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Michael K. Anderson

Fire and EMS Consultant and Expert

Tacoma, WA40 years+ years experience
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Standard of Care and Emergency Vehicle Operations Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Michael K. Anderson is a Fire and Emergency Medical Services expert specializing in fireground tactics and strategy, emergency vehicle operations, and EMS standard of care. With a career spanning municipal, county, state, federal, volunteer, and private-sector emergency service organizations, he brings a comprehensive operational and leadership framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating emergency vehicle collisions, assessing EMS standard of care, and evaluating supervisory liability and gross negligence.

Mr. Anderson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of gross negligence, emergency vehicle collisions, property damage, wrongful death, and EMS standard-of-care deviations. His Firefighter I & II Basic Training Academy / Certification from Crafton Hills College, along with certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation and standard of care in disputes involving fire and emergency medical services operations.

Work Experience

Michael K. Anderson has over 42 years of experience in emergency services and consulting. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Anderson Consulting and Training, PLLC, and has held various roles at multiple locations including the City of Ruston Fire Department, Pierce County Volunteer Fire Academy, and American Medical Response.

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Michael K. Anderson is a fire and EMS consultant specializing in fireground tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and EMS standard of care.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert testimony in fire incident cases
  • 2consultation on EMS standard of care
  • 3training development for fire and EMS personnel

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Education

  • Firefighter I & II Basic Training Academy / Certification

    Crafton Hills College · 1981

  • Basic EMT Training / Certification

    Crafton Hills College · 1982

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