ABOUT IC FIRE PREVENTION
Keeping People and Workplaces Safe
Founded in 2015, ICFP’s mission is to reduce the risk of injury and property loss through fire prevention assessments, employee education, and training. Our program challenges workers and managers to see their workplace through the eyes of an experienced firefighter — understanding how risky behaviors and unsafe conditions can lead to serious consequences. This perspective motivates people to take ownership of safety, protecting both their workplace and their home environments.
the crew
Founder Kenn Kunze
Co-Owner Patrick Durham
Co-Owner Andy Bezenah
Kenneth A. Kunze is a retired firefighter with 30 years of service in the Fort Wayne, Indiana Fire Department, including 15 years as a Battalion Chief in the Combat Division.
As an operations supervisor in the fire service, it was critical for Chief Kunze to identify high-risk occupancies in his response territory. Leveraging this expert
Kenneth A. Kunze is a retired firefighter with 30 years of service in the Fort Wayne, Indiana Fire Department, including 15 years as a Battalion Chief in the Combat Division.
As an operations supervisor in the fire service, it was critical for Chief Kunze to identify high-risk occupancies in his response territory. Leveraging this expertise he now dedicates himself to fire prevention. Since founding IC Fire Prevention in 2015, he has conducted thousands of assessments at recycled material facilities, delivering actionable safety recommendations that significantly reduce fire risks for employees, customers, and emergency responders. In collaboration with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), he provides industry-specific training and solutions-based fire safety initiatives, helping facilities proactively address deficiencies and foster a culture of fire prevention.
Co-Owner Andy Bezenah
Co-Owner Patrick Durham
Co-Owner Andy Bezenah
Andy Bezenah is a retired Assistant Fire Chief from the West Bloomfield Fire Department in Michigan, with more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. He is recognized for his leadership, instructional expertise, and dedication to firefighter safety. Serving as a training officer, safety officer, and chief of operations, Andy’s
Andy Bezenah is a retired Assistant Fire Chief from the West Bloomfield Fire Department in Michigan, with more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. He is recognized for his leadership, instructional expertise, and dedication to firefighter safety. Serving as a training officer, safety officer, and chief of operations, Andy’s focus on prevention was shaped early in his career during eight years as a U.S. Naval Aircrewman, where risk management was critical to each mission.
A state-certified trainer for over three decades, Andy has taught nationally and internationally, earning the State of Michigan Fire Instructor of the Year award in 2015. He shares his expertise as an adjunct professor at Eastern Michigan University and Oakland Community College.
As co-owner of B&B Live Fire Training, LLC, Andy delivers advanced programs in critical decision-making and thermal imaging dynamics — helping fire departments enhance safety, sharpen tactical performance, and ensure their members return home safely.
Co-Owner Patrick Durham
Co-Owner Patrick Durham
Co-Owner Patrick Durham
Patrick Durham is a Captain at Station 4 with the Troy (Michigan) Fire Department, bringing over 18 years of firefighting experience and a background in mechanical engineering.
Passionate about fire prevention, Captain Durham specializes in training emergency responders to address the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires, e
Patrick Durham is a Captain at Station 4 with the Troy (Michigan) Fire Department, bringing over 18 years of firefighting experience and a background in mechanical engineering.
Passionate about fire prevention, Captain Durham specializes in training emergency responders to address the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. As the founder of StacheD Training, he delivers customized courses for fire departments and industry professionals. Patrick also serves on UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute’s Technical Panel for Fire Safety of Batteries and Electric Vehicles, helping shape fire safety standards for emerging technologies. Additionally, he shares expertise on his YouTube channel, engaging over 45,000 subscribers with practical insights and education on lithium-ion battery safety and electric vehicle incidents. Patrick’s unique perspective adds just what IC Fire Prevention, and the recycled materials industry, need at this moment in history.
Experience That Spans the Nation
With more than 1,000 inspections completed across nearly all 50 states and U.S. territories, we bring unmatched perspective and proven expertise to every facility we visit. Our nationwide experience means we understand the unique fire risks faced by different industries, regions, and operations — and how to manage them effectively.