We’re well into the digital age. Yet, far too many fire and life safety companies still rely on pen and paper. While these manual processes may have worked in the past, the complexity of modern markets and customers requires something different.
Drew Slocum
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #72 – A Conversation with Jensen Hughes CEO Raj Arora
Episode Summary Join host Drew Slocum as he sits down with Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, for a captivating look into the world of fire protection. Raj traces his career path from hands-on fire alarm sales to leading a global consulting firm, offering a unique...
Managing Your Own Inspection Questions: Why & How?
You own your inspection questions. Ensure compliance, protect your company from liability, and improve inspector efficiency by customizing and managing your inspection questions yourself.
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #71 – Raquel Gomez on Starting a Fire Protection Business as a Veteran
Episode Summary Happy Veterans’ Day from The Fire Protection Podcast! Today, Drew chats with Raquel Gomez, founder and owner of Mar Vet Fire Protection in California. She shares about her background in the Marines, how she got into fire protection, and how she...
Embracing Change in Fire Protection
As codes and standards change, best practices shift, and technology advances, we have the opportunity to better protect our communities. Change is difficult, but, in our case, it can be instrumental in saving lives and property.
5 Commercial Fire and Life Safety Systems Every Pro Should Know
Fire and life safety systems range from active systems that detect and suppress fires to passive systems that compartmentalize fire and smoke.
The Role of an Integrated Tech Stack in Active M&A Environments
An integrated tech stack can be part of proactively addressing the challenges your business faces while supporting your business goals, whether you’re looking for an investor or not.
Value-Added Fire Protection Services for Your Customers
The more frequently–and positively–you engage with your customers, the more trust you build and the more you set yourself apart from competitors.
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #70 – The State of Sprinkler Manufacturing & Systems with Jim McHugh
Episode Summary Take the survey to be part of our 2025 Fire & Life Safety Report! In today’s episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Jim McHugh, president of AGF Manufacturing, to talk through the latest trends in sprinkler manufacturing,...
4 Ways Software Can Help Your Facility Stay Fire-Safe
When you manage multiple buildings or large properties, each with their own unique equipment and complex systems that require routine inspections, it’s easy to miss steps.
NFPA 72: What Changed in 2022 & What’s Coming in 2025
As more AHJs adopt the 2022 edition of NFPA 72, and with more changes around the corner, knowing what’s new and how it will impact your inspections is essential.
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #69 – Andreas Huber On the Intersection of Software, the Fire Service, & Fire Protection
Episode Summary Take the survey to be part of our 2025 Fire & Life Safety Report! In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Andreas Huber of FirstDue to discuss the intersection of fire prevention efforts, emergency response, and...