Principal Bio's
James R. Schifiliti, President
Jim Schifiliti graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1970 with a Bachelors Degree in Technical Education and an Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology. Jim Schifiliti is CEO of Fire Safety Consultants, Inc., in Elgin, Illinois. Jim is a member of several code committees including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 231D, and NFPA 24 committees, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and International Code Counsel (ICC). He served on the International Fire Code Development Committee - 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Jim also serves on the Advisory Board of the Oklahoma State University School of Fire Protection and Safety.
Keith Frangiamore, Vice President of Operations
Keith Frangiamore attended Harper College's Associates Degree program in Fire Science Technology. He is the Vice President of Operations at Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. in Elgin, Illinois and an NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He has dedicated over 30 years to the fire service including Line Lieutenant, Staff Lieutenant, Staff Captain, and Assistant Chief. He has managed combined Building Department and Fire Prevention Bureau with 36 employees and was responsible for all building and fire plan reviews; building inspections; fire protection system inspections; and annual fire inspections. Keith is currently a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 1201 committee, NFPA 1250 committee, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code committee, International Code Council, Illinois Fire Inspectors' Association, National Fire Sprinkler Association, and Automatic Fire Alarm Association. Keith teaches for NFPA, Fire Inspector I course as well as Illinois Fire Inspectors Association FPOI and FPOII programs.
Warren Olsen, Vice President - Building Division
Warren Olsen graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Management and attended the Fire Science Technology program at Harper College. Warren is the Vice President - Building Division at Fire Safety Consultants, Inc. in Elgin, Illinois. He last served as the Battalion Chief for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department in his 30 year career and has provided building and fire code consulting to municipalities and fire districts for over 30 years. Warren is a member of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 72 committee, ICC International, Illinois Fire Inspectors' Association, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, and Illinois Professional Firefighters' Association. Warren teaches for NFPA, Fire Alarm Code and Fire Inspector I courses as well as Illinois Fire Inspectors' Association FPOI and FPOII and Fire Protection Plan Review programs.