Nina Johnson
Santa Clarita,California
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Protection Engineer
Los Angles County Fire Department
02.1992 - 08.2022
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Participated in initial client meetings to provide data on basic cost estimations, completion times and other technical predictions.
- Reviewed building blueprints to ensure adequate passive fire protection features were incorporated into new construction projects.
- Developed comprehensive fire protection strategies for commercial and residential structures, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Optimized existing fire protection systems by evaluating their performance, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changes in national codes, industry standards, and best practices related to fire engineering services.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and building owners to develop safe and efficient evacuation plans during construction phases.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing egress routes within buildings using occupant load estimates based on square footage calculations which informed better evacuation plan recommendations.
- Completed in-depth building inspections to assess safety and check compliance with codes.
- Evaluated building drawings and proposals to identify and address code violations prior to construction.
Fire Protection Engineer Assistant I
Los Angles Fire Department
01.1989 - 02.1992
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and building owners to develop safe and efficient evacuation plans during construction phases.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changes in national codes, industry standards, and best practices related to fire engineering services.
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards in various building types.
Student Professional Worker
Los Angles Fire Department
03.1987 - 01.1989
- Provided individualized support for struggling students, ensuring their academic progress and success.
- Utilized technology tools effectively within the classroom setting, enhancing instruction and streamlining administrative tasks.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with unique needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science And Human Services
Califorina State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA06.1990
GED -
Canyon High School
Canyon Country, CA06.1984
Skills
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire barrier design
- Life safety analysis
- Fire code interpretation
- Active fire protection
- Fire Dynamics Understanding
- Fire detection devices
- Flammable liquids storage
- Passive fire protection
- Fire protection equipment
- Fire resistance evaluation
- Safety Planning
- Training leadership
- Report Writing
- Building inspection
- Technical assistance
- Code Compliance
Timeline
Fire Protection Engineer
Los Angles County Fire Department
02.1992 - 08.2022
Fire Protection Engineer Assistant I
Los Angles Fire Department
01.1989 - 02.1992
Student Professional Worker
Los Angles Fire Department
03.1987 - 01.1989
Associate of Science - Business Administration
College of The Canyons
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science And Human Services
Califorina State University of Northridge
GED -
Canyon High School
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