Origin and Cause Incorporated (OCI) established in 1991 provides fire investigation and forensic consulting engineering services for a wide spectrum of insurance claims situations. At OCI, our mission statement is: "Discovering the Truth, by Determining the Facts."

Serving clients across Canada, OCI is comprised of a unique team of experienced fire investigators and consulting forensic engineers who determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions, as well as mechanical, electrical and electronic failures and many other diverse losses. All team members are recognized as expert witnesses in all levels of court.

With special expertise and years of hands-on experience, the OCI team combines their investigation knowledge with the latest scientific techniques to determine the cause.

Investigations encompass all incidents, both routine and complex, in the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and transportation fields.

The determination of the origin and cause of a fire or explosion is the primary focus of the OCI fire investigation team. Through careful on-site examination and precise laboratory testing, OCI fire investigators can pinpoint where and why a fire occurred, whether it be accidental, incendiary or providential.

At OCI, our team of consulting forensic engineers determine the origin and cause behind the loss. As experts in the engineering field, OCI applies its professional knowledge, practical experience and laboratory analysis to establish where, why and how an incident occurred.

OCI's forensic experts are available on a nation-wide basis to conduct on-site investigations of all sizes. OCI works closely with insurance companies, independent adjusters and law firms, and is known and respected for its detailed and comprehensive reports.

OCI experts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to undertake any investigation or assignment utilizing their unique expertise and experience.