Master of Science: Public Safety Management

Mark E. Noval, CFPS, CET, CFI 28 Rolling Road Claymont, Delaware 19703-2464

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Public Safety Management Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2007 Developed a knowledge base in administrative and functional responsibilities of public safety service personnel in areas such as police, fire, emergency service and other government officials through such courses as disaster planning and management, target hazard planning/evaluation, risk analysis, environmental protection, strategic planning, and terrorism: contemporary issues.

Bachelor of Arts: Fire Science and Public Safety Administration Holy Family University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2001. Educated in a multi-leveled fire and safety program where the major focus of study was on public risk analysis, contemporary public safety issues, major incident analysis, and emergency services administration.

Associate in Applied Science: Safety Management Technology Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware, 1997. Highlighted by studies in OSHA regulations, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, loss control procedures, security practices and risk management.

Associate in Applied Science Fire Protection Engineering Technology Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware, 1994. Studied in a well-balanced engineering curriculum with special emphasis on fire detection and alarm systems, water supply analysis/hydraulics, codes and ordinances, fire and safety computer applications, automatic sprinkler systems, and fire protection design.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

“Building Construction and Safety Code” National Fire Protection Association Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2005.

“Intermediate Design School for Automatic Sprinkler Systems” American Fire Sprinkler Association, Dallas, Texas, June 2004.

“Fire Protection Training Seminar” Tyco Fire and Building Products, Cranston, Rhode Island, May 2004.

“Automatic Sprinkler System/Fire Pump Seminar” National Fire Protection Association, McLean, Virginia, August 2003.

“Effective Training Skills” National Fire Protection Association Dallas, Texas, May 2003. EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTOR, FIRE PROTECTION

Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware---January 2002 to Present.

Currently employed as the full-time instructor in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program.

Responsible for:

- teaching various fire protection engineering related courses such as, but not limited to: Water Supply Analysis/Hydraulics, Fire Protection Systems, Loss Control Procedures, Fire Protection Design, Fire and Safety Computer Applications, Fire Rated Building Design/Construction, Inspections, and Industrial Fire Hazards - the utilization of current books, manuals, standards, codes, and other literature in the preparation and delivery of required information in meeting course objectives - providing theoretical and hands-on instruction to students on the design, inspection, testing, and maintenance of automatic and manual fire suppression, special hazard fire systems, and fire alarm/detection and equipment/devices - providing assistance to students in meeting scholastic and career goals - assisting with fire systems and burn lab operations - coordination with, but not limited to: owners, building representatives, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ’s), architects, engineers, facilities personnel, contractors and insurance companies in the preparation and delivery of course related materials

FIRE PROTECTION DESIGNER

Ewing Cole Cherry Brott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania---November 2000 to December 2001.

Worked as a fire protection designer who was responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing various types of fire protection and life safety systems for hospitals, educational establishments, pharmaceutical plants, convention halls and sporting facilities.

Responsible for:

- preparing conceptual designs for fire suppression/distribution systems, fire detection systems, building construction, and life safety issues according to accepted codes and standards and contract specifications - survey of existing conditions (buildings, systems, safety) in an effort to make appropriate evaluations/recommendations for upgrades - the use of AutoCAD {ver(s). 14, 2000, 2000i} for the design of specific projects - coordination with, but not limited to: owners, building representatives, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ’s), architects, engineers, facilities personnel, & contractors - review and approval of system(s) installation, shop drawings, equipment submittals and contract specifications FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Wayman Fire Protection, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware---August 1999 to November 2000.

Employed as a technical sales consultant who provided assistance to clients in meeting applicable inspection requirements for any existing fire protection system.

Responsible for:

- coordination with owners, facilities managers, tenants, service personnel, engineers, insurance companies, and AHJ’s - the development of prospective clients utilizing sales and marketing information - surveying fire protection systems including, but not limited to: automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm signaling systems, and clean agent systems - the generation of a formal contract between the service provider and the client - referencing the applicable national, state, and local codes in the generation of a formal inspection contract - handling client concerns and following through with a course of action plan - preparing inspection turnover reports.

FIRE PROTECTION DESIGNER

J. F. Sobieski Fire Protection, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware---April 1998 to December 1998.

Involved in numerous projects from start-up system designs to upgrades of existing automatic sprinkler systems for commercial, educational and light industrial occupancies.

Responsible for:

- communicating with project managers, salespersons, clients, superintendents, purchasing agents, foreman, and other trades - review of contract drawings, documents, and specifications - conceptual development of projects - engineering and design - the preparation of detailed working drawings in accordance with contract documents - the design of projects on time and within budget - the use of AutoCAD {ver(s). 13 & 14} for the design of specific projects - coordination of work with other trades - project meetings (safety, scheduling, progress) - submission of shop drawings and test data to proper authority - coordination with the Director of Design Services. SYSTEM INSPECTOR/DESIGNER

The Oliver Sprinkler Company, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania---Sept. 1994 to June 1997.

Initially employed as an automatic sprinkler system inspector, but progressed to the position of designer. Performed the inspection, testing, maintenance, and design of various types of automatic sprinkler systems and their accompanying apparatus.

Responsible for:

- interfacing with clients and service personnel - scheduling of appointments, meetings, and inspections - performing inspections on various fire suppression systems - generating inspection reports - assisting Inspection Manager in estimating the pricing of inspections and any subsequent needed repairs - entry level fire protection design responsibilities.

CERTIFICATIONS

“Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)” NFPA, Quincy, Massachusetts, May 2000, Renewed Spring 2003, Spring 2006

“National Institute for Engineering Technologies, Level II” NICET, Alexandria, Virginia Fire Protection Engineering Technology Inspection and Testing of Water-based Fire Protection Systems Level II (AET) – December 2002 Automatic Sprinkler System Layout Level II (AET) – July 2003 Special Hazard Suppression Systems Level II (AET) – February 2005 Fire Alarm Systems Level II (AET) – November 2004

All NICETcertificates valid thru May 2008

“Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-1)” NFPA, Quincy, Massachusetts, May 2005

“OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Safety Training Program (HAZWOPER)---Per 29 CFR 1910.120” February 1999. 8-Hour Refresher Course - January 2000, February 2001, July 2002, June 2003, June 2004. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Member in the following sections:  Education  Research  Building Fire Safety Systems  Industrial Fire Protection  Fire Science & Technology Educators, Director, Term expires 2010  Architects, Engineers, & Building Officials Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) American Water Works Association (AWWA)

ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION

“Fire Protection and Life Safety Symposium” Tyco/Fire & Security/Simplex Grinnell Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 2002

“Emergency Response Certificate Program” National Fire Protection Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2002

“Automatic Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Seminar” American Fire Alarm Association, Columbia, Maryland, February 2001.

“Basic Level I SprinkCAD Design” Central Sprinkler Corporation, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, June 1998.

“Technician Training Class: A two-week course in fire sprinkler layout and detail planning” National Fire Sprinkler Association, Orlando, Florida, March 1996.

“Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Testing” New England Water Works Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1995.

“Plan Review and Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems” National Fire Sprinkler Association, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 1995.

“Sprinkler Systems: A ten-week course in the review of NFPA standards for the installation of sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, underground piping, and storage facilities” The Engineer’s Club of Philadelphia, Southampton, Pennsylvania, September 1994.

REFERENCES

Available upon request