California Service Center Bernard L. Caviglia Senior Investigator Phoenix, Arizona 916-922-0240 EDUCATION: EMPLOYMENT: Phoenix Community College, Phoenix, Arizona University Of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona: Sal Pointe Catholic High School, Tucson, Arizona Unified Investigation & Sciences, Inc. Special Investigator January 2009 - Present Phoenix Fire Department Operations Captain Senior Arson / Fire Investigator December 1970 January 2007 EFI Global Fire Investigator January 2004 March 2006 MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Arizona Air National Guard, 1965-1971, Honorable discharge, E-5 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: 2010 Southwest Natural Gas Seminar, Arizona IAAI, February 24, 2010, 8 Hours- Tested International Association of Arson Investigators, Effective Investigation & Testimony Course, Phoenix, Arizona, February 2009, 8 Updated 12/2010
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CON T): Unified Investigations and Sciences, Fire Investigator Training, Dallas, Texas, January 2009, 40 Hours City of Phoenix Public Safety, Spanish Certification, Phoenix, Arizona, September 2006, Challenge Exam - Tested Phoenix Police Department, Case Management Training for Detectives, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2005, 8 Hours Arizona Department of Public Safety, ACJIS Training, Phoenix Arizona, August 2005, 8 AZPOST, Interview Techniques 2004, Phoenix Arizona, September 2004, 4 Hours Arizona Department of Public Safety, ACJIS Training, Phoenix Arizona, October 2003, 8 Arizona Department of Public Safety, ACJIS Training, Phoenix Arizona, December 2001, 8 National Fire Academy, Arson 1 and Arson 2, Phoenix, Arizona, September 2001, 80 Hours - Tested John Jones & Associates, NFPA 921 Workshop, Phoenix, Arizona, June 2001, 40 Hours - Tested Phoenix Fire Department, NFPA 921 Series Modular Course, Phoenix, Arizona2001, 12 Hours Phoenix Police Department, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force Part 2, Phoenix, Arizona, December 2000 AZPOST, Instructor Refresher Course, Phoenix, Arizona, September 2000, 40 Hours - Certified Phoenix Police Department, Defensive Tactics - Use of Force, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2000 Arizona Department of Public Safety, ACJIS Training, Phoenix, Arizona, December 1999, 8 Phoenix Police Department, Criminal Investigation Techniques, Phoenix, Arizona, August 1999 / October 1999 / December 1999, 12 Hours 2
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CON T): Arizona Department of Public Safety, ACJIS Training, Phoenix, Arizona, November 1997, 8 Hours Tested Phoenix Police Department, Range of Response Update, Phoenix, Arizona, February 1997 NFPA 921Workshop, Fire Investigator Workshop - Tool Kits for Tomorrow, Phoenix Arizona, January 1997, 16 International Association of Arson Investigators, IAAI Advanced Arson Seminar, Prescott, Arizona, July 1996, 24 USF&G Special Investigations National Academy, Special Investigations of Insurance Fraud, Phoenix, Arizona, February 1996, 80 Hours Polaroid School of Law Enforcement Imaging, Basis Arson Investigation Photography, Phoenix, Arizona, July 1995, 8 Hours International Association of Arson Investigators, IAAI Advanced Arson Seminar, Prescott, Arizona, July 1995, 16 AZPOST, Recognizing Criminal Personalities, Phoenix, Arizona, March 1995, 3 Hours AZPOST / Phoenix Police Department, Instructor Development Course, Phoenix, Arizona, January 1995, 40 Hours - Certified Department of Treasury, Financial Investigative Techniques Course, Phoenix, Arizona, June 1994, 24 Hours Maricopa County Attorney, Fire/Explosion Training, Phoenix, Arizona, January 1993, 40 Hours NFPA/Phoenix Fire Department 1041, Instructor I & II, Phoenix, Arizona,1990, 40 Hours - Certified International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigator/Arson Seminar IV, Phoenix, Arizona, February 1989, 40 Hours International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Arson Investigation III, Tucson, Arizona, October 1988, 40 Hours International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigator/Arson Seminar II, Phoenix, Arizona, March 1988, 40 Hours 3
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CON T): Arizona Department of Public Safety, Terminal Operator Certification/ACJIS, Arizona, September 1987, 8 Hours Tested Arizona State Fire School, Fire Investigation and Arson, Phoenix, Arizona, September 1987, 16 Hours City of Phoenix Police Academy, Specialty Officer Academy, Phoenix, Arizona, April 1987, 480 Hours - Certified Peace Officer Phoenix Fire Department, Instructional Techniques for Company Officers - National Fire Academy Instructors Course, Phoenix, Arizona, December 1983, 40 Hours Tested EXPERIENCE: Mr. Caviglia has personally investigated over 1200 fires of all natures, classifications and magnitude, including arson and related crimes, vehicular fires, explosions, and fire fatalities. He also has been involved in resulting subrogation issues. Mr. Caviglia has a diverse background and residential construction experience. He is also fluent bilingual Spanish. CERTIFICATIONS: National Association of Fire Investigators - CFEI PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATONS: International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Arizona Chapter National Association of Fire Investigators, CFEI International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) AFL-CIO, Local 493 COURT QUALIFICATIONS: Expert testimony on fire origin and cause has been presented in: - Civil 1. Deposition and Trial, CV 93-25097, CV 94-15167 Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Company vs. Leroy Ceferino Chacon and Jane Doe Chacon, Maricopa County 4
COURT QUALIFICATIONS (CON T): State Farm Fire and Casualty Company vs. Leroy Ceferino Chacon and Jane Doe Chacon, Maricopa County 2. Deposition, CV 94-08624 George and Patricia Armstrong and the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company vs. John F Long Properties Inc., dba John Long Homes Inc, Maricopa County 3. Trial, CV 96-22520 Avtec Industries Inc, dba Phoenix Shooters Supply vs. American Indemnity Maricopa County 4. Deposition, CV97-13301 Continental Casualty Company vs. Silverhunt Homes Inc., Maricopa County 5. Deposition CV 98-17634 Stafford and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company vs. Sears, Roebuck Co., Maricopa County 6. Deposition and Trial, CV 99-04444 Dean Kalishek vs. Farmers Insurance Company of Arizona & Midland Mortgage Company, Maricopa County 7. Trial CV 99-07114 Pinon, Carriollo vs. Dynasty Coachwork International, Maricopa County 8. Trial and Deposition, CV 99-09432 Rifley vs. American Family Insurance Group, Maricopa County, 9. Trial and Deposition CV 01-021941 Safeco Insurance Co. of America vs. AIRCO Air Conditioning & Heating Inc, Maricopa County, 10. Deposition CV 02-0013 Yee vs. American Insurance Company dba Fireman s Fund, U.S. District Court 11. Deposition CV 02-001478 consolidated with CV03-005205, CV03-003200, CV 03-004595 State Farm Fire and Casualty Company vs. Vision Building and Development, Community Builders LLC, Michael Peloquin, Maricopa County 12. Trial and Deposition, CV 03-01415 Simms vs. State Farm Fire and Casualty, U.S. District Court 5
COURT QUALIFICATIONS (CON T): - Criminal 13. Deposition, CV 03-022213 Olstein and State Farm Fire and Casualty vs. City of Phoenix; City of Phoenix Fire Department, Maricopa County 14. Deposition CV2007-092362 Fidelity National Insurance Company vs. David L. Bertram and Rosemary Gonzvar, Maricopa County 15. Deposition, CV 2007-010458 Metropolitan Business Forms LLC and Tom Martin vs. RTR Builders, Maricopa County 1. CR 94-03264a, State vs. Lenroy Johnson 2. CR 94-10253, State vs. Danny Hammonds 3. CR 95-01217, State vs. Alfrida McDavid 4. CR 95-01647, State vs. Paul Slankard 5. CR 96-00630, State vs. Alfred Ware 6. CR 97-06107, State vs. Benito Hernandez 7. CR 97-11452, State vs. Jose Santillan 8. CR 97-12079, State vs. J Wooten and J Denmon 9. CR 97-93401, State vs. Loretta Tillman 10. Grand Jury, Jose Valles, 9/22/2000 11. CR 2000-14818, State vs. Jose Valles 12. Grand Jury, Arturo Beltran, 11/29/2001 13. CR 2001-017990, State vs. Arturo Beltran 14. CR 02-0007927, State vs. Robert Quick 15. CR 02-095379, State vs. Thomas Lazok 6
COURT QUALIFICATIONS (CON T): 16. Grand Jury, Travis Blaker, 03/07/2003 17. CR 03-005315-001, State vs. Leroy McGill 18. CR 03-014116-001, State vs. Silvano Arreyan and Jose Castro 19. Grand Jury, Curtis Culbert, 02/26/04 20. Grand Jury, Damon Pettigrew, 02/25/05 21. CR 05-105146-001, State vs. Damon Pettigrew In addition Mr. Caviglia has appeared and testified in sixteen State hearings involving minors under the age of 18 years old and Mental Competency Hearing/Proceedings. Mr. Caviglia has given deposition, hearing, and trial testimony in numerous State and Civil proceedings related to E.M.S. incidents, vehicular accidents/citations, and other State or Local jurisdiction actions. INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS: ALEOAC Specialty Officer Class, December 1993 - Instructed selected modules AZPOST Specialty Officer Class, July 2001, Instructed selected modules AZPOST/Phoenix Police Department Certified Instructor, 1995 NFPA Certified Instructor I & II, 1990 National Fire Academy, Instructional Techniques For Company Offers, 1983 Arizona Community College Special Teaching Certificate, Various Periods Numerous Phoenix Fire Department training sessions related to Fire Investigations Technical Rescue and Fire Ground operations 7