Phillip A. Keena

Phillip A. Keena, IAAI-CFI, BsFP SET is a fire protection and safety expert specializing in fire and explosion investigations. With a career encompassing fire protection engineering, code consulting, and failure analysis, he brings a comprehensive understanding of fire safety systems and their compliance with industry standards to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire origins and causes, assessing compliance with fire safety codes, and evaluating whether fire protection systems functioned as intended.

Mr. Keena has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Midwest, involving residential and commercial fire cases, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm systems. His B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Investigator through the IAAI and licenses in multiple states, 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 in disputes involving fire protection systems and safety compliance.