Number of Years In Fire Protection: 25
Experience
1995 – 2006 Sprinkler fitter Sprinkler fitters Local 669 Journeyman
2006 – 2011 Service Manager/Service Sales COSCO Fire Protection
2011 – 2014 Project Manager/Sales Engineered Fire & Safety
2015 – 2016 District Manager Protective Systems
2016 – 2017 Operations Manager Farmer & Irwin
2017 – Present Estimator/Project Manager Northwest Fire Systems
Certifications
- N.I.C.E.T. II – Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance
- N.I.C.E.T. I – Special Hazards Systems
- Florida Fire Sprinkler Contractors License
Education
Business Management – University of Alaska
Design & Layout Fire Sprinkler Systems – Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology
Design & Layout Gas Fire Suppression Systems – Kidde Fire Systems
David began his fire protection career in Alaska starting as an expediter and moving into the Sprinkler fitters Union Local 669 eventually becoming a Journeyman level sprinkler fitter. David did extensive sprinkler work all over the State of Alaska to include oil and gas work as well as private and government projects.
Beginning in 2006 David entered into the sales and management area of the fire sprinkler business performing project estimating, project management, billing, scheduling and many other aspects of the fire sprinkler business.
Prior to moving to the Seattle area David spent 2 ½ years working as an Operations Manager in South Florida managing all aspects of the fire protection business. Many of the projects in South Florida were for very high-end customers in the West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Island areas. David also obtained a State of Florida Fire Sprinkler Contractors license.
