Ms. McCarthy joined Donan in 2018 and currently serves as a Fire Investigator based out of the firm’s Minneapolis, Minnesota office. She began her fire career in 1989 and has previous experience serving as a firefighter, captain, safety officer, district chief, and deputy chief. Her areas of expertise include fire and smoke damage, among others.

Laura is a certified fire investigator and a private investigator in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. She holds an associate of science degree from Hennepin Technical College in fire science and a bachelor of applied science degree from Southwest Minnesota State University.