Ralph Foster is Principal of Foster Engineering and Consulting and is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer in multiple states. He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and is an NPFA Certified Fire Inspector I and Certified Fire Plans Examiner. He worked for the SC State Fire Marshal’s Office for over 18 years where he served as a Staff Engineer, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, Manager of Engineering Services, and taught both state and national certification courses. He is a member of SFPE, NFPA, ICC, and AFSA.