I became a full time Fire Safety Inspector in 2019 for the City of Orange City and i am currently in this position. I have completed inspections in most all of the business in Orange City. I have enforced codes and standards to all of these business well and have mitigated problems.
I have also worker under the direction of the Fire Marshal of Orange City since October of 2019 doing fire Investigations. I have completed multiple different investigation with the assistance of the Fire Marshal. I have also worked close with the Florida State Fire Marshals while they did their investigations.
I was a firefighter from October 2013 until i became a Fire Safety Inspector/firefighter/EMT in 2019. Being a firefighter gave me the educations and knowledge to move into the inspector role and use these skills i have learned.
Fire Safety Inspector: Perform fire safety inspections to create a safer work environment through identification of potential hazards and implement appropriate countermeasures during inspections. I also review site, construction, architectural engineering plans and shop drawings for compliance adopted by the city and the state of florida. I provide information to applicants for correction and resubmission of plans in the instance of non compliant codes and standards. I respond to questions and resolve complaints from the public, contractors developers and business owners and insure code compliance.
I also assist the Fire Marshal with the investigation of different types of fire to determine the cause and origin of the fire to help to determine if the fire is accidental or possible arson. I work with the local police and the Florida State Fire Marshals office together while doing these task. I am responsible for adequate information and integrity while doing these investigations.
I have done public speaking and education to inform the general public on fire safety. I have spoken at elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. I have also spoken at churches and community events on Medical and fire safety.
I have worked as a firefighter for 7 years for this department I have also worked as a Fire Safety Inspector in Orange City and have worked with different stages of construction I have worked with new construction and remodeling construction I have worked with different suppression system and alarm systems I have the ability to work well with others and communicate with other to achieve goals both for the city and for business coming into the city
I enjoy any time I have with my family.