How we can help:
Building and fire code reports (IBC and NFPA)
Timed egress analyses and egress modeling
Egress and life-safety plan development
Document review and approval
Water based, clean agent, and dry powder system design
Detection and mass notification system design
Third party testing and inspection services
Site surveys and inspections
Workplace safety and hazard avoidance training
Comprehensive workplace fire and safety policy development
Litigation support and expert witness testimony
Peer review of technical documents
How Can We Help?
At JDD Fire Protection, your mission is our mission, and your objectives are our objectives. To speak with an engineer or specialist, reach out to us today.
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System design is complicated, working with us isn’t
Our Team:
Founder
Jeff Duby, P.E. (CV)
Jeff started his career working in the fire protection laboratory at his university in 2003 testing materials, performing bomb calorimeter tests, and building burn rooms in support of a grant sponsored by NASA. He specialized in product liability in 2003 and thermal fluid design in 2004; designing and fabricating an artificial heart in support of arteriosclerosis research. He worked as a graduate student intern with Hughes Associates providing support on defense projects such as the HSV 22, DD-21, and the renovation of wedge 5 of the Pentagon. He graduated with his masters degree in 2006 and worked his way across the country as an associate consultant with RJA Group, performing work on the MGM Grand, City Center/Aria, and Palazzo projects in Las Vegas, NV and then as a Senior Consultant for AON Global Risk Management in Los Angeles. During this time Mr. Duby performed the third party testing and inspection for multiple large value projects including LA Live! and Microsoft Theater. Jeff then worked for the United States Department of Energy, developing policy, continuity plance, emergency response plans, and working in highly sensitive and classified work environments. He is currently the Fire Safety manager for the Library of Congress where he is the technical liaison to congress and the Architect of the Capitol. Over the years Mr. Duby has worked internationally in Mexico, Dubai, Qatar, Azerbaijan, and the UAE in both private and government endeavors. He enjoys rugby, world travel, and craft beer.
Education:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2004
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
M.S. Fire Protection Engineering, 2006
Certifications:
OSHA 30 Hour
HAZWOP 24 Hour
Incident Command IS-100
National Incident Management IS-700
ISO 9001 Quality Process Auditor
Activities & Affiliations:
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Member
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Member
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Member
• International Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Member
Licensure:
Maryland
Washington DC (Est. 2019)
Virginia (Est. 2019)
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