30 Forensic Engineering Congratulates Daniel Balagot P.Eng. on Receiving the Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) Designation

April 10, 2024 | Last updated on September 9, 2024
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TORONTO, ON, APRIL 10, 2024 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce that Daniel Balagot, B.A.Sc., CFEI, P.Eng., is certified by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) as a Fire & Explosion Investigator.

Daniel is a Professional Engineer and Associate with the Materials & Product Failure group at 30 Forensic Engineering. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Toronto. Daniel joined the firm in 2021 and specializes in manufacturing and process engineering in various industries. At 30, he investigates a range of HVAC-R and mechanical systems failures, product failures, equipment failures, and equipment fire investigations. Daniel is a Licensed Member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), a member of the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers (CsCHE), and a Certified Fire & Explosion (CFEI) via the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Engineering Design and Product Failure
  • HVAC and Mechanical Systems and Equipment Assessments
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Structure, Properties, Mechanics, and Production of Materials
  • Process Safety
  • Project Management
  • Procurement and Materials Management

Rashmiya Raviraj, B.A.Sc., CFEI, P.Eng., Practice Lead, Fire & Electrical, says: “Daniel’s educational background in Chemical Engineering provides him with a solid foundation in understanding the principles of chemistry, thermodynamics, and material science. This knowledge is crucial in investigating fire investigations, as it helps him comprehend the behavior of materials under different conditions, the potential for chemical reactions, and the factors contributing to fire initiation and propagation. By combining a chemical engineering background with certification in fire and explosion investigation, Daniel’s interdisciplinary approach offers a unique perspective and skill set in determining the causes and contributing factors of incidents involving fire and explosions, particularly those related to chemical processes or industrial settings. Congratulations Daniel!”

About 30 Forensic Engineering

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multidisciplinary forensic firms, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa. Our core team of 80+ professional engineers, experts, investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America supporting clients across multiple sectors and industries including:

Environmental Health Care Hospitality Infrastructure Insurance Legal Manufacturing Renewable Energy Commercial & Residential Property Construction

We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in:

Biomechanics & Personal Injury

Building & Fire Code Building Science & Building Envelope Civil & Structural Engineering Collision Reconstruction Construction Digital Media Analysis Fire & Electrical Geotechnical Engineering Human Factors Materials & Product Failure Remediation Special Investigation Transportation

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