WILLIAM KHO
Building/Fire Inspector
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Seasoned Fire Inspector with demonstrated skill and success in inspecting buildings, evaluating fire suppression systems and leading educational seminars for emergency professionals and concerned citizens. Focused on identifying violations, implementing corrective action plans and conducting ongoing monitoring to identify compliance concerns. Seek to apply expertise gained during 28-year career and take on dynamic role in Community Risk Reduction setting. 20 years Municipal Fire Service experience. 10 years’ Fire Inspection experience. 3 years’ experience Fire Plans Examiner. 4 years’ experience in Petrochem Health and Safety. Fire Marshal, Health and Safety specialist, Permit writer for refinery turnarounds and projects. Articulate and collaborative communicator with talent for establishing productive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the public.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fire Inspector/Residential Building Inspector
CSG Consultants, Inc
Orange County, California
1 2020 - Current
- Residential and Commercial Fire Sprinkler, Commercial Fire Alarms, Commercial Cooking Suppression Systems, High Pile Storage, Operational Permit inspection, DAS Emergency Response Radio, California State-Mandated inspections, STD 850 Inspections for State Fire Clearance, Fire Life Safety, Haz-Mat CUPA
- New Construction inspections and Projects including Luxury Apartment Buildings, Commercial Tilt-ups, Highrise Hotels for the City of Fullerton, City of Placentia, and City of Hemet, and City of Laguna Beach.
Senior Fire Inspector/ Fire Plans Examiner
Bureau Veritas
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Professional Services Fire Inspector for the City Huntington Beach
- Fire Life Safety & Operational Permit Inspections for all occupancy classifications
- Residential and Commercial Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarm, Commercial Cooking suppression systems, Fire Life Safety, Hazardous Materials CUPA, Underground fire line, Methane barriers systems, DAS Emergency Response Radio (BDA systems)
- Conducted all State mandated 3-5 Unit Apartment inspections
- Assisted with Huntington Beach Oil Well Inspections
- Experience with Fire House and City-view database for record keeping
- Fire Plans Examiner - fire sprinklers, fire alarms, hood suppression systems, underground fire line, methane barrier systems, and fire life safety.
FIREFIGHTER - HAZMAT Technician/Specialist
Torrance Fire Department
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Accountable for emergency call responses including fire suppression, truck company operations, emergency medical aid and basic life support, as well as hazardous material and confined space incidents
- 15 + years’ experience conducting commercial, fire prevention inspections as well as Hazardous Material Inspections
- Provided targeted training and education classes to fire personnel, businesses, and schools
- Cultivated productive, trusting relationships with community leaders and the public
- Strengthened department’s capabilities through thorough understanding of building construction and fire control systems and emergency medical / hazardous materials expertise
- Enhanced knowledge and performance of fire personnel by contributing to annual Haz-Mat Decontamination refresher training
- Also assisted with CPR instruction within area high schools
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing OSHA-compliant cleaning, maintenance, and repair of firefighter personal protective equipment at Station 6
- 2 years Airport Response Fire and Rescue at Torrance Municipal Airport
- Station 2 Torrance Fire Department
- 15 years’ experience in commercial safety inspections and audits including fire and hazmat inspections
- Served as member of highly trained, offensive Class 1 Hazardous Materials response team that performed isolation, containment, and abatement monitoring and Haz-cating at hazardous materials incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphasis in Marketing -
California State University at Long Beach
Associates of Science in Public Fire Service, 89th Basic Fire Academy - undefined
Santa Ana College
Recruit Training Academy - undefined
Torrance Fire Department
Skills
Fire Life Safety Inspector
Commercial and Residential Fire Sprinkler
Commercial Fire Alarm
Commercial Cooking Suppression Systems
High Pile Storage
Hazardous material CUPA
New Construction Fire Service Underground
Commercial Residential Methane Barriers
Fire Plans Examiner
Hazardous Material Inspections
Safety Audits
Public Relations
First Responder Expertise
Construction Site Safety
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Firefighter
Environmental health
Confined space safety management
Licensure Certification
- CSFM Firefighter 1 and 2 #027364
- CSFM Fire Inspector 1 #SFT 2005-0914
- CSFM Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C
- CSFM Fire Plans Examiner 1A, 1B, 1C
- ICC- Residential Building Inspector B1 #10366535
- ICC- Residential Plumbing Inspector P1 #10366535
- ICC- Residential Mechanical Inspector M1 #10366535
- CSFM Hazardous Materials Technician/Specialist, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1F and 1G California Specialized Training Institute
- CSFM Certified Rescue Systems 1
- Confined Space Safety Management
- CSFM Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Certified Weapons of Mass Destruction Hazmat technician
- CAAFA Basic Fire Alarm Certification
- OSHA 500 Occupational Health Standards for the Construction Industry Trainer course in progress
- OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Technician)
- CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
- Emergency Medical Technician 1 #E078274
- Auto extrication Cert California State Fire Marshal
- Certified Scott SCBA-certified Repair Technician
- Scott SBA Respirator Annual Fit Testing Technician
- OSHA General Health and Safety 10 hr. Certification
Timeline
Senior Fire Inspector/ Fire Plans Examiner
Bureau Veritas
01.2014 - 01.2020
FIREFIGHTER - HAZMAT Technician/Specialist
Torrance Fire Department
01.1995 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphasis in Marketing -
California State University at Long Beach
Associates of Science in Public Fire Service, 89th Basic Fire Academy - undefined
Santa Ana College
Recruit Training Academy - undefined
Torrance Fire Department
Senior Fire Inspector/Residential Building Inspector
CSG Consultants, Inc
1 2020 - Current