David G. Scott founded DGS Investigations Inc. in 1999, to offer fire and explosion investigation and consulting services to private-sector clients in Northern Ontario and neighboring regions. With a background spanning 15 years at the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, where he held roles such as Fire Investigator, Supervisor of Fire Investigation Services, and A/Unit Manager in Fire Investigations and Forensic Engineering Services, he brings extensive expertise. Prior to this, he served for a decade as a police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police and spent five years as a property assessor with the Ontario Ministry of Revenue. David holds certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), Canadian Certified Fire Investigator - Level C (CCFI-C), Certified Fire Marshal Investigator (CFMI), and is a Member of the Institute of Municipal Assessors (MIMA).
Ryan Scott, the current President and CEO, joined the company in 2009, bringing with him expertise as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Ryan's professional background lies in Electronic Engineering Technology, encompassing over a decade of experience as a radio communications and automotive electronics technician. He also boasts a decade of involvement in the fire protection industry, serving as a technician and service manager. In this capacity, he specialized in maintaining fire alarms, suppression systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, high-pressure cylinder re-qualification, and conducting customer training. Ryan holds certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), Canadian Certified Fire Investigator - Level C (CCFI-C), and is a WETT certified SITE-Basic Inspector.
Our team of experts is equipped to offer professional investigation services to determine the cause of any fire or explosion incident, regardless of scale, be it a sprawling industrial complex or a modest backyard shed. Furthermore, we possess extensive experience in investigating motor vehicle fires, incidents involving heavy equipment, off-road and recreational vehicles, farm implements, as well as wildland fires.
In addition to conducting fire and explosion investigations, we offer consulting services encompassing civil and criminal court file reviews, addressing fire and electrical code matters, operational analysis of fire alarms, security systems, and fire protection equipment.
Our clients include international, national, and regional insurance companies, law firms seeking expert opinions, municipal fire departments seeking specialized assistance, as well as private citizens seeking reliable solutions.
Although our primary focus lies in serving the Northern Ontario region, our investigators can swiftly arrive at almost any location within Ontario within 24 hours. Furthermore, our services are readily available to meet your needs across Canada.
Reach out to us today to discuss how we can tailor our services to meet your specific needs. We're here to assist you every step of the way.
