About Us | Pyrrhus Pty Ltd
Who We Are
Pyrrhus Pty Ltd provides independent forensic fire and explosion investigation services across Tasmania and Australia. We specialise in fire scene examination, cause-and-origin determination, and expert witness reporting, combining scientific accuracy with professional integrity.
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, evidence-based assessments that support insurers, law firms, government departments, and private clients in understanding the true circumstances surrounding fire and explosion incidents.
Our Clients
We proudly provide professional investigation services to a wide range of clients, including:
Insurance companies and loss adjusters
Private corporations and industrial operators
Legal practitioners and law firms
Government departments and regulatory bodies
Individual property owners and claimants
Each engagement is handled with confidentiality, precision, and adherence to forensic standards, ensuring defensible, court-ready findings.
Our Expertise & History
Senior Investigator
With over 30 years of professional experience across Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland, our Senior Investigator is a recognised expert in forensic fire and explosion investigation.
He has conducted more than 3,800 cause-and-origin assessments, including major incidents such as the Black Saturday Bushfires, and has provided expert evidence before the Coroner’s, Supreme, and Magistrates Courts of Tasmania.
His expertise ensures every investigation is independent, scientifically robust, and legally defensible.
Professional Background
30 + years in fire and explosion cause-and-origin investigation across multiple jurisdictions
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Investigation)
Investigations ranging from minor vehicle fires to commercial-loss events ($10–50 million)
Involvement in 120 + fatal fire investigations, working with state police services
Participant in the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfire Investigations – detailed forensic analysis of fatal and major loss sites
Trained in Post-Blast Analysis and IED Scene Examination
Accepted as expert witness in multiple Tasmanian courts
Engaged by insurers since 2013 for independent fire-related claims assessments
Frequent conference presenter on fire-behaviour case studies and explosion-scene analysis
Our Commitment
At Pyrrhus Pty Ltd, we are committed to:
Maintaining independence, objectivity, and scientific accuracy in every investigation
Providing timely responses and clear communication to clients and stakeholders
Delivering comprehensive reports that meet forensic and legal standards
Continuing professional development to stay aligned with evolving best-practice methodologies