Liam Wright

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: liam.wright@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: liamwrightFPE

Summary

Over 8 years of experience in fire safety engineering, designing and implementing robust fire prevention and protection systems for diverse commercial and industrial facilities. Successfully led projects resulting in a 15% reduction in potential fire hazards and ensured strict adherence to NFPA, OBC, and local fire codes. Proficient in conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments and developing strategic emergency response plans to safeguard assets and personnel.

Experience

Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Maple Leaf Fire & Life Safety Inc. -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed and executed performance-based fire design projects for high-rise residential and mixed-use developments, optimizing system efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Conducted detailed fire hazard analyses and developed fire safety plans for over 20 large-scale commercial properties, ensuring compliance with Ontario Building Code (OBC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

• Spearheaded the integration of advanced fire modeling software (FDS, CFAST) to predict smoke movement and fire growth, informing design solutions that enhanced occupant safety by 20%.

• Provided expert consultation on fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and special hazard protection for industrial clients, reducing potential property damage by an estimated 25%.

Fire Protection Engineer, Canadian Fire Safety Solutions -- Mississauga, Canada

Aug 2016 – Feb 2020

• Designed and reviewed fire suppression systems (sprinkler, standpipe, clean agent) and fire alarm systems for various institutional and commercial buildings.

• Conducted site inspections and commissioning support for newly installed fire protection systems, ensuring operational integrity and adherence to design specifications.

• Prepared detailed engineering reports, including code compliance reviews, alternative solutions, and fire risk assessments.

• Assisted in the development of emergency evacuation plans and conducted fire drills for client facilities, improving occupant preparedness and response times.

Education

University of Toronto, Master of Engineering (MEng) in Fire Safety Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – Aug 2016

Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – Apr 2015

Skills

Fire Safety Engineering: Performance-Based Design, Fire Risk Assessment, Code Consulting (NFPA, OBC), Fire Modeling (FDS, CFAST), Smoke Control Design, Emergency Planning

Fire Protection Systems: Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13), Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72), Special Hazard Systems (Clean Agent, Foam), Standpipe Systems, Passive Fire Protection

Software & Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), CFAST (Consolidated Model of Fire Growth and Smoke Transport), Hydraulic Calculation Software (e.g., HydraCAD)

Certifications & Licenses: Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Ontario, Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

Project Management: Project Leadership, Client Relations, Technical Report Writing, Regulatory Compliance