Robert C. Andrews, Jr., P.E.
M.Sc., MSFPE, MIFireE, EFO, CFO, MPO

Senior Fire Protection Engineer,
Vice President & Managing Partner

Curriculum Vitae

General Biography

Publications, et al

Curriculum Vitae

email

Education

2002 Master of Science – Executive Fire Service Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

2002 Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO)
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, Maryland
(Residency requirements completed
1988-1991)

1980 Bachelor of Science – Fire Protection Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland

Professional Experience

Concurrent Professional Experience

Summer Internships

Concurrent Public Safety (Community Service) Experience

Jan. 1997 – Present
Nueces County Constable’s Department – Precinct 2 *
Corpus Christi, Texas (* formerly Precinct 8)

Regular Peace Officer & K-9 Handler

Nov. 1990 – Dec. 1997
Nueces County Constable’s Department – Precinct 8
Corpus Christi, Texas

Regular Peace Officer & K-9 Handler
(01/02/91 – 01/01/97)

Reserve Officer & K-9 Handler
(11/28/90 – 01/02/91)

Jan. 1990 – Nov. 1990
Nueces County Sheriff’s Department
Corpus Christi, Texas

Reserve Officer (1/22/90 – 11/14/90)

1987 – 1988
Nueces County – City of Corpus Christi Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Corpus Christi, Texas

Co-chairperson

1976 – 1980
College Park Volunteer Fire Department
College Park, Maryland

Private, EMT, Chief’s Aide, Driver, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Training Officer

1976 – 1980
Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
College Park, Maryland

Student Assistant

1974 – 1976
East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association
Malvern, Pennsylvania

Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)

Licenses, Certifications, & Awards

Licenses

Certifications

Professional Engineering Societies

Awards

2003 Academic Recognition Award (Medal)
	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
		“In acknowledgement of Academic Achievement…”

1999 Certificate of Appreciation
	United States Army Special Operations Command (Delta Force)
		“your assistance made an immeasurable contribution to the successful accomplishment of all our training objectives….”

1998 Certificate of Appreciation
	United States Coast Guard MSO Corpus Christi, Texas
		“In appreciation of participating as a guest speaker at the 1st Annual South Texas Coastal Zone Marine Fire Fighting Symposium”

1998 Appreciation Award (Plaque)
	Singapore Civil Defense Force Singapore, Singapore
		“in appreciation for services rendered”

1997 Corporate Resolution (Department-wide Commendation)
	Refinery Terminal Fire Company Corpus Christi, Texas
		“Whereas, the Refinery Terminal Fire Company employees, who responded to and after the 12 May 1997 CITGO Fire, performed in an exemplary manner during the response and recovery phases; and …. displayed professionalism, energy, strength, bravery, and judgement…”

1996 Combat Cross (Medal) & Certificate of Commendation
	Nueces County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office Corpus Christi, Texas
		“for outstanding service and contributions to the standoff at Port Aransas, Texas on December 23, 1996, for maintaining calm professional demeanor, while drawing fire from an armed adversary while attempting to effect an arrest”

Related citations also received from:
	Port Aransas (TX) Police Department:
		“…appreciation for the personal effort you made during the shooting incident and subsequent manhunt of December 22-23, 1996 in Port Aransas, Texas. Your dedication to law enforcement and the professionalism you displayed was evident during this armed standoff…”

1996 Certificaat – Politiehond II
	Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV) (Royal Dutch Policedog Association)
		“…at the examination held in Hilversum (Netherlands) on 26 July 1996, the K-9 named Robby with handler R. C. Andrews, Jr. earned a Certificate Policedog II (advanced) having earned a total of 399 points”
1995 Letter of Appreciation
	U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation
		“…..along with K-9 Argos… assisted the FBI with the arrest of Carl Sidney Race. ….Race was indicted…on two counts of Deliberate Homicide, two counts of Attempted Homicide and one count of Felony Arson.”
		“The arrest of Race took place without incident. There is no doubt in my mind that a significant reason for the successful outcome was the assistance and professionalism demonstrated by [your deputies].”
		“Deputy Constables Cox, Marsh, Whitmore, Johnson, and Andrews are not only a credit to your office but are also a credit to law enforcement”
1993 Certificate of Service
	Nueces County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office Corpus Christi, Texas
		“for outstanding service and contributions”
1993 Letter of Appreciation
	Department of the Treasury U. S. Customs Service
		“….express our appreciation to Deputy Constable Robert Andrews and his K-9 partner Argos, for their dedication, skill, perseverance, and cooperative spirit”
		“During the periods of June, July, and August of 1993 Deputy Robert Andrews and his partner “Argos” assisted the U.S. Customs Service in targeting and examining commercial vessels in searching for contraband. Their efforts contributed significantly in deterring drug smuggling in South Texas. Deputy Robert Andrews’ knowledge, skill, and participation is both noteworthy and appreciated.”
1991 Certificate of Appreciation – Reserve Deputy of the Year 1991
	Nueces County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office Corpus Christi, Texas
1990 Executive Fire Officer Program 1990 Outstanding Research Award
	National Fire Academy Emmitsburg, Maryland
		“A study to determine the feasibility of utilizing the incident command system as adopted by the National Fire Academy for the command and control of resources at emergency incidents at refining and petrochemical facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas.”
1977 Lifesaving Recognition
	College Park Volunteer Fire Department College Park, Maryland
		“in recognition of his assistance in a successful rescue at a house fire on February 4, 1977”

Publications, Presentations, Interviews, and Technical Reviews –
(a selection)

Publications

Deonarine, L. D. & Andrews, R. C., Jr.. (2003, March 31). Foam Requirements for Fighting Fires in Open-Top, Floating Roof Petroleum Storage Tanks – A report prepared for the Corpus Christi Fire Department. Corpus Christi, TX: Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C.

Andrews, R. C., Jr., Vallone, P. A., & Cochrane, J. R. (2002, August 14). An independent fire protection & life-safety analysis of the U.S.S. Lexington Museum on the Bay Corpus Christi, Texas. San Antonio, TX: Cochrane & Associates.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (2002, May). Innovations & challenges in industrial emergency response [Course Text]. Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Gulf Industrial Emergency Services, Ltd.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (2002, January). Preliminary specifications for a fire response vessel for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana [draft report]. Corpus Christi, TX: Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (2001, October). A feasibility study to determine the economics of Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C. purchasing an existing fire training academy in Axis, Alabama. Emmitsburg, MD: National Fire Academy.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (Ed.) (2001, March). IES Disaster Prevention Seminar [Seminar Text]. Corpus Christi, TX: Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1992, November-December). The environmental impact of firefighting foams. Industrial Fire Safety, 1, 26-31.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1992, May). The environmental impact of firefighting foam concentrates – contemporary management considerations for the chief fire executive. Emmitsburg, MD: National Fire Academy.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1990, June) A study to determine the feasibility of utilizing the incident command system as adopted by the National Fire Academy for the command and control of resources at emergency incidents at refining and petrochemical facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas. Emmitsburg, MD: National Fire Academy.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1989, June) How to document a “save”. Industrial Fire World, 4, 19-21.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1985, June) Management for the mid-eighties: how successful fire service leaders are meeting the challenge. Firehouse, 10, 98-100+.

Presentations

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (2002, May 4). Innovations & Challenges in Industrial Emergency Response. A seminar conducted by Gulf Industrial Emergency Services, Ltd., Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Andrews, R. C., Jr., Davis, L.W., & Deonarine, L. G. (2001, August 29-31). Command Team Retreat for the Houston (TX) Fire Department. A management retreat facilitated by Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C., Kemah, TX.

Andrews, R.C., Jr. (2001, March 23). If we don’t learn from our past mistakes, we are destined to repeat them. IES Disaster Prevention Seminar. Symposium conducted by Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C. in cooperation with the St. James Mutual Aid Organization, Baton Rouge, LA.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1998, April 20-22). Live fire training & simulators for today’s industrial fire teams. Industrial Fire Journal Singapore Conference. Symposium sponsored by Industrial Fire Journal, Singapore, Singapore.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. & White, D. (1992, September 17-19). Industrial Fire Brigade & Fire Department Interface. IMS Seminar – Issues...Ideas...& Making IMS Work. Symposium hosted by the Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix, AZ.

Andrews, R. C., Jr. (1991, May 13-15). Organization for Emergency Response. Second International Oil and Petrochemical Forum. Sponsored by Angus Fire, Reims, France.

Interviews

Walters, P. (2001, August). Entrepreneur profile – Bob Andrews, President and Fire Chief, Industrial Emergency Services, L.L.C., Business & Industry Connection, 18, 20.

Turnbull, A. (2000, June). Outsourcing Fire Response to Industry – The IFJ Interview. IFJ editor Aidan Turnbull interviews IES Fire Chief Bob Andrews about the current US trend in the privatization of industrial fire brigades. Industrial Fire Journal, 39, 43-45.

Turnbull, A. (1997, December – January). Texas Refinery Special – IFJ talks to Fire Chief Andrews about the role of the Refinery Terminal Fire Company at Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, in fighting storage tank fires. Industrial Fire Journal, 25, 42-44.

Technical Reviews

Brunacini, A. V., (2002). Fire Command – Second Edition. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.

Emergency Film Group (Producer). (1997). Petroleum Storage Tanks. [Motion picture]. (Available from Emergency Film Group, 140 Cooke Street, Edgartown, MA 02539-1928).

Hildebrand, M.S., & Noll, G. G. (1997). Storage Tank Emergencies. Annapolis, MD: Red Hat Publishing.

Hildebrand, M. S., Noll, G. G., & Yvorra, J. G. (1995). Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident (2nd Ed.). Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications.

Memberships

International Association of Fire Chiefs

National Society of Executive Fire Officers

National Fire Protection Association

Society of Fire Protection Engineers (Austin / San Antonio Chapter)

Texas Association of Fire Educators

Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV)
(Royal Dutch Policedog Association)

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (Corpus Christi, Texas)