Mark E. Noval, CFPS, CET, CFI
28 Rolling Road
Claymont, Delaware 19703-2464
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Public Safety Management
Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2007
Developed a knowledge base in administrative and functional responsibilities of public safety
service personnel in areas such as police, fire, emergency service and other government officials
through such courses as disaster planning and management, target hazard planning/evaluation,
risk analysis, environmental protection, strategic planning, and terrorism: contemporary issues.
Bachelor of Arts: Fire Science and Public Safety Administration
Holy Family University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2001.
Educated in a multi-leveled fire and safety program where the major focus of study was on public
risk analysis, contemporary public safety issues, major incident analysis, and emergency services
administration.
Associate in Applied Science: Safety Management Technology
Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware, 1997.
Highlighted by studies in OSHA regulations, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, loss control
procedures, security practices and risk management.
Associate in Applied Science Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware, 1994.
Studied in a well-balanced engineering curriculum with special emphasis on fire detection and
alarm systems, water supply analysis/hydraulics, codes and ordinances, fire and safety computer
applications, automatic sprinkler systems, and fire protection design.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
“Building Construction and Safety Code” National Fire Protection Association
Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2005.
“Intermediate Design School for Automatic Sprinkler Systems” American Fire Sprinkler
Association, Dallas, Texas, June 2004.
“Fire Protection Training Seminar” Tyco Fire and Building Products, Cranston, Rhode Island,
May 2004.
“Automatic Sprinkler System/Fire Pump Seminar” National Fire Protection Association,
McLean, Virginia, August 2003.
“Effective Training Skills” National Fire Protection Association Dallas, Texas, May 2003.
EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTOR, FIRE PROTECTION
Delaware Technical and Community College, Newark, Delaware---January 2002 to Present.
Currently employed as the full-time instructor in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology
program.
Responsible for:
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teaching various fire protection engineering related courses such as, but not limited
to: Water Supply Analysis/Hydraulics, Fire Protection Systems, Loss Control
Procedures, Fire Protection Design, Fire and Safety Computer Applications, Fire
Rated Building Design/Construction, Inspections, and Industrial Fire Hazards
the utilization of current books, manuals, standards, codes, and other literature in the
preparation and delivery of required information in meeting course objectives
providing theoretical and hands-on instruction to students on the design, inspection,
testing, and maintenance of automatic and manual fire suppression, special hazard
fire systems, and fire alarm/detection and equipment/devices
providing assistance to students in meeting scholastic and career goals
assisting with fire systems and burn lab operations
coordination with, but not limited to: owners, building representatives, authorities
having jurisdiction (AHJ’s), architects, engineers, facilities personnel, contractors
and insurance companies in the preparation and delivery of course related materials
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGNER
Ewing Cole Cherry Brott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania---November 2000 to December 2001.
Worked as a fire protection designer who was responsible for designing, implementing, and
reviewing various types of fire protection and life safety systems for hospitals, educational
establishments, pharmaceutical plants, convention halls and sporting facilities.
Responsible for:
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preparing conceptual designs for fire suppression/distribution systems, fire detection
systems, building construction, and life safety issues according to accepted codes and
standards and contract specifications
survey of existing conditions (buildings, systems, safety) in an effort to make
appropriate evaluations/recommendations for upgrades
the use of AutoCAD {ver(s). 14, 2000, 2000i} for the design of specific projects
coordination with, but not limited to: owners, building representatives, authorities
having jurisdiction (AHJ’s), architects, engineers, facilities personnel, & contractors
review and approval of system(s) installation, shop drawings, equipment submittals
and contract specifications
FIRE PROTECTION ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Wayman Fire Protection, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware---August 1999 to November 2000.
Employed as a technical sales consultant who provided assistance to clients in meeting applicable
inspection requirements for any existing fire protection system.
Responsible for:
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coordination with owners, facilities managers, tenants, service personnel, engineers,
insurance companies, and AHJ’s
the development of prospective clients utilizing sales and marketing information
surveying fire protection systems including, but not limited to: automatic sprinkler
systems, fire alarm signaling systems, and clean agent systems
the generation of a formal contract between the service provider and the client
referencing the applicable national, state, and local codes in the generation of a
formal inspection contract
handling client concerns and following through with a course of action plan
preparing inspection turnover reports.
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGNER
J. F. Sobieski Fire Protection, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware---April 1998 to December 1998.
Involved in numerous projects from start-up system designs to upgrades of existing automatic
sprinkler systems for commercial, educational and light industrial occupancies.
Responsible for:
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communicating with project managers, salespersons, clients, superintendents,
purchasing agents, foreman, and other trades
review of contract drawings, documents, and specifications
conceptual development of projects
engineering and design
the preparation of detailed working drawings in accordance with contract documents
the design of projects on time and within budget
the use of AutoCAD {ver(s). 13 & 14} for the design of specific projects
coordination of work with other trades
project meetings (safety, scheduling, progress)
submission of shop drawings and test data to proper authority
coordination with the Director of Design Services.
SYSTEM INSPECTOR/DESIGNER
The Oliver Sprinkler Company, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania---Sept. 1994 to June 1997.
Initially employed as an automatic sprinkler system inspector, but progressed to the position of
designer. Performed the inspection, testing, maintenance, and design of various types of
automatic sprinkler systems and their accompanying apparatus.
Responsible for:
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interfacing with clients and service personnel
scheduling of appointments, meetings, and inspections
performing inspections on various fire suppression systems
generating inspection reports
assisting Inspection Manager in estimating the pricing of inspections and any
subsequent needed repairs
entry level fire protection design responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
“Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)” NFPA, Quincy, Massachusetts, May 2000,
Renewed Spring 2003, Spring 2006
“National Institute for Engineering Technologies, Level II” NICET, Alexandria, Virginia
Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Inspection and Testing of Water-based Fire Protection Systems
Level II (AET) – December 2002
Automatic Sprinkler System Layout
Level II (AET) – July 2003
Special Hazard Suppression Systems
Level II (AET) – February 2005
Fire Alarm Systems
Level II (AET) – November 2004
All NICETcertificates valid thru May 2008
“Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-1)” NFPA, Quincy, Massachusetts, May 2005
“OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Safety Training
Program (HAZWOPER)---Per 29 CFR 1910.120” February 1999. 8-Hour Refresher Course
- January 2000, February 2001, July 2002, June 2003, June 2004.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Member in the following sections:
 Education
 Research
 Building Fire Safety Systems
 Industrial Fire Protection
 Fire Science & Technology Educators, Director, Term expires 2010
 Architects, Engineers, & Building Officials
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET)
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
ADDITIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
“Fire Protection and Life Safety Symposium” Tyco/Fire & Security/Simplex Grinnell
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 2002
“Emergency Response Certificate Program” National Fire Protection Association,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2002
“Automatic Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Seminar” American Fire Alarm
Association, Columbia, Maryland, February 2001.
“Basic Level I SprinkCAD Design” Central Sprinkler Corporation, Lansdale, Pennsylvania,
June 1998.
“Technician Training Class: A two-week course in fire sprinkler layout and detail
planning” National Fire Sprinkler Association, Orlando, Florida, March 1996.
“Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Device Testing” New England Water
Works Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1995.
“Plan Review and Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems” National Fire Sprinkler Association,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 1995.
“Sprinkler Systems: A ten-week course in the review of NFPA standards for the installation
of sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, underground piping, and storage facilities” The
Engineer’s Club of Philadelphia, Southampton, Pennsylvania, September 1994.
REFERENCES
Available upon request