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Protection Development, Incorporated Your reliable source for integrated fire protection engineering Since our beginning in 1985, PDI has built a solid…
- Vision, Mission and Goals
  Our Vision is to protect lives and property through the practical application of integrated fire protection engineering, life safely design and code analysis. …
- Professional and Community Involvement
  PDI encourages its employees to participate in professional and community organizations. Through this kind of involvement, PDI professionals stay connected,…
- History
  Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI) is a fire protection engineering and building/fire code consulting firm, founded in San Antonio, Texas in 1985. Ov…
- Professional People Yield Professional Results
  PDI’s team takes a holistic approach to each project. The structure of a building, either new or existing is not PDI’s only focus. Quite simply, PDI…
- FAQs
  Frequently Asked Questions What is the Bob Andrews Group? The Bob Andrews Group functions as a holding company for Industrial Emergency Services, LLC…
Services
Fire protection engineering provided by PDI includes fire protection systems design, testing, and evaluation; structural heat transfer, fire growth, and smoke…
- Fire Protection Engineering
  Protecting Lives and Property through the Practical Application of Fire Protection Engineering… Fire protection engineering applies scientific and engineerin…
  - Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems
    Fire alarm systems play a critical life safety role within a building or structure and can also be used to initiate means of controlling and suppressing…
  - Fire Growth, Smoke, and Occupant Egress Modeling
    Fire Modeling PDI uses Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and Consolidated Fire and Smoke Transport (CFAST) published by the National Institute of Standards and…
  - Fire Sprinkler Systems
    (Water-Based Protection) Building and Life Safety Codes utilize sprinkler systems to reduce hazards to life and property. Installation of these systems…
  - Hazardous Materials Evaluation
    Most jurisdictions require the submittal of a formal commodity letter when the construction of a warehouse or manufacturing facility is proposed, or when there…
  - Performance Based Design
    Performance based design projects at PDI are presented and developed by our staff of licensed fire protection engineers and certified technicians with…
  - Site Fire Protection
    When designing a new building or an addition, an understanding of the code mandated site fire protection features is of critical importance. PDI’s staff are…
  - Special Hazard Suppression Systems
    At times there are reasons to go above and beyond the Code required fire alarm and automatic sprinkler systems. Run-critical systems require special attention…
  - Water Supply Testing and Analysis
    Fire Hydrant Flow Test Test fire hydrant flow and pressure relative to the site to determine the available water supply. Review, then compare to the test…
- Consulting Services
  PDI provides comprehensive fire and life safety consulting for new and existing structures. This means that in a building project, whether it is a new…
  - Building & Fire Code Consulting
    Protection Development, Incorporated’s experience working on a wide range of occupancies allows us to bring our cumulative knowledge to each job. Our diverse…
  - Construction Administration
    Construction Administration: Oversee the process from the review of design and shop drawings to installation and final inspection testing. PDI reviews…
  - Failure and Root Cause Analysis
    Root Cause Analysis Root cause analysis helps to identify the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ a failure has occurred, thus preventing recurrence. Root…
  - Fire Testing, Product Approval & Litigation Support
    Fire Testing Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI) is a Fire Protection Engineering firm with distinct capabilities and perspectives concerning fire…
  - Government & Military Services
    Industry Focus – Government Services Government services available from PDI include General Services Administration (GSA) Life Safety Evaluations and…
  - Loss Prevention & Risk Management
    Loss Prevention and Risk Management Many industrial or commercial properties house complex and potentially hazardous processes. PDI is experienced in…
  - Seminars
    PDI’s approach to fire protection and life safety includes providing educational services to the community or to other registered design professionals in the…
- Security System Engineering
  Security System Engineering is a process that builds on a series of progressive steps starting with an effective assessment of security risk. Risk analysis…
  - Access Control
    Our systems do more than just read cards and lock doors. Depending on your requirements, we will provide a customized, fully integrated system to ensure that…
  - CCTV Security Systems
    PDI will design a customized network video system to meet the unique needs of your company. Dedicated to keeping up with emerging technologies, PDI provides…
- Permitting Services
  Stop struggling with the permit process. Whether your project is a major retail development, a new single structure, tenant finish-out, or remodel, let PDI’s…
- PDI Rail Solutions
  PDI Rail Solutions, which provides consultancy to the rail / transit industry, is a dedicated division of Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI), an…
Our People
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- Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E., M.Sc.
  President and CEO Principal Fire Protection Engineer Founder Robert C. Andrews, Jr. founded Protection Development, Incorporated, (PDI) in 1985 and…
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    Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E., M.Sc. President & CEO Principal Fire Protection Engineer Principal Rail Consultant Founder Summary of Qualifications Bio…
  - Robert C. Andrews, Jr. - Qualifications Summary
    Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E., M.Sc., SFPE, MIFireE, EFO President & CEO Principal Fire Protection Engineer Principal Rail Consultant Founder Education …
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    Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E., M.Sc. President & CEO Principal Fire Protection Engineer
- Candace Chilton, CADD Technician
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    Candace Chilton CADD Technician
- John R. Cochrane, P.E.
  Principal Fire Protection Engineer,  Founder Education Bachelor of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland, 1979 Registered Profession…
  - John R. Cochrane, P.E. - Qualifications Summary
    John R. Cochrane, P.E. Principal Fire Protection Engineer, Founder Education Licenses Memberships
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    John R. Cochrane, P.E. Principal Fire Protection Engineer Founder
- Jeff Crisler, CET
  Senior Fire Systems DesignerJeff Crisler has 36 years experience in a wide range of fire protection areas which include fire suppression systems, fire…
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    Jeff Crisler, CET Senior Fire Systems Designer Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Crisler
  - Qualifications Summary - Jeff Crisler, CET
    Jeff Crisler, CET Senior Fire Systems Design Certifications Memberships
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    Jeff Crisler Senior Fire Systems Designer
- Jessica Davis
  Accountant Human Resources Generalist
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    Jessica Davis Accountant
- Katrina Ekman, CADD Technician
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    Katrina Ekman CAD Technician
- Misty Emler
  Contracts & Proposals Administrator Executive Assistant & Office Manager
  - Qualifications Summary - Misty Emler, B.Sc.
    Misty Emler, B.Sc. Fire Protection & Code Analyst, Permitting Section Manager Education Certifications Memberships
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    Misty Emler, B.Sc. Permitting Section Manager Associate Fire Protection & Code Analyst Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Ms. Emler
  - Misty Emler – Email Contact
    Misty Emler Permitting Section Manager
- Ann J. Garcia
  Permit Coordinator
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    Ann J. Garcia Education
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    Ann J. Garcia
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- Temple R. Kennedy, CBCO, CFCO
  Technical Services Manager Senior Fire Protection & Code Analyst Temple Kennedy brings a unique outlook and invaluable perspective to each project. He…
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    Temple R. Kennedy, CBO, B.Sc. Fire Protection & Code Analyst Education Certifications Memberships
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    Temple Kennedy, CBO, B.Sc. Fire Protection & Code Analyst Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Kennedy
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    Temple Kennedy, CBCO, CFCO Technical Services Manager Senior Fire Protection & Code Analyst
- Harvey J. Holmes, Jr.
  Senior Fire & Security Systems Designer Harvey Holmes has over 28 years of experience in fire alarm, security, and communications systems including…
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    Harvey J. Holmes, Jr. Education
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    Harvey J. Holmes, Jr.
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- George F. Payne, B.Sc.
  Vice President - Rail Senior Rail Consultant Mr. Payne brings over 32 years of rail vehicle specification, design, construction, quality control / quality…
  - Qualifications Summary - George F. Payne, B.Sc.
    George F. Payne, B.Sc. Vice President - Rail Senior Rail Consultant Education Membership
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    George F. Payne, B.Sc. Vice President – Rail Senior Rail Consultant Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Payne
  - George F. Payne – Email Contact
    George F. Payne, B.Sc. Vice President – Rail
- Gracia S. Roslow, CPA, M.A.
  Chief Financial Officer Human Resources Manager Ms. Rosslow is the Chief Financial Officer and Human Resource Manager of Protection Development,…
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    Gracia S. Roslow, CPA, M.A. Chief Financial Officer Human Resources Manager Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Ms. Rosslow
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    Gracia S. Roslow, CPA, M.A. Chief Financial Officer Human Resources Manager Education Certifications
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    Gracia S. Roslow, M.A., CPA Chief Financial Officer Human Resources Manager
- Janis Stringfield
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    Janis Stringfield Administrative Assistant
- YungWei Tang, EIT., M.Sc.
  Fire Protection & Code Analyst YungWei Tang has quickly become a valuable team member since joining PDI in February 2010. He is highly motivated and has…
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    YungWei Tang, EIT., M.Sc. Associate Fire Protection Engineer Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Tang
  - Qualification Summary - YungWei Tang, E.I.T., M.Sc.
    YungWei Tang, E.I.T., M.Sc. Fire Protection & Code Analyst Education Certifications Memberships
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    YungWei Tang, EIT Associate Fire Protection Engineer
- Peter A. Vallone, P.E.
  Senior Fire Protection Engineer Vice President - Fire Pete Vallone has over 35 years fire protection related experience. His 25-year career with the Fire…
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    Peter A. Vallone, P.E. Vice President - Fire Senior Fire Protection Engineer Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Vallone
  - Qualifications Summary - Peter A. Vallone, P.E.
    Peter A. Vallone, P.E. Senior Fire Protection Engineer Vice President - Fire Education Licenses Memberships
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    Peter A. Vallone, P.E. Vice President – Fire Senior Fire Protection Engineer
- Gilead Ziemba, P.E., M.Sc.
  Vice President & General Manager Senior Fire Protection Engineer Gilead R. Ziemba, P.E. has a proven history of building and maintaining positive working…
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    Gilead Ziemba, P.E., M.Sc. Fire Protection Engineer Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. Ziemba
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    Gilead Ziemba, P.E., M.Sc. Fire Protection Engineer Education Licenses Certifications Memberships
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    Gilead Ziemba, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer
- Carter M. White, P.E.
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  - Carter M. White – Email Contact
    Austin (Bastrop) Branch Manager Senior Fire Protection Engineer
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    Carter M. White, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Education
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    Carter M. White, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Summary of Qualifications Resume Email Mr. White
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Careers
Protection Development, Incorporated, (PDI) aggressively recruits, develops, and maintains a workforce representing the absolute “best and brightest” our…
- Working at PDI
  PDI has earned a reputation for providing sound, innovative, and cost-effective fire protection engineering and code consulting solutions for our clients,…
- Opportunities
  PDI Job Postings Thank you for your interest in joining PDI. There are no open positions at this time. Compensation and Benefits How to Apply …
- Compensation and Benefits
  Competitive Salary 10 Paid Holidays per year Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Employee Medical Insurance Bonus Program Professional Memberships…
- How to Apply
  Thank you for your interest in Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI). To apply for a position with Protection Development, Incorporated, click on the…
Contact Us
Protection Development, Incorporated 8620 N. New Braunfels Avenue, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78217 (Get Directions) Office: (+1) 210-828-7533 Fax:…
Clients
Many well-known and prestigious engineering, architectural, and design firms use PDI as their fire protection engineer, fire and life safely consultant, and…
- Testimonials
  “I have been involved PDI on various projects throughout the years. The people are great to work with and they consistently respond effectively and quickly…
- Selected Projects
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  - Lady Lexington
    Lady Lexington on the Bay Museum Association Corpus Christi Texas Date of Service: 02/2002 — 03/05 Project Description: Upon retirement from active…
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    Lady Lexington on the Bay Museum Association Corpus Christi Texas Project Detail
  - Municipal Project Experience - Project Index Display
    Municipal Project Experience Project Details
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    Kelly Air Force Base - USA
  - Municipal Project Experience
    Selected Municipal Projects Project Name: City of San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters Project Location: San Antonio, Texas PDI Client: Hensel Phelps…
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Category: PDI Press Release (6)
- PDI Opens New Austin Area Office
  January 4, 2012, 15:00
  To better serve our clients - PDI has opened a new office in Bastrop, Texas. Additionally, we have hired Carter M. White, P.E. to serve as branch manager. A…
- PDI offers Security System Design Services
  January 4, 2012, 02:30
  As an independent security system designer, PDI is not affiliated with any product or service recommended. PDI security system designs are professional,…
- Ziemba Promoted to Vice President & General Manager
  November 1, 2011, 17:00
  Gilead R. Ziemba, P.E. has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager. Gilead has proven that he is an exceptional leader and a very talented…
- Ann Garcia joins PDI as Permit Coordinator
  October 24, 2011, 14:44
  Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI) is pleased to announce that Ann Garcia has joined the firm as Permit Coordinator. Ann comes to PDI after working…
- “X” Train Announces Selection Of PDI Rail Solutions To Provide Technical Expertise To Assure Federal Railroad Administration (Fra) & Amtrak Mechanical And Safety Compliance For All “X” Train Locomotive And Passenger Railcars
  July 13, 2010, 08:40
  LAS VEGAS, NV Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. (“X” Train), a Delaware company (OTCBB: XTRN) is pleased to announce the selection of PDI Rail Solutions…
- PDI Launches Rail / Transit Consulting Division
  June 12, 2009, 18:17
  For Immediate Release PDI Launches Rail / Transit Consulting Division San Antonio, TX – June 12, 2009 Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI) announced…

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