Meet Our Experts
Biography
Areas of Expertise
- Advanced fire scene documentation, including photography, sketching, and 3D modelling
- Evidence collection and preservation aligned with ASTM and NFPA guidelines
- Forensic analysis of fire patterns, fire dynamics, and ignition sources
- Expertise in wildfire risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Skilled in interagency coordination and emergency communication systems
Education
- Associate Certificate in Emergency Management – Justice Institute of British Columbia (New Westminster, BC)
Previous Experience
- Fire and Explosion Investigator – Origin and Cause
- On-Call Firefighter & First Responder – Central Saanich Fire Department
- FireSmart Coordinator – Langford Fire Department
- Emergency Dispatcher – CRD Fire Dispatch
- Jail Guard – Central Saanich Police
Professional Certifications
- Member, National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II
- EMA First Responder
- FireSmart Wildfire Mitigation Specialist – 2022
- Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – 2021
- Wildland Firefighter Level I (SPP-WFF 1) – 2018
- Emergency Scene Traffic Control – 2016
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations – 2015-2017