David Lopez

Experience

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  Durst Organization

  Jul 1999 - Sept 2004

  Fire Safety Director

  Certificate Issued by the NYC Fire Dept. on January, 2000Familiar with the written Fire Safety Plan providing for fire drill and evacuation procedure in accordance with Fire Prevention Code.Select qualified service employees for a Fire Brigade team and organize, train and supervise the team.Responsible for the availability and state of readiness of the Fire Brigade. Conduct fire and evacuation drills.Responsible for the designation of a Fire Warden for each floor, and sufficient Deputy Wardens for each tenancy in accordance with Fire Department rules. Responsible for a daily check for the availability of the Fire Warden and Deputy Fire Wardens, and see that up-to-date organization charts are posted.Notify the owner of the building when any designated individual is neglecting his responsibilities contained in the Fire Safety Plan. The owner shall bring the matter to the attention of the firm employing the individual. If the firm fails to correct the condition, the Fire Department shall be notified by the owner or person in charge of the building. Responsible for training my team on how to safely evacuate the building in the event of an emergency. In the event of a fire, shall report to the Fire Command Station to supervise, provide for and coordinate:· Conducted inspection of Standpipe System, Sprinkler System and Fire Command Station.· Also conducted inspection of fire extinguishers on a monthly basis to ensure that the suppression system was in working order.· Insure that the Fire Department has been notified of any fire or fire alarm.· Manning of the Fire Command Station.· Direction of evacuating procedures as provided in the Fire Safety Plan.· Report on conditions on fire floor for information of Fire Department on their arrival.· Advise the Fire Department chief in charge of the operation of the Fire Command Station.· Responsible for the safety of all occupants in office high-rise.· Supervisor at 4 Times Square; Attended Meetings; Did Payroll. Show less

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  Classic Security

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2006

  Fire Safety Director

  Fire Safety Director (Security License Issued in December, 2004)General responsibility of meeting and greeting tenants; assisting visitors in getting them to their scheduled appointments.Help maintain traffic flow in the lobby in an orderly fashion. Oversee the operation of building elevators. Maintain Fire Safety System in the building.Duties are similar to those below, but for a smaller building.

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  Fire Department of the City of New York

  Oct 2006 - now

  Deputy Chief Inspector

  Deputy Chief Inspector:Same responsibilities as below. Now oversee six Level II Supervising Inspectors.Fire Protection Inspector:Conduct safety inspections of commercial buildings and commercial restaurants to ensure there are no fire hazards in place or any hazardous materials that can lead to a fire. Responsible for issuing permits; issuing violations for fire hazards; ensuring exit doors and hallways are not blocked and that all exit signs are illuminated and visible in the event of an emergency. Report any unusual findings to immediate supervisor. Responsible for opening accounts (new and existing business), if necessary as to the Fire Department code.Responsible for ensuring all fire extinguishers are charged and accessible and tagged by a certified Fire Extinguishing Company as to the Fire Department code. Ability to read blueprints.Promoted to CDA Construction Demolition Abatement Unit – Level I (1.5 years):Inspect construction sites for fire hazard life safety. Ensure that a proper Certificate of Fitness is found on the premises.Ensure that all log books are up to date and being kept current. Inspect standpipe / sprinkler system are working properly or under air pressure.Promoted to the LPPA Unit – Level II:Inspect businesses for overcrowding and fire hazards. Ensure that blueprints match the existing layout of the establishment. Ensure that all exit doors are unblocked, unlocked and with fully illuminated working exit signs. Ensure that Public Safety Assembly permits match blueprints and are current. Ensure that all fire extinguishers are hung and tagged according to fire code. Show less