Fire Protection Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Fire Protection Podcast dives deep into topics of the fire protection industry. Fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguishers and other life safety systems are discussed. Leaders from all over the world talk about new technologies and processes that are helping improve the fire safety community.
Drew brings two of Inspect Point's own onto the show this time: John Ryan, a senior solution engineer who came up through the product and engineering side, and Jimmy Snowden, who leads the support team and spent years as a technician and inspection manager before joining the company. If you've caught their monthly customer session, "Coffee with Jimmy and John," this is the same back and forth, now for the industry at large.
The heart of the conversation is data. Everybody is talking about AI, but Jimmy and John make the case that the payoff depends on what you capture and how. Plenty of companies record building data. The advantage shows up when you capture clean, standardized data at the system and asset level: manufacturers, model numbers, recalls, test dates, how an asset has performed over time. Lock that in and you can ask real questions, like how many buildings had an extinguisher that wasn't inspected last year, and start making projections instead of digging through PDFs and spreadsheets that were never built to be searched.
From there they get into the new features built on that system and asset model: fully custom question sets, components and attributes you can take as granular as you want, barcoding down to an individual cylinder or valve, fire pump curves, and the AI agents on the way.
The back half turns to codes and compliance. John talks through healthcare and the Joint Commission's January 2026 change that simplified fire-safety documentation, and why a transition everyone braced for went off quietly. Jimmy walks through the 2026 edition of NFPA 25, including a residential sprinkler head testing gap he spotted and ran past CASI, NFPA LiNK's AI assistant. And he closes with a sharp theory on why NFPA 25 is the most complex standard in the trade: a sprinkler system is full of water, and water can destroy property the same way fire can, so you're protecting against both.
Join Drew, John, and Jimmy for a real look at where fire protection data, AI, and the codes are all heading.
Topics covered:
- "Coffee with Jimmy and John" and how it started
- Why no two fire protection companies do the job the same way
- How fire protection differs from other trades: each system, its own code
- Why system and asset data, not just building data, is what makes AI useful
- Custom question sets, components, attributes, and barcoding everything
- Putting AI to work: prompts, projections, and agents on the way
- Healthcare and the Joint Commission's January 2026 change
- Inside the 2026 edition of NFPA 25 and a residential head testing gap
- Why NFPA 25 is so complex: protecting against fire and water
0:00 What's in this episode
1:44 Getting John and Jimmy on the mic
2:16 Meet John Ryan
3:33 Meet Jimmy Snowden
4:27 Favorite systems: dry systems and valves
5:32 "Coffee with Jimmy and John," their monthly customer session
10:13 No two fire protection companies are alike
11:07 Why fire protection is different: each system, its own code
14:13 The real AI unlock is system and asset data
15:28 New features: custom question sets, components, and barcoding
17:48 Putting AI to work: prompts, projections, and agents
23:50 Healthcare and the Joint Commission
24:24 The January 2026 change that simplified documentation
31:16 Inside the 2026 edition of NFPA 25
32:12 The residential head testing gap (and asking CASI)
34:22 Why NFPA 25 is so complex: fire and water
36:15 Wrap-up
Shawn Mahoney of NFPA's Technical Services team joins Drew for his fourth time on The Fire Protection Podcast, and this one covers a lot of ground before landing on a problem the industry keeps stepping over: construction-site fires.
You've seen the headlines. A light wood-frame building goes up mid-construction, and the whole thing is gone, like the Denver complex that took a 238-unit building with it, or the South Park fire in North Carolina that killed two workers. Shawn's point is blunt: we already have the standard to prevent this. It's NFPA 241, the Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, and it's been around since 1930. It's referenced by NFPA 1, NFPA 101, the IBC, and the IFC. "The biggest issue is people just aren't using it," Shawn says. The code isn't broken. Enforcement is.
Drew and Shawn dig into why adoption is so piecemeal, what real enforcement looks like (Boston shuts a site down if the fire prevention program manager isn't there), the legislative push after the North Carolina fire, and what the Fire Prevention Program Manager actually has to do day to day.
Before that, they preview the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, including Drew's Tuesday session on AI and fire protection, how AI has reshaped the codes world through NFPA LiNK, CASI, and the new Notebooks feature, and why data centers and small nuclear reactors are creating fire-protection problems in towns that have never seen anything like them.
Join Drew for Episode 96 for a real conversation about why the standards we already have only matter if someone enforces them.
Topics covered:
- Inside the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas
- AI in fire protection: NFPA LiNK, CASI, and NFPA Insights
- LiNK Notebooks for codes, checklists, and impairment permits
- Data centers and small nuclear reactors as emerging fire risks
- Light wood-frame construction fires and why they're catastrophic
- NFPA 241 and the enforcement gap
- The Fire Prevention Program Manager role
Timestamps* 00:00 – Introduction * 02:27 – Inside the NFPA Conference & Expo * 05:35 – AI in Fire Protection * 07:46 – Data Centers & Small Nuclear Reactors * 09:13 – NFPA LiNK, CASI & NFPA Insights * 12:00 – LiNK Notebooks * 15:21 – NFPA 241: A Standard Since 1930 * 16:50 – Why Wood-Frame Construction Fires Are Catastrophic * 19:07 – Referenced Everywhere, Enforced Almost Nowhere * 20:36 – How Boston Enforces 241 * 25:54 – The Fire Prevention Program Manager Role * 28:33 – Educational Videos & NFPA's YouTube Channels * 30:23 – Conclusion
Levi Rock got laid off for three weeks when COVID hit, and it changed how he thought about job security. In 2020 he started Red Seal Fire Protection in Windsor, Ontario, and grew it to 17 employees in five years by keeping it simple: show up when you say you will, turn reports and deficiency quotes around within 48 hours, and get out of the way so customers never have to think about their fire protection.
In this episode, Levi joins Drew Slocum to talk about building a service-first fire protection business. They cover the recurring-revenue membership model behind it, why he says no to most new-installation work, how Red Seal uses social media to educate property managers and recruit fitters, and how Inspect Point replaced their PDF forms with consistent, faster reporting. They also get into the gap between NFPA 25 and the Ontario Fire Code, why contractors and AHJs need to communicate more, and why human expertise still beats generic AI on fire code.
Episode #95. The Fire Protection Podcast, powered by Inspect Point.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:31 Welcome and why Levi's on the show
02:56 From sprinkler fitter to founder during COVID
07:50 The edge: speed, communication, 48-hour turnarounds
11:30 Moving off PDF forms to Inspect Point
13:35 Capturing asset data to power AI tools
15:42 The membership model and predictable budgets
20:02 Marketing fire protection and recruiting techs
23:32 The AI content problem and fire code accuracy
25:54 The fire protection education gap and training AHJs
28:34 NFPA 25 vs the Ontario Fire Code (and ULC 536/537)
33:11 Training the next generation
34:13 What's next for Red Seal
37:19 Wrap-up
Ray Fremont Jr., president of General Air Products, joins Drew to talk about the air supply side of dry pipe sprinkler systems. General Air Products has been building air compressors for fire sprinkler systems since the 1960s, and the Fremont family has been in the compressed air business since the 1930s. Ray covers how dry system air supply has changed over the last century: plant air compressors and schedule 40 pipe, the shift to thin-wall steel, nitrogen generators, and a newer vapor corrosion inhibitor technology called Vapor Pipe Shield that creates a molecular barrier on the inside of the pipe. They also dig into some real problems: most dry systems leak well beyond what NFPA 25 allows, jurisdictions are a decade behind on code adoption, and air compressor maintenance still gets skipped. Ray previews a new digital monitoring device that tracks compressor cycling and flags system issues before they turn into failures. It's the kind of predictive data the sprinkler side has never had.
Dr. Roger Reiswig, Industry Liaison at Johnson Controls, joins Drew for a conversation spanning nearly 40 years of fire alarm industry experience. Roger started as a Simplex technician in 1986 and now represents JCI across NFPA, UL, FM, and international organizations including the European Alarm Association (Uralarm).
Topics include how countries outside the US often adopt NFPA codes faster than US states, the differences between European EN standards and NFPA/UL requirements, Europe's mandatory smoke detector replacement cycles, the new 40-foot ceiling allowance for smoke detectors in NFPA 72, remote and automated inspection technology and its UL listing challenges, how UL and NFPA standards push each other forward, the birth of NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 for integrated testing (now showing up in building codes), Canada's ULC certification model, and the history of carbon monoxide detection moving from NFPA 720 into NFPA 72.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Cold open
0:27 - Episode intro
1:36 - Drew and Roger connect
2:14 - Global adoption of NFPA codes
3:39 - How aggressively other countries adopt new editions
5:03 - Why US states are slow to adopt
7:51 - Roger's career: Simplex technician to JCI liaison
10:15 - European standards (EN) vs NFPA
11:39 - Europe's smoke detector replacement requirements
14:15 - Smoke detector placement at 40-foot ceilings
17:08 - Remote and automated inspection technology
20:34 - UL listing challenges for remote testing
23:45 - Mass notification: UL 864 to UL 2572
24:34 - The 2010 NFPA 72 scope change
26:00 - NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 for integrated testing
29:49 - Canada's ULC standards vs US
32:13 - Carbon monoxide detection in NFPA 72
36:52 - How CO detectors are tested
39:11 - Wrap-up
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Bob Marshall, CEO of Whisker Labs, joins Drew Slocum on Episode 92 to discuss Ting, the IoT sensor that monitors home electrical systems for arcing hazards before they become fires. In this episode:
- How Ting takes 30 million electrical measurements per second from a single outlet
- The on-device and cloud AI that detects electrical arcing using image recognition
- 26,000+ hazards identified (and growing at 30 per day)
- Real data from Hurricane Helene, the LA wildfires, and Winter Storm Fern
- Why outlets, extension cords, and holiday lights are the most common hazards
- How 35+ insurance partners provide Ting to homeowners for free
- The 1.3 million sensor network monitoring the entire U.S. utility grid
- What this means for the fire protection industry and commercial applications
Bob also shares the personal story behind founding Whisker Labs and how their fire safety team works directly with homeowners and electricians to find and fix problems before they cause fires.
0:00 - Paper documents, hydrant flow testing, and lost inspection data
04:59 - Deficiencies are not a gotcha game
8:47 - Ontario Fire Code limits and NFPA 25 enforcement gaps
15:23 - Strategic planning and involving Al
20:20 - 2025 highlights, consistency, and "what I'd do differently"
24:05 - Current state of the fire protection industry
40:27 - Notable fire incidents & what we learned from real sprinkler activations
46:20 - Closing thoughts and Chris's podcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Why 2025 fire protection data matters
02:47 2025 fire protection industry report preview
06:28 Why fire protection businesses need a tech stack
08:42 Inspection dollars vs service proposals
11:46 Deficiency approvals and compliance platforms
17:05 Common fire inspection deficiencies
24:53 NFPA questions and inspection data quality
29:42 Growth of regional fire protection companies
36:40 2026 outlook and Al in fire inspection
In Episode 89, Drew Slocum welcomes Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO of UpCodes, for a deep dive into the future of building codes, AI-driven code research, and the growing need for accessible, reliable, and continually updated code information across the built environment.Scott shares the origin story of UpCodes, starting with his early career in architecture—working internationally in Hong Kong and later in New York City—where he experienced firsthand how difficult it is to navigate complex, fragmented, and frequently changing building and fire codes. That frustration eventually led Scott and his brother (a software engineer) to create UpCodes—a platform designed to unify, structure, and simplify access to codes and amendments across all 50 states and hundreds of local jurisdictions.Episode 89 provides an insightful look at how technology, transparency, and collaboration can reshape fire protection, design, and construction for the better.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introducing today's guest
01:57 - Launching the first Al agent
04:19 - How AI adoption changes business processes
06:58 - Code complexity in fire protection
09:30 - Generative Al vs agentic Al explained
12:10 - How data supports better decisions
14:39 - FireCAD design assistant and design workflow gains
18:56 - Passion, innovation, and industry growth
19:49 - OEMs, contractors, and AI-enabled data flow
25:24 - Using AI for simple tasks and avoiding hallucinations
29:45 - The rapid shift toward AI in fire protection
32:02- Favorite Al-themed films
34:35 - Closing thoughts and future direction
In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Grant Lobdell, President of Dyne Fire Protection Labs, to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the fire protection industry today—sprinkler testing and system maintenance.
Grant shares insights on Dyne’s acquisition by NFPA Global Solutions and how this new initiative supports NFPA’s life safety mission. The conversation takes a serious turn as Drew and Grant unpack the tragic Fall River, Massachusetts fire, where recalled O-ring sprinkler heads failed to activate—an incident underscoring the critical importance of regular inspection, testing, and maintenance under NFPA 25.
They also dive into the new partnership between Inspect Point and Dyne, designed to streamline how contractors and building owners identify, test, and replace aging or defective sprinklers. The episode closes with updates from Dyne’s lab on the transition from fluorinated foams to fluorine-free alternatives, and what that means for contractors navigating environmental regulations and system performance.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and Episode Overview
02:21 Meet Grant Lobdell and Dyne Labs
07:32 O-Ring Recalls and Failure Rates
11:15 NFPA 25 Testing Requirements
18:00 Simplifying Inspections Through Partnerships
21:07 Testing Cycles and Code Changes
23:42 Interpreting Results and Owner Duties
27:21 Foam Systems and Regulatory Updates
34:48 Closing Remarks
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:15 Jason’s Background and GEM Systems
03:40 Integrating Design, Engineering, and Distribution
07:47 Navigating COVID-19 and Supply Chain Shifts
12:06 Expanding into Sprinkler Design
15:20 AI, Data Centers & Code Shifts
17:44 Connectivity, Safety & Working Together
22:17 Codes, Compliance, and Public Safety
23:58 Efficiency, Software, and Real-Time Solutions
26:22 From Soccer Fields to Fire Systems
28:05 Business Growth, ERP, and Integration Challenges
32:10 Training, Partnerships, and Future Initiatives
34:25 Where to Find GEM Systems and Closing Remarks
00:00 Introduction & Conference Recap
03:50 Jim's Background, NFPA's History and Mission
10:49 Public Awareness & "Code for Every Moment" Campaign
14:15 NFPA's Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem
16:18 Reverse Renovations with Jonathan Scott
18:23 Real-World Code Application & Lessons from Tragedies
21:54 How Codes and Standards Are Written
24:43 Code Update Cycles and Politics
28:58 Making Codes Approachable and Industry Sustainability
39:08 Al's Role and Risks in Fire Protection
43:12 The Nuances of Codes, Standards, and Al
46:52 Closing Thoughts and Passion for the Job
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
02:35 Karsten’s Journey into Fire Protection
07:26 Why Recurring Revenue Matters
09:32 Turning Installs into Service Contracts
11:13 Customer Service as a Growth Driver
13:09 AHJ Compliance Platforms & Industry Shifts
14:28 Navigating Local Jurisdiction Challenges
18:18 Risk Management and System Types
19:33 Karsten’s Favorite Systems to Work On
24:45 Suppression Systems & Market Competition
26:19 Restaurant Stories from the Field
28:15 Embracing Technology and AI in Fire Protection
33:02 Private Equity & The Industry’s Future
34:48 ACE Fire’s Online Presence
35:41 Closing Takeaways
Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Rob Stewart and Fire Tech
02:51 Real-World Fire Protection Stories
06:36 Rob’s Background and Industry Goals
09:10 Fire Protection Training Needs & Demographics
11:48 Cross-Training Between Sprinkler & Alarm Disciplines
14:35 Documentation Challenges & The Role of the Back Office
20:00 Evolving Codes, Jurisdictional Differences, and AHJ Influence
22:24 Updating Training to NFPA & NICET Standards
24:16 Regional Code Variations
25:37 Digital Documentation vs. Static Forms
29:12 Building a Company-Wide Training Plan
33:13 The ROI of Training: Real Cost-Savings Examples
40:50 Personal Reflections: Lake Havasu & Industry Insights
42:13 Closing Thoughts
00:00 From Technician to Entrepreneur
02:20 Dakota’s Background & Apprenticeship Path
04:34 Motivation to Start a Business
06:30 Identifying a Niche in the Fire Industry
08:39 Learning Design and Troubleshooting
09:35 Teaching Himself FireCAD + Early Wins
14:33 Balancing Install, Design & Multiple Projects
18:02 Favorite Systems & What Works Best
21:05 The Problem with Proprietary Equipment
22:26 Customer-First, No-Contract Philosophy
28:28 Work-Life Balance & Being a Present Dad
30:44 Technology and Business Efficiency
32:35 Dakota’s Passion for Golfing
33:11 NFPA Involvement & Final Words
Drew chats with Glen Tipton, Director of Solution Engineering at BuildOps, about bridging the gap between install and service in the fire protection world. They dive into how BuildOps’ new partnership with Inspect Point is helping contractors streamline project management, inspections, and compliance. Packed with insights on recurring revenue, workforce challenges, and real-world tech adoption, this is a must-listen for anyone in fire life safety looking to level up operations.
Join host Drew Slocum as he sits down with Kyle Jarvenpaa, VP of Business Development at Space Age Electronics, a company specializing in fire and life safety system components since 1963. Kyle pulls back the curtain on Space Age's unique "niche within a niche," discussing their role in supporting OEMs, contractors, and engineers through complementary products and a focus on efficiency. Dive deep into the practical applications of NFPA 241 for safeguarding construction sites, learn about innovative wireless temporary fire alarm solutions, and explore the complexities of smoke control systems and firefighter override panels. Kyle also shares insights on industry consolidation, the value of partnerships, the evolution of system documentation with products like Acer boxes, and Space Age's commitment to education through their Ignite series. Tune in to hear about code compliance challenges, driving installation efficiency, and how Space Age collaborates across the fire protection landscape.
Host Drew Slocum sits down with August and Tony Conte of FireCAD to discuss the recent acquisition by Inspect Point and what it means for the future of the industry. Hear directly from August about his incredible 60-year journey in fire alarm and how FireCAD was born out of a need for better, faster design tools. Tony dives into how FireCAD is revolutionizing fire alarm system design, saving companies valuable time and money by eliminating manual errors and inefficiencies. Discover their vision for connecting design and inspection workflows, creating a seamless experience from start to finish. If you're in fire protection, you won't want to miss this conversation about innovation, collaboration, and the future of the industry!
In this engaging podcast episode, host Drew Slocum welcomes fire protection expert Lee Kaiser from ORR Protection for an in-depth conversation covering a wide array of industry topics. From the cultural buzz around the Kentucky Derby to the critical importance of data center fire safety and the evolving challenges of lithium-ion battery protection, Lee shares his expertise and insights. Lee and Drew get into the future of remote inspections, the benefits of data monitoring in fire systems, and the exciting trends in special hazard fire protection, all while highlighting Orr Protection's national reach and commitment to a positive company culture.
Shawn Mahoney from NFPA joins The Fire Protection Podcast in this episode to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding fire doors and dampers. The episode explores why these critical elements of passive fire protection sometimes get overlooked in favor of active systems like sprinklers and fire alarms. Shawn explains the code requirements (NFPA 80 and 105), the inspection process, and the crucial role of education and enforcement in ensuring these systems function correctly. Drew and Shawn also address the issue of accessibility for dampers and the potential for integrating fire door and damper inspections into existing compliance platforms.
Join host Drew Slocum as he chats with Jeff Pirro, a volunteer firefighter and sales professional at Inspect Point, on this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast!Jeff shares his unique perspective, growing up with a firefighter father and now serving his community as a volunteer. They discuss the critical role of fire safety and prevention, emphasizing the importance of residential fire sprinklers and the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires. Tune in for insights on the latest fire safety technology, the need for ongoing training and collaboration between firefighters and fire protection professionals, and a look at the proposed sprinkler bill in New York State. Don't miss this engaging conversation on The Fire Protection Podcast!
On this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum talks with Jason Webb, a fire protection expert and recovering AHJ, about the intricacies of fire protection codes and standards. Jason discusses his career journey from firefighter paramedic to his role in the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and his work with Potter. Tune in to hear a discussion on the differences between the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the code adoption process across states and jurisdictions, and the challenges of keeping up with the latest codes. Drew and Jason also discuss the NFPA code development process, the role of technical committees, and the impact of specific NFPA codes like 3, 4, and 915 on the industry.
In this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum talks with Ben Pitts and Jamie Knowles of Amerex, the world's leading fire extinguisher manufacturer, about lithium-ion battery fires and the challenges of putting them out. They discuss the importance of using the right fire extinguisher for the job and highlight some of the latest trends in fire protection, including the growing popularity of gas detection systems for electric vehicles.
In this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, powered by Inspect Point, host Drew Slocum interviews Victor Stagnaro, the CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The episode is being released on Giving Tuesday, and for every demo booked in December, Inspect Point will donate $100 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Victor describes the work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, including their efforts to support the families of fallen firefighters. The foundation also works to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries through education and training. Victor and Drew discuss the fire protection industry and some of the challenges that firefighters face, including the increased risk of cancer and mental health issues. They also talk about the importance of fire prevention and the role of sprinkler systems in reducing firefighter fatalities. To donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, visit firehero.org.
On this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum welcomes Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire protection engineering and consulting.Raj shares his journey from selling fire alarm systems to leading a global firm, offering insights into the evolving landscape of fire protection. They discuss:- The impact of private equity: How has it shaped the industry, and what does the future hold?- Emerging trends: From wildfires and lithium-ion batteries to the resurgence of nuclear power, how is the industry adapting to new challenges?- The role of technology: How is AI and digitalization transforming fire protection and creating new opportunities?
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point:
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point:
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/
Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point:
https://www.inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: inspectpoint.com
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Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point:
https://www.inspectpoint.com/
Join us for an enlightening discussion on the intersection of firefighting and technology in Episode 61. Our special guest, Kevin Sofen, from the Smart Firefighting podcast, shares his insights and expertise on how technology is revolutionizing the field of firefighting.In this episode, we explore the innovative ways technology is being integrated into firefighting practices, from advanced fire suppression systems to cutting-edge communication tools. Kevin provides insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the future of fire safety and emergency response.Whether you're a seasoned firefighter, industry professional, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of fire protection, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for embracing technology's role in safeguarding lives and property.Tune in to Episode 61 of The Fire Protection Podcast, and discover how innovation transforms the firefighting industry with Kevin Sofen from Smart Firefighting.
Join us for an illuminating episode of The Fire Protection Podcast as we explore the critical role of The Joint Commission in safeguarding healthcare facilities against fire hazards. Our special guest, Jim Kendig, Field Director of The Joint Commission, offers unique insights into the organization's pivotal role in ensuring fire and life safety standards are met across healthcare environments.From establishing rigorous standards to conducting comprehensive inspections, Jim Kendig unveils the meticulous process behind The Joint Commission's efforts to protect patients, staff, and visitors from potential fire risks. Discover the importance of compliance with fire safety protocols and the profound impact it has on maintaining a secure healthcare environment.Whether you're a healthcare professional, fire safety expert, or simply passionate about protecting lives, this episode provides invaluable knowledge about the vital intersection of healthcare and fire protection. Tune in as we navigate through the complexities of fire safety regulations and the unwavering commitment of The Joint Commission to preserving the well-being of all those within healthcare settings.
Host Drew Slocum chats with John Mackey about the state of the fire protection industry, NFPA, passing the torch to the younger generation, and what the future looks like in fire protection. How does data play an increasingly important role in ensuring the safety of our communities and buildings? How can the fire protection industry act faster to keep up with technological advances? Find out on this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast.
In the latest episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Bryan Schultz, Co-Founder of Brycer and The Compliance Engine (TCE), joins podcast host Drew Slocum to talk about the crucial aspect of compliance software concerning fire protection systems. Bryan and Drew discuss the challenges fire protection companies, fire departments, contractors, and building owners face when ensuring compliance. Brian explains the essential role that their cutting-edge software plays in ensuring the rigorous testing and maintenance of fire protection systems.This podcast episode encapsulates a forward-thinking perspective on enhancing fire protection systems' probability of optimally operating. The overarching goal remains clear: to fortify building safety measures through technology, collaboration, and strategic foresight. Join us as we explore compliance software, labor challenges, industry standardization, and the evolving safety landscape in fire protection systems.
The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) is a member-supported, non-profit association established in 1973 to unite and support Canada's fire alarm industry. Today, we have over 400 members and over 3000 registered fire alarm technicians.
Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. is a private corporation established in 1979. It focuses on customer service, offering Canada's comprehensive lineup of fire alarms, fire suppression, and security products.
For over 60 years, NOTIFIER has been in a leadership position in the fire alarm industry. Today we are the largest manufacturer of engineered fire alarm systems, with over 400 distributors worldwide and regional support operations on every continent, helping to ensure we provide the flexibility and options your business needs. Our commitment to products and partnerships propels NOTIFIER to stand proudly above the rest.
Inspect Point is a software platform that helps fire & life safety professionals run their business from inspection to collection. With Inspect Point, companies like yours can ensure efficient and profitable operations while better-protecting customers’ properties and communities.
Dyne Fire Protection Labs is an independent testing laboratory serving customers throughout the world. They provide quick, easy, and accurate testing with our free kits and shipping for most kits, and their test reports are in your inbox in five business days.
Inspect Point is a software platform that helps fire & life safety professionals run their business from inspection to collection. With Inspect Point, businesses like yours can ensure efficient and profitable operations while better-protecting customers’ properties and communities.
In this conversation, experts from Potter delve into IntelliView, a cloud-connected platform, discussing its origins in nitrogen generators and its expansion to integrate various Potter products like fire alarms and leak rate monitors. They highlight the evolution toward cloud connectivity, integrations into IntelliView, and advancements in fire and sprinkler systems. The discussion covers topics such as emergency wireless communication systems, aspirating detection, and the availability of training resources and webinars on Potter’s website. Join in to explore the innovative strides in fire protection technology and cloud-connected solutions.
For years we have worked with Friends of Firefighters to highlight their impact on the firefighting and fire protection community in NYC and beyond. The organization was started in the wake of the Sept 11th tragedy, providing aid to personnel at Ground Zero. Over the last 20+ years, It has transformed into a support network for firefighters and their families struggling with mental health and wellness. These heroes put their lives on the line for us and we should return the favor.Giving Tuesday is an important tradition in our business. Inspect Point will be matching any donation to Friends of Firefighters through the rest of 2023.
0:02 - Intro
1:25 - Looking Up Everywhere You Go
3:40 - Who is Matt Bass?
3:57 - A Great Mentor
8:26 - The Importance of Giving Back
9:51 - My Trusty NFPA 25 Handbook
10:45 - YouTube Videos
12:28 - NFPA 25 Inspectors Group
14:57 - Open Feedback
15:42 - Hey, There’s Bob Caputo!
16:23 - Not to Name Drop but Tracy Demy, Ralph Bliss, Tom Parish
17:15 - “Just When I Thought I Was Out…”
17:49 - Need a Job in Antarctica?
20:22 - A Love of Helping People
21:50 - Make a Group Anywhere
23:36 - It’s Global
24:44 - Need Photos of a Specific Sprinkler Head Deficiency?
25:58 - Sarcasm & Snark: We Love to Roast Each Other
26:46 - Our Industry Works Hard and Plays Hard
28:24- Lots of Consolidation in Fire Protection
31:19 - The Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders Trying to be one Team
32:06 - People Starting Their Small Businesses
33:33 - The Age Gap: Younger People Need to Step Up
35:09 - The Experienced People Need to Teach the Next Gen the Details
36:13 - Learn Everything You Possibly Can
37:36 - Quick Response Round!
37:50 - Coolest New Product in Fire Protection
38:06 - Flex Heads!
39:48 - Favorite “Star Wars” Movie?
40:30 - “Return of the Jedi”
40:57 - A Bar? Nope, A Toy Store
41:44- Favorite Dry Pipe Valve?
42:06 - Don’t Over-Engineer Every
44:17 - Wrapping Up
45:07 - Where to Find Matt, aka. Maddie
47:45 - Money isn’t Everything
48:36 - Helping Someone is Worth More Than Dollars
48:59 - Until Next Time
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0:02 - Intro
3:20 - The History of SDi and Detector Testers
4:55 - Cable Strippers and No Climb Products
6:33 - SDi and Detectors Taking over the World
11:44 - Codes and Standards all over the Globe
14:34 - Must be Well-Rounded
15:38 - New Technologies in Detection
16:26 - Cans of Smoke vs. Electronic Smoke
17:20 - Canned Smoke is not Dolphin or EPA-friendly
20:41 - The Rick and Oliver Show
21:01 - Cans of Smoke are Hazardous in the Air and in the Heat
22:15 - NFPA 72 and ULC Changes
23:32 - The NFPA Standards Process
24:55 - Cybersecurity and Remote Access
25:42 - Software is usually Ahead of the Times
26:50 - COVID Accelerated Remote Access
27:58 - New Environmental Sustainability Groups
30:15- Smoke and Heat Testing with a Digital Record
31:12 - Digital Records Create Reports - Automatically
32:21 - Oliver Demonstrates the Testifire XTR2
33:55- A Detector Communicating to Software
34:17 - It's All About Deficiencies - Identifying and Fixing Them
35:47 - Works on Everything - even 40-year-old Detectors!
38:31 - The All Singing and All Dancing System
39:26 - Protection from Liability with Digital Reports
40:32 - SDi and Detector Testers Try to Recruit Drew
41:39 - SDi and Detector Tester Partnership with Inspect Point
42:00 - Living in a Software World
45:24 - Quick Response Round!
46:00 - Rick is on NFPA 461 for Spaceports!
47:57 - A Straight-Talking Dutchman
48:16 - Oliver's Football Clubs
48:52 - Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?
49:30 - Wrap-Up
0:02 - Intro
3:20 - Almost a Lawyer
4:10 - Navy Vets in Fire Protection
6:33 - Mentors
9:20 - Bob is Humble
11:42 - Teaching
12:18 - The Godfather of All Things Fire & Life Safety
14:35 - DOL Approvals
17:20 - COVID Taught Us About Virtual Training
17:38 - New AFSA Location in Texas
18:21 - Labs & Classrooms
21:20 - Electronic Reporting & Transmitting is the Way to Go
22:39 - NFPA Annex is a Great Tool
23:50 - Terradactyl Bytes
24:13 - The Feel of Pipe in Your Hands
25:51 - More Opportunities
26:10 - Not All Hollywood Deluge Systems
26:41 - When Seconds Count
27:13 - Nepo Babies
27:48 - Need to Reach Kids Sooner
28:42 - Contractors Need to Join an Organization Like AFSA
29:38 - One Tech Support Call or Email and it Pays for Itself
30:39 - Biggest Fire Sprinkler Show in the World
33:10 - Dope & Tape
34:33 - Opening Party Will Be Magical!
36:10 - Fire Protection Industry Evolution & Other “Bobservations”
38:51 - New Type of Fire Inspectors
40:20 - ITM is Bulletproof
41:14 - Three Biggest Causes of Fire
42:35 - Quick Response Round!
44:02 - Wrap-Up
0:06 - Fire Protection Terminology
2:34 - Intro to Scott MacRitchies
3:39 - Steve /Ulmer & the Buffalo Bills
5:00 - A Found Industry
5:17 - Drew has been in Fire Protection for 20 years
5:40 - LBX Global & Smart Infrastructure
7:04 - FireM
7:45 - Fire Panel Data Points
8:22 - Capturing Insights
9:20 - Upgrading what is already in Place
10:10 - My Dishwasher tells me when it's finished
11:00 - Connected IoT
12:23 - Pain Points for Technicians
13:35 - How to Attract Young People to Fire Protection
15:01 - Roll a Truck only when you really need to
16:10 - Third-Party Device
17:13 - All Data in One Place
19:03 - Carbon Copies?
21:50 - Used to be hours, then minutes, and now seconds
24: 40 - A Little Box
25:54 - Going Mobile?
31:02 - We are a Conduit
33:36 - “My Panel is Beeping.”
34:14 - In Other IoT News & Trends in Manufacturing
36:10 - We are all becoming Friends
37:38 - Co-petitors
38:00 -NFPA - FireM at Booth #442
39:09 -Nathan Brown, FireM’s inventor, will be there
39:57 - New Products, including Fire Extinguisher Monitoring
41:20 - Healthcare Hand Portables
41:44 - Looking for Feedback
43:30 - Hit the Inspect Point Button!
44:00 - Fast Round
44:20 - Favorite Installation?
45:10 - Favorite Suppression System?
46:02 - Scott’s Favorite Suppression System is in the Future!
47:04 - Table Smash?
48:20 - Wrap Up
See you at NFPA!
0:05 - Intro
1:15 - Todd has been on the FPP before (Episode #38)
1:25 - Intro to Industrial Fire Protection (IFP) and SEVO Systems
3:20 - Todd's favorite Special Hazard
4:37 - Moynihan Train Hall's fantastic flame detectors
5:40 - Fire Detection is the Brains of it 🧠
5:54 - IFP & Clean Energy
6:26 - Energy Storage System (ESS) Market
6:49 - Lithium Ion Batteries
7:41 - Importance of Detection
8:17 - What are we trying to protect?
8:41 - What tech does what?
9:26 - Tesla
10:35 - We've learned a lot in the last 3 - 5 years
10:45 - Who's issue is it? Fire? Battery?
11:00 - Big emphasis on moving to electric everything
11:20 - Drew wants a power wall
11:57 - Todd won't park an electric car in his garage
12:40 - The Jetsons
12:50 - A Software Solution?
13:18 - A new arm of Inspect Point?
13:40 - New projects for IFP?
14:06 - Aviation Market
14:52 - Alternatives to Foam
15:20 - New Ideas for the industry
15:34 - The mess of foam safety
16:30 - Changes in thinking
16:38 - Foam manufacturers have gone through a lot
17:17 - Fluorine-free options
17:33 - Can systems be easily swapped out?
18:37 - How does clean agent fire protection work?
21:25 - The approval process for clean agents
22:40 - New technologies included in NFPA standards
24:27 - ARFF!
27:50 - Just what are we protecting?
28:56 - Paging Mr. Aaron Johnson!
30:40 - Electric Planes
31:34 - Technology opens doors in fire protection
32:37 - Paging Mr. John Demeter!
33:27 - American Innovation & Manufacturing Act (AIM)
33:41 - The HFC Debate
35:59 - HFC cuts coming well before the 2035 cut-off date
36:49 - Drew pulls from his brain 🧠
37:13 - 3M's Big Stir in the industry
38:27 - FK-512 and 3M™ Novec™ 1230
39:30 - PFAS is being rebranded - some are non-toxic
41:00 - Back in the day...
41:40 - Barry White Voice
42:20 - SEVO Systems & FK512
43:40 - There's PFAS in Prozac
45:00 - Quick Response Round!
46:00 - Lobsta! 🦞
47:00 Trade show love
50:00 - Evil Empires & Wrap up
0:05 - Drew's Intro
0:30 - Who is Peerless?
1:20 - The #1 Fire Pump City is NYC
1:30 - What is Travis's Background?
2:20 - The Digital Transformation
3:15 - Fire Protection World lags in Digitalization
5:05 - When you Need a Fire Pump, you Really Need a Fire Pump
5:40 - Code Cycles
6:01 - Smart Systems in a Home vs. for Fire Pumps
7:02 - Lots of Data Collected
7:07 - Data Can Now Come to You
8:00 - Things Changed Post-COVID
8:20 - Testing Frequency & Staffing
9: 15 - What Fire Pump? We Don't Have a Fire Pump.
10:30 - Visibility = Better Protection
11:10 - NFPA25 Section Re-Write
11:48 - Perks to NFPA25 Re-Write With Remote Monitoring
12:30 - Remote Testing?
13:15 - Constant Flow of Data
14:10 - Can See What Happens in the System in between Inspections
14:20 - Digitization vs. Digitalization
15:30 - Saves Manhours
17:36 - Will Always Need Technicians
19:43 - Hardware vs. Software
21:08 - 80 to 100 Points of Data
23:00 - How Does it All Work?
23:40 - How Do You Avoid Hacking?
26:26 - Biggest Adopters So Far
28:56 - Who Should Get This? Building Owners or ITM Contractors?
31:30 - Efficiency of Knowing What the System Needs Before Going to It
32:00 - Various Costs
40:30 - The Steps of the Digital Revolution in Fire Pumps
41:01 - The System Calls a Tech to Come to Fix It
42:30 - Want to Know More?
43: 03 - Join Us For a Webinar on 12/7
43: 31 - Functionality During a Live Incident
44:20 - Can Know if Fire is Contained
45: 04 - Can Alert Fire Brigade
46: 27 - It's All About Safety
46:50 - Drew's Outro & Contact Info for Travis
0:15 - Drew's Intro from Antarctica
1:39 - Intro from Canada
1:54 - Shout out to Troy Life & Fire Safety
2:09 - Conversion to Listed Antifreeze
3:20 - What is out there?
4:17 - Sean, who are you?
5:30 - Supply Chain
5:50 - NFPA25 and Older Systems
7:34 - Is a Dry System Better?
9:18 - Will there be a TIA?
10:07 - How Many Old Systems are Out there?
11:13 - The Contractor Still has the Liability
12:05 - Refractometers & other new Tools
13:17 - The Field Testing Challenge: it's a Science Experiment
16:38 - Huge Challenge for Contractors
19:00 - When there were Large Vats of Glycerine!
22:58 - ESFR
26:50 - What's Next?
28:01 - Get Trained
29:44 - Sugar & Concrete
32:09 - NYC DOB
35:43 - Canadian Socks
37:55 - Inspection Software Makes it Easy for AHJs
39:00 - Fire Sprinklers Save Lives
39:40 - Outro
0:15 - Introduction
2:10 - Remember the Pandemic?
3:09 - The Pre-Engineered Systems Niche
6:04 - Why a Dry Chemical System?
7:20 - NFPA420 - Extraction Booths
13:03 - The Restaurant Industry is Evolving
14:05 - Ventless Solutions & Fireballs
16:14 - More Electric Appliances in Restaurants
23:42 - More Rigorous Standards, Testing, Reporting, and Repairing
28:18 - Labor Shortage
32:06 - Recession, but Everybody Has to Eat
33:50 - International Changes in Restaurant Fire Protection
41:30 - Electrical Detection
46:46 - The Jetsons is now
50:11 - The Barista Bot
51:47 - Please Reach out to Jamie with What You See
53:34 - Welding for Five Year Olds
54:20 - Wrap-Up
57:10 - Outro
0:41 - Peter’s Introduction
2:56 - SSi Background
4:52 - Greensol & Clean Agent Protection
9:20 - SNAP (Significant New Alternative Policy) / Eco-Friendly
11:05 - What is FirePASS?
16:47 - Secondary Systems?
17:44 - Room Integrity & FirePASS
23:30 - SSi Battery Solution & Lithium-Ion Fires
26:50 - Peter’s Experience as an Executive Director of the CFAA
29:20 - Importance of Standardized Documentation
33:43 - Peter’s Perspective as a Firefighter & Industry Professional
37:22 - Technology Adoption in the Industry
40:15 - Quick Response Round
43:34 - Final Thoughts
0:16 - Fire Alarm Gateways
4:14 - Code Updates
6:58 - Louisiana: From Tags to QR Codes
12:55 - Consolidation in the Industry
17:03 - Success of Fire Protection in 2021
18:50 - A Recession-Proof Industry
20:30 - Final Thoughts on NFPA Boston
23:41 - Upcoming Shows
25:30 - Closing Thoughts
0:15 - Introduction
3:35 - COVID in Fire Protection
6:26 - Engagement in the Industry
8:45 - Adoption Among Jurisdictions
11:58 - Shortage of Engineers / Technicians
16:25 - ActiveResume.com & Skilled Labor
19:40 - New Detection Technology
24:30 - Tesla & Lithium Ion Battery Fires
28:24 - Latest From Potter
0:01 - 3:15 - Show Intro and Melinda’s Background
3:20 - 4:48 - Legalization in Canada vs. the U.S.
5:30 - 8:20 - NFPA 420 and Classifying Growing Facilities
9:05 - 10:02 - Craft Cannabis?
10:52 - 12:37 - How Melinda Became Chair of NFPA 420
12:50 - 14:40 - CodeNext in the Cannabis Sector
14:45 - 16:50 - Solvents in Use Today
17:15 - 18:40 - More on the 420 Committee
18:50 - 21:40 - The Standard’s Timeline / In-Person Committees
21:55 - 25:15 - Detection Systems in Cannabis
25:55 - 27:50 - Craziest Deficiency Melinda Has Seen
28:00 - 29:20 - Foam Mattress Fires
29:25 - end - Closing Thoughts
0:01 - Intro & Inspect Point Deal
2:48 - Mike’s Introduction
4:30 - Mike & Covenant Fire Protection
6:17 - Mike’s Role with NFSA
7:32 - Layout Technician Class Updates
12:20 - Ponchos Class / History
14:46 - Benefits of the Virtual Class
18:20 - Class Pacing / Knowledge Retention
22:40 - Registration Opening
26:24 - New Software and New Textbook
30:07 - Other NFSA Initiatives
33:20 - NFPA 13 & The Reach of NFSA
38:04 - Wildest System Mike Has Created
41:32 - Mike’s Time in New England
44:44 - Closing Thoughts
0:01 - Intro
2:38 - Lee Kaiser Introduction
4:08 - Lee’s FSSA Experience
5:45 - Training for Specialty Suppression
7:02 - Dealing With Special Hazards
10:40 - Lee’s Top-3 Issues in Fire Protection
15:21 - Jarret Ryan’s Introduction
16:25 - Protegis’ Sales Methodology
18:30 - Protegis’ History With FSSA
23:29 - Jarret’s Initiatives for Protegis
25:10 - Todd Stevens’ Introduction
25:58 - The Global Outreach Initiative
29:01 - Todd’s Experience as President During COVID
32:38 - Outro
2:11 - Intro
3:38 - Bill Introduces Himself
5:21 - Who Does Vehicle Suppression?
6:36 - What Vehicles are We Talking About?
7:29 - Key Off-Road Markets
8:29 - Key Over-The-Road Markets
9:20 - Regulations For These Markets
10:55 - Goal of Vehicle Suppression
13:06 - What These Fires Look Like
14:19 - How These Systems Work
18:41 - Wet, Dry, & Gaseous Systems
22:37 - The Kodiak Brand
24:53 - Dealing With Bus Fires
27:49 - Gas Detection on Trash Trucks
29:16 - Timeline of Electric Vehicle Growth
32:53 - Fire Suppression of Lithium-Ion Batteries
36:11 - Preventing Lithium-Ion Battery Runaways
37:21 - Early-Warnings in Private Electric Vehicles
40:08 - Looking Beyond Electric Vehicles
43:37- Quick Response Round
48:04 - Closing Thoughts
TIMELINE:
Intro (:01)
Coming Up in 2022 (1:32)
CONTEST: Inspect Point's Ugly Sweaters & Ugly Deficiencies (1:40)
Hello John and Drew Sets This Episode's Agenda (2:11)
Meet WESCO (3:50)
Born & Raised in Fire Protection (6:57)
Family Portable Fire Extinguisher Biz Sold to Kidde (7:25)
From a Parts Business to an Importing and Recycling Company (8:19)
President of the FSSA & Involved in NAFED (9:32)
Did Todd Stevens Cause COVID? (10:40)
What is AIM, What Are Clean Agents, and Where Are They Used? (11:56)
Halon 1301 is a Depleting Ozone Agent (13:00)
Treaty Banning Production of Ozone Depleting Agents (13:29)
Recycled Halon (14:20)
Replacing Halon (15:04)
3M & NOVEC (5:31)
Some Agents Aren't Ozone Depleting But Add to Climate Change (16:31)
Phasing Out HFCs (17:00)
American Innovation in Manufacturing and Competitiveness Act (AMAC) (17:32)
A Phasing Down (18:00)
There's Always Sand & Water (18:34)
NOVEC vs. FM200 (18:49)
Dupont Says... (19:03)
AIM Is the Law (19:36)
An 85% Decrease of HFCs Over 15 Years (20:23)
HFC Allocation (21:24)
Allocations Are Based on Global Warming Index (22:07)
Fire Suppression Agents Have Some of the Highest Global Warming Percentages (23:17)
Hard For Manufacturers to Know Cost and Availability of HFCs (25:08)
Recent Manufacturer Announcements: December 2021! (25:45)
Sustainability For HFCs is a Huge Issue (27:00)
If HFC System Goes Off, It Is Reportable (29:05)
HFC is in Hospice (31:00)
The Halon Country Club (32:02)
Industries Have Their Allocations (34:00)
Drew Uses Bear Spray? (34:42)
Is the Special Hazard Industry Growing or Shrinking? (37:25)
Hospice Theory (40:15)
HCFC Was Controlled Before HFC Was (40:45)
New Streaming Agent in Aviation (43:56)
BTP in All-New Planes (45:00)
Touching on Foam (45:30)
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (46:54)
Nothing Puts Them Out: Get People Out & Let It Burn (48:50)
Will You See John or Drew in a Tesla? (49:25)
Quick Response Round (52:25)
Cars: 60s Shelby Cobra or Late 60s Corvette? (52:40)
Friends & Family: To Tesla or Not To Tesla? (53:15)
Craziest Installation: Use or Location (54:25)
Craziest Deficiency - Like Inspect Point's Contest! (55:40)
Biggest Issues in Our Industry? (56:56)
Promote and Help Tech Schools (59:10)
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (1:00:26)
Fire Protection Manufacturers and R&D (1:01:15)
Innovation is on the Software Side (1:03:17)
North or South Jersey? (1:03:39)
Where the Parkway Crosses the Turnpike (1:04:10)
John Mackey & the Pizza Battle (1:05:20)
Where Did You Live in NYC? (1:06:43)
Wrap Up (1:07:40)
Drew's Outro (1:08:20)
Episode NotesTIMELINE:
Intro (:01)
Setting Up (1:09)
Drew Sets the Agenda for the Episode (1:55)
Who is Hampshire Fire Protection? (2:09)
Hampshire Fire History (2:16)
Starting in Sprinklers (3:20)
Purchasing and Integrating a Fire Extinguisher Company (3:48)
Purchasing and Integrating a Fire Alarm Company (3:03)
Jimmy Joins (4:08)
Different Divisions in a Family Owned Company (4:38)
One-Stop Shop... (5:14)
We Don't Clean Kitchen Hoods! (6:08)
We Won't do your Taxes or Clean your Suits, either (6:38)
We Only Want to Do What We Do Best (6:58)
From Larry Thibodeau and his Truck to 180 Employees in Various Divisions (7:12)
Before and After (8:29)
Higher Margin (9:00)
No Massive Risk (9:10)
Before Inspect Point, We used Paper and Homemade PDF forms (9:38)
PDF Forms Were A Pain in the A@@ (11:18)
We Had to do Something Better (12:24)
Tried to Do Their own Software (12:52)
Was Still in Development and Incorporated Hampshire Fire's Suggestions into the Software (13:28)
Inspect Point Respects the Voice of the Customer (13:48)
Inspect Point Became more Powerful in two years : Great Evolution! (14:18)
Amerex and Other Partnerships (12:20)
Viking (15:33)
Proposals for Deficiencies and Regular Service Work and Solely for All Sprinkler Service (16:01)
Inspect Point is Always Adding Great New Features (16:52)
Anything powerful has a Learning Curve, but it is worth it (17:03)
You can Make Inspect Point What you Want it to Be - Great Options (17:57)
Inspect Point Gives You Bay 10x's What you Put into It (17:55)
Can Put information All over the Place! (19:31)
Primary Metric - Deficiency Quote Estimator, and it had more than Doubled the 1st year (20:38)
In August, the Deficiency Estimator Reached Their Goal For the Year! (20:58)
With All the Info into Inspect Point you can track all these ROIs (21:53)
Inspect Point Has Connected all our Various Divisions (22:40)
Inspect Point Has Streamlined Our Ability to Get Quotes out & Service Work Done (24:09)
Everything in One Place (24:33)
Can Get All the Business on the Table (25:18)
What Feature Would Hampshire Fire Like Added? (26:37)
Balancing Adding Features With Overdoing it (29:53)
Inspect Point is Great at Voice of the Customer (31:08)
Customer Success and Tech Support People Are Enthusiastic and Patient (31:44)
Go Jennifer! (32:53)
How to Convey to the Industry How much Inspect Point can Transform Their Business (33:53)
Double Service Sales in One Year - Hampshire is the Second Company to say this (34:20)
Get into the Nooks and Crannies (35:02)
After the First Year it Was Plug and Play (35:08)
We Do All Dry Trips this Summer (35:38)
Techs LOVE it (36:48)
Facebook Groups Give Great Feedback (37:08)
If its not Usable on the Ground, its not Usable (37:48)
A Professionally Made Program Makes everything Look Better - Adds a Sense of Pride (38:08)
Psyched About Amerex (39:08)
With QR Codes, We sped up the Inspection Process of Fire Extinguishers From 5 minutes to 20 Seconds (40:54)
Wrap Up (41:08)
TIMELINE:
Introductions (:12)
Who is Pierce Fire Protection? (:45)
AFSA Trade Show and Inspect Point (1:11)
Who is Zach Pierce? (2:21)
Dad Was a Sprinkler Fitter (3:22)
From a Sprinkler Fitting Company to a Full Service Provider (3:40)
A New Recurring ITM Revenue Model (4:19)
Good Structure for Staying Organized (4:48)
The Inspection Drives Everything Else (5:20)
Inspect Point Transformed Pierce Fire Protection's Business Model (5:27)
From 2-3 Techs Only Doing Tests to Everything in Fire Protection (6:04)
As Fast as You can Cycle Through the Cycle from Inspection Through Invoicing - the Better Your Revenue Will Be (11:10)
Runs Itself Other Than Doing the Inspections! (7:22)
Easy To Trace and Track Everything (7:35)
What do Techs Think of Inspect Point? (7:55)
Techs Don't Even Have to Come into the Office! (8:43)
Automation and Other New Features in Inspect Point (9:18)
Proposals & Work Orders Were a Game Changer (9:33)
In 13 Months, Service Sales More Than Doubled (9:43)
Inspect Point Acts like a CRM (11:27)
Has Pierce's Entire Sales Funnel (11:40)
Customer Portal as a Marketing Tool (12:31)
Can Manage All Your Building's Fire Related Issues (13:36)
Amerex Partnership & QR Code (15:02)
Wrap It Up (15:45)
Fall Preview (16:17)
TIMELINE:
Introductions (1:35)
What is the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA?) (3:09)
Meet John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE, VP of engineering and technical services for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (4:20)
Between John and Kevin they are on 40 NFPA Committees (4:11)
Why it is Important to be on Committees (4:40)
Meet Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE (5:00)
John & Kevin Bring Real World Sprinkler Contractor Knowledge With Them (6:39)
Theory is Great! But, it Has to Work in the Real World (6:49)
ITM Training (7:30)
What is Coming Up - the NFPA Tech Meeting (8:01)
NITMAN on NFPA13 (9:37)
Is John Testing Kevin? (9:52)
The NITMAN becomes a CAM (10:26)
Three Big CAMS (11:10)
Biggest CAM to AFSA (12:00)
The History of this Water Supply CAM (12:06)
Requiring an Adjustment to the Water Supply (12:30)
Should Not be the Contractor's Responsibility (14:00)
Where Should the Liability Fall? (15:20)
Location, Location, Location (16:33)
If Accepted as is - Cost of installation Would Go Up (17:05)
The Lawyers Would Have Fun (18:10)
There Goes the Price and There Goes theTimeline (18:30)
It Isn't Even a Safety Factor (18:48)
Any NFPA Member can Vote on it (20:10)
Strike the Language! Please Vote in Favor of the CAM! (20:40)
Please Educate Yourself on these Issues (20:50)
Voting Guide (21:08)
Review the Issues and See How They Affect YOU (21:21)
Another One the AFSA is Against - Sprinkler in Elevator Hoist Way (22:47)
Elevator CAM Acception = Giant Black Hole (23:40)
Remove Unintended Affects (24:17)
One More CAM that Causes Confusion - 9 vs 12 Sprinklers (26:21)
People Can Vote Virtually (29:09)
Uncle Sam Needs YOU! (32:06)
What is Coming Up in NFPA 25? (33:35)
2023 Version Second Draft is Almost Ready for Presenting (34:04)
Quick Response Round! (37:09)
Want to Meet John's Little Friend? (37:18)
Kevin Must Rank Fire Protection Schools! (38:40)
Three Inspect Point Co-Founders Went To RPI (39:00)
Sprinkler Head Testing Frequency in NFPA25? (39:16)
50 Years is a Long Time! (43:10)
Where Can We Find You Guys? (43:43)
VOTE! (48:00)
LIVE from Atlantic City! (48:15)
Wrap Ups (57:28)
You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/baaronj/ and find his books on his website www.AaronJWriter.com
Also, The Fire Protection Podcast will be coming to you LIVE on June 3rd from the NAFED Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas!
NAFED LIVE!
https://youtu.be/PJIywJzSk_w - Live Stream
https://www.youtube.com/c/Inspectpoint/videos - YouTube Channel
https://riverside.fm/studio/live-at-nafed---las-vegas?t=67254b559a1bd1af4ae3 - Riverside FM
TIMELINE:
Introduction (0:16)
Catch The Fire Protection Podcast LIVE at NAFED! (1:29)
Matt Rice and Andreas Huber Introduce Themselves (2:34)
Love Talkin' Fire Protection Systems, Compliance, Jurisdictions, & 1st Responders (4:47)
First of its Kind! (6:16)
Getting Important Information to 1st Responders (8:30)
Operational Information Gap (9:14)
Is Their Fire Protection System Even Working? (11:30)
1st Responders Would Like to Know What They are Getting into (12:10)
1st Responders Dashboard (13:11)
Gray Area: What is Given to His About Fire Protection System Conditions? (16:29)
How Many Jurisdictions Using Both Tools? (17:50)
What About 2020 and So Far in 2021? (19:00)
The "Gift" of Covid (28:56)
Who Owns the Data? (36:38)
Hurdles for 2021? (42:21)
What About Insurance Agencies? (47:40)
Hurdles are Opportunities (48:49)
It's A Lot of Work to get Good Data (50:19)
It Has to be More Than Just Technology- Be A Problem Solver (53:20)
Quick Round - Golf Version! (59:40)
Matt Throws Down! (59:47)
TIMELINE:
Introductions (2:34)
Meet Victoria Hutchinson (2:46)
Meet Bart van Leeuwen (4:20)
Smart Fire Fighting (6:04)
Software Platforms & Solutions for AHJs in US (7:28)
What is the NFPA Research Foundation? (8:26)
Four People Covering 50 Topics at Once (9:30)
Bringing Research Into Practice (10:10)
Projects the NFPA Research Foundation is Working On (11:36)
Anyone Can Get Involved --- like YOU! (12:29)
What does ITM Stand For? (15:51)
Why is This Needed? (16:08)
Did This All Stem From Fire Pumps? (17:48)
Everyone Wants the Analytics (20:25)
Fire Pump Churn Testing (22:48)
Why Are NFPA 25 Meetings Funny? (23:42)
Data Grabbing Is Tough (27:46)
Who Owns the Data? (30:49)
Sharing the Data (35:09)
Performance Based ITM (36:46)
Collected Data from 40,000 Fire Inspections (40:32)
Will the Results of that Data Analysis be Game Changing? (43:05)
Report of Project (43:10)
Next Steps (43:43)
Can We Create a Uniform Data Model From Diverse Streams of Data? (44:26)
Will the NFPA25 Update in May '21 Use This Data? (46:34)
Get Involved! (47:40)
New Direction Coming (48:41)
The Data Drinking Game! (48:48)
Quick Response Round! (49:30)
Nerd Question Alert (50:39)
Shout Out to Jeff Norton!(51:25)
NFPA Bedtime Stories for Victoria (52:40)
Novec 1230 Systems (54:05)
There Will Never Be A Fire At A "Normal" Person's House (55:10)
Fire Captain Bart Has Great Stories Not Suitable for Podcasts! (55:35)
Where Can People Find You? (55:40)
Wrap Ups (57:28)
Discussed in this Episode: NFPA Research Foundation, NFPA Codes and Standards, Inspection Data Collection, Fire Fighting, Emerging Technology in Fire Protection, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance, Fire Pump Performance, Analytics, Fair Data Practices
TIMELINE:
Introductions (2:32)
Terry's 20 Committees (4:26)
Terry's History (5:12)
Drew's History (8:13)
The Kozlowski days of Tyco (8:55)
Value of Fire Protection (12:00)
A Noble Industry (13:27)
20 Different Standards?! (14:45)
NFPA13, 14, 11, 16, and 25 (15:46)
NFPA303 - Marinas, Docks & Boat Yards (18:18)
NFPA4 - Test Agents (19:48)
Remote Testing, FDNY, COVID, and IoT (25:28)
The Cost of Freeze Ups (30:00)
Allowances for Equipment in Systems (34:40)
Quick Response Round (35:34)
Crab Cakes or Boiled Crab? (35:55)
Discussed in this Episode: Johnson Controls (JCI), NFPA Codes and Standards, Inspection Data Collection, Internet of Things (IoT), Remote Monitoring and Testing
www.johnsoncontrols.com
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/services-and-support/fire-maintenance-and-support/smart-connected-fire-sprinkler-monitoring
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/fire-suppression/connected-fire-container-monitoring
Timeline:
Intro - 3:00
Cause Marketing - 5:00
Coffee Connoisseur - 7:30
Coffee Blending - 10:30
Coffee Grinding - 12:10
Fire Department Chronicles - 13:55
Friends of Firefighters - 15:30
Comedy & 1st Responders - 17:35
Hollywood & Firefighting - 18:30
Banyan Treatment Centers - 24:15
Comedy CPR - 25:45
Social Media / Comedy - 31:00
Coffee Blends - 33:00
Quick Response Round - 35:00
Best TV show about fire fighting - 40:00
Where can we find you? - 42:20
Discussed in the episode:
firedepartmentcoffee.com
Instagram - @firedepartmentchronicles
Facebook - Fire Department Chronicles
YouTube - Fire Dept. Coffee
Overseeing a facility, a campus or other building complexes come with a variety of challenges, ranging from staffing to training, to compliance on health, environmental, and fire safety.
In Episode 26, Drew sits down with Joshua and Lindsey Brackett, co-founders of Legacy FM, to discuss facility management and fire protection in healthcare facilities. Both have deep backgrounds in the facility management world and sit on various committees with ASHE and NFPA. Legacy FM has started empowering through specific strategies for facility needs.
2:30 - Introductions
5:45 - Legacy FM
11:00 - NICET
16:10 - Fire Protection Contractors / Bidding
21:00 - Healthcare codes / Joint Commission
27:30 - NFPA 4
28:30 - Technical Blip (Sorry)
29:00 - NFPA 4 / ASHE
33:00 - Data in Fire Protection / NFPA Research Foundation
37:55 - Book with ASHE
42:25 - Legacy FM and ASHE - YouTube Channel
50:45 - Quick Response Round
Discussed in the Episode:
energytocare.org
Legacy-FM.com
Contact Information:
jbrackett@legacy-fm.com
lbrackett@legagy-fm.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-brackett/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-brackett/
Timely for 10/4 - 10/11 Fire Prevention Week, Drew and Nancy Carbone talk about the work Friends of Firefighters have done to support mental wellness and mental health. The Founder and Executive Director, Nancy discusses the non-profit's history, its mission with firefighters and families, and how COVID has impacted and changed everything. Created after the tragedies of September 11th, Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing free, confidential mental health and wellness services.
Later in the conversation, they talk about the organization’s influence on the 2020 Judd Apatow comedy movie, The King of Staten Island.
Nancy started this non-profit venture back on September 11th, 2001 and has never looked back. Their board of advisors includes a cast of FDNY officials and other industry leaders. Steve Buscemi and Gary Sinise round out the board among many important names in the first industry.
2:30 - Introductions
3:56 - History / What they do
8:18 - Helping out the families
11:00 - September 11th Sicknesses / Suicides
13:18 - Separation from the FDNY
14:32 - Vincent Dunn
18:12 - Outreach Team
19:10 - COVID effects
23:46 - Back to School initiative
28:20 - NY Fire Sprinkler Contractor's Association
29:20 - Steve Buscemi (Board of Advisors)
31:30 - NYC Comedy-Drama, The King of Staten Island Movie
33:20 - Pete Davidson
38:46 - Friends of Firefighters beyond NYC
40:46 - Contact Info
Discussed in the Episode:
FriendsOfFirefighters.org
InspectPoint.com
Jamie Knowles is one of the leaders in the suppression industry focusing on the restaurant sector. He gives some extraordinary facts about how Americans eat and what the impacts of the pandemic did to the prepared food industry.
Intro - 4:15
Data about COVID times - 6:55
Faster Food vs Dining - 9:50
City vs Suburb vs Rural - 14:20
Ghost Kitchens - 15:30
NFPA and Food Trucks - 21:30
More Ghost Kitchens - 24:40
Electronic Detection Fire Suppression - 27:55
Internet of Things - 32:15
Industrial Chemical / Paint Booths - 38:00
Gas Station / Pemall Exit - 42:20
NAFED / How are the Fire Equipment Distributors doing? - 45:10
Incentives for techs - 47:50
Quick Response Round - 50:40
Contact Info - 54:50
Discussed in the Episode:
Amerex-fire.com
InspectPoint.com
Commercial Fire Protection has been a user of Inspect Point for almost 2 years. It has transformed their business incredibly giving field technicians and the office administration more power to drive their compliance and revenue. Mikiah and Curtis Jones sit down with Drew to discuss their journey with the Inspect Point platform and their involvement in the beta program for Service / Work Orders.
Introduction - 4:05
Commercial Fire business - 8:00
Riding through downtimes with ITM / Service - 10:05
Why did you choose Inspect Point - 11:40
Moving out of the paper age - 15:45
Service / Work Order module - 18:50
Involvement in the Beta Process - 20:25
Uploading Material lists - 24:10
Emergency Service calls - 28:05
Where does Commercial Fire Protection go from here- 31:00
3rd Party Compliance software - 33:25
Quick Response Round - 36:05
Commercial Fire Contact Info - 42:30
Discussed in the Episode:
InspectPoint.com
CommercialFire.net
Joe Meyer of MeyerFire LLC sits with Drew. Within the fire protection industry, Joe is well known for his work his engineering work and commitment to the industry. The MeyerFire Toolkit is used by 300+ fire protection companies worldwide. The pair talk about this, sprinkler selection tools, exam prep, and much more.
2:55 - Background of Joe
5:10 - Going with a digital business model as an engineer
9:15 - Key to blogging
13:40 - MeyerFire tools
17:15 - Sprinkler selection tool
24:00 - Exam Prep
35:35 - BIM / Rivit
40:15 - Quick Response Round
Discussed in the Episode:
MeyerFire.com
CodeCalls.org
2:40 - Background of Andy
7:25 - Fire Vision
11:50 - QuakeTech
16:30 - How does the Augmented Reality work
19:40 - How the cloud is helping Augmented Reality
20:40 - Cities being 3D mapped
22:25 - Augmented Reality devices
24:35 - Remote Inspections - NFPA 915
28:20 - Future of fire detection
32:40 - PFAS - Foam Fire Fighting Protection
39:45 - Quick Response Round
Discussed in the Episode:
firesolutionsgroup.com
arfirevision.com
https://www.qwake.tech/
jlynch@firesolutionsgroup.com
Inspect Point Webinar- Optimize your Business Practices (March 31st 11AM)
John Mackey
john@mackeygroupllc.com
mackeygroupllc.com
Chris Logan host of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast joins Drew on a quick chat about how podcasting has added a new wave of marketing to the fire protection industry. They get into how they started and how it has transitioned in just a short time. COIVID-19 was also a topic of conversation and how the industry learns and moves on from a tragedy like this.
Drew chats with Lisa Salzman and Tom Doty of Fire Tech Productions, a fire protection training company. They conduct virtual trainings as well as in-person throughout the country. NICET Prep is a key component to what they help the industry with.
Drew sits down to chat with fellow podcast host Rob Read of the Into the Fire podcast. Rob has a different approach to his content focusing more on business acumen and other professionals. Rob also owns Bison Fire Protection a large fire protection contractor in the Winnipeg area.
- Introductions
- Why does the extinguisher market needs to change?
- Who are the main stakeholders in the process?
- What are the next steps for The Eliminator?
- Quick Response Round
Dave Brown, Founder of Nuvo Solutions, joins the podcast today. Drew and Dave discuss tools to help manage a mobile fleet from the fire protection service provider perspective. Mobile devices, cellular plans and other management tools are a huge cost burden on a company.
Drew sits down with Doug Nadeau and Chris Crivello of RAN Fire Protection Engineering to chat about their role in the industry. Fire protection engineers are just one cog in the wheel of the entire engine. Contractor and owner relationships also get discussed and how to work together to push a project forward.
3rd party software has been a big topic as of late in the fire protection community. The Compliance Engine, by Brycer, is the leader in this space, giving AHJs access to fire protection deficiencies in a jurisdiction. Matt Rice, CEO and Co-Founder, joins Drew to discuss their solution as well getting into the "big data" aspect of the industry.
The Fire Protection Podcast visits the Frederick Grinnell Education Center in Cranston, RI. Devin O'Leary, from Johnson Controls, sits down with Drew to chat about training both virtual and hands-on. Where does the future of fire protection education go? How does the industry grow a better trained workforce?
In the news lately firefighting foam has been blamed for multiple instances of polluting various water sources around the US. Drew sits down with Todd Stevens, project manager of special hazards for JC Cannistraro, to discuss inspection, testing and maintenance around firefighting foam. There are variety of ways to combat these huge public issues including some new equipment on the market to assist with ITM.
Drew gathers some fire protection industry professionals from different perspectives at Agave Bar in San Antonio after the NFPA Expo. A round table discussion occurs on dry & preaction sprinkler systems and sprinkler system corrosion.
Online stores and E-Commerce have been great innovations for other industries but why not in fire protection. QRFS is one of the leaders in this space allowing anyone to purchase material for a fire protection project. Facility managers and building owners are key customers of QRFS but the fire protection contractor has the ability to quickly order material as well.
Drew sits down to chat with Shawn Mullen, Chief Energy Officer at Protex Central, about the new NFPA code on hybrid water mist systems and how a new code develops through the industry. NFPA 770 has been in the works for years and a lot of fire protection professionals have been heavily involved in the adoption.
Luke and Drew sit down to catch up and chat about HVAC ducting fire protection. In the fire protection industry we are used to active systems such as suppression and sprinkler. Conquest FireSpray manufacturers and distributes a coated HVAC ducting system that surpasses other methods of gaining a fire rating on a ventilation system.
EP4.2 - Drew talks with Martin Workman, VP of Product Management at Viking, about his involvement in tunnel fire protection. Martin also explains his involvement on a variety of NFPA committees. Foam fire protection is discussed in part 2 of the interview. Recently there have been some changes to foam protection in NFPA and with a bunch of new products.
In the wake of the tragedy in Paris, France, Drew talks with Patrick Bowe, of Abco Peerless Sprinkler Company. Patrick was heavily involved in the design, coordination and installation of the water mist system protecting St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Historical landmarks and the fire protection designs around them are discussed.
EP4 - Drew talks with Martin Workman, VP of Product Management at Viking, about his involvement in tunnel fire protection. Lately the US and other parts of the world have seen an increase in fire protection in commuter tunnels. Martin also explains his involvement on a variety of NFPA committees. Foam fire protection is discussed in part 2 of the interview. Recently there have been some changes to foam protection in NFPA and with a bunch of new products.
Drew sits down with John Mackey, Director of Digital Strategy and Acquisition at Hiller, to chat about the new transition in the industry from a service contractor's viewpoint. Being involved in a variety of different positions within fire protection John discusses the challenges for the industry in the next 10 years and where things are heading.
Drew sits down with Phil Gunning, director of training for Globe, to discuss where innovation in the fire protection industry comes from. Having a strategic plan to design, manufacture and release a new product is key. Phil also gets into Globe and a few of the new products they are launching.
An introduction to the Fire Protection Podcast starts with 3 of the 4 co-founders (Padraic Doyle - CEO, Drew Slocum - VP of Bus Dev, & Jennifer Doyle - VP of Customer Success) of Inspect Point. They get into where the idea spurred from and how they got into the business. Drew gives a sneak peak into what topics and discussions he will be doing over the next few months.