T39
Community Risk Analysis: Using Inspection Data to Develop Programs that Mitigate Risks
Morgana Yahnke, UC Davis
Ronald Farr, UL

 

This case study will detail how to select, capture, and analyze local inspection data to create effective fire prevention programs. It will also briefly preview the proposed new NFPA standard, NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development.


Presented by:

Morgana Yahnke, UC Davis
Morgana Yahnke has been the University Fire Marshal for the University of California at Davis since 2011. She was formerly with the City of Fairfield for 18 years, working first as a Public Safety Dispatcher and then transferring to the Fairfield Fire Department. She began her career there as an entry-level Fire Inspector and worked up through the ranks to the position of Fire Marshal. She holds a certificate in Fire Science and a BS in Management. Ms. Yahnke is very active in fire prevention development on local, state, and nationals levels. She is currently a member of the NFPA 1730 technical committee, NFPA 1300 technical committee, and the ICC Fire Code Action Committee. She has made presentations at numerous conferences, including annual conferences for the California Building Officials and the California Fire Officials, as well as NFPA.

Ronald Farr, UL
Ronald Farr is currently employed with UL-LLC - Codes and Advisory Services. He has more than 45 years with the fire service, serving 3 years as the State Fire Marshal for Michigan and prior to that Ron served with the Charter Township of Kalamazoo Fire Department for 37 years, the last 6 years as their Fire Chief. Ron is a member of numerous state and national fire service organizations to include the International Fire Marshals Association and the National Fire Protection Association. He is a member of several NFPA Technical Committees and a former member of the NFPA Standards Council. Ron is a Past President of the International Fire Marshals Association and Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.