/Arson Origin and Cause Investigation.

Dr. McAllister has served as an active volunteer firefighter and EMT with multiple Prince George's County fire departments since 1995, holding certifications as Firefighter Level I & II, EMT, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Rescue Technician — operational experience that directly informs her forensic fire investigations.

Engage Dr. McAllister as Your Fire Investigation Expert

Dr. McAllister is available to serve as a testifying or consulting expert witness in fire investigation, combustion toxicology, fire dynamics, and related matters. Contact her today to discuss your case.