FSRI Adds New Fire Protection Engineer-Firefighter

Keith Stakes brings fire service research and fire service experience to expand FSRI

Keith Stakes joins the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes with a BS and M.Eng degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and 2 years of experience as an engineer in NIST’s Firefighting Technology Group. In his role at NIST, Keith assisted in advancements in firefighter safety, fire ground operations, and the effectiveness of fire service tactics. He developed and applied technology, measurements and standards, and engineering to improve the understanding of fire behavior, fire prevention, and fire control to enhance firefighting equipment and operations. In addition to his engineering career, Keith has been a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician for close to 10 years with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant and has a long list of fire service certifications.