| At Buxbaum Loggia, David C. Saran is a Consultant and Licensed Private Investigator. His responsibilities include investigation and testimony as to origin and cause of fires along with other investigations and incidents. |
| Education: |
Citrus College, Glendora, CA– Associate of Science
California Police Officer Standards and Training, Basic Officer Certification
California Peace Officer Standards and Training, Intermediate Officer Certification
California Peace Officer Standards and Training, Advanced Officer Certification
California State Fire Marshall, Fire Officer Certification
California State Fire Marshall, Fire Investigator Certification
California Peace Officer Standards and Training, PC832 Certification
California State Fire Marshall, Chief Officer Certification
State of California, Licensed Private Investigator |
| Experience: |
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| 1998 – 2011 |
Fire Captain– Los Angeles County Fire Department |
| Served as an Emergency Operations Fire Captain and California Peace Officer Standards and Training Background Investigator (2000-2005), Background Investigation Unit Team Leader (2005-2007) and Background Investigation Unit Leader (2007-2011). Responsibilities included: overseeing and conducting fire cause and origin and criminal investigation follow-up; identify and interview witnesses, victims and suspects; collect and preserve evidence; obtain detailed and accurate information to write thorough and comprehensive reports and provide testimony in both civil and criminal court cases. Conducted numerous background investigations, worked with the LACoFD’s Administrative Services Bureau; Division of Human Resources and County Counsel. Supervised multiple Background Investigation Unit Teams and Background Investigation Unit Team Leaders. |
| 1983 – 1998 |
Battalion Chief – City of Covina Fire Department |
| Served as a Firefighter, Fire Captain, Regional Strike Team Fire Investigator, Training Officer, Battalion Chief, Chief of Emergency Operations, Chief of Training Program and Fire Marshall. Responsibilities included fire code enforcement and fire investigation for origin and cause. He has provided expertise in the principles, rules, regulations and tactical procedures relating to modern fire prevention and investigation; hazardous materials; fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems; building construction techniques; and the electrical, mechanical and fire codes |
| 1976 – 1983 |
Police Officer – City of Covina |
| Served as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer and a Motorcycle Traffic Officer. |
| 1973 – 1976 |
Police Officer – City of Azusa Police Department |
| Served as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer and S.W.A.T. Team Member. |
| Professional Organizations |
California Background Investigators Association (CBIA)
California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) |
