We are pleased to have “John A. Frank, P.E., FSFPE, CPCU – XL Risk Consulting AXA XL” who will be speaking at our February meeting.
Speaker – John A. Frank, P.E., FSFPE, CPCU
John began his career as a professional firefighter and rose to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief at a major industrial logistics center and aircraft overhaul facility for the United States Air Force. He subsequently joined the Highly Protected Risk insurance industry as a property loss control engineer. John is currently the Property Center of Expertise Leader at AXA XL Risk Consulting, where he and his team provide advanced fire protection engineering support to the organization and its customers.
For nearly 30 years, John has conducted custom pre-emergency planning classes for insured properties and their fire departments. These departments range in size from small volunteer to large urban. He has also evaluated fire department response capability in for sites in Germany, Switzerland, Russia, and throughout the United States.
John’s education includes an undergraduate degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering, and an MBA. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineering, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, and holds numerous fire service certifications. In 2014, John was elected to the grade of Fellow in the SFPE.
John has a total of 44 years in the fire protection industry. He is currently a Director at Large for the SFPE.
Topic – “The Aircraft Hanger – Fire Protection Perspectives”
John Frank will be presenting a two-sided discussion on the removal of the foam water system requirements from NFPA 409- Standard on Aircraft Hangars for most Group I and Group II hangar operations. This presentation will include a discussion of the Owner/Operator perspectives as well as the Insurer’s. The presentation is based on recent analysis of actual hanger fuel spill incidents, ignition sources, hangar fire incidents, and accidental foam system discharges.
The meeting will be held on February 10, 2025. Registration begins at 11:30am Maggiano’s Perimeter – 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA. We are excited about our program!
Please register online at www.sfpeatlanta.org BEFORE 2pm Friday, February 7 to take advantage of the $37.00 advance reservation rate. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Williams at tracy@sfpeatlanta.org.
We hope to see you there!
Tracy Franklin Williams
SFPE GAC – Administrative Coordinator
770-355-0774
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