Fire Investigation
Our fire investigations combine engineering analysis with forensic methodology to determine the origin, cause, and contributing factors of fires and explosions. We examine electrical systems, fuel sources, material behaviour, and burn patterns to identify ignition mechanisms and evaluate alternative hypotheses.
Advantage Forensics provides fire investigation services in Toronto and throughout the Greater Toronto Area, across Ontario, and throughout Canada. We are also retained on matters in the United States and internationally. Our findings are based on scientific principles, meticulous fieldwork, and recognized investigative standards, including NFPA 921.
Origin, Cause, and Failure Assessment
Our investigations address questions such as:
Where and how a fire originated
The most probable ignition source and mechanism
Whether electrical, mechanical, or human factors contributed
Whether alternative causes can be ruled out
Whether a product, system, or condition contributed to ignition or fire spread
Services include:
Origin and cause determination
Electrical and mechanical failure analysis
Appliance and equipment examinations
Vehicle and industrial fire investigations
Material flammability and ignition testing
Fire pattern and heat source analysis
NFPA 921 compliance review and reporting
Applications of Fire Investigation
Our assessments may involve:
Residential and commercial structures
Vehicles and transportation systems
Industrial facilities and equipment
Electrical and mechanical systems
Integration with Engineering Analyses
Fire investigations may be supported by product and material failure analysis to evaluate component failures, as well as human factors analysis where occupant response or actions are relevant.
Use in Legal Proceedings
Our findings are presented in formal expert reports and, where required, through testimony. Each opinion is supported by transparent methodology and clearly documented assumptions to assist the trier of fact.
Contact a Fire Investigation Expert
Contact Advantage Forensics to discuss your case. We can advise on scene evidence, testing requirements, and the scope of analysis.