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Julio Basabe began his career at Columbia University Irving Medical Center as a fire safety specialist in 2016, following two successful years as a fire alarm technician in the private sector. Julio is an expert troubleshooter of the many complex fire systems in place across campus. He inspects, tests, and maintains CUIMC fire alarm and fire suppression systems and leads fire drills.

While in the private sector, Julio gained proficiency and competency in the supervision and management of fire detection, protection, and suppression systems. This familiarity, coupled with a good working knowledge of the New York City and national fire code requirements, led to a smooth transition to the Fire Safety team at CUIMC.

In his spare time, Julio enjoys hiking, mastering the game of shogi, and tending to an indoor garden with his wife.

Certifications

• Fire Alarm Systems Technician, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, 2015
• New York City Fire Department Certificates of Fitness:
  • F-01, Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment
  • F-03, Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
  • F-04, Temporary Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
  • F-60, Fire Guard For Torch Operations and Construction Sites
  • P-98, Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System
  • S-12, Citywide Sprinkler Systems
  • S-13, Citywide Standpipe Systems
  • S-14, Standpipe for Multi-Zone System
  • S-95, Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems
  • T-89, Temporary Fire Life Safety Director
  • W-07, Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (Citywide)

Carol Duarte joined the Campus Life Safety and Regulatory Compliance team in November 2022. Carol is an experienced safety and compliance professional with more than 16 years of experience in the security and safety industry. Carol’s passion for safety can be tracked back to her start in the security and safety field in 2006 with Youth Services International, where she spent significant time working on safety procedures and protocols for the benefit of both staff and juveniles. In 2009, Carol transitioned into healthcare and security/safety at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Security department where she held various roles including working for the Investigations unit and hospital ID center. In her latest position as a Fire Safety Specialist, she gained unparalleled experience in fire safety, compliance, as well as ILSM (Interim Life Safety Measures) program management while also establishing herself as a respected Fire Safety Director. 

As a Site Safety and Compliance Manager at CUIMC, she looks forward to mainstreaming her past work experiences while learning and contributing to her team’s growth. 

Hector Nieves began his career at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2015 as a security officer in Public Safety, where he eventually became a supervisor. In 2016, he joined Facilities Management and Campus Services, where, as a fire safety specialist, he is a vital part of the Fire Safety team. Hector implements and administers systems, technologies, and processes to protect CUIMC against fire and non-fire emergencies. His responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm and fire suppression systems and running fire drills on campus.

For more than eight years, Hector served in the United States Army, where he gained insight into information technology and communications; he also earned a bachelor's degree in business management. His pastimes include cooking and creating dishes. When he is not playing ping pong and billiards with family and friends, he can be found reading a good book.

Certifications

New York City Fire Department Certificates of Fitness:

• F-01, Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment
• F-03, Indoor Place of Assembly
• F-04, City Wide Indoor/Outdoor Place of Assembly
• F-60, Fire Guard For Torch Operations and Construction Sites
• S-12, City Wide Sprinkler System
• S-13, City Wide Standpipe System
• S-14, Standpipe for Multi-Zone System
• S-95, Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems
• T-89, Temporary Fire Life Safety Director
• W-07, City Wide Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor