Travis Roberts

Professional Summary

Risk management and safety professional with over 20 years of experience in fire protection, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in site evaluations, loss control, NFPA and OSHA compliance, and fire protection system analysis. Skilled in producing precise risk documentation and safety recommendations that support life safety, property conservation, and liability reduction. Brings a diverse background and adaptable skillset to excel in insurance loss control, risk management and risk engineering roles.

Workplace Safety Administrator

Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE), City and County of Denver, Colorado
March 2023 – April 2024

• Spearheaded on-site risk evaluations, safety audits, and workplace inspections, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and city regulations, improving safety and reducing compliance gaps.
• Evaluated and interviewed SDS software vendors, selecting a platform that improved OSHA Right-to-Know compliance and strengthened departmental emergency preparedness.
• Administered a $50,000 respiratory protection grant across six DPHE divisions, streamlining in-house fit testing procedures and significantly reducing third-party vendor costs.
• Achieved a 100% reduction in back injuries by conducting hazard assessments and implementing ergonomic lifting techniques and advanced decedent handling equipment for the Office of Medical Examiners.

Business Liaison / Enforcement, COVID-19 Masking Order Task Force

Boulder County Public Health, Boulder, CO
September 2021 – March 2022

• Conducted on-site inspections and risk evaluations to assess business compliance with evolving health mandates, ensuring regulatory adherence and public safety.
• Delivered customized mitigation strategies to help businesses maintain operational continuity and reduce risk during changing public health regulations.

COVID-19 Vaccination Site Management

Various Organizations

February 2021 – July 2021

• Managed large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinics, coordinating staffing, logistics, and medical oversight to safely administer thousands of doses under tight operational timelines.

Paramedic Battalion Captain / Safety Officer

Littleton Fire/Rescue, Littleton, CO
July 2015 – January 2019

• Directed safety oversight and risk mitigation as a Safety Officer during 100+ major incidents—including structural fires, wildfires, HAZMAT and other complex events—applying keen observation skills, incident command principles, and real-time hazard analysis to protect personnel, safeguard the public, and stabilize dynamic emergency environments.
• Audited 100% of EMS trip reports to identify trends, sentinel events, and compliance gaps, leading to targeted improvements in patient care quality and responder safety.
• Evaluated fire protection systems and life safety features across field and facility environments to ensure code compliance, enhance occupant safety, and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Implemented a cost-effective, one-dollar safety lancet initiative that eliminated bloodborne pathogen exposures and reduced workers’ compensation claims by $75,000 annually.

Paramedic Lieutenant

Littleton Fire/Rescue, Littleton, CO
September 2002 – July 2015

• Led a frontline EMS rescue unit, providing direct supervision, mentorship, and clinical training to staff and students to ensure high-quality emergency medical care and operational readiness.
• Supervised emergency response operations across HAZMAT, structural fire, and wildland incidents, coordinating resources and tactics to ensure personnel safety and rapid incident stabilization.
• Specialized in hazardous materials response and detection, leading mitigation efforts involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and clandestine laboratory environments.

B.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Specialization in Radiation Protection