Episode Summary Drew sits down with Joe Meyer of MeyerFire LLC. Joe has several ventures in fire protection design and has made a huge splash in the engineering world with his website MeyerFire.com. The aim of MeyerFire is to promote the practice by connecting and...
Starting a new special hazards division within your company can provide additional opportunities for growing your business, offering a more complete package for your customers. Todd Stevens, of J.C. Cannistraro, LLC, discusses the fire alarm piece, room integrity...
Episode Summary Augmented reality and remote inspections (NFPA 915) have been huge topics in fire protection over the last year. Drew sits down with Andy Lynch of The Fire Solutions Group to chat about his Fire Vision platform. Imagine being able to conduct a fire...
NFPA 25 exists to ensure the operational readiness of sprinkler systems if and when there’s a fire. It’s widely accepted that working sprinkler systems are the single best protection against unwanted fire. NFPA 25 serves as a standard to support sprinkler system...
Episode Summary In this past episode, Drew sat down with John Mackey of the Mackey Group LLC to discuss the current climate in the fire protection world. In uncertain times businesses struggle to keep moving forward. What can we do to improve the business operations...
The Day-to-Day Life & Responsibilities of a Fire Marshal In the world of fire prevention, there are so many paths to take. Becoming a firefighter is a great way to help enforce fire safety, but it isn’t the only position out there. How else can you help to enforce...
Do you understand the importance of fire prevention? According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), nearly 3,500 fires occur on average in U.S. office buildings each year. The NFPA reports that, every year, these office fires kill at least four people,...
The Most Common Causes of House Fires and How to Prevent Them Each year there are thousands of house fires in America. The National Fire Protection Agency puts the number at 350,000 house fires annually with more than 2,500 deaths. They happen most prevalently in the...
When you think of the world of fire safety and fire protection, the first thing that might pop into your mind is a firefighter. When there’s a health and safety hazard, like a fire, firefighters are the first responders; they’re who we look to for help. But there is...
Of all the safety features in a building, exit doors–AKA the means of egress–are one of the most crucial. Having a path of exit travel that employees or residents know and can rely on is key to getting them out safely in a fire. The point of NFPA requirements for exit...
What Happens During the Fire Code Inspection Process? Every year, commercial buildings must receive inspection and testing in their facilities to make sure it meets the standards of the Life Safety Code. This code is defined by the NFPA in NFPA 101. If you’re unsure...
Keep Your Company on Track for Success Running a fire protection company isn’t for the faint of heart. Servicing fire suppression systems in residential properties and commercial properties is one of the most important jobs there is. If a fire alarm or fire sprinkler...