Tom Hoppe MSC, MB, CD, MA, CFEI
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1 Tom Hoppe MSC, MB, CD, MA, CFEI TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS Canadian Associations of Fire Investigators International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) CERTIFICATION National Fire Protection Association 1033 Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018 to Present Fire and Explosion Investigator, Origin and Cause Vancouver, British Columbia 2013 to 2018 Fire Investigator, Office of the Fire Marshal Ontario As a Fire Investigator, my duties involve the comprehensive investigation of fire and explosion scenes to determine the origin and cause, as well as any fire safety issues. This entails the identification, collection, preservation and presentation of evidence for use in court, and includes the production of scale diagrams, interviewing of witnesses and persons suspected of fire crime offences, and all aspects of the photographic process in the recording of evidence at fire scenes Royal Ave West PO Box West Vancouver, British Columbia V7W 2B to 2013 Captain, Kingston Fire and Rescue Kingston, Ontario Employ fire investigation skills to determine the origin and cause of the fire Apply knowledge of building construction and structural collapses 2007 to 2011 Constable, Ontario Provincial Police Kingston, Ontario As a scene of crime officer, responsible for processing crime scenes, working with identification officers, preserving, collecting and processing evidence, and completing reports Use effective investigation techniques and interview skills to collect information concerning incidents 1982 to 2002 Operations Manager, Canadian Armed Forces Trained in the use of explosives, development of improvised explosives, and assessment of mine placement and other explosives obstacles Recognized for setting and enforcing high standards of personal and professional conduct Recognized by the Government of Canada for leadership excellence
2 Tom Hoppe MSC, MB, CD, MA, CFEI 6655 Royal Ave West PO Box West Vancouver, British Columbia V7W 2B0 FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION Human Remains Recovery Course Ontario Fire College, May 6-12, 2017: Identification of human remain in fire scenes, effects of fire on the human body, introductory training on the removal of human remains from a fire scene. OFMEM Annual Fall Training Ontario Fire College, November 29 - December 2, 2016: Timelines and how they impact fire cause investigation. Test burns of smouldering fires on items such as paper, fabric, brush, hay, and cardboard. Lecture on smouldering fires and heat transfer as it relates to smouldering fires. Lecture on Critical Incident Stress. Investigation of Gas and Electric Appliance Fires November 1-4, 2016: Intensive in-lab, hands-on program for fire investigators. Learn how appliances and electrical components work, fail and cause fires. Spent four days with Fire Findings' experts on-site in their forensic laboratory examining actual appliances and appliance components that have failed, causing fires. Witnessed fire-causing demonstrations involving, gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas/electric clothes dryers, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves, refrigerators, toasters, space heaters and other small appliances. Presented by Jack Sanderson (Fire Investigator), James Finneran (appliance failures) and Nathan Dwyer (electrical expert). OFMEM Annual Spring Training Ontario Fire College, June 7-10, 2016: Demonstration burns: smoldering vs flaming ignition, fire dynamics, heat release rates smoldering ignition, explosion dynamics and their application in case studies, and engineering demonstrations of electrical failures, electrical arcs, hot surface ignition of gasoline, ignition with fireworks, ignition from mirrors, and explosive ranges OFMEM Advance Fire Cause and Determination Course April 26-27, 2016: Smouldering fires, basic fire science, fire effects in confined spaces, heat transfers and presentation by Crown attorney on the role of an expert witness. CAFI Understanding Ventilation and Post-Flashover Fire Dynamics Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute, April 20, 2016: A full-day training seminar presented by Jeff Minten, BA, CFEI, Fire Investigations Supervisor with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management. Common mistakes, fire science (Thermometry, Fluid Dynamics, Fire Chemistry), flashover, factors affecting fire development, identifying the difference in fire development pre- and post-flashover, locating the fire triangle, hypothesizing the when in fire development, dead air space, flow paths, confined spaces, stairways, chaseways and chimneys Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator 2015: One-year training program administered under Office of the Fire Marshall, including all the job performances listed in NFPA Page 2 OFMEM Annual Spring Training Ontario Fire College, June 1-5, 2015: CISM Peer Support, MOPI Review, Advanced fire chemistry, growth and development of elevated fires, ventilation effects related to area of origin determination, fuel vs ventilation controlled fires, fire dynamics as they relate to case studies, demonstration burns smoldering vs flaming ignition, fatal fires and the fire dynamics related to the body as a fuel package, smoldering ignition, explosion dynamics and their application in case studies, and
3 engineering demonstrations of electrical failures, electrical arcs, hot surface ignition of gasoline, ignition with fireworks, ignition from mirrors, and explosive ranges. Forensic Identification Conference May 2015: Hazardous materials and terrorism, the effect of volatile liquids on the human body, photography techniques, scene and evidence preservation, case study Lac Maganitc fire, case study for multiple-fatality fires. Certification Process Under NFPA 1033 February 18-19, 2015: Case Review: A Failure Analysis Fire Investigation Sterling Trucks - Public Safety, Computer Fire Modeling, Fire Alarm Systems, Vehicle Fire Scene Examination, and Explosions - Mechanical & Chemical. Expert Forensic Evidence in Criminal Proceedings January 16, 2015: Role of an expert witness and how to properly qualify of an expert witness; new developments in Forensic Pathology; distinguishing between science and pseudo-science; issues obtaining an expert s opinion; ethics and professional responsibility issues. Certification Process Under NFPA 1033 January 14-15, 2015: Advanced fire dynamics, application of evidence-based hypotheses; 3 forms of combustion: Smoldering, open flame & explosive combustion; 4 stages of fire: Incipient, fire growth, steady state, decay; flashover; post-flashover ventilation effects; smoldering vs flaming combustion; legal challenges to the investigator. Certification Process Under NFPA 1033 Office of the Fire Marshal, December 9-10, 2014: Scene examination and documentation; case review; TSSA case review; incendiary fires. Advanced Fire Cause Determination Investigation Course Office of the Fire Marshal Centre for Forensic Sciences, November 18-19, 2014: 2-day training course to support the certification process under NFPA Basic fire science; demonstrations and practical exercises; tour of the CFS and introduction of the tests and testing methods available to the Office of the Fire Marshall; case law review; case study documentation including note taking and scene photography. Advanced Fire Investigations Toronto Arson Task Force, Toronto Fire Academy, 2014: Training seminar with Dr. John DeHann covering sources of ignition; low voltage devices; how the human body reacts to fire; case studies involving wrongful convictions and serial arsonists. Page 3 OFMEM Fire Investigator Spring Training Ontario Fire College, 2014: Integrated risk module and vulnerable occupancies; emotional survival for law enforcement (Dr. Gilmartin); OFC transition to NFPA; review of changes to NFPA 921; fire dynamics and heat release rate calculations four 12x12 burn cells were evaluated for fuel load and ventilation conditions. Calculations estimating required heat energy to cause flashover were conducted, and a hypothesis on fire development and spread were articulated. The four cells were then ignited and conditions allowed to develop for 90 seconds past flashover (600 C) or 15 minutes. Each cell then evaluated and compared to hypotheses.
4 OFMEM Block Training December 2, February 18: Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) December 5th, 2013 Presented by OFMEM personnel. Introduction, Care Use and Calibration of issued Personal Protection Equipment. (PPE) o Fire Investigation Services (FIS), December 4, 2013: Presented by OFMEM personnel. Imaging processing, Lightroom 5.2 and Fotoslate 4 o Electrical Safety Authority December 4, 2013: Presented by the ESA. Lockout Tag out procedures electrical panels and circuits, examples and video demonstrations shown. Additional Topics included: Corporate office and vehicle administration; practical and theoretical training in basic fire chemistry; basic fire dynamics; basic explosion dynamics; scientific method; origin determination; cause determination; flashover and ventilation; scene management; fire scene safety; note taking; report writing; digital photography; fire protection and prevention act; Ontario fire code; fire safety issues; predominant purpose and incident command. Lessons were presented both in a classroom and on-scene at fire grounds and through district office self-study. Fire Scene Assessment FPO, Ontario Fire Marshal 2012: Assessment of the fire scene, scientific method chemistry of fire, collection of evidence, interpretation of fire patterns, note taking, interviewing witnesses, photography of the scene and presentation of findings. NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Ontario Fire Marshal, hour course which builds on the hazardous material awareness program. Types of hazardous material, clandestine labs, use the ERG guide, how to manage a hazardous materials scene, and air monitoring. Practical exercises covered working with CANUTECH, use of level A and B suits, building defensive dams, setting and running a full decontamination site, commanding a hazmat scene, and how to deal with different types of hazmat material in the field. Hydrocarbon & Propane Emergencies Public Service Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), Properties of hydrocarbons; propane storage and transportation vessels; fire ground training of suppression techniques of liquid and vapour propane; how to command a large hydrocarbon emergency. Silo Fires Public Service Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), Types of silos, cause of silo fires, types of silo gases, rescue techniques for victims in a silo, and how to manage a silo fire and rescue scene. Structural Collapsed Awareness Public Service Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), 2010: Building construction, types of buildings, identified structural defects and types of collapses; when not to enter a non-stable structure. Scenes of Crime Officer OPP Identification Unit, 2008: Photography theory and practical use of cameras; how to take effective scene photos; evidence collection, note taking, fingerprint theory and recovery; collection of DNA evidence, use of photography software, legal issues around evidence collection Page 4 Master of Art in Leadership and Training Royal Roads University Victoria, B.C., 2004: A two-year program covering systems theory, adult education, mentoring,
5 coaching principles, negotiating techniques, organizational development, organizational changes, organizational cultural, and types of leadership. Major project on the impact frontline leadership has on employee morale. Business & Human Resources-St. Lawrence College-Kingston ON A threeyear course covering business practices, vocational training, hiring practices, organization development, compensations, business accounting, and team building. LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS Instructor Fire Officer 1 Lyndhurst Training Ground, April 2018: One-day presentation covering fire chemistry, scientific method and scene reconstruction. Instructor NFPA 1033 Course Ontario Fire College, July 2017: A 5-day course covering fire chemistry, scientific method, scene reconstruction, evidence collection and preservation, documenting the scene, collection and presentation of findings. Assistant Live Burn Demonstrations Eastern Arson Task Force Seminar, April 2017: 2-day lecture covering smouldering ignition, post-flashover fire investigation, effects of volatiles on the skin, fire chemistry and fire dynamics. Instructor Fire Dynamics to OFMEM Investigators at Spring Training Ontario Fire College, June 2016 Instructor for NFPA 1033 Course Ontario Fire College, August 2015: A 5-day course covering fire chemistry, scientific method, scene reconstruction, evidence collection and preservation, documenting the scene, collection and presentation of findings. Instructor Origin and Cause Course for Toronto Fire Services Toronto Fire Academy, August 2015: A 3-day course covering Fire Chemistry, scene examination, scene reconstruction, evidence collection and preservation. Assistant Instructor for a Company Officer Fire Scene Assessment OFM, 2013: 2-day course covering evidence collection, scene preservation, basic fire chemistry, and basic scene assessment. Fire Scenes Assessment for Recruit Training Kingston Fire and Rescue, 2012 Lead Instructor on numerous firefighter related courses (Fire Chemistry, Rescue Techniques, Pump Ops, Firefighter Survival, etc.) Kingston AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Cross: For leadership in extreme conditions Bosnia, 1994 Medal of Bravery: For rescuing three children under sniper fire Bosnia, 1994 Canadian Who s Who: Listed as a Canadian who made a difference Residential Street Naming: Tom Hoppe Mews SW Calgary, 2004 Honour of carrying the 2010 Olympic torch on behalf of veterans Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal - For work with the veteran community Page 5
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