Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Fire Protection Engineering Partner
Harrington Group (HGI) has been a leader in fire protection engineering since 1986, delivering innovative solutions tailored to client-specific needs. Our team of experts combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to address fire safety challenges across diverse industries. We specialize in custom system design, loss investigation, property loss control, and emergency responder communication systems, ensuring compliance with evolving codes and standards. Our commitment to ethical practices, client collaboration, and technical excellence has established us as a trusted partner for complex fire protection projects nationwide.With a focus on continuous improvement, we empower employees to drive creative problem-solving while maintaining rigorous quality assurance. Our leadership in industrial process safety and performance-based design reflects our dedication to advancing fire safety beyond prescriptive requirements. Recognized for integrity and professionalism, we prioritize client relationships and community impact through transparent communication and evidence-based solutions.
Services
Fire Protection Design
Loss Investigation
Property Loss Control
Emergency Responder Systems
Industrial Process Safety
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of specialized fire protection engineering experience
- Custom solutions tailored to unique client and facility requirements
- Leaders in performance-based design and code compliance innovation
- Comprehensive emergency responder communication system expertise
- Ethical business practices with proven client retention
What people say
Outstanding job
On time and within budget
Thorough and professional
Creative approach
World-class services
Services
Fire Protection Design
Our fire protection design services develop customized safety systems optimized for each facility's unique requirements. We conduct comprehensive hazard assessments and code analyses to create cost-effective solutions that ensure compliance with NFPA and local regulations. Our engineers utilize advanced modeling tools to validate system performance before implementation.
Loss Investigation
HGI's loss investigation team performs evidence-based analysis of fire incidents and system failures. We combine technical expertise with forensic engineering to determine root causes, support insurance claims, and identify preventive measures. Our reports meet legal standards for admissibility in litigation proceedings.
Property Loss Control
This service focuses on preventing fire-related property damage through proactive risk assessment and system optimization. We identify vulnerabilities in existing protections and develop tailored strategies to enhance fire safety while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Emergency Responder Systems
We design and implement Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems that ensure reliable communication during crises. Our solutions meet regulatory requirements while optimizing signal strength in challenging environments through comprehensive site surveys and system testing.
Industrial Process Safety
Specializing in OSHA-compliant process safety management, we address combustible dust hazards and develop Process Hazard Analyses. Our team creates customized safety protocols that protect personnel and equipment while maintaining production efficiency in high-risk manufacturing environments.
People
Dale Hansen
President
Registered fire protection engineer with 30+ years of experience, specializing in code consulting and industrial fire safety. Former Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer, recognized as SFPE Fellow in 2022 for contributions to combustible dust safety standards.
Angie Fuqua
Director of Business Administration
Risk management expert with 25+ years in fire protection, focusing on property loss prevention strategies. Holds multiple certifications including CSP and CPCU, actively contributing to NFPA technical committees on agricultural and combustible dust hazards.
Nolan McCarthy
Director of Engineering
Licensed fire protection engineer with 15+ years of experience designing systems for complex facilities including aircraft hangars and data centers. Specializes in system calculations and construction administration, holding NICET Level II certification in water-based systems.
Tina Dannaker
Senior Project Manager
20+ year industry veteran specializing in performance-based design solutions and hazardous materials analysis. Expert in code compliance for high-rise buildings and industrial facilities, with extensive experience in fire modeling and alternate means assessments.
Matt Connolly
Project Manager
Licensed professional engineer with expertise in gaseous fire extinguishing systems and performance-based design. Active NFPA committee member and certified firefighter, combining technical knowledge with practical field experience in fire protection systems.
Questions
What fire protection services does Harrington Group offer?
We provide fire protection system design, loss investigation, property loss control, emergency responder communication systems, and industrial process safety solutions tailored to client needs.
How does HGI handle emergency fire situations?
Our emergency responder communication systems ensure reliable communication during crises through customized ERCES solutions that meet regulatory requirements and optimize signal strength.
What makes HGI different from other fire protection firms?
We combine 35+ years of experience with innovative performance-based design, maintaining ethical practices and client-focused solutions that exceed prescriptive code requirements.
How does HGI approach industrial fire safety?
We specialize in OSHA-compliant process safety management, combustible dust hazard analysis, and customized safety protocols that protect personnel and equipment in high-risk manufacturing environments.
What experience does HGI have with fire investigations?
Our team conducts evidence-based forensic analysis of fire incidents and system failures, providing legally admissible reports that support insurance claims and litigation proceedings.
How does HGI ensure code compliance?
We perform comprehensive code analyses and develop alternative compliance solutions validated through advanced modeling tools while maintaining strict adherence to NFPA and local regulations.
