Course Description:

This session will cover the importance of making sufficient notes after attending a scene and how this evidence is used in litigation. (Yes, your notes are evidence.) Firefighters may not appreciate how often their notes and records become part of legal matters and just how important they can be to the parties involved!

Instructor(s):

Karen Simpson, Lawyer, Farquhar Law | Former Career Firefighter with Chatham-Kent Fire Department

Karen Simpson is a lawyer at Farquhar Law in London. In addition to continuing to practice plaintiff personal injury, Karen also represents complainants of sexual assault when the accused bring private records applications before the court under section 276 and 278 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Karen also practices some criminal defence law. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Karen served the citizens of Chatham-Kent for 10 years as a career firefighter. While in the fire service, Karen sat on the Board of Directors for iWomen and FSWO for seven and six years, respectively.