Tommy Sipsy is the Chief Fire & Explosion Investigator for Southern Company Gas where he has been employed for the past 35 years. Tommy earned a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, with a major in Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigations from Eastern Kentucky University and is currently working on his master’s degree in Forensic Science with a major in Fire & Arson Investigations at Oklahoma State University.

In his current role as Chief Investigator he spends much of his time investigating fires and explosions with public sector and private sector investigators, along with assisting with the testing of the natural gas systems in or around a premise and providing expert testimony for the company. Over the last 35 years Tommy has been able to obtain valuable knowledge on NFPA 54 and CFR 49.192 fuel gas codes & regulations. Tommy has obtained his Georgia State Arson Investigator Level I & II certifications, National Association of Fire Investigators CFEI, International Association of Arson Investigators CFI, FIT, & ECT certifications and is currently a Fannin County Volunteer Firefighter.