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Today we’re recognizing Philadelphia-based Fire Consultant Patrick Earley, who was recently appointed the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1037 Committee. This standard on fire marshal professional qualifications encompasses all job requirements for the role of Fire Investigator and Fire Marshal in public and private sectors. Click below to learn more about Patrick’s background and experience, including his role on the Hot Works Committee involving cutting and welding.
Rimkus consultants utilize Matterport 3D scanning technology to quickly produce high-resolution renderings of accident sites and loss locations. Matterport cameras can take hundreds of photos and stitch them together to produce highly detailed visual aids useful in origin and cause inspections and the courtroom. Take a look around the garage of this fire-damaged home to see how this technology allows Rimkus Fire Consultants to revisit and assess the damage once they’ve left the scene. Once you’ve opened the scan, click the green MatterTag to begin.
Today Rimkus recognizes Mario DiNicola. Mario, a registered professional engineer, joined our team earlier this year as the District Manager of our offices in Los Angeles- Irvine, Riverside, Woodland Hills, and San Diego, California. He was recently accepted as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Geo Institute Earthquake and Soil Dynamics Committee. Welcome to the team, Mario, and congratulations on this accomplishment! To learn more about his professional background, visit his profile below.
Our Toronto district office is closed today to allow our Canadian employees to celebrate Victoria Day with their friends and families.
Today we’re highlighting two members of our Indianapolis team who recently earned new professional certifications. Louis Inendino, Transportation Division Manager, Great Lakes region, became a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI-CFEI). Ryan Mack, Fire Consultant, became a Certified Fire Investigator with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI-CFI). Congratulations to both Lou and Ryan for adding to their professional skill sets!
May 6: National Nurses Day in the US. May 8: National Student Nurses Day. May 12: International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale's birthday. May 6-12: National Nurses Week. When are we grateful for nurses? All 365 days of the year. Sending a big thank you to nurses around the world as well as ALL healthcare professionals working hard to keep our communities healthy.
Today we’re recognizing our Director of Corporate Safety, Jeff Cook. Jeff has been instrumental in our company’s response to COVID-19. He continually monitors multiple sources and diligently provides Rimkus employees with accurate and beneficial health and safety updates. Jeff is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional. He is also licensed in Texas as a Mold Assessment Consultant and Asbestos Inspector. Click below to learn about his background, including more than 20 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, and emergency response practice. Thank you for everything you do, Jeff!
Hurricane season begins June 1! Are you prepared? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is sharing hurricane safety tips and resources for determining your risk, developing an evacuation plan, assembling disaster supplies, and more. Check it out!
Today Rimkus recognizes the efforts of Michael Powell, District Manager, Daniel Barton, Principal Consultant, Jordan Fox, Consultant, and Mike Carnicom, Evidence Coordinator. After noting the need for extra hands during roof inspections, these four members of our Rimkus Tampa team invented a device that facilitates solo roof tile lift testing/documentation. The device is currently patent pending and in the process of being deployed throughout the state of Florida (and eventually beyond). The device has been modeled in 3D by a member of our Visual Media and Technology Division. This team works closely with our other technical divisions to provide highly detailed visual aids, such as 3D models, videos, animations, and more, to help clients and juries better understand complex matters.
While most of us are working from home to stop the spread of the virus, we know that some essential trips outside of the house may be unavoidable. Under the guidance of our Director of Corporate Safety, several members of Team Rimkus are supporting their co-workers by sewing and donating face masks. We’ve heard from Rimkus employees across the company who are contributing homemade masks to their team members. This not only helps to reserve critical PPE for healthcare workers, but also exemplifies the collaborative and supportive company culture we strive to embody daily. Rimkus Graphic Artist Brendan Keane and his wife, Juliana, bought an inexpensive sewing machine to facilitate the mask-making process. Together, they’ve sewn and donated more than 20 face masks for use by other members of our Houston and Corporate teams. Visit our LinkedIn page today to check out a video of them in action!
