KEVIN R. CHAPPEL

• Oversee fire life safety operations and FDNY compliance for commercial high-rise properties.

• Supervise and manage security officers and fire life safety staff, ensuring adherence to post orders and building safety procedures.

• Monitor fire command station systems including fire panels, alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency communication systems.

• Coordinate emergency response, evacuation procedures, and fire drills in accordance with building fire safety plans.

• Conduct security risk assessments and safety inspections to identify vulnerabilities and improve operational security.

• Maintain detailed incident reports, daily activity reports (DAR), and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with property management, building engineers, tenants, and emergency responders during incidents and safety drills.

• Train security staff on emergency procedures, life safety protocols, and incident response procedures.

• Serves as the building’s on-site authority for fire/life safety operations during business hours.
• Acknowledge, investigate, and document alarm conditions (fire, smoke, waterflow, tamper, supervisory, trouble).
• Provided front desk coverage, greeted guests, and managed visitor logs.
• Maintained detailed activity reports and incident documentation.

• Manage comprehensive fire life safety programs in Class A commercial buildings, ensuring FDNY compliance and safety code adherence.
• Supervise daily operations of over 15 security personnel; coordinate schedules, assign patrols, and provide leadership training.
• Lead emergency evacuations, fire drills, and incident debriefs with tenants and first responders.
• Authored and implemented SOPs for life safety and security protocol enhancements, reducing incident reports by 20%.
• Liaise with property managers, building engineers, and law enforcement to uphold tenant safety and satisfaction.