W.F.
Schultheis, Inc.
Forensic
Engineering/Fire Analysis
726 West Angus Avenue
Unit B
Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: (714) 283-9284
Facsimile: (714) 283-9286
E-mail: rickschultheis@sbcglobal.net
WILLIAM F. SCHULTHEIS
EDUCATION
& CERTIFICATES
POST GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTOR & LECTURER
MAJOR FIRE PROJECTS
CONSULTANT - FIRE ANALYSIS
CONSULTANT - ELECTRICAL
CONSULTANT - PETRO CHEMICAL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS PAST & PRESENT
Forensic Engineering Consultant/Fire
Analyst - 30 Years.
Analyzed in excess of 3,500 fire related incidents.
Performed research and conducted
full-scale test in fire behavior and the behavior of materials under fire
conditions at the Factory Mutual Research Center, Southwest Research Institute,
Ohio State University, Garrett Air Research, Costa Mesa & Long Beach Fire
Departments, A. P. Jasich and WFS Facilities.
Expert Testimony - Testified in the states of California, Colorado, Nevada,
Texas, Louisiana, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Utah, Kentucky, Washington & Indiana.
| B.S. in Mechanical Engineering California State University, Long Beach (1972) |
| National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors(1972) |
| Safety Engineer - Licensed in California & City of Los Angeles (1972) |
| Fire Protection Engineering (Post Graduate) UCLA (1988) |
| Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators (1999) |
Explosions & Hazardous Materials (UCLA ) Life Safety Factors/Interior Finish (UCLA Fire Analysis & Fire Behavior (UCLA) Fire Suppression Systems Design (UCLA) Smoke Management & Control (UCLA) Fire Protection Engineering (UCLA) Fire & Arson Investigation (UCLA) Fire Protection in Building Construction (UCLA)
| Large Loss Investigations - Factory Mutual Research Center (1976) |
| Fire Protection Engineering - Factory Mutual Research Center (1975) |
| Examination of Electrical & Mechanical Systems - Factory Mutual Research Center (1973) |
| Fabrication & Design of Reinforced Plastic Composites - Sweedlow, Inc. (1974) |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas Systems - California Division of Industrial Safety/Petrolane (1973) |
| ASME Design Codes - California Division of Industrial Safety (1972) |
| Non-Destructive Testing -ASTM (1973) |
| Vehicle Fire Analysis - CCAI (1992 & 97) Analysis of Electrical Fires - CCAI (1993) |
| Computer Fire Modeling UCI (1995) National Conference - IAAI (1995) |
| Appliance Fires - CCAI (1996) NFPA 921 & Evidence Code - CCAI (1997) |
| Explosions - CCAI (1999) Fire Dynamics - CCAI (2000) |
| Fire Dynamics - IAAI (2000) Uniform Building Code/Fire & Life Safety CCC (2001) |
| Advanced Vehicle Fire Analysis - IAAI (2002) Aircraft Fire Analysis - Emery Riddle University (2002) |
| Forensic Evidence - IAAI (2004) |
| (CCAI) California Conference of Arson Investigators |
| (UCI) University of California at Irvine |
| (IAAI) International Association of Arson Investigators |
| (CCC) Coastline Community College |
| Metallurgy & Material Science - Factory Mutual Engineering (1974) |
| Behavior of Reflective Foil Insulation in a Fire Environment - South Coast Plaza Hotel (1978) |
| Anatomy of an Electrical Fire - McGraw Hill Publication, New York (1980) |
| Anatomy of an Electrical Fire - National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc., Las Vegas (1981) |
| High Rise Fire Protection Systems - International Association of Arson Investigators - Las Vegas (1981) |
| Fire Protection in Semi-Conductor Facilities - C.S.U.L.A. (1988). |
| Smoke Movement Control in high-rise Buildings - UCLA, UCI & WVCA (1990) |
| Hamakura Sugar, Hawaii (1992) | Redondo Beach Pier, CA (1993) |
| MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV (1980) | Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, NV (1981) |
| Dorothy Maje Hotel, Los Angeles (1977) | Bunker Hill Towers, Los Angeles (1978) |
| Equitable Building, Los Angeles (1985) | Ramada Inn, Fort Worth, Texas (1979) |
| Cathedral Hill Hotel, San Francisco (1978) | Nugget Casino, Lake Tahoe (1979) |
| Rancho Casino, Wells, Nevada (1977) | Hub Hotel, Los Banos, CA (1980) |
| Minter Field Airport, Bakersfield, CA (1988) | Anaheim Conflagration (1984) |
| One Meridian Plaza, Philadelphia, PA (1991) | Fraternity House, UC Berkley (1990) |
| Dole Foods, Yuma, AZ (1992) | Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, NV (1993) |
| Jackson Hole Ski Lodge, WY (1993) | Bally's Grand, Las Vegas, NV (1992) |
| Golden West Labs, Anaheim, CA (1985) | American River College, Sacramento (1988) |
| Travelodge, Los Angeles, CA (1989) | So. Cal Edison, Rosemead, CA (1989) |
| Snow Valley Ski Lodge, CA (1989) | Merv Griffin Compound, Palm Springs (1989) |
| M.V. Blue Hawk, San Francisco (1978) | Stone Container, Showlow, AZ (1990) |
| Elk Hills Blowout, Elk Hills, CA (1978) | First Interstate Bank, Los Angeles (1988) |
| Wilshire/Devon Fire, Los Angeles (1989) | Winners Casino, Winnemucca, NV (1977) |
| M.V. Autumn Breeze, Benicia, CA (2000) | Happy Industrial Corp., Los Angeles (1999) |
| City of Orange Police Dept. | Long Beach Fire Dept. |
| Ford Motor Company | Holiday Rambler Motor Homes |
| Fleetwood Enterprises | Bendix Corp. |
| Fiat Motor Company | Sears |
| S.C. Johnson Company | Boeing Aircraft |
| SCE San Onofre Nuclear Plant | Whirlpool |
| Teknika Electric | Boise Cascade |
| Universal Studios | American Stores |
| Dometic Refrigerators | Albertsons Food Stores |
| Georgie Boy Motor Homes | Lucky Stores |
| Krytial Koach Limousines | Motorola Semi-Conductors |
| United States Navy | Manchester Tank |
| United States Marine Corps. | Placerville Energy |
| Sunbeam Corporation | Advanced Micro Devices |
| Harley Davidson | Emerson Radio Corporation |
| Sanyo Electric | Watkins-Johnson |
| Motorola Semiconductors | Louisiana Power & Light |
| Rockwell International | Sony Corporation |
| Zenith Radio Corporation | Northern Tel-Comm. |
| Kodak Data Tape Division | Teledyne MEC |
| Exide Battery | Stauffer Chemical |
| Trojan Battery | Logic Modeling Systems |
| Admiral Electric, Appliance Div. | Energy Development |
| Music Company of America (MCA) | Belmont Industries |
| Ball Systems | City of Banning |
| Red Lion Hotels | Smith Wind Energy Systems |
| Microwave Products | California Milling |
| Navaho Nation | O'Brien Energy |
| Martin Aviation | National Presto |
| Schultz Steel | Utility International |
| City of Pomona | Occidental Petroleum |
| Hewlett-Packard | Thermo King |
| Mitsubishi Electric | Campbell Hausfeld |
| Petrolane Corporation | Vangas |
| Calgas | Union Oil |
| Mobile Oil | Globe Oil |
| Amerigas | Suburban Propane |
| Williams Energy | Western Star Propane |
| KFX Fuels | World Oil |
| Oxnard Refinery | Brik Petroleum |
| Ferrellgas | Cornerstone Propane |
| Forensic Engineer/Fire Analyst - W.F. Schultheis, Inc - (1984 - Present) |
| Forensic Engineer/Fire Analyst - A.P. Jasich Fire Analysis, Inc. - (1976 - 1984) |
| Large Loss Analyst - Factory Mutual Engineering - (1974 1978) |
| Plastic Composites Design Engineer - Swedlow Research & Development - (1973- 1974) |
| Electro-Mechanical Forensic Engineer - Factory Mutual Engineering - (1972- 1973) |
| Boiler/Pressure Vessel Safety Engineer - Licensed in California & City of Los Angeles (1972 - 1978) |
| Fabrication of Large Volume Pipe Fittings & Machinery - American Pipe & Const (1967 - 1971) |
| Fabrication of Ships & Cranes - Pacific Coast Engineering (1966- 1967) |
| Installation/Startup of Power Generation & Micro Wave Stations - Western Electric (1963 - 1966) |
| Boiler Technician - United States Navy (1960 - 1963) |
| Installation of Engine,
Fuel & Electrical Systems - Sunset Marine Center (1956 - 1960) |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS PAST & PRESENT
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Forensic Experts Association (FEA) |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
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American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE), Fellow Status |
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Institute for Forensic Experts (IFE) |
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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) |
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Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) |
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) |
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American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) |
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National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB) |
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International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) |
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International Association of Arson Investigators (Arizona Chapter) |
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California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI) |
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) |
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National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) |