ANTHONY R. COLE, P.E., C.F.P.S, C.F.E.I

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1 ANTHONY R. COLE, P.E., C.F.P.S, C.F.E.I EDUCATION Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Masters of Science: Fire Protection Engineering University of Idaho Moscow, ID Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Bachelors of Science: Fire Protection Engineering Technology WORK EXPERIENCE 2013-Present Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Associate Professor Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology Develop and deliver courses in the area of fire protection and safety engineering technology Provide guidance and advice to students on subjects including course work, degree qualifications, research, and other related topics associated with the University Conduct research into current topics of fire protection and safety engineering, maintain a high level of continuing education, publish works, and serve on various committees Present ARC Fire Engineering Lexington, KY Principle Engineer Provide technical expertise and consulting in the areas of HPR/Insurance, risk audits, code consulting, industrial fire protection, commissioning, third-party plan review services, fire protection master planning, emergency response planning, investigation s and engineering/equipment specifications for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Ensure quality engineering and consulting services while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

2 IGNIS Solutions, inc. Lexington, KY President/Owner Oversee daily operations of a multi-faceted engineering and consulting company. Operations include locations in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and UAE. Provide technical expertise and consulting in the areas of HPR/Insurance, risk audits, code consulting, industrial fire protection, commissioning, third-party plan review services, fire protection master planning, emergency response planning, investigation s and engineering/equipment specifications for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Ensure quality engineering and consulting services while maintaining a strong focus on customer service Saudi Arabian Oil Company Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Deputy Disaster Commander Responsible for fire protection projects from conception through completion, which includes developing or reviewing Design Base Scope Projects, requirements for fire protection, project proposals, material specification, construction plan review, scheduling, testing, and commissioning. Conduct field audits, fire risk assessments, loss control, plan reviews investigation s, and inspections on onshore/offshore drilling/production facilities, refineries, GOSP s, and other process plants, as well as business, residential, and commercial properties using recognized hazard evaluation procedures to include modeling and other quantitative risk assessment tools. Deputy Disaster Commander for the Community of Dhahran. Worked with company executives coordinating drills, development of company policy in the area of disaster response, mitigation, and recovery. Held the position of Responsible Standardization Agent (RSA), which is considered to be the highest technical authority within the company. Responsible for approving, inspecting, reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining all fire protection equipment material specifications used within company facilities and joint ventures Rolf Jensen and Associates Denver, Colorado Project Manager/Fire Protection Consultant Responsible to provide technical advice to clients in the areas of fire protection and life safety through cost effective solutions. Perform duties as a project manager such as providing technical advice, plan review, code consulting, owner s representative, testing and commissioning, attending meetings, accounting and budgeting, and other duties as so directed. Generate reports, papers, studies, or presentations relating to topics associated with fire protection and life safety. Conducted loss control,

3 fire risk and quantitative risk assessment studies with respect to maximum loss expectancies (NLE/MFL). Work with various Authorities Having Jurisdiction and Fire Departments conducting audits, plan review, and investigations Saudi Iron and Steel (SABIC-Hadeed) Jubail, Saudi Arabia Fire Chief / Senior Fire Protection Engineer Fire Department Section Head (Superintendant) Managed a staff of 85 persons consisting of a full-time fire department, engineers, technicians, inspectors, maintenance personnel, and communications officers plus 65 volunteer fire fighters and a budget of $ 13 million dollars. Conducted fire risk and quantitative risk assessment studies with respect to property damage and business interruption associated with normal and maximum loss expectancies (NLE/MFL). Coordinated with the Legal Department in areas of risk management and insurance. Liaison with insurance and underwriters for insurance audits. Chief Commissioning Fire Engineer for a $5 billion project. The project included a direct reduction unit, steel plant melt shop, continuous caster, hot strip rolling mill, cold rolling mill, and other associated support processes and buildings. Commissioned more than 12,000 appliances associated with an analog addressable fire detection system, 9 fire pumps, and more than 240 sprinkler systems. Emergency response pre-planning, development of response guidelines, and chief officer for major responses and disasters for the Jubail Area Mutual Aid Association (JAMA A). Reviewed construction and fire protection plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. Designed and built a new $3 million fire station and training complex, designed and purchased 5 fire trucks Matrix Risk Consultants Dayton, OH Loss Control Engineer Conducted fire and quantitative risk assessment studies with respect to maximum loss expectancies (NLE/MFL) for fire and associated perils. Reviewed construction and fire protection plans for new projects, as well as plant expansions and upgrades and provided loss control recommendations. Develop and deliver training courses in fire protection and life safety. Managed and visited clients and their facilities to identify various potential risk exposures and rendered advice for risk improvement Provide a wide variety of engineering consulting services to various occupancies such as grain facilities, chemical plants, paper mills, metal working, manufacturing plants, and high-rise offices. Using the Profile System, recommended premium allocations.

4 Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Hernando, MS Atlanta District Office Resident Loss Prevention Engineer Conducted fire and quantitative risk assessment studies with respect to maximum loss expectancies (NLE/MFL) for fire and associated perils. Lead fire protection project manager/liaison for a grain alcohol facility, 33-story high-rise hotel/casino, and a manufacturing research facility totaling $1.3 billion in value. Develop and deliver training courses in fire protection and life safety. Managed and visited clients and their facilities to identify various potential risk exposures and rendered advice for risk improvement. Provide a wide variety of engineering consulting services to various occupancies such as grain facilities, chemical plants, paper mills, metal working, airports, manufacturing plants, and high-rise offices. Conducted field audits for FM Research to verify manufacturing and quality compliance for FM approved equipment FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCE (DETAILS UPON REQUEST) Horn Lake Fire Department Horn Lake, MS Love Fire Department Love, MS St. Charles Fire Protection District St. Charles, MO St. Charles County Hazmat Team St. Charles, MO Whitehall Fire Department Whitehall, KY Springdale Fire Department Springdale, OH Union Twp. Fire Department Union Twp., OH Fairfield Twp. Fire Department Fairfield Twp., OH

5 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS License Professional Engineer (P.E.) #45914 State of Colorado, Discipline: Fire Protection Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) #1054 CFPS and NFPA Board Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator/Instructor (CFEI/CFII) # i National Certification Board/NAFI Member IFE (MIFireE) Institution of Fire Engineers National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified fire fighter/instructor NFPA 1001 (I and II), 1041, 1081 Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Professional Member National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Member National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Member LECTURES, PUBLICATIONS, AND COMMITTEES Contributing Editor - Firehouse Magazine/Firehouse.com SFPE Task Force Committee Member Fire Service Committee NFPA 12 Technical Committee (Alternate) NFPA 15 Technical Committee (Principle) NFPA 59A Technical Committee (Principle) 2004 Presenter NFPA Research Foundation, Fire Suppression and Detection Research Symposium, Orlando, Florida. Topic Fire Protection for Hydrocarbon Storage Tanks Article International Fire Protection Fire Protection for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): The Basics 2004 Article Fire Engineering Magazine A Culture of Safety 2005 Co-Presenter Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Municipal/Industrial Interface 2007 Co-author Industrial Fire Fighting for Municipal Fire Fighters, Published by Pennwell Publishing Present Online Facilitator/Professor Eastern Kentucky University, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Bachelors of Science Program 2011 Present Industry Subject Matter Expert Technical Advisory Committee for Eastern Kentucky University s, Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Bachelors of Science Program