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Patrick M. Kennedy (b. 1947) is the principal expert on fires and explosions at John A. Kennedy and Associates. He has been active in fire investigation for since 1961 (over 54 years), making him the most experiences fire and explosion investigator and analyst in the world.

Career Internationally known as an expert in fire investigation, Patrick Kennedy has coauthored Fires and Explosions - Determining Cause and Origin and Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation with his father, John A. Kennedy (now retired). He also authored Kennedy on Explosions, in addition to numerous treatises, papers and articles on the subject of fire and explosion investigation, technique and methodology.

Patrick Kennedy currently serves as Chairman of the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association's committee on standard NFPA 1033 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, and a charter member and major contributor of the committee for standard NFPA 921 - Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation.

Education, Certifications and Honors Patrick Kennedy holds many degrees, certifications and honors, including the following: