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ABOLADE AFUWAPE

NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FAR ROCKAWAY,NY
17
years of professional experience

Experienced safety professional with more than a decade in fire life safety and inspection work. Skilled in emergency response, team building, and training staff on safety procedures. Background includes directing site safety programs and improving reporting accuracy.

Work History

ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

7 Years 1 Month
NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT | 10.2019 - Current
  • Conducted fire safety inspections to verify compliance with city codes and life safety requirements.
  • Evaluated building conditions, emergency exits, and protection systems for hazard identification.
  • Documented violations and prepared detailed reports for corrective action and enforcement follow-up.
  • Issued notices of violation and explained compliance requirements to property owners and managers.
  • Enforced fire prevention regulations while maintaining professional communication during field inspections.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.

FIRE LIFE SAFETY DIRECTOR

15 Years 8 Months
ALLIED BARTON SECURITY, SECURITAS SECURITY, US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, ON GAURD MANAGEMENT | 01.2010 - 09.2025
  • Directed site safety programs aligned with FDNY standards and security operations requirements.
  • Supervised evacuation of occupants of building during fire and non-fire emergency.
  • Manned fire command station, and operated fire alarm panels in buildings.
  • Conducted safety audits across facilities to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Trained supervisors and guards on emergency response, PPE, and workplace safety protocols.
  • Trained and managed supervisors and guards on emergency response, PPE, and workplace safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PHYSICS

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN | IBADAN, OYO STATE NIGERIA | 04-2004

CERTIFCATE OF COMPLETION - Automotive Engineering

Apex Technical School | Long Island City, NY | 10-2011

Skills

Quality control
Visual inspections
Inspection reporting
Emergency response training
Hazard identification
Continuous improvement
Inspection collaboration
Team building
Time management

Timeline

ASSOCIATE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
10.2019 - CurrentRead More

FIRE LIFE SAFETY DIRECTOR

ALLIED BARTON SECURITY, SECURITAS SECURITY, US SECURITY ASSOCIATES, ON GAURD MANAGEMENT
01.2010 - 09.2025Read More

Apex Technical School

CERTIFCATE OF COMPLETION from Automotive Engineering
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UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Bachelor of Science from PHYSICS
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ABOLADE AFUWAPE