Our Certified Fire & Explosion Investigators
Our certified fire investigators deliver precise origin and cause determinations across Western Canada and the Arctic.
With over 3,000 successful investigations completed, our expert team combines scientific methodology with compassionate service, providing trusted analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial fire investigations.
When fires impact properties, insurance providers and legal teams rely on our certified fire investigators for accurate, court-admissible findings backed by decades of forensic experience.
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Contact our certified investigators at (403) 477-5222 for rapid response.
Our Certified Investigation Team
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Brad Sampson
CFEI, CVFI, BEng
Brad Sampson is the owner of CFI and has 13 years of experience in the industry. He graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with a minor in Business from the University of Victoria. He has completed a number of courses and certifications, including; NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator certification, NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Certification, Professional Interviewing Certificate presented by the CPS and CFD, and Ground School Certification through SAIT. Brad has developed an excellent working relationship with the fire department, police department, and other private investigators over his career, which is essential for a smooth, accurate investigation.
Brad has investigated over 700 fires and 20 explosions, including structures, vehicles, heavy equipment, and industrial fires. Brad has investigated small and large losses exceeding 100 million.
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Travis Theissen
Fire SCO, CFEI, FIT
Travis became a professional firefighter in 2003 and has served as a Fire Safety Codes Officer since 2008. With over 15 years of experience as a Fire Investigator, he has conducted more than 1,500 fire investigations, specializing in fire origin and cause determination. His qualifications include certifications as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) and as a Fire Investigation Technician with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). His expertise is further underscored by his role as an expert witness in the Court of King's Bench of Alberta.
Beyond his investigative expertise, Travis has built strong, collaborative relationships with both municipal and private Fire Investigators across Alberta. He continues to work with law enforcement agencies throughout the province, ensuring comprehensive and accurate investigations. His deep understanding of fire dynamics and investigative techniques has established him as a trusted expert in the field of fire origin and cause investigations.
Aaron Nice
CFEI, SCO-Fire B2 C2
Aaron has been involved in the fire service industry since 2006, starting as a volunteer and moving to full-time firefighting in 2009. Aaron transitioned into part-time fire investigations starting in 2019 and moved into full-time investigations in 2020. Aaron has certification as a Fire Safety Codes Officer levels B2, C2 and E, along with an IAAI Fire Investigation Technician designation.
Prior to entering the fire service, Aaron worked in the automotive industry. Aaron completed technical training at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary and earned a Red Seal Journeyman certificate as an Automotive Service Technician in 2010.
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Brad Twidale
CFEI, SCO Fire Group B2, C2
Brad Twidale has over 20 years of experience in the fire service industry and has served as a Fire Safety Codes officer since 2010. With over 10 years of experience as a Fire Investigator, specializing in origin and cause investigation of a variety of structure, vehicle, and machinery fires. His qualifications include certifications as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) and as a Fire Investigator as a safety codes officer (C). His expertise is further underscored by his role as an expert witness in the Court of King's Bench of Alberta.
Beyond his investigative expertise, Brad has built strong, collaborative relationships with municipal and private Fire Investigators across Alberta. He continues to work with law enforcement agencies throughout the province, ensuring comprehensive and accurate investigations. His deep understanding of fire dynamics and investigative techniques has established him as a trusted expert in the field of fire origin and cause investigations.
Lance Sampson
CFEI, CVFI, EST
Lance Sampson has been a part of the fire field since 2009, working for the Rocky View Fire Services in the surrounding communities of Calgary. He took interest in Arson Investigation in 2012 when presented with the opportunity to work for Calgary fire Investigations. In 2016 Lance joined the Calgary Fire department, Lance has an excellent working relationship with all parties involved at Calgary Fire Investigating.
Lance is an Electrician by trade and finished his technical training at SAIT Polytechnic in 2013. Lance has a vast working knowledge of electrical codes, standards and building construction, helping with Cause and Origin Investigation.
He has completed the following certifications; NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator certification, and NAFI Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator Certification.
Matthew Theriault
P.Tech., P.L.Eng, CAPM
Matthew Theriault is a hard-working professional with vision, proven leadership, managerial and technical skills with over ten (10) years of experience in mechanical engineering. He believes in applying his abilities and continuing to grow with others around him, as well as the value in family, a healthy mental and physical life.
Matthew's skills include HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design, commercial kitchen design, writing detailed specifications, construction management, shop drawings review, and site inspections.
Kona The Arson Dog
Kona is an arson dog (accelerant detection canine) that has been trained to respond to trace amounts of flammable materials which could have been used to start a fire. Materials like gas, naphtha, butane, and kerosene, among many others, are known as “accelerants,” as accelerants can be used to accelerate a fire.
Kona is a 2-year-old purebred German Shepherd. Kona started working at five months, and he has quickly advanced through the training to become an arson dog. If you are interested in learning more about Kona please contact us to set up demonstrations.
WHAT SETS US APART
When you work with The Fire Investigation Company you are working with a company built on values. Our forensic experts are backed by ethical integrity to establish accurate, data-driven results in a timely manner. The first hours of an investigation are crucial and our team offers a 24-hour guaranteed response time. Committed to high-quality and conclusive investigations, our experts examine the scene to determine indisputable conclusions based on scientific evidence.
INTEGRITY
Integrity means more than just being honest. Our team behaves ethically and does the right thing, even behind closed doors. We pride ourselves on demonstrating reliability through crime scene investigations, reports, and follow-up litigation procedures.
ACCURACY
Our forensic investigators examine the scene to determine undisputable conclusions based on scientific evidence.
Our reports include forensic analysis and detailed research to back up our findings. We take the time to ensure accurate and detailed reports for our clients.
DEPENDABILITY
When you hire The Fire Investigation Company you hire a quick, dependable team. We ensure a 24-hour response time to avoid damage to the scene.
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