Home Breadcrumb caret Partner Content Breadcrumb caret Announcements Breadcrumb caret Events 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Vancouver Office Fire Investigation Group with the Senior Appointment of Neil Ralston CFE, CFEI, CFVI, CFII VANCOUVER, BC, OCTOBER 6, 2021 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensic firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Ralston CFE, CFEI, CFVI, CFII as Senior Associate, within the Fire & Electrical Investigations group. […] October 6, 2021 | Last updated on September 9, 2024 9 min read VANCOUVER, BC, OCTOBER 6, 2021 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensic firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Ralston CFE, CFEI, CFVI, CFII as Senior Associate, within the Fire & Electrical Investigations group. x Neil is a highly accomplished and respected senior fire and explosion investigator and has 21 years of experience working for the Metropolitan police in London, England and the Edmonton Police Service in Alberta. Post policing, Neil spent a half decade as a Senior Investigator (Fraud Management & Fire Loss) and subsequently promoted to Manager, Technical, Complex Claims where he specialized in complex multi-agency large loss fire investigations for one of Canada’s largest insurers. In 2013 Neil obtained his Certified fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CFVI) and the Certified fire investigator instructor (CFII) designations as well as becoming a certified Fraud examiner (CFE). To date, Neil has investigated several hundred residential, commercial and vehicle fires/explosions as well as other non-fire related complex losses. He is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) as well as the association of certified fraud examiners (ACFE). Furthermore, he is working towards completing the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation program via the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC). SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Certified fire, explosion and vehicle fire investigator Certified fire investigator instructor Certified Fraud Examiner 21 years of investigation experience investigated over 300 residential, commercial and vehicle fire explosions Rashmiya Raviraj B.A.Sc., CFEI, P.Eng., Practice Lead, Fire & Electrical states: “We are always looking for experienced and inquisitive experts to add to our roster on the Fire, Explosion & Electrical team. When we met Neil Ralston, he was a perfect fit. Based out of our Vancouver office and available to perform investigations throughout the country, Neil provides a unique perspective to our fire investigation capabilities having held both senior level positions at one of Canada’s largest insurers and many years in police services. He brings over two decades of investigation experience to the firm and has hundreds of residential, commercial and vehicle fire and explosion investigations under his belt. In addition to being a highly respected and technical investigator, Neil has exceptional communication skills that helps with conveying complex scientific findings in a clear and concise manner. His energetic demeanour makes him a true pleasure to work with and we are excited to have him on board! Welcome to the 30 Forensic Engineering team Neil!”. “Neil brings a unique perspective to fire and explosion forensic investigations, having worked both in law enforcement and as an internal investigator at one of Canada’s largest insurers. This combination of understanding insurance claims and special investigations, from both a legal and insurers perspective, gives Neil a unique ability to assist our valued clients in Western Canada with an increased local presence. The addition of Neil to the Vancouver Office is an affirmation that 30 Forensic Engineering continues to attract the best and brightest professionals in the industry” says Chad Gooyers Ph.D., Regional Director—Western Canada & Senior Associate, Biomechanics & Personal Injury. About 30 Forensic Engineering 30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 65 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 serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation. We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in: Civil/Structural Failure Building and Fire Code Geotechnical and Mining Biomechanics & Personal Injury Human Factors Collision Reconstruction Transportation Safety Renewable Energy Environmental Health & Safety Multi-disciplinary Remediation Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC Fire / Electrical & Explosion investigations Trucking The Canadian Lawyer Magazine readership acknowledged 30 Forensic Engineering as their top choice in both forensic engineering categories: For further information and media inquiries, please contact: Paul Aquino, Director, Marketing paquino@30fe.com For confidential inquiries on becoming a member of the 30 Forensic Engineering team, please contact: Stephanie d’Obrenan, Director, Human Resources sdobrenan@30fe.com 30 Forensic Engineering In the News: 30 Forensic Engineering is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Olivia Yalnizyan M.A.Sc., B.A.Sc. to Intermediate Associate within the Materials & Product Failure Group 30 Forensic Engineering Welcomes Julia Rybiak B.E.Sc. as Associate to the Collision Reconstruction Group 30 Forensic Engineering Expands Collision Reconstruction Group with the Appointment of Ankit Kumar P.Eng. 30 Forensic Engineering Expands Vancouver Office Civil/Structural & Building Science Group with the Appointment of Rakan Jaber M.Eng. 30 Forensic Engineering Welcomes Samantha Bennet as Associate to the Transportation Safety Group 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Collision Reconstruction Group with the Appointment of Greg Prentice P.Eng. 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Materials & Product Failure Group with the Appointment of Daniel Balagot P.Eng. 30 Forensic Engineering Launches NEW 2021 Spring/Summer Virtual Seminar Series Curriculum 30 Forensic Engineering Experts to Present at the 2021 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress 30 Forensic Engineering Recognizes International Women’s Day 2021 – Choose To Challenge 30 Forensic Engineering Adds Local Collision Reconstruction Services to the Alberta Market Dr. Adam Campbell Ph.D. to Speak at the 2021 Ontario Good Roads Association Virtual Conference 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Calgary Office with the Senior Appointment of Dr. Troy Eggum CIP, P.Eng. 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