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About John Storm, MPPA, CFO | Fire and EMS Expert Witness

30+ years of fire service, EMS, command leadership, and operational experience applied to complex legal and insurance matters. 

Bridging Fire & EMS Experience with Legal Analysis

 

John R. Storm, MPPA, CFO, is a Fire & EMS Expert Witness with more than 30 years of fire service, paramedic, and executive leadership experience. He provides attorneys, municipalities, and insurers with objective analysis in matters involving fireground operations, EMS standard of care, incident command, firefighter negligence, training and supervision, and municipal liability.

John bridges the gap between complex Fire & EMS operations and the legal process—providing clear, independent expert analysis grounded in real-world experience and accepted professional standards.

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Core Values

John Storm Expert

Integrity

Integrity

Integrity

All of my opinions are evidence-based, objective, and impartial.

John Storm Expert

Expertise

Integrity

Integrity

I bring more than 30 years of experience in Fire & EMS operations, leadership, policy, and training.

John Storm Expert

Clarity

Integrity

Clarity

I translate complex operational scenarios into clear, defensible expert analysis and testimony.

John Storm Expert

Reliability

Commitment to Standards

Commitment to Standards

I provide timely, thorough, and professional reporting for every case.

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Commitment to Standards

Commitment to Standards

Commitment to Standards

My work aligns with NFPA standards, EMS protocols, and nationally recognized best practices.

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What Attorneys Can Expect

 Comprehensive case review and analysis 

  • Clear, well-supported expert reports 
  • Deposition and trial testimony 
  • Prompt communication and nationwide availability 
  • Fire operations, incident command, EMS standard of care, and municipal liability expertise

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John Storm's Approach

With decades of operational experience, I combine practical field knowledge with a methodical, evidence-based approach to case analysis. My opinions are designed to be clear, defensible, and understandable to attorneys, insurers, judges, and juries. Whether assisting plaintiff or defense counsel, my focus remains on accuracy, credibility, and actionable insight. 

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John Storm | Fire & EMS Expert Witness

John R. Storm, MPPA, CFO

Available Nationwide

(847) 309-9403 (Cell)

Email: john@fireandemsexpert.com


 

Areas of Expertise

  • Fire Department Operations
  • EMS Standard of Care
  • Firefighter Negligence & Fire Department Liability
  • Incident Command & Fireground Operations
  • NFPA Standards & Compliance
  • Failure-to-Train Analysis
  • Municipal Liability
  • Public Safety Employment Practices


John R. Storm, MPPA, CFO, is a Fire & EMS Expert Witness with more than 30 years of career fire service experience, including 25 years as a practicing paramedic and extensive executive leadership in municipal fire and EMS systems.

A retired Assistant Fire Chief, John brings experience spanning frontline emergency response, paramedicine, incident command, fire department operations, policy development, firefighter training and supervision, internal investigations, quality assurance, and executive-level leadership.


His EMS expertise includes standard of care, prehospital assessment and treatment, paramedic operations, QA/QI systems, resuscitation practices, documentation, medical direction support, and EMS training and supervision. His fire service expertise includes fireground operations, incident command, firefighter accountability, NFPA standards, departmental policies and procedures, operational readiness, and failure-to-train issues.


As a Fire & EMS expert witness and litigation consultant, John provides independent, fact-based analysis to attorneys, municipalities, and insurers in matters involving firefighter and EMS negligence, scope of practice, fire department liability, standard of care, training and supervision, documentation, incident command, and operational performance.


His work may include incident and case review, evaluation of policies and training records, analysis of applicable professional standards, written expert opinions, deposition and trial testimony, and clear explanation of complex Fire and EMS operations within the context of litigation.


John approaches every engagement with the same objective: to determine what the evidence supports and provide a clear, credible, and defensible professional opinion.

Professional Experience

 

John brings more than 30 years of Fire & EMS experience spanning frontline emergency response, paramedicine, incident command, municipal fire department leadership, statewide resource mobilization, policy development, training, personnel management, and public-safety consulting.

Selected Leadership Experience

  • Assistant Fire Chief — Maricopa Fire & Medical Department 
  • Battalion Chief, Resource Mobilization — Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control 
  • Lieutenant / Interim Duty Chief — Wilmette Fire Department 
  • Vice President, Recruiting & Consulting — GovHR USA



For John's complete employment history, responsibilities, certifications, training and professional qualifications, view his Curriculum Vitae below. 

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Master of Legal Studies (Expected October 2026)

Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law


Master of Public Policy & Administration

Northwestern University


Bachelor of Arts – Management

Benedictine University


Executive Fire Officer Development Certificate

National Fire Academy


  • Member, Arizona State Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs
  • Member, Arizona Fire Chiefs Association
  • Member, Western Fire Chiefs Association
  • Member, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association


JOHN STORM CURRICULUM VITAE

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 Review John Storm's complete professional background, including Fire & EMS leadership experience, education, certifications, specialized training, professional affiliations, and expert witness qualifications. 

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 If you need experienced Fire or EMS expert analysis for a pending or potential matter, contact John to discuss the case and determine whether his expertise aligns with your needs. 

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