MICHAEL FRIDIE

Atlanta, GA ***** 770-***-**** ad4sji@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned Fire Plan Review Senior with years of expertise in fire safety, specializing in comprehensive plan reviews, inspections, and compliance enforcement. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in coordinating with state offices, overseeing critical safety installations, and pioneering educational programs for fire safety compliance. Successfully developing innovative training modules and leading strategic initiatives. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring adherence to fire, life safety, and ADA codes.

Skills

• Fire Safety Compliance & Code Enforcement

• Plan Review Expertise & Construction Plan Analysis

• Inspection Training & High-Rise Safety Protocols

• ADA Compliance & Regulatory Collaboration

• Tank Installation Oversight & Environmental Safety

• Fire Alarm Systems & Safety Equipment Verification

• Legal Proceedings Representation & Citation Resolution

• Public Safety Programs & Community Outreach Initiatives

• Fire Radio Systems & Installation Requirements

• Experienced in Commercial Fire Sprinkler Reviews

• Bilingual in English & Spanish

• Interagency Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Selected Accomplishments

Pioneering Comprehensive Training Programs: Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a training program tailored for high-rise and low-rise building inspections, resulting in a 40% improvement in safety compliance rates.

Leading Collaborative Compliance Initiatives: Orchestrated a landmark collaborative initiative with the State of Georgia, driving advancements in compliance with Fire and ADA standards, and establishing a model for future partnerships.

Overseeing Critical Safety Installations: Directed the oversight of over 100 tank installations and removals, which contributed to a 30% decrease in safety violations and a 15% improvement in project completion time.

Innovating City-Wide Safety Processes: Led the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive city-wide plan review process, significantly enhancing life safety measures in new constructions across Atlanta.

Cultivating Expertise Through Targeted Development: Managed a tailored training initiative, focusing on enhancing proficiency in advanced fire safety protocols, leading to a 50% increase in team certification levels.

Educating for Compliance and Safety: Developed and implemented an innovative public education program for new businesses, significantly reducing fire code violations and fostering a culture of proactive safety and compliance. Work History

Fire Plan Review Sr. – Dekalb Fire Marshal Office/City of Atlanta Fire 04/2007 to Present

• Provided specialized inspection training for high-rise and low-rise buildings, enhancing safety protocols.

• Addressed and resolved fire and life safety code inquiries from the public, ensuring community awareness.

• Collaborated closely with the State of Georgia office to ensure stringent compliance with Fire and ADA regulations.

• Managed oversight of tank installations and removals, upholding environmental and safety standards.

• Conducted thorough witness of fire alarm installation completions, certifying adherence to safety codes.

• Regularly represented the department in court for fire citation proceedings, demonstrating legal and regulatory expertise.

• Actively participated in the mayor’s abandoned property initiatives, contributing to urban safety and revitalization.

• Updated with new market products through monthly Building Department training, maintaining industry knowledge.

• Facilitated new business compliance through educational programs, reducing citation incidences and enhancing safety.

• Spearheaded inspections and safety drills for colleges and public schools, ensuring emergency preparedness. Previous Work History

Courier/Customer Service – FedEx, Charlotte, NC – 08/2004 to 04/2007 Supervisor for Housekeeping – Hilton Charlotte @ University Place, Charlotte, NC – 04/2004 to 11/2004 Fire Safety Director J-1 High Rise Hotel/Manager for Night Crew/Dispatcher – WATCHTOWER, Brooklyn, NY – 09/1986 to 03/2004 Technical Skills & Tools

• Fire safety inspection and compliance software

• Building information modeling (BIM) software for planning reviews

• Project management tools for overseeing safety installations and removals

• Compliance and regulatory tracking systems

• Training development platforms for creating and managing safety training programs Training & Certifications

• Campus Life Safety 1 Course Certification

• NYFD Certificate of Fitness J-1 Classification for Fire Prevention in High Rise Hotels (Obtained 1997, John Jay College, Manhattan, N.Y.)

• NFPA Life Safety Code Certification

• GA Fire Inspector 1 Certification

• NFPA Fire Inspector 1 Certification

• Alabama College Fire Inspector II Certification

• NFPA Plan Review Certification

• Georgia Public Educator 1 Certification

• AFAA Fire Alarm Fundamentals Certification (NFPA 72)

• National Fire Academy Certification in Chemical Emergency Response

• Certification by Watchtower Organization as a Public Speaker (Addressed 15,000 attendees at Chicago White Sox event)

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