Fire Protection Engineering Technology Program

Instructors

Chad Counard
715-732-3654
1-800-422-6982, Ext. 3654

George Wolard
715-732-3657
1-800-422-6982, Ext. 3657

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 1974

Factory Mutual Engineering
San Rafael, California
1977-1980
Loss Prevention Consultant:
Field Engineer responsible for fire inspections of facilities, evaluating existing fire protection, with an emphasis on automatic fire sprinklers, and recommending necessary improvements. Evaluate flood, wind, and earthquake possibilities and make appropriate recommendations for improvements to prevent or minimize the damage from such an occurrence.

Fire Watch Inc.
St. Paul, Minnesota
1981-1983
Engineering Manager:
Design various types of special hazards systems including CO2, Halon 1301, dry chemical, and alarm systems for various types of hazards. Manager of the installation and design staff.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Marinette Campus
Past 20 years.
Fire Protection Engineering Instructor:
Taught fire protection courses including Drafting/CAD, Construction Blueprint Reading, Automatic Sprinkler Hydraulics, Automatic Sprinkler Design, Special Hazards Design, Fire Alarms and Detection, Fire Detection Electronics, and Codes and Standards.