Fire and Explosion Investigator
Origin and Cause
Vancouver, BC
February 2025 – Present
- Conduct fire scene investigations primarily for the insurance industry
- Identification, collection, and preservation of evidence
- Scene photography and documentation
- Experienced in working individually or in a team setting on cases
- Responsible for the continuity of the fire scene during investigations
- Engaged with emergency services authorities
Fire Chief
The City of Terrace
Terrace, BC
2023 – 2024
- Provide operational leadership to 13 full-time IAFF staff & 15 paid-on-call firefighters
- Conduct Fire and Explosion origin and cause investigations. Provided visionary leadership in public safety, aligning departmental goals with citywide safety objectives
- Managed fire suppression, rescue, medical response, and prevention services
- Managed budget, resource allocation, financial planning, tenders, RFPs, and cost control
- Led fire safety education campaigns, represented the department in community meetings, and fostered strong relations
- Implemented training programs, ensured readiness for emergencies, and acted as incident commander during crises
- Drove operational improvements and collaborated with municipal departments and external agencies
- Developed strategic goals, ensured compliance with provincial regulations, and evaluated department performance
Deputy Fire Chief
The City of Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert, BC
2019 – 2023
- Advised the City Manager and elected officials on fire protection, emergency services, preparedness, bylaws, fire prevention, and budgeting
- Managed 24 IAFF career firefighters and 12 CUPE 911 dispatchers
- Conduct Fire and Explosion origin and cause investigations
- Oversaw the management of the 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
- Chaired the occupational health and safety committee
- Implemented computer-aided dispatch software and electronic shift scheduling software to modernize operations
- Managed staff payroll submissions
- Led employees through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
- Managed a $4.5M budget, developed departmental policies, and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Implemented dispatch software, managed firefighter training, and ensured equipment maintenance. Led incident command and fire prevention programs
Fire Chief
The City of Flin Flon
Flin Flon, MB
2016 – 2019
- Coordinated and delivered fire & rescue training, ensured compliance with firefighter training standards, and developed training reports
- Conducted fire inspections, issued compliance orders, and implemented community fire prevention programs.
- Conduct Fire and Explosion origin and cause investigations
- Developed firefighting plans, policies, and a fire apparatus replacement program. Collaborated with stakeholders and led a firefighter training program for First Nations communities
- Developed social media platforms, conducted media interviews, and presented to community stakeholders on departmental activities
- Reviewed, developed, and implemented policies ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Advised the chief administrative officer and elected officials on fire protection, emergency services, and budgeting. Managed staffing of 36 paid-on-call firefighters
Deputy Fire Chief
Abu Dhabi National Oil
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2015 – 2016
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures and conducted gap analysis to meet department strategic goals
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective operations
- Provided incident command, strategy, tactics, and emergency disaster management for a large-scale hydrocarbon storage facility
- Provided direction on NFPA standards, procedures, and training, and developed training materials and lesson plans
- Ensured firefighter training standards and equipment maintenance programs were efficient and effective, and that fire apparatus were maintained according to department policies
- Developed pre-fire plans, procedures, and departmental policies
Fire Training Officer
Qatar Shell GTL
Qatar, United Arab Emirates
2013 – 2015
- Led technical rescue operations at the world’s largest GTL plant in Qatar, overseeing a modern industrial fire and rescue department
- Ensured firefighter training standards and equipment maintenance programs were efficient and effective
- Coordinated and delivered fire & rescue training to firefighters, and prepared training reports and records
- Managed the training and continuous development of crew members in rope rescue and confined space operations
