Fire investigations are completed using a consistent, evidence‑driven approach that focuses on interpreting burn patterns, understanding fire dynamics, and tracing the development of heat and flame movement. The objective is to determine whether an incident was accidental, mechanical, electrical, or intentional, and to provide clear, defensible findings that support insurance assessments and subrogation decisions across vehicle, industrial, residential, commercial, and miscellaneous fire scenes.
In these projects, investigators examine the vehicle and surrounding area, interpret burn patterns, and assess damage progression to identify the area of origin. Electrical systems, fuel systems, mechanical components, and any aftermarket modifications are evaluated to determine potential ignition sources. Interviews with drivers, passengers, or maintenance personnel help clarify the events leading up to the incident.
In these projects, investigators assess the site conditions, interpret burn patterns, and evaluate damage progression to identify the area of origin. Equipment records, process data, and control system information are reviewed alongside potential ignition sources such as electrical systems, mechanical failures, or process upsets. Interviews with operators, maintenance personnel, and witnesses help clarify the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
In these projects, investigators assess the structure and surrounding area, interpret burn patterns, and evaluate damage progression to identify the area of origin. Electrical systems, heating appliances, cooking equipment, and other household ignition sources are examined to determine potential causes. Interviews with occupants, neighbours, or first responders help clarify the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
Similar to industrial fire investigations, these projects apply the same systematic, science‑based procedures but within commercial settings. Past investigations have included a wood‑pellet‑fuelled boiler explosion and fire, a commercial kitchen fire, and a resort chalet fire. Each project involves assessing the structure and equipment, interpreting burn patterns, evaluating potential ignition sources, and interviewing staff or witnesses to clarify the events leading up to the incident.
Other investigations have involved lithium‑ion battery failures, improperly discarded smoking materials, and ignition events linked to modified charging devices. These projects follow the same systematic, science‑based procedures used in industrial, commercial, and residential fire investigations—assessing the scene, interpreting burn patterns, evaluating potential ignition sources, and applying the scientific method to determine the fire’s origin and cause.
