Fire and Explosion Investigator
Origin and Cause
Regina, SK
April 2021 – Present
Fire Investigator
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
Lumsden, SK
2016 – May 2021
- Conduct structural as well as wildland fire investigations at the request of fire chiefs, local assistants and law enforcement agencies
- Enforce various pieces of legislation, as well as fire and building codes
- Assist municipalities with fire inspections
- Provide operational and technical advice to fire chiefs, local assistants and law enforcement on fire department operations and response, fire prevention and code requirements, risk assessment and risk management, liability issues, and fire service organization
- Respond to emergencies as needed across Saskatchewan
- Deliver fire/emergency related presentations to organizations
- Train and certify emergency services personnel to NFPA standards.
Search and Recovery Diver
Fireside Scuba and Recovery
2020 – Present
- Scuba and recovery services, specializing in underwater vehicle recovery
Captain/Fire Fighter
Lumsden Fire Department
Lumsden, SK
2012 – Present
- Fire Investigations and Inspections
- Leadership and command of firefighters on scene as an officer
- Experience with all tools and equipment used in firefighting
- Additional training in auto extrication, rope rescue and ice water rescue
- Radio operation including working with the Prince Albert 911 dispatch center
- Emergency Medical Responder
Operational Project Manager
Ministry of Central Services
Information Technology
2012 – 2016
- Owned and managed a portfolio of projects on behalf of client ministries
- Contribute to the development, continuous improvement and consistent application of the ITD project management framework and methodologies and processes
- Planned, directed and coordinated the project team’s activities to meet project objectives and goals with established budget and timelines
- Met with clients to develop an understanding of client culture and needs, and provide advice and encourage the development of project solutions
- Managed and coordinated numerous projects concurrently, and looked for common needs across multiple projects where efforts could be combined to achieve goals
