Profiles
Greg Litvanyi
CFEI, CVFI, NFPA 1001, 1021, 1031, 1033, 1041, 1051, 1081 Certified, Qualified as an expert by consent in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan
TECHNICAL AFILIATIONS
Canadian Association of Fire Investigators National (CAFI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
CERTIFICATIONS
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 26 years of progressive experience with Yorkton Fire Protective Services, and seven years in the private Fire Investigation field, I have investigated over 1000 fires including residential, commercial, industrial, marine, vehicles, heavy equipment and farm machinery.
May 2021 to Present
Managing Partner, 251 Forensic Fire Investigations Ltd.
Western Canada
February 2018 to April 2021
Fire Investigator, Origin and Cause
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
September 2016 to February 2018
Fire Investigator, Independent Fire Services
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
August 2012 to November 2019
Fire Service Instructor, Evaluator, Proctor, Parkland College
Melville, Saskatchewan
February 2012 to September 2016
Deputy Chief Operations and Training, Yorkton Fire Protective Services Yorkton, Saskatchewan
2003 to February 2012
Acting Captain, Yorkton Fire Protective Services
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
June 1990 to 2003
Firefighter, Yorkton Fire Protective Services
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- National Association of Fire Investigators CVFI certification 2019
- National Association of Fire Investigators CFEI certification 2018
- NFPA 1081 Industrial Firefighter: Lakeland College, Vermillion, AB – 2017
- Dale Carnegie Leadership for Managers: Dale Carnegie and Associates – 2016
- Tank Car Specialist: Security and Emergency Response Training Center – 2015
- Vehicle Rescue Instructor, Train the Trainer: Ron Moore University of Extrication – 2015
- First Aid and CPR Instructor: St. John Ambulance – 2015 • Strategic Leadership: Canadian Professional Management Services – 2015
- Emergency Medical Responder: AED, HCP-C, St. John Ambulance – 2014
- Crude by Rail Emergency Response: Security and Emergency Response Training Center – 2014
- WHMIS, Train the Trainer: Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association –2014
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 2: Justice Institute of British – 2012
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 2: Manitoba Emergency Services College – 2010
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigation Level 2: Manitoba Emergency Services College –2010
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 2: Manitoba Emergency Services College – 2010
Throughout my career, I have held the position of Vice President with the Saskatchewan Professional Firefighters Association, and Local President of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1527. In this capacity, I have presented to groups at the Municipal, Provincial and Federal Levels. I currently instruct and proctor written exams, and evaluate under several NFPA certifications, which involves presenting to several different demographics.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Recipient of the Quarter Century Award from the City of Yorkton – 2016
- SUMA 20-year Service Award – 2013
- Recipient of the Fire Service Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada – 2012
Shawn Frankfurt
CFEI, NFPA 1001(2), 1006, 1021(2), 2031(2), 1033, 1041(2), 1051, 1072, 1081, 1521, ICS100
TECHNICAL AFILIATIONS
Canadian Association of Fire Investigators National (CAFI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
CERTIFICATIONS
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Currently 30 years of experience with the Yorkton Fire Protective Services and a Supervisor (Captain) position since 2013
Fire Service Instructor with Parkland Fire College since 2017
Private Fire Investigator with 251 Forensic Fire Investigations Ltd. since 2021. Lead investigator in over 200 fires.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 2; Manitoba Emergency Services College- 2001
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations & Awareness; Saskatchewan Fire Commissioners Office - 2002
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 1; Manitoba Emergency Services College - 2003
- NFPA 1006 Rescue Practices, Manitoba Emergency Services College – 2003 and 2019
- Occupational Health & Safety Level 2 - 2003
- First Responder, Sask Health - 2003
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level 2; Lakeland Fire College- 2004
- CPR level C, St. John Ambulance - 2003
- Ice Rescue, Dive Rescue International - 2006
- Incident Command System 100 - 2007
- NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator Level 1; Manitoba Emergency Services College- 2008
- Aerial Apparatus, Parkland Regional College - 2009
- NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer; Justice Institute of British Colombia - 2011
- NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 2; Manitoba Emergency Services College - 2013
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED, Canadian Red Cross - 2019
- Leadership for Safety Excellence, SCSA - 2014
- Crude by Rail Emergency Response, Security Emergency Response Training Centre, USA-2014
- NFPA 1051 Wildland Firefighter, Lakeland College-2016
- NFPA 1081 Industrial Firefighter (Incipient, Advanced Exterior, Interior); Lakeland College-2016
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 2; Manitoba Emergency Services College - 2017
- Possess Class 3 Drivers License with an Air Brake Endorsement
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
- SUMA 20 year Service Award
- Recipient of the Fire Service Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada
- Recipient of the 25 year Service Award from the City of Yorkton