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FRANK A. JANICKE

Los Alamitos,CA

Summary

Seasoned engineering and emergency response professional with 20+ years of experience across fire apparatus operations, systems engineering, aerospace, and project leadership. Proven record of leading high-risk operations, managing complex technical projects, and enforcing rigorous safety standards in mission-critical environments. Trusted leader with deep expertise in incident response, systems integration, and cross-functional team supervision.

Work History

Engineer, Fire Apparatus

Orange County Fire Authority
Irvine, CA
  • Lead emergency response operations including structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and medical emergencies.
  • Operate and oversee specialized emergency vehicles including engines, wildland apparatus, and Oshkosh Global Striker ARFF units.
  • Serve as Safety Officer on multi-unit incidents, enforcing operational safety standards and mitigating personnel risk.
  • Conduct airport inspections covering ARFF equipment, generators, fuel systems, and fixed facilities.

Systems Engineer / Project Engineer

Boeing Satellites and Ground Control
Seal Beach, CA
  • Designed and implemented system configurations, analyzed performance metrics, and translated customer requirements into functional specifications.
  • Collaborated across engineering teams to resolve hardware and software issues.
  • Generated engineering documentation and oversaw compliance with drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards.

SAP Project Manager

SCI
  • Managed technical teams supporting trajectory optimization and aerospace systems.
  • Directed full project lifecycles including scheduling, budgeting, deliverables, and quality control.
  • Provided personnel leadership, performance management, and technical mentorship.
  • Evaluated engineering designs for safety, feasibility, and regulatory compliance.

Structure Mechanic / Group Leader / Section Manager

McDonnell Douglas
Long Beach, CA
  • Directed and coordinated the design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft and aerospace products.
  • Interpreted aircraft blueprints, supervised installations, assessed proposals, and ensured projects met engineering, safety, and environmental standards.

Petty Officer (Navy Seabees)

United States Navy Reserve
  • Served in construction and operations roles supporting woodworking, concrete, masonry, and steel projects.
  • Operated heavy equipment, supervised safety practices, interpreted blueprints, and supported logistics and field operations.

Education

Master’s Degree - Organizational Leadership

California Coast University

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

California Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Training

California State University

Associate in Arts Degree - undefined

Cerritos College

Skills

  • Emergency & Incident Command
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Systems Engineering & Integration
  • Project & Program Management
  • Fire Apparatus & ARFF Operations
  • Hazardous Materials Response
  • Risk Assessment & Compliance
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership

Timeline

Engineer, Fire Apparatus

Orange County Fire Authority

Systems Engineer / Project Engineer

Boeing Satellites and Ground Control

SAP Project Manager

SCI

Structure Mechanic / Group Leader / Section Manager

McDonnell Douglas

Petty Officer (Navy Seabees)

United States Navy Reserve

Master’s Degree - Organizational Leadership

California Coast University

Graduate Certificate - Business Administration

California Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Training

California State University

Associate in Arts Degree - undefined

Cerritos College

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