Our Journey
IRFPA™ — Industrial Risk & Fire Protection Assessment, by ShuttleX Space, was established with a clear purpose: to provide independent engineering assessments that help organizations identify critical risks, evaluate fire protection performance, and prevent major losses.
Built on the extensive technical experience of its leadership, IRFPA combines specialized expertise in industrial fire protection, hazardous materials, risk engineering, and forensic investigation.
What sets us apart is our independence. We do not manufacture, distribute, or sell fire protection systems. Our assessments are driven by engineering evidence, technical performance, and our clients' actual risk exposure—not equipment sales or installation contracts.
We go beyond regulatory compliance to answer a critical question: Will your protection systems actually work when they are needed most?
From preventive risk assessments to post-incident forensic investigations, we deliver objective findings, actionable recommendations, and the technical clarity organizations need to make informed decisions.
Our Team
Gustavo Benitez
CTO
Co-Founder & Technical Director
Fire Protection, Major Risk & Forensic Engineering
Senior Fire Protection and Risk Engineering specialist with over 48 years of professional experience, including 23 years in the risk, safety, security and petroleum. A retired Fire Service Colonel, with a background in fire engineering instruction at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), he holds postgraduate qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety and a PhD in Education. His expertise spans industrial fire protection, petrochemical risk, HAZMAT, emergency management, and forensic fire investigation, including several other specializations.
Fernando Quintero
CEO
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Engineering, Strategic Development & Risk Projects
Multidisciplinary professional with over 25 years of experience spanning architecture, aerospace and mechanical engineering, Industrial design, and technical project development. His background integrates complex systems analysis, engineering coordination, UX Research & Design, and digital marketing strategy. He leads business strategy, tech project coordination, client relationships, and operational development, bridging engineering expertise with strategic management to deliver independent, client-focused risk assessment solutions
Our values
At IRFPA™, our values define our commitment to protecting lives, assets, and business continuity. Through integrity, independence, technical excellence, accountability, and prevention, we deliver objective, evidence-based engineering assessments that prioritize safety, reliability, and our clients' best interests.
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Integrity
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Independence
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Tech Excellence
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Accountability
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Prevention
- Integrity — Uncompromising honesty, transparency, and professional ethics.
- Independence — Objective engineering assessments, free from commercial conflicts of interest.
- Technical Excellence — Evidence-based analysis, rigorous methodologies, and sound engineering judgment.
- Accountability— Responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and reliability of our findings.
- Prevention — Anticipating critical risks to protect lives, assets, and operational continuity.
This Is Us In Numbers
78+
Combined Years of Experience
2
Senior
Professionals
7
Core Fields of Expertise
360°
Pre-Loss & Post-Loss Approach