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Biography
As a professional fire investigator, Bill investigates fires and explosions involving structures (residential/commercial/industrial), vehicles (passenger/commercial), heavy equipment, and marine applications and equipment. He also provides analysis of fire service strategies and tactics deployment, and fire development, growth and spread analysis.
Areas of Expertise
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator: structures (residential/commercial/industrial
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator: vehicles (passenger/commercial
- Heavy equipment & marine fire & explosion origin & cause investigation
- Fire service strategies & tactics deployment analysis
- Fire development, growth and spread analysis
Education
- Dalhousie University (Henson College) – 4-Year Fire Service Administration Program (1998-2002)
- Heavy Duty Equipment Repair/Diesel Mechanic – 2-Year Program – Dartmouth Vocational School (1982-1984)
Previous Experience
- Fire Investigation Techniques Instructor, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
- Firefighter – Fire Instructor – Divisional Chief of Training – Fire Investigator, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
Professional Certifications
- Director, Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators, 2006-2007
- Member of the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
- Member of the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Member of the Fire Inspectors Association of Nova Scotia (FIANS) 2005-2010
- Member of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) 1998-2005
- Member of the Fire Officers Association of Nova Scotia (FOANS) 2005-2010