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Attention Fire Protection Engineers – Harrington Group is Hiring!

The HGI team celebrating together at the firm's 30th anniversary We are actively looking for fire protection engineers here at Harrington Group to fill the following positions at our Atlanta office: Associate Project Manager…

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Balancing a Fire Protection Engineering Master’s Degree with Real Life

Rob McFeaters certainly isn’t the first professional to balance a full-time job, a family at home, and a hefty schoolwork load. But as an engineer, he puts that practical and problem-solving mind to good use. “I work until…

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Introducing Harrington Group’s Newest Fire Protection Consultant – Ben Randle!

When Ben Randle graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1996 with a degree in Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology, the NFPA 13 code was “just a slender little manual.” In the 20 years he’s been in the field,…

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The Guidance and Vision Behind Harrington Group

Harrington Group, Inc. reached a significant milestone this year – our 30th anniversary. As we approach the 30th anniversary party to celebrate our firm’s accomplishments over the last 30 years, the associates at Harrington…

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A Wife’s Unconditional Love and Support

By Jeff Harrington I paid tribute to my parents in my previous blog post and let you know some details that explain how important they have been to Harrington Group’s success over the past 30 years. This post will tell you…

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Harrington Group, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years in Fire Protection Engineering!

The beginning: Harrington Group’s first desk – in Jeff’s basement! Patience is a virtue, and everything happens for a reason. Clichés, maybe, but Jeff Harrington has learned over the years to let things fall into place, which…

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What Makes Harrington Group Different from other Fire Protection Engineering Firms?

I thought it would be interesting ask a few of our fire protection engineers and consultants to share what they think makes Harrington Group different from other fire protection engineering firms. Let’s find out what they had…

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HGI Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What is the Most Rewarding Aspect of Being a Fire Protection Engineer?

I thought it would be fun to share insight from a few of our fire protection engineers and consultants about the most rewarding aspect of their career. Let’s find out what they had to say! Phil Friday, Principal and Senior Fire…

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HGI Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What Kind of Fire Protection and Life Safety Projects Do You Enjoy Most?

I thought it would be fun and instructive to share stories from our fire protection engineers and consultants about what kind of projects they enjoy working on most. Let's find out what they had to say! Jim Tuten, Senior Fire…

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Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What Advice Would You Give Someone Starting Out In Our Industry? Part 2

Last week, some of our mid- to senior-level fire protection engineers and consultants shared their one piece of advice to those that are just starting out in the fire protection industry. This week, we’ll hear from Matt…

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Fire Protection Engineers Dish: What Advice Would You Give Someone Starting Out In Our Industry? Part 1

Here at Harrington Group, our fire protection engineers and consultants vary in their experience level – from those that are just starting out, to those that are in the middle of their career, to those that have been practicing…

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Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 3: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?

It’s been so much fun sharing the stories of how our fire protection engineers and consultants ended up choosing their career paths. I hope you enjoyed reading Part 1 and Part 2. The journey continues on: Nolan McCarthy, Fire…

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Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 2: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?

As I mentioned in the last post, I thought it would be great to give the opportunity to our engineers and consultants to share their stories of how they found the fire protection engineering industry. If you’d like to read the…

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Getting to Know Harrington Group Part 1: How Did You Know You Wanted to be a Fire Protection Engineer / Consultant?

I thought it would be fun and instructive to share stories from our engineers and consultants about how they found this niche career of fire protection engineering. I’ve included a brief synopsis of my own journey, as well, but…

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How We Prepped New Fire Protection Engineers for the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo – Industry Conferences Are a Training Opportunity

I was a junior studying fire protection engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) when, in 1976, I was taken to my first annual National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo in Boston. Bob…

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