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

Ryan is a Certified Fire and Explosions Investigator (CFEI) as well as a Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF). He has over 12 years of professional experience and currently holds the rank of Captain with Lumsden Fire Department. He has conducted over 300 fire/explosion investigations including residential, commercial, wildfire, and vehicle fires. Additionally, he has assisted in multiple major crimes investigations with the RCMP including several fatal fire investigations. He is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) as well as the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI).

Education
Heinze Institute of Applied Computer Technology Graduated Computer Applications Specialist 2000
University of Regina Project Management Certification Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 2012
Certifications
  • NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Qualifications
  • NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator Qualifications
  • FI-210 Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF)
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  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
  • Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
  • Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs – Inspectors Division

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

Lieutenant/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
  • Fire Fighter – National Fire Protection Association 1001 Level 1 and Level
  • Hazmat Operations – National Fire Protection Association 472
  • Emergency Medical Responder – Red Cross
  • Certified in Ice Water Rescue
  • Certified in Auto Extrication
  • Certified in Rope Rescue
  • Certified in Wildland Fire Fighting
  • From Knowledge to Practice – Fire Dynamics Training
  • Incident Command System 100
  • Incident Command System 200
  • Incident Command System 300
  • Incident Command System 400
  • Restricted Radio Operator Certification
  • Emergency Operations Centre
  • Transcaer Railways Hazardous Materials Training
  • First-Aid with AED/CPR-C
  • First Responder Terrorism Awareness Program – Facilitator Level
  • Structural Collapse Level 1
  • Member of the Canadian Task Force 4 Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team
  • FI-210 Wildfire Investigation Course

Where to Find Ryan Norton

Regina

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