At Collings and Associates, our expert staff with a combined 70 years in the fire protection field provides a wide range of fire protection consulting services through our extensive and diverse experience in the industry.
Mr. Yakel is CEO/President of Collings & Associates and holds degrees in Fire Science Technology, Business Management and the Firefighter Academy. In addition, he is an ICC Certified Building Inspector and Plans Examiner, NICET Certified (#142617) Fire Alarm Systems Level IV, and holds California State Fire Marshal certifications.
Mr. Yakel has over twenty eight years of experience in the fire protection industry, including broad experience in the following areas:
- Mass Notification System Design
- Emergency Voice Alarm Communications System Design
- Fire Code Analysis, Interpretation & Consultation
- Fire & Life Safety System Review for Buildings & Facilities
- Building and Fire Suppression System Design and Field Inspections
- Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems Plan Review
- Inspection of Projects Under Construction for Compliance With Approved Documents
- Hazardous Materials Business Plan Compliance
- Land Use Master Fire Protection Planning