Expert Details
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
ID: 737084
New York, USA
With over 28 years of experience, Expert has performed many tasks related to fire protection. Some of these tasks include firefighting, fire system design, fire protection system evaluations, installation and repair of fixed fire protection systems, unique hazard system design and installation, and code compliance evaluations.
Expert brings a working knowledge of hands-on firefighting strategy and tactics as well as a vast knowledge of fixed fire protection systems to the table, which provides a wholistic approach to his handling of anything fire protection related. This very unique combination of skills provides not only the client/customer but also the code enforcement and authority having jurisdiction with the best possible scenario when addressing fire protection challenges.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: Associates in Applied Science | Subject: Fire Protection | Institution: Schenectady County Community College |
| Year: 1995 | Degree: Associates in Applied Science | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Fulton Montgomery Community College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Firefighter | Department: |
Responsibilities:(volunteer professional), provided the citizens of the town with emergency medical and fire protection services. Specific fire protection responsibilities included:• Initial fire suppression and emergency medical response • Supervision of Station 2 – apparatus and personnel • Coordination of training and firematic operations with Station 1 Line Officers and Department Chiefs • Hazardous materials, technical rescue, and vehicle extrication responses • Pre-fire planning and response development • Developing and teaching public education and fire prevention programs • Rank – Lieutenant |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:2/14 – Present: President, responsible for - fire sprinkler, fire alarm and special hazard inspection, maintenance and testing contract sales, repair and day-work sales, project management, fire protection system design and proposal development, large project estimating• Wet, Dry & Special Hazard fire suppression system design • Fire Protection and Life Safety system evaluations and troubleshooting • Project Construction plan and code reviews • Project Estimating • Project Management and Budgeting • Coordination and communication with outside vendors and clients • Provide code compliant solutions to clients for fire protection needs • Estimate and manage the repairs of deficiencies found during inspections. • Inspection, Maintenance and Testing tasks • Installation, Service, and Repair tasks • Public Education Training • Fire Responder Training on handling fire suppression systems |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2014 | Employer: Associated Fire Protection Corporation | Title: Project Engineer | Department: Estimating |
Responsibilities:2/10 – 2/14: Project Engineer, was responsible for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and special hazard inspection, maintenance and testing contract sales, repair and day-work sales, project management, fire protection system design and proposal development, large project estimating• Wet, Dry & Special Hazard fire suppression system design • Fire Protection and Life Safety system evaluations • Fire Protection System evaluation and troubleshooting • Project code reviews • Construction plan review • Project Estimating • Project Management • Coordination and communication with outside vendors and clients • Provide code compliant solutions to clients for fire protection issues • Estimate and manage the repairs of deficiencies found during inspections. • Inspection, Maintenance and Testing tasks • Installation, Service, and Repair tasks |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: SUNY Upstate Medical - University Hospital | Title: JCAHO Inspector | Department: Facilities |
Responsibilities:5/06 – 9/08 & 2/10 – 11/11: Department of Facilities – Life Safety/JCAHO Inspector, was personally responsible for the complete evaluation of the current and proposed Life Safety Systems at the main hospital and all satellite facilities owned and operated by SUNY Upstate Medical. Duties included life safety inspections designed in accordance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and NFPA 101. Specific responsibilities include:• Life Safety and Building Construction surveys of existing and new occupancies • Fire Protection and Life Safety system evaluations • Report generating for JCAHO Statement of Conditions and internal records • Code reviews and interpretations pertaining to residential, healthcare, business and ambulatory care occupancies • Construction plan review • Corrective work-order generation and management • Coordination and communication with outside vendors and lease holders • Provide recommendations on Life Safety Projects to the Director of Facilities • Consult with department directors to address life safety deficiencies • Manage the electronic Statement of Conditions entered in the JCAHO Data Base • Provide technical assistance to address life safety concerns |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2009 | Employer: SimplexGrinnell LP | Title: Mechanical Manager / Business Development Manager | Department: Mechanical |
Responsibilities:11/06 – 12/09: Mechanical Department / JCAHO Surveyor - Manager, was personally responsible for the management of the Mechanical Department of SimplexGrinnell in Syracuse, New York. This includes the scheduling and management of four sprinkler-fitters, two mechanical inspectors, one suppression technicians, mechanical helpers, and a mechanical sales representative. Was also responsible for project management, material acquisition, site surveys, JCAHO life safety surveys, life safety evaluations and mechanical systems support to both national and local clients. Specific responsibilities include:• Fire suppression system design • Fire Protection and Life Safety system evaluations • Fire Protection System evaluation and troubleshooting • Project code reviews • Manage the New York State Certified Sprinkler-fitter Apprentice Program • Construction plan review • Project Management • Coordination and communication with outside vendors and clients • Provide code compliant solutions to clients for fire protection issues • Quote and manage the repairs of deficiencies found during inspections. • Address technical and code inquiries related sprinkler and fire alarm systems from both internal and external customers • Assist with the financial management of the mechanical department • Project monthly revenue and track billings status • Estimate and quote work for both sprinkler and suppression projects • Sprinkler system installation, maintenance, and testing • Perform JCAHO Life Safety Inspections for all New York State Office of Mental Health Facilities |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: C&S Engineers | Title: Fire Protection Engineer | Department: Facilities/Airports |
Responsibilities:10/05 – 12/06: Facilities Group – Fire Protection Engineer, was personally responsible for the complete designing and acceptance testing of a variety of Life Safety System. Duties include fire alarm, fire suppression, and special-hazard protection system design, fire system evaluation, trouble shooting and report writing. Duties also include code reviews, system calculations, customer consulting, and budget development. Specific responsibilities include:• Fire Alarm, Automatic Sprinkler, Foam Water and Special Hazard system design for multiple types of occupancy including, residential, aircraft, business/commercial, assembly and educational • Code compliance reviews for all types of life safety projects • Existing life safety system evaluations • Field testing and inspections • Public education • Handled technical inquiries from both internal and external customers • Project management pertaining to fire protection systems • Development of Contract drawings and specifications • Loss prevention and asset protection inspections • Sales and marketing of fire protection services to clients • Design of underground proprietary fire protection mains • Emergency management development • Proposal development and client interviews • Working knowledge of NFPA 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 25, 72, 90A, 110, 409, 410, 2001 • Working knowledge of the New York State Building and Fire Code |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY | Title: Fire Protection and Plumbing Supervisor | Department: Department of Facilities |
Responsibilities:5/02 – 10/05: Department of Facilities – Fire Protection and Plumbing Systems Supervisor, was solely responsible for all aspects and functions of the plumbing, life safety, and fire protection systems operating on the MIT Campus, as well as at another satellite facility. Specific responsibilities include:• Supervise the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of all plumbing, fire alarm, automatic sprinkler, and life safety systems in over 160 buildings campus-wide, with occupancy types including residential, academic, research, manufacturing, high rise, power generation, medical, and a nuclear reactor • Manage & supervise the day-to-day operations of 13 union employees, associated with 4 different trade disciplines, including 4 Plumbers, 5 Fire Alarm Technicians/Electricians, 2 Sprinkler-fitters, 1 Generator Mechanic, and 1 Maintenance Mechanic/Apprentice Plumbers • Well-versed and cross-trained in HVAC, Electrical, and Utilities Distribution • Plan and manage large campus functions and events • Participation in Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization inspections • Manage all plumbing and life safety related emergencies and impairments • Schedule and approve all plumbing and life safety system shutdowns • Management of an annual operating budget, as well as negotiate vendor contracts • Consult with Facilities Design & Construction Department on system design, implementation, and code compliance • Project management experience associated with plumbing, life safety and under-ground utility systems • Bid development for inside sales work for the MIT Community • Developed and managed a Preventative Maintenance Program for campus-wide equipment associated with plumbing and life safety • Developed and coordinated a continuing education and new hire training program • Troubleshooting system malfunctions in person and by phone consultation, available 24 hours a day • Assist Facilities EHS Coordinator with the development and execution of our EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan, along with other facilities training programs • Risk analysis and counter measure development for all campus utilities • Sprinkler system installation, maintenance, and testing |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY | Title: Emergency Response Coordinator | Department: Environmental Health and Safety |
Responsibilities:5/02 – 10/05: Emergency Response Coordinator, was solely responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of the MIT Emergency Response Team at all campus emergencies. Specific responsibilities include:• Provide incident specific assistance, technical support, and hands on operations to the City of Cambridge Fire and Emergency Service • Functioning within an established incident command structure • Coordination and assignment of all on-campus Emergency Response Team personnel • Assess and mitigate emergencies associated with the MIT campus • Coordinate and assist with the emergency management of large public events such as commencement and visits from foreign dignitaries • Investigate all campus emergency incidents and coordinate After Action Review Meetings • Assist and coordinate emergency operations with many local, state, and federal agencies • Review and edit occupancy specific Emergency Preparedness Plans • Work with Business Continuity Team to reduce business interruption during emergency situations • Develop and facilitate public education programs for students and staff on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness • Develop Pre-plans and Emergency Action Plans for the MIT Community • Assist Operations Center Manager with the development and implementation of Emergency Response Policies and Procedures • Generate loss evaluations based on site surveys • Restoring utilities and services after an emergency • Perform site safety inspections for all campus occupancies and construction projects |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2002 | Employer: FM GLOBAL / FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Title: Consultant Engineer | Department: Field Engineering |
Responsibilities:4/01 – 5/02: Consultant Engineer, was personally responsible for all aspects of loss prevention engineering at intermediate and high challenge occupancies. Specific responsibilities included:• Monitored the day-to-day impairment activities of insured occupancies located in the Northeast Operations Area • Handled technical inquiries from both internal and external customers • Field surveys of potential customer facilities for proposal development • On-site evaluations of insured facilities to develop risk analysis for continued insurance and renews • Evaluated the risk involved with impairing automatic fire protection • Consulted with various insured customers on the proper level of protection needed during impairment periods • On-site presentations of prevention and management systems used by Factory Mutual • Plan review of proposed fire suppression installations • Fire Protection System acceptance testing |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2002 | Employer: Plainville Fire Department (Massachusetts) | Title: Firefighter | Department: |
Responsibilities:(callmen - professional), provided the citizens of Plainville, MA with emergency medical and fire protection services. Specific fire protection responsibilities included:• Initial fire suppression and emergency medical response – basic level • Hazardous materials, technical rescue, and vehicle extrication responses • Pre-fire planning and response development |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Employer: County of Montgomery, NY- Fire Investigation Team | Title: Fire Investigator | Department: |
Responsibilities:(part time)provided cause and origin determination for fires located in Montgomery County, New York. Investigations involved a variety of structures and occupancies along with vehicles and environmental areas. Specific fire investigation duties included: • Cause and origin determination, site survey and scene evaluation • Evidence gathering and processing • Accurate and precise documentation and formal report writing |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2001 | Employer: Latham Fire Department | Title: Firefighter | Department: |
Responsibilities:(part-time professional), provided the citizens of Latham, NY with emergency medical and fire protection services. Specific fire protection responsibilities included:• Initial fire suppression and emergency medical response – basic level • Hazardous materials, technical rescue, and vehicle extrication responses • Pre-fire planning and response development • Developing and teaching public education and fire prevention programs |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2001 | Employer: South Minden Fire Department | Title: Firefighter/EMT | Department: |
Responsibilities:(volunteer professional), provided the citizens of the Town of Minden, NY with emergency medical and fire protection services. Specific fire protection responsibilities included:• Initial fire suppression and emergency medical response – basic level • Hazardous materials, technical rescue, and vehicle extrication responses • Pre-fire planning and response development • Developing and teaching public education and fire prevention programs\ • Ranks Held - Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| New York State and Massachusetts Fire Protection and Suppression Certifications Certified Fike SHP Pro Fire Alarm Designer Certified Fike FM-200 Designer Certified Fike CO2 Designer Certified Fike FE-25 Designer Certified Fike Pro-Inert Designer Certified Fike Cheetah Fire Alarm Designer Certified Fike Vesda Detection System Designer Numerous NYS Fire Training Certifications |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| South Minden Fire Department – Firefighter of the Year MIT Strategic Goal Award – For excellent customer service to the MIT Community MIT WOW Award – For efforts in correcting a fire protection water-main break MIT Spot Award – For efforts in correcting secondary containment issues involving an emergency generator in a dormitory MIT Spot Award – For efforts in mitigating and correcting a campus wide water emergency MIT Infinite Mile Award – R&M Fire Protection, for excellent customer service to the institute MIT WOW Award – For efforts in trying to revive a colleague during a medical emergency Increased annual department revenue by 20% in my first full year as Mechanical Manager Simplex Grinnell |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| NFPA Codes Continuing Education Workshops Construction Site Safety Training Workshops Risk Analysis of Infrastructure Systems and Vulnerabilities to Terrorism Workshops Cleveland State University Division of Continuing Education Fire Alarm Testing Workshop C&S Project Management Development Training Mandleville Consulting Training SimplexGrinnell Sprinkler Operations Management NYS Backflow Prevention Training |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Working Knowledge of - NYS Building and Fire Code, NFPA, NYS DOH, AWWA, IBC, OSHA, JCAHO, and ANSI Standards Project management experience Project budgeting Workforce scheduling Preventative maintenance program development and implementation Construction Management Union Shop management experience Facilities management experience Multiple building and complex facilities management experience JCAHO Statement of Conditions management experience Construction plan review Hands on experience with all types of building construction projects Participated in and assisted with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology $1.5 Billion Construction Goal Computer literate in creating and maintaining project and procedure databases Maintain proficiency in Excel, Word, Kronos (work force timekeeper), SAP (work request software), Windows XP, AutoCAD and Windows Explorer Experienced Outdoorsman |