Chad is a ProBoard-certified NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator with over 15 years of fire service experience. He is a former Chief Fire Officer for the cities of Terrace, Prince Rupert, and Flin Flon. Chad has conducted more than 150 fire investigations, including fatal fires, large-loss structures, incendiary events, as well as vehicle and heavy equipment fires.

Troy is a highly skilled technician with over a decade of experience in the skilled trades, specializing in restaurant HVAC and refrigeration systems. He holds Red Seal certifications in Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, as well as in Gas Fitting, and carries a Class B Gas Fitter’s License issued by the Province of Manitoba. Troy is also licensed by the Winnipeg Fire Department as a Gas Service Person and is a certified member of the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA), holding a valid license. In addition to his role at OCI, he proudly serves his community as a volunteer firefighter in his home city of Selkirk, Manitoba.

Brett is a senior firefighter with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, with over 20 years of experience in fire suppression and emergency response. He currently serves as an acting fire investigator and holds a Transport Canada Small RPAS and VLOS Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate. Prior to joining the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, Brett served as an on-call firefighter and EMR with West St. Paul and spent eight years with Manitoba Justice as a correctional officer.

Chris is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Level II Fire Inspector with over 18 years of experience at the London Fire Department, where he worked in fire suppression, inspections, investigations, and as Acting Chief Fire Prevention Officer. Since 2021, he has served as a Fire Prevention Officer and Investigator with the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Fire Department.

In addition to his operational work, Chris is a professor at Fanshawe College, teaching fire inspection and investigation in the Fire and Life Safety program and Public Safety Fundamentals. He is the Lead Instructor for the NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation Course with the Ontario Fire College and delivers organization-wide fire inspection and investigation training for the London Fire Department. He also teaches the NFPA 921 Course “Guide for Fire and Explosions” with IAAI Ontario.

Chris specializes in fire department litigation, providing expert analysis in fire origin and cause, suppression tactics, and response protocols. His work supports legal teams and municipalities in defending or prosecuting claims related to fire department conduct, equipment failure, and operational decision-making. With a deep understanding of NFPA standards, the Ontario Fire Code, and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, he bridges the gap between fire inspection/investigation and the legal complexities surrounding fire department liability.

Clive Hubbard is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. He has over 35 years of experience with the Toronto Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, and most recently, with the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, conducting comprehensive investigations of the origin, cause and circumstances of fire and explosion scenes. This also includes identifying issues relating to fire safety and involves the identification, collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence to be used in court. He has completed over 400 investigations and, in many cases, has provided expert witness testimony. Additionally, as an Adjunct Instructor, Clive instructed students enrolled in the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033) at the Ontario Fire College (OFC) and Regional Training Centre’s (RTC) throughout Ontario.

Russ is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, as well as a former Fire Captain, Fire Prevention officer, and member of the Arson Strike Force. He has over 20 years of experience and has performed over 1,000 fire and explosion investigations, including large structural losses, vehicle fires, and wildland fires. Russ also investigates and reports on technical failures, specializing in fire sprinkler systems.

Tyler is an architectural technologist and BCIN qualified designer with experience preparing formal engineering plans and permit drawings, as well as conceptual drawings and high-quality renderings. Tyler has a proven track record of managing a wide array of projects, ranging from residential renovations to new commercial constructions. He has extensive knowledge of applicable building codes and zoning laws.

Mesbah is a Civil Engineering Professional with nearly 10 years of demonstrated proficiency in the field of Structural Engineering. He specializes in structural analysis and design. His experience includes the design of low- and mid-rise steel and concrete residential buildings, as well as providing as-built plans for bridges and other infrastructure. He has analyzed and designed concrete and steel structural elements, examined bridges for structural deficiencies, and inspected steel framework, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, and concrete forms to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes. Mesbah has further experience developing concrete mix designs and is proficient in concrete technology. In addition, he has sound knowledge of safety standards which he is able translate onto construction sites. Mesbah is in expert in AutoCAD and structural design software such as ETABS and SAP.

Jimmy is a certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. His professional experience includes 22 years as a Fire Fighter with the Ottawa Fire Service and 10 years as a Fire Investigator with the Ottawa Fire Department, Fire Investigations Unit. He has performed over 200 investigations and assisted in a further 12 investigations with The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, three of which were fatal fires and one a large explosion. Jimmy has been accepted as an expert witness in Ontario Provincial and Civic court.

Kelly is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator. He has over 15 years of experience with the Calgary Police Department, including as a Detective on the Arson Team where he investigated fires deemed suspicions.  Prior to the Calgary Police Service, Kelly spent 13 years as an Advanced Care Paramedic for the City of Calgary and served as a Firefighter for the Cochrane Fire Department. He is a member of the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) and was awarded the Alberta Emergency Service Medal for 32 Years of Service.