Katie Quintana

Katie quintana

bookmark on deepenrich
location of Katie QuintanaFort Collins, Colorado, United States
Followers of Katie Quintana704 followers
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Poudre Fire Authority

  • Education

    • Regis university

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of science - bs public administration

      A foundation in business fundamentals

    • Metropolitan state university of denver

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of science - bs fire & emergency response administration
    • Red rocks community college

      2006 - 2008
      Associate's degree fire science/fire services management

      Emphasis is placed on modern methods of fire prevention and suppression, and management of the fire service. Public and private fire protection systems; life safety of fire service personnel and civilians; protection of property through the application of code enforcement; and the increasing problems of hazardous materials and arson are studied.

  • Experience

    • City of aurora

      Aug 2005 - Jun 2015

      Conduct plan review of site and civil plans, fire alarm and fire extinguishing systems for code compliance. Provides technical code assistance to the development community and the public regarding code requirements and alternatives; reviews aspects of separate building disciplines to assess safety features according to the building’s intended usage and proposed occupancy classification; prepares and maintains written and computerized documentation through the City-Wide AMANDA data base system to track the plan review activities; and assists the permit counter in the issuance of building permits in special circumstances. Show less

      • Fire/Life Safety Plan Examiner

        Nov 2013 - Jun 2015
      • Fire Inspector III

        Aug 2005 - Nov 2013
    • City of golden

      Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
      Deputy fire marshal

      Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, conducts plan reviews, conducts fire prevention inspections. Conducts basic and advanced inspections during new construction and remodel projects, including fire suppression and detection systems. Conducts safety inspections to identify and eliminate fire hazards and other hazardous conditions in the community.Works to obtain voluntary compliance to the City’s Fire Code in a variety of affected occupancies; enforces the City’s Fire Code as well as state and federal requirements as necessary. Conducts necessary re-inspections to determine required compliance, corrections and/or recommended changes have been made. Assists with fire safety education program and other duties as assigned. Show less

    • City of scottsbluff, nebraska - government

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
      Fire prevention officer/fire marshal

      The Fire Prevention Officer shall be responsible for the fire prevention programs for the City of Scottsbluff. This position shall administer and enforce all fire codes, including the review and approval or denial of applications for building permits, as the Fire Code Official. The Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for conducting on-site inspections on new and existing buildings, as well as taking action needed to enforce building codes and all other applicable requirements of the City of Scottsbluff. This individual shall coordinate the review of such permit applications with other City Officials who have a responsibility for approving such construction plans and permits. This work also involves reporting of all violations and investigations of citizen complaints, including personal contact with property owners or residents. The Fire Prevention Officer reports directly to the Fire Chief or Incident Commander. Show less

    • Poudre fire authority

      Jun 2023 - now

      This position has the primary purpose of coordination and management of the technical services and plan review program. Detailed plan review and code Interpretation and application are a key factor for the prevention of fires, loss of business productivity and as a primary lifesaving tool for our community. This position is to also include detailed and technical review of Fire Protection System plans including water based, clean agent, dry chemical, wet chemical, alarm systems, other fire safety systems and equipment Primary duties include support of all fire code plan review programs, complaint response, and information sharing with the development and construction communities concerning fire safety and code compliance during the planning, pre-construction, construction and life of the facility. The AFM-Technical Services works closely with the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal to develop fire codes at local, state, and national level. Develops and implements fire prevention policies at the direction of the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal. Supervises and coordinates the workload of the other plan review personnel. Show less Serve as an active team member in all aspects of the Construction & Development program. Participates in preliminary review of conceptual development designs, identifying applicable requirements and potential compliance challenges. Participates in interdepartmental plan review and development meetings with multiple regulatory agencies to ensure consistency between plans and construction. Reviews commercial and multi-family residential building plans for compliance with fire codes, policies and standards, and electronically records code and PFA requirements. Effectively uses, interprets, and applies requirements from adopted codes and standards to determine compliance for fire protection systems. Performs inspections for construction final and fire protection systems. Show less

      • Assistant Fire Marshal

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Fire Safety Inspector/Plan Reviewer

        Jun 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified fire inspector i (cfi)

      Nfpa
      Jun 2022
    • Fire inspector i

      International code council
      May 2007
    • Certified fire plan examiner (cfpe)

      Nfpa
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified fire and explosion investigator (cfei)

      National association of fire investigators
      Feb 2021
    • Fire inspector iii - plans examiner

      State of colorado
      Sept 2023
    • Fire inspector ii

      International code council
      Apr 2013
    • Basic life support for healthcare and public safety (bls)

      American heart association
      Dec 2023