About Us

What

Defines

Us

Fire protection engineering is not an arm of RAN, it is what defines RAN, and this is what makes us industry leaders in fire and life safety.  We go beyond the basic placement of sprinklers and smoke detectors on a floor plan. True fire protection expertise is defined by mastering complex codes, understanding fire behavior, excelling in hydraulic calculations and system design, and communicating these critical elements clearly to our clients.

What

We

Deliver

We deliver comprehensive fire protection engineering services for all building types and industries. Whether you’re undertaking new construction or upgrading an existing facility, our team delivers tailored solutions. Our history of innovative fire protection across diverse projects ensures we can handle projects of any complexity and size with confidence.

Our

Approach

We believe in a collaborative approach. We coordinate closely with architects, engineers, and developers, integrating fire safety seamlessly into your designs. Let us handle the complexities of fire protection, so you can focus on bringing your project to life.

A Brief History of

RAN

2010

Douglas Nadeau, P.E. founded RAN Fire Protection Engineering, P.C. in the Capital Region, NY

January
2011

Chris Crivello, MSFPE, PE joined RAN as a recent mechanical engineering graduate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

July
2016

RAN Engineers were given the opportunity to work on their first International Project in Japan

2017

Chris Crivello became a partner with RAN

November
2019

Jen Shannon was hired in a business development role to cultivate partnerships with clients

January
2020

RAN opened a second office in Rochester, NY

2022

Chris Crivello became the President of the Society of Professional Engineers, New York Empire Chapter

January
2024

RAN added another office in Fort Worth, TX

March
2025

Nick Artim from the Heritage Protection Group joined RAN

April
2025

RAN merged with The FPI Consortium 

Locations

With headquarters in Albany and an additional office in Rochester, RAN can quickly reach any location across New York State.  Our national presence further extends with offices in Florida, Illinois, Texas, Vermont, and Washington, providing extensive reach throughout the U.S. and internationally. Our engineers, holding National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Records, maintain multi-state and international licensure, ensuring our expertise is available wherever you need us. 

 

Where We Have Worked

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