Clinton, Missouri, United States
Over 35 years experience in all facets of the fire protection industry from professional firefighter/paramedic, fire code official and fire investigator to industry affairs director and strategy partner for a global manufacturer of fire protection equipment. Well known writer, speaker, and program manager. My active involvement spans all major fire protection organizations in the United States. I have had the privilege of presenting fire protection topics to thousands of professionals across nearly every US state, as well as in five countries and on three continents. My passion lies in developing and delivering unique, targeted, and effective educational messages designed to bring fresh perspectives to the fire protection industry and those impacted by it. As a fire protection industry strategist and change agent, I have achieved proven results through coalition building and a deep understanding of technical requirements, the code change process, code adoption/enforcement, and certification. I am a recognized leader in the code development segments of numerous fire protection industry trade groups, consistently driving progress and innovation in the field.
JWA is a fire and life safety consulting practice focused on helping organizations navigate the complexities of the codes and standards development process, industry developments, and evolving technologies. Drawing on decades of experience across the fire service, manufacturing, and standards development, the firm provides practical insight and guidance to support informed decision-making, improve system performance, and manage risk. JWA works collaboratively with clients to translate technical requirements and industry trends into clear, actionable strategies.
I serve primarily as an advocate for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of water-based fire suppression systems. My goal is to help decrease community risk through the widespread acceptance and enforcement of NFPA 25.
GWF specializes in developing unique, targeted training and marketing. Our "concept learning" style is designed for busy adult learners. We provide continuing education, teach certification level courses and put our decades of fire service experience and contacts to work for our clients and those who take our courses.