Donn V. Dobson
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fire Marshal, Town of Old Saybrook – Old Saybrook Connecticut August 1998 – June 2017
Oversaw the CT Fire Code Inspection program for fire code compliance Old Saybrook for 18+ years. Responsible for all Origin and Cause Investigations. Responsible for plan review and related inspections of building projects. Worked with Building Official and Land Use Departments to ensure code compliance. Worked with property owners to ensure projects and inspections were conducted and projects were completed on time. Responsible for all underground storage tank removals. Extensive HVAC, mechanical background. Extensive experience with facilities management and project management and oversite, including budgeting grant writing submittals close to $ 200,000. In project grants.
Deputy Fire Marshal, Town of Westbrook, Westbrook Connecticut March 2016 – June 2017
Oversaw the CT Fire Code Inspection program for fire code compliance. Responsible for all Origin and Cause Investigations within the town. Responsible for Plan Review and related inspections of any and all building projects within the town. Worked with Building Official and Land Use Departments to insure code compliance. Worked with property owners to ensure projects and inspections were conducted and projects were completed on time
Deputy Fire Marshal, Town of East Lyme - East Lyme Connecticut June 2002 - Present
Assist in Fireworks compliance and inspection during fireworks season. Assist in Origin and Cause Investigations within the town.
Plan Reviewer, Town of West Hartford – West Hartford Connecticut August 1998 – July 2000
Responsible for Plan Review and related inspections of any and all building projects. Worked with Building Official and Land Use Departments to ensure code compliance
EDUCATION
University of New Haven - B.S. Fire Science/Fire & Arson Investigation
University of New Haven - Currently in Master’s Program- Fire Science/ Forensic Science
Additional educational experiences and dates available upon request
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
State of Connecticut Certified Fire Marshal 1997 Nationally & State of Connecticut Certified Firefighter I & II
Nationally & State of Connecticut Certified Fire Instructor 1996 State of Connecticut Certified EMT-B
State of Connecticut Hazardous Material Awareness and Operational Certified IAAI Certified FIT Investigator
IAAI Certified Evidence Collection Technician
INTERESTS/ACCOMPLISHMENT/SKILLS
National Association of Fire Investigators, 1993-Present.
International Code Council Member 2009- Present.
CT Chapter & International Association of Arson Investigators,1992-Present, President January 2010-2012
National Fire Protection Association 1998- Present.
International Association of Fire Marshals 1998-Present.
The Connecticut Fire Marshals Association, Board of Directors 2000-2014 1st VP April 2014
Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code Committee 2004-Present, Vice Chairman 2016-Present
Connecticut State Fire Safety Code Committee 2003-Present
Avid bike enthusiast
Golfer
Hiking
References available upon request.