Tariq Mehmood
Fire And Life Safety Engineer
Faisalabad, Punjab
Summary
Dedicated and certified Fire and Life Safety Engineer with around 8 years of experience in ensuring compliance with safety standards, developing fire protection strategies, conducting risk assessments, conduction of safety audit survey of industries and implementing fire prevention systems. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to safeguard lives, property, and ensure business continuity. Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IBC, IFC, OSHA, and local fire safety regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer
Punjab Emergency Service-Faisalabad, Pakistan
02.2022 - Current
- Provided technical expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and control implementation for complex projects.
- Improved emergency response times with the development of effective emergency action plans.
- Implemented engineering controls to minimize exposure risks associated with hazardous materials handling processes.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing corrective measures.
- Designed and reviewed fire alarm, detection, and suppression systems for more than 200 commercial and industrial buildings.
- Conducted life safety code analyses and fire risk assessments for high-rise and health care facilities.
- Conduct safety audit surveys of industries specially textile industry of Faisalabad.
- Collaborated with architects and MEP teams to ensure code- compliant designs.
- Supervised third-party inspections, testing, and commissioning activities of Fire Safety Installations in commercial buildings and industries.
- Trained facility teams on emergency evacuation and fire drills.
Fire Protection Engineer
Punjab Emergency Service-Faisalabad, Pakistan
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Incorporated facility fire protection systems into existing, multi-site safety and security systems with remote monitoring components.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Conducted post-installation testing to establish system operations within prescribed metrics.
- Enhanced public safety by participating in community outreach programs that educated citizens about the importance of fire prevention measures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with changes in national codes, industry standards, and best practices related to fire engineering services.
- Streamlined project management processes by establishing clear communication channels between team members involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
- Developed comprehensive fire protection strategies for commercial and residential structures, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Investigated fire incidents by determining causes, identifying contributing factors, and providing recommendations on how to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- Conducted risk assessments and recommended appropriate fire protection measures for unique building designs or hazardous materials storage.
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards in various building types.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing egress routes within buildings using occupant load estimates based on square footage calculations which informed better evacuation plan recommendations.
Education
Certified Fire Protection Specialist
National Fire Protection Association
America03-2025
Health & Safety
Pro Qual
England 04.2001 -
NEBOSH IGC
NEBOSH
Britian07-2017
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Fire Protection Engineering
Life Safety Code Compliance
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Fire Alarm System and Suppression Systems Design
Emergency Response Planning
Fire Safety Audit s and inspection
Health and Safety management Systems
Accomplishments
Member of the INSARAG classified team of Pakistan as Command & Control Deputy Team Leader
Part of mission for search and rescue efforts for earthquake in Turkiye
Accomplished Training for instructor course for Asian Disaster Preparedness Courses, Training for instructors, MFR, CSSR, CADRE
Accomplished training on CBRN, WASH
National EXCON for Annual Asia Pacific Earthquake Response Exercise-2024UN INSARAG
Timeline
Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer
Punjab Emergency Service-Faisalabad, Pakistan
02.2022 - Current
Fire Protection Engineer
Punjab Emergency Service-Faisalabad, Pakistan
02.2018 - 02.2022
Health & Safety
Pro Qual
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology
04.2001 -
Certified Fire Protection Specialist
National Fire Protection Association
NEBOSH IGC
NEBOSH
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