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11 years experience
Expertise
  • Fire & Explosion Investigation
  • Forensic Engineering
Overview

Chris is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Vehicle Fire Investigator. Over the course of his professional career he has attended over 350 fires, conducting numerous experiments to determine the validity of hypotheses relevant to each investigation. Chris also has a background in forensic anthropology and human osteology, and has assisted in the identification and analyses of excavated remains, and led teams in the recovery of partial human remains in total burn situations.

Certifications
  • Certified Fire & Explosions Investigator (CFEI), Office of Emergency Management and Fire Safety
  • Over 80 fire and explosion investigations 
  • Led teams in the recovery of partial human remains in total burn situations 
  • Assisted in the identification and analyses of excavated remains 
  • Conducted and observed numerous experiments preformed in order to determine the validity of hypotheses relevant to various fire investigations 

Fire Investigator, Origin and Cause
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
February 2018 — Present

  • Investigate fire scenes to determine origin and cause 

Fire Investigator, Independent Fire Services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
September 2016 — February 2018

  • Investigated fire scenes to determine origin and cause 
  • Collected and preserved relevant evidence 
  • Interviewed witnesses 
  • Wrote reports summarizing findings 
  • Coordinated with other investigative agencies

Intern, Emergency Management and Fire Services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
December 2014 — January 2018

  • Provided on-scene assistance 
  • Led teams in the recovery of partial human remains 
  • Educated teams on proper field methodology and bone identification 

Office Manager, DPN Contracting
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
February 2012 to September 2017

  • Maintained files and bookkeeping 
  • Scheduling 
  • Operated heavy equipment 

Electrical Assistant, Cal-tech Electrical
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
August 2011 — July 2012

  • Assisted journeyman electricians in the proper installation of residential and commercial electrical systems 
  • Proper Interviewing Techniques: EMFS – 2017 
  • UAV Operators: EMFS – 2016 
  • Forensic Anthropology, Paleopathology: U of S – 2016 
  • Post-Blast Reconstruction: OFC – 2010 

Where to Find Chris Needham

Saskatoon

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