Chris Reed
P.Eng., MSc. Eng., CFEI, CFII | Senior Forensic Investigator
Specialties: Fire & Explosion
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chris is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in fire protection, chemical process engineering, and forensic investigation. He is part of CEP Forensic as a forensic investigator, while also operating as an independent industry consultant through his own firm. Chris is the principal of REED Engineering Consultants Inc., a Langley, BC–based forensic and fire protection engineering consultancy. His professional experience spans large-loss investigations, process safety, and expert testimony in both civil and criminal cases across Canada.
Chris holds a Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
EXPERTISE
Chris specializes in determining the causes of fires, explosions, and equipment failures in industrial, marine, commercial, and residential settings. A Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII), he is known for his rigorous, science-based approach and clear, balanced expert reporting.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
- Large‑scale or complex fire and explosion investigations involving multiple stakeholders, injuries or fatalities, and legal proceedings.
- Work related to various types of fires, such as construction‑phase, industrial, residential, structural, wildfire, and dust‑related incidents.
- Analysis of incidents involving marine assets, mobile equipment, and manufacturing machinery.
- Assessment of fire protection systems for both structural environments and mobile equipment.
- Investigations involving personal injury or product malfunctions