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Joe Towers
CEP, CFI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2/Group E)
President Global Forensics Inc.
ABOUT JOE
Joe is a certified Fire Investigator (Proboard), Certified Evidence Photographer, and a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Fire Investigation Association of Alberta, National Association of Fire Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, and the Evidence Photographers International Council.
He is qualified to the highest level of Fire Investigator/Inspector with the Safety Codes Council of Alberta.
He has over 30 years experience in the fire and safety industry.
Joe has been accepted as an expert witness in Provincial Court – Alberta and Court of Queen’s Bench – Saskatchewan.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Petroleum Tanks – Group E
- Certified Fire Investigator – Proboard
- Certified Evidence Photographer – Professional Photographic Certification Commission
- Safety Codes Officer – Group E
- Qualified Hazardous Materials Technician (OSHA/SAIT/EPA)
- Certified Clandestine Lab Safety Supervisor (CLIA)
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI)
- Certified Fire Investigator Instructor (NAFI)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Canadian Identification Society (CIS)
- Fire Investigation Association of Alberta (FIAA)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA)
Mike Noblett
CFI, PBI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2)
ABOUT MIKE
Mike is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Mike represents the Calgary and Southern Alberta area.
Mike retired after 32 years service with the City of Calgary Fire Department, including the position of Coordinator with the Fire Investigation Bureau.
He has extensive experience in regards to fire & explosion investigations, fire inspections, and interviewing techniques.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI)
- National Fire Academy – Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation, Emmetsburg, Maryland USA
- Post Blast Investigation Level I and II
- Mike has been accepted as an expert in fire cause and origin in Small Claims Court, Provincial Court, Court of Queens Bench (Supreme Court, Alberta Division).
Dale Miller
SCO (FIRE – B2/C2)
ABOUT DALE
Dale is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Dale represents the Northern Area based out of Strathcona County.
In 2016, following 35 years’ service, 20 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic and the last 15 years as Fire Marshal, Dale retired and entered the private fire investigator industry.
Dale has extensive experience in both investigations and inspections and is certified to the highest level of Safety Codes Officer in the fire discipline.
Dale holds many accolades and achievement recognition and is enthusiastically pursuing his passion in fire prevention and investigations.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
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- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
Dave Laurin
SCO (FIRE – B2/C2)
ABOUT DAVE
Dave is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Dave represents the Central Alberta area of Alberta.
Dave has thirty years of emergency services experience raging from response, training officer, investigator and fire chief with numerous courses that includes:
- FIAA Fire Dynamics and Arc Mapping training
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Post Blast Investigations
- FIAA International Post Blast Investigation
- Alberta Wildland Urban Interface Training Program S-215
- Bachelor of Applied Business in Emergency Services
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
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- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II – ProBoard
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator – ProBoard
- NFPA 1035 Public Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I – ProBoard & IFSAC
- NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level II – Proboard & IFSAC
- NFPA 1051 Wildland Fire Fighter Level I – ProBoard & IFSAC
- NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer – ProBoard
- NFPA 472 (Hazardous Materials) Incident Command – ProBoard
Jeff Lunder
CADA K-9 Handler
ABOUT JEFF
Jeff is a certified Accelerant K9 Handler with Global Forensics Inc. and a member of the Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA). Jeff retired after 35 years service with Red Deer Emergency Services as a Platoon Chief. He managed 35 firefighters and Incident Manager at all major scenes.
Jeff was tasked with implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) including the Incident Command System, Fire Ground Operations, and Aerial Apparatus Operations.
He has been training dogs since 1975 and has been an active member of the Canadian Kennel Club for over 30 years.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Ignitable Liquid Detection K9 Handler though the Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA Fire Dogs)
- Member of Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA Fire Dogs)
- President of CADA Fire Dogs
Dave Hughes
CFI, CFEI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2)
ABOUT DAVE
Dave is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Dave represents British Columbia and is based out of that area.
Previous to joining Global Forensics, Mr. Hughes was a Shift Fire Investigator with the Calgary Fire Department. He began his Calgary Fire Department career as a firefighter and then as a Fire Inspector before joining the Investigation Bureau.
Dave has investigated approximately 500 fires including structural, vehicle, mechanical and criminal incidents
Before the Calgary Fire Department, Dave was with the Canadian Armed Forces and retired as a Search and Rescue Technician from the RCAF elite Search and Rescue team.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Certified Fire Investigator (CFEI) – Kentucky Conference 2014
- Fire Investigator Advanced – Lakeland College
- NFPA Inspector 1031 Level 2 – Proboard Certified
- NFPA Investigator 1033 Investigator – Proboard Certified
- Firefighter 1001 level 2 – Proboard Certified
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Operations Level – IFSAC Certified
Search and Rescue Technician, 01/1994 to 07/2007
Department of National Defense – CFB Comox, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Trenton
- Highly trained specialist who provided on scene medical attention during rescue of aviators, mariners and others who are in distress in remote, hard to reach areas
- Highly trained in pre-hospital care and highly trained survival expert in high altitude and arctic conditions
- Performance of all terrain and climatic rescue maneuvers
- Scuba diving, parachuting, hoisting, land search including mountaineering
- On scene emergency medical procedures / identification, treatment, stabilization and packaging
- Four years as an Instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue.
Franklin Krzanstek
BSc, FIT, PBI, SCO (FIRE – C2)
ABOUT FRANKLIN
Franklin is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Franklin represents the Calgary and Southern Alberta area.
Franklin joined the Edmonton Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Bureau in 2004 and became a Captain Investigator in 2008. He then attained the rank of Senior Captain Investigator in 2013 and remained in that position until his retirement in 2018.
Franklin retired from the Edmonton Fire Department after 30 years of service.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- International Association of Arson Investigators – Fire Investigation Technician
- Incident Command System – ICS 200
- Post Blast Investigator – Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Forensic Photography – FIAA
Leigh Sawicki
CFI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2)
ABOUT LEIGH
Leigh is a Fire Investigator and Inspector with Global Forensics Inc. Leigh represents the Northern and Eastern areas of Alberta.
Leigh began his fire service career with the Department of National Defence in 1999. He then joined the City of Winnipeg Fire Department in 2002 as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
After gaining valuable experience in Winnipeg, Mr. Sawicki became the Director of Protective Service in Wetaskiwin Alberta which included the position as Fire Chief in 2013.
Leigh has extensive experience in the budget process and along with his administrative duties, he instructed fire service courses.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (Pro Board)
- Forensic Photography
- Crude by Rail
- ICS 100 (incident command)
- CBRN Awareness (Hazmat)
James Kostuk
CFI, CFEI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2/Group E)
ABOUT JAMES
James is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc.
James began his fire service career in 1994 as Firefighter/EMT. He joined the Grande Prairie Fire Department in 1999 as a Firefighter/Safety Codes Officer (Fire). In 2007 he was promoted as a Fire Prevention Officer within the fire prevention branch.
James served as the Fire Marshal for Grande Prairie, AB. from 2011 to 2021 and is currently the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention and Public Education for the Fire Department in the City of Airdrie.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Petroleum Tanks – Group E
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI)
- Certified Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI)
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Rick Dahl
CFI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2/Group E)
ABOUT RICK
Rick is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Rick represents the Northern and Western areas of Alberta.
Rick began his fire service career in 1987 with Grande Prairie Fire Department as a Firefighter making the rank of Officer Qualified. In 2007, Rick joined the Fire Prevention Bureau as a fully qualified Safety Codes Officer (Fire).
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Petroleum Tanks – Group E
- Certified Fire Investigator (NFPA – Pro Board)
- Certified Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI)
- Certified Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI)
Kelsey Hycha
CFI, SCO (FIRE – B2/C2/Group E)
ABOUT KELSEY
Kelsey is a Fire Investigator and Inspector with Global Forensics Inc.
Kelsey began his fire service career with the Ponoka Alberta Fire Department in 1990. As a Firefighter and Fire Officer, Kelsey attended multiple fire scenes including vehicle, machinery, structures (both commercial and residential), as well as numerous fire investigations.
He is qualified to the highest level of Safety Codes Officer (Fire) and is also qualified as a CDW Commercial Building Inspector and Safety Codes Officer (Building) under Part 9 of the Alberta Building Code.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Safety Codes Officer
- Fire Investigator – Group C Level 2
- Fire Inspector – Group B Level 2
- Petroleum Tanks – Group E
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator (Pro Board)
- ICS 100 to 300 (incident command)
- Qualified as a Forensic Photographer
Clare Kendrick
CFI
ABOUT CLARE
Clare is a Fire Investigator and Inspector with Global Forensics Inc. Clare represents the Saskatoon area of Saskatchewan.
Clare started his fire service career in 1987 with the Thompson Manitoba Fire Department. In 2001, he became an Inspector Investigator with the Saskatoon Saskatchewan Fire Service and conducted numerous fire investigations.
In 2008, he joined the Cameco Corporation as a safety coordinator and was responsible among other duties, as an accident investigator.
Clare has been accepted as an expert witness in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Cause and Determination Level I
- Fire Inspector Level II
- Report Writing
- Fire Investigation Level III
- Fire Investigation Professional Seminar
- Vehicle Fire Dynamics Investigation
- “Taproot” Advanced Investigation Team Leader Course
- Apparent Cause Analysis
- Interviewing and Evidence
- “Taproot” Summit
- Incident Investigation/Data Gathering Fundamentals
Craig Farrell
CFI
ABOUT CRAIG
Craig is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. Craig represents the Saskatoon area of Saskatchewan.
Craig began his career with the City of Yorkton Fire Department in 1983 as a firefighter attaining the rank of Acting Lieutenant. In 2002 Craig accepted a position with the City of Saskatoon Fire Department as a Fire Investigator/ Fire Inspector. During his time in Saskatoon Craig has conducted over 650 fire investigations ranging from structural, transportation and farm equipment fires.
Craig has been qualified as an expert witness with respect to Fire Cause and Origin in Provincial and Court of Queen’s Bench Courts within Saskatchewan. His qualifications include NFPA 1033 Certified Fire Investigator, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level II, NFPA Qualified Fire Officer II and NFPA 472 Qualified Hazardous Materials Operations Responder.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Fire Officer II NFPA 1021 – IFSAC certified
- Fire Investigator NFPA 1033 – IFSAC certified
- Fire Investigation Level III
- Fire Inspector Level II
- Report Writing
- Analysis of Witness Statements
- Investigating Vehicle Fires
- Investigating Drug Lab Fires
- Fire Flashover Dynamics
- Commercial Kitchen Fire Investigation Seminar
- Post Blast / Explosion Investigation Course
- Pyrotechnics / Fireworks Course
- Recovering Human Remains from Fire Scenes
Keith Janes
BA, CFEI
ABOUT KEITH
Keith is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator with Global Forensics Inc. as well as a Certified Polygraph Examiner. Keith represents the Central Alberta area.
Mr. Janes joined the RCMP in 1986 after graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a B.A. Degree. In 1990, he trained in the field of covert operations and in 1991 was transferred to the Regina Drug Enforcement Section. His duties included mid to high level investigations on illegal drug traffickers.
In 1994, Mr. Janes was posted to the integrated proceeds of crime unit. On this unit, he was responsible for high-level national and international money laundering investigations. In 1998, Mr. Janes was promoted to Corporal, followed by a promotion to Sergeant in 1999. He trained as a polygraph examiner as well as successfully completing a number of courses in the areas of interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis and hand writing analysis. Mr. Janes was very successful in this area and obtained many confessions.
In 2003, Mr. Janes was promoted to Staff Sergeant in charge on Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section. Upon retirement, he was responsible for the overall management and investigational operations of 30 regular members of the RCMP and two support staff. He directed and participated in the investigation on all serious / major crime incidents in the City of Red Deer.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Fire Investigation Association of Alberta (FIAA)
