Driven by a passion for fire protection and a commitment to lifelong learning, Melissa joins Code Red Consultants after nearly 20 years in research and development of fire protection products. Melissa brings extensive product knowledge in sprinklers and special hazards (with a little bit of electrical and valves), combined with an understanding of the fire protection industry from a unique perspective. She enjoys keeping up with all the current discussions in the fire protection industry and understanding the various perspectives on the issues. Her exceptional communication skills, honed through years as a Toastmaster, allow her to effectively connect with clients and colleagues alike.
What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?
During my research and development years, it was an almost daily activity to light very large fires (both standard and non-standard) at our facility and evaluate how our current product in development interacted with the fire. To stay safe during a particularly large and complex project, a group of us trained at TEEX, part of Texas A&M, to be an industrial fire brigade for interior structures. We all had our own turnout gear, including a SCBA, and we were trained in multiple different fire scenarios. I was able to don all of my gear in 1 minute and 59 seconds, narrowly passing the 2-minute requirement.
Education
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Master of Science, Fire Protection Engineering
- University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management, Master of Business Administration
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Affiliations
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
- Toastmasters International
Registrations
- Registered Fire Protection Engineer: MA
Driven by a passion for fire protection and a commitment to lifelong learning, Melissa joins Code Red Consultants after nearly 20 years in research and development of fire protection products. Melissa brings extensive product knowledge in sprinklers and special hazards (with a little bit of electrical and valves), combined with an understanding of the fire protection industry from a unique perspective. She enjoys keeping up with all the current discussions in the fire protection industry and understanding the various perspectives on the issues. Her exceptional communication skills, honed through years as a Toastmaster, allow her to effectively connect with clients and colleagues alike.
What is something that colleagues and clients might not know about you?
During my research and development years, it was an almost daily activity to light very large fires (both standard and non-standard) at our facility and evaluate how our current product in development interacted with the fire. To stay safe during a particularly large and complex project, a group of us trained at TEEX, part of Texas A&M, to be an industrial fire brigade for interior structures. We all had our own turnout gear, including a SCBA, and we were trained in multiple different fire scenarios. I was able to don all of my gear in 1 minute and 59 seconds, narrowly passing the 2-minute requirement.