Our Forensic Expert
Executive Summary
Mr. Ram Haddad is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in multiple provinces in Canada, and (P.E.) in multiple states in the United States, a Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (DFE) with the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) in the United States.
Mr. Haddad is a Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI (V)), a Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI-FIT) Certification, and has obtained the Motor Vehicle Fire Credential Endorsement Certification with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
Mr. Haddad has recently become a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) with the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (the Pro Board’s Certification Registry) in the United States.
Mr. Haddad is also a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) with the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
In addition to fire investigation certifcations, Mr. Haddad has completed the Wood Energy Technical Training Program (WETT)-Site Inspector- Certification to better serve Arcon's diverse clientele.
Mr. Haddad has investigated and determined the origin and cause of more than 1000 fires including commercial structures, residential structures, industrial fires, marine (water crafts) fires, vehicles, wood burning systems, appliances, and heavy equipment on behalf of insurance, legal & manufacturing clients.
He is also active with the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators as a Board Member of C.A.F.I. Chapter 006.
Areas of Expertise
- Fire Origin and Cause Investigation
- Mechanical Failure Analysis
- Industrial Fires Including Coal-Coking Plants
- Multi-Residential Complex Fire and Explosion
- Heavy Vehicle Fires
- Marine (Boat) Fires
- Structural Fire Origin and Cause Determination, Incuding Welding and Other Hot Work Applications
- Wood Burning Systems Assessment
- Appliance Failures and Associated Fires
- Fire/Explosion Damage/Evaluations
- Sprinkler system failure investigation
- Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation
- Arson Investigations
- Subrogation
- Gas, Oil & Wood Furnace Evaluation
- Expert Witness
- Codes and Standards Assessment
Qualification & Certifications
- B.Sc. (Honours)
- B.Eng. (Chemical)
- P.Eng.
- PE
- DFE
- C.F.E.I.
- C.V.F.I.
- WETT Site Basic Inspector
- IAAI-FIT
- IAAI-CFI
Professional Associations
- Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Canadian Association of Fire Investigators
- National Association of Fire Investigators
- International Association of Arson Investigators
Publications & Presentations
- Forensic Engineering - A Primer for Adjusters
- Arcon Staff Attend the NAFE Summer Conference 2024 in Ann Arbor
- 60 Years of Canadian Innovation - Week 2
- 60 Years of Innovation
- AIM Fire-Report Government of New Brunswick
- Fire Safety in Your Home
- Joint Inspection Protocols in a Pandemic Environment
- CAFI Chapter 006 Spring Seminar Postponed
- Continuing Education is Critical
- CAFI Spring Seminar Registration Now Open
- Arcon Enters Its 55th Year of Serving the Canadian Property & Casualty Insurance Market
- Ram Haddad Achieves WETT Certification
- Ram Haddad Joins Arcon Forensic Engineers