John R Storm
I am a fire service executive and EMS expert with command-level experience in structural and wildland firefighting, incident command, and 911 emergency communications. As a former Assistant Fire Chief, I oversaw fire suppression, EMS, training, special operations, and communications, with direct responsibility for complex, high-risk operational decision-making.
I specialize in evaluating fire and EMS operations, Incident Command System (ICS) application, 911 dispatch and call processing, and standards of care within real-world emergency response environments. My experience includes internal investigations, response performance review, NFIRS reporting, quality assurance, and risk management.
I also provide analysis of EMS systems, including ALS/BLS service delivery, ambulance operations, billing practices, and interagency coordination during patient transport. I routinely assess whether actions, decisions, and systems were consistent with accepted fire service and EMS standards of care.
I provide clear, objective, and well-supported expert opinions for both plaintiff and defense counsel, along with comprehensive case review, report writing, and testimony.
- Bus & Truck Safety/Accident
- Disaster Management
- Emergency Communications & 911
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire
- Fire & Life Safety
- OSHA
- Personal Injury
- Rescue
- Wrongful Death
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Education:
Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Tempe, Arizona
• Master of Legal Studies (Expected 07/2026)
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
• Master's of Public Policy and Administration
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
• Bachelor of Arts, Management
Alternate Dispute Resolution Center, Tempe, Arizona
• Mediation Training
National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland
• Executive Fire Officer Development Certificate
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Chief Fire Officer (CFO)
• Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Fire Officer I & II (IFSAC Equivalent)
• Fire Instructor I & II
• Firefighter I, II, III
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Technical Rescue Technician
• Fire Inspector I & II
• ICC Fire Inspector I (2025)
• CPSE Accreditation Peer Assessor
• FEMA Grant Peer Reviewer (AFG, SAFER, FP&S)
• IAAI Fire Investigator (application submitted)
• NIMS / ICS 100–800 Series Completed
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member, Arizona State Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs
Member Arizona State Fire Chiefs Association
Member, Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Member, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: I am currently retained on two cases with a third one pending.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 911 and Emergency Communications
EMS Standard of Care
Emergency Management and Resource Deployment - Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 100%
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Free initial consultation
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Available upon request
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Available upon request
Available Upon Request