JAMIEL TRIMBLE
Mcdoungh,GA
Summary
Fire and Life Safety leader with extensive experience driving fire protection engineering, code compliance, and risk-reduction programs across transportation, retail, municipal, and corporate environments. Recognized for providing subject matter expertise on fire safety standards, implementing alternative compliance solutions, leading assurance processes, and building organizational fire safety capability. Skilled at advising senior leadership, managing consultants and contractors, and ensuring adherence to NFPA, IFC, IBC, and local fire codes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Protection Engineer VI
MARTA
2024 - Current
- Serve as senior fire protection SME, reviewing and approving fire detection, alarm, and suppression system designs for rail stations, bus facilities, and critical infrastructure.
- Identify risk, code changes, and best practices to inform design updates and compliance strategies.
- Fire protection SME for 38 rail stations across four lines covering about 48 miles, operating a fleet of over 290 rail cars, alongside extensive bus services
- Lead hazard evaluations, system inspections, and corrective action recommendations.
- Partner with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure technical compliance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
- Developed fire protection system designs and specifications for various MARTA facilities.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards and mitigation strategies.
Senior Manager, Compliance & Ethics (Fire Code)
Walmart
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies and internal leadership to address fire protection risks for approximately 4500 Stores in 8 States.
- Directed national fire-code compliance programs across a global retail portfolio.
- Implemented alternative compliance solutions and risk mitigation strategies for non-standard store configurations.
- Developed tools, analytics, and reporting systems to monitor fire safety performance.
- Led cross-functional training, supporting teams in understanding fire safety requirements and operational compliance.
- Analyzed regulatory changes and communicated implications to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
Deputy Fire Marshal
City of Frisco
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw fire prevention operations, including inspections, permitting, investigations, and code enforcement.
- Developed fire safety risk matrices and alternative compliance approaches for complex occupancies.
- Implemented the first fully electronic fire-system plan review process, completing more than 2600 fire protection plan reviews annually.
- Developed and implemented fire safety education programs for community outreach.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in fire prevention techniques and procedures.
Fire Protection Engineer / Inspector
City of Frisco
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted engineering plan reviews for sprinkler, alarm, and special hazard systems.
- Recommended amendments to fire codes to reduce risk and improve safety.
- Collaborated with contractors, MEP engineers, and planning departments to ensure code-compliant construction.
- Represented the department at Planning & Zoning Commission meetings and public consultations.
Fire Lieutenant / Paramedic
Cincinnati Fire Department
01.1993 - 01.2015
- Supervised personnel, training, and emergency response operations.
- Conducted life-safety inspections, site plan reviews, and fire system assessments.
- Investigated fire safety incidents and EMS complaints, providing actionable recommendations.
- Developed and delivered EMS and fire safety training to personnel.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2003
Plan Review for the Fire Service -
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD10.2019
Fire Sprinkler System Planning School -
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Dallas, TX10.2018
Skills
- Sprinkler system design
- Smoke control systems
- Code consultation
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire protection systems
- Fire code interpretation
- Building codes compliance
- Fire protection equipment
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS — NFPA)
- NICET Level II — Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing
- TCFP Fire Inspector I & II, Fire Investigator, Plans Examiner
- CPTED Certified
Timeline
Senior Manager, Compliance & Ethics (Fire Code)
Walmart
01.2023 - 01.2024
Deputy Fire Marshal
City of Frisco
01.2019 - 01.2022
Fire Protection Engineer / Inspector
City of Frisco
01.2016 - 01.2019
Fire Lieutenant / Paramedic
Cincinnati Fire Department
01.1993 - 01.2015
Fire Protection Engineer VI
MARTA
2024 - Current
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Cincinnati
Plan Review for the Fire Service -
National Fire Academy
Fire Sprinkler System Planning School -
American Fire Sprinkler Association