Episode Summary Drew sits down with Joan Leedy and Grant Lobdell from Dyne Fire Protection Labs to discuss all things testing. They cover fire suppression foam, the risks of AFFFs and PFAS chemicals, sprinkler testing, and the changing codes governing fire...
Episode Summary Today on The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Nancy Carbone to discuss what’s going on in the Friends of Firefighters organization. Friends of Firefighters is a non-profit dedicated to providing critical mental health support to...
Episode Summary Today on The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew is joined by Amy Liedman and Bob Teta, product and software leaders at Potter Electric Signal. Amy and Bob discuss Potter’s development of new, cloud-capable fire alarm panel technology that aims to...
Episode Summary Drew sits down with Ken Korber, author, and PA, about his book “Grace & Friends – A fire prevention/fire safety activity book“. October is fire safety awareness month and a great time to talk with children about the hazards of...
Episode Summary In this episode, our host is joined by a prominent figure in the fire protection industry, Matt Bass. Matt is a respected influencer who’s been deeply involved in various fire protection communities, particularly on platforms like Facebook. He’s an...
Understanding Fire Protection and the Role of Fire Protection Systems If you take all the buildings, roads, and other structures built across the United States between 2001 and 2019 and put them together, the area would cover more than 14,000 square miles. What’s that...
Selecting the right fire suppression system is key to protecting personnel, assets, and operations. This guide will help you make the best choice for your needs.
Dive into the Heart of Fire Protection: Meet Kaylyn Viggiano We’re thrilled to introduce you to the dynamic force behind Atlas Fire & Safety, Managing Partner, Kaylyn Viggiano. Kaylyn is more than just a business leader; she’s a passionate advocate for fire...
A press release about Drew Slocum’s Appointment to NFPA 25 Inspect Point Chief Strategy Officer and Host of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew Slocum is Appointed to NFPA 25 TROY, NEW YORK, September 29, 2023 Inspect Point, the leading provider of dedicated fire...
Episode Summary In the ever-evolving fire protection and safety world, staying updated with the latest innovations and industry trends is crucial. This pursuit of knowledge becomes even more exciting when industry experts come together to discuss groundbreaking...
Episode Summary Welcome to Episode #50, where Drew engages in an insightful conversation with none other than Bob Caputo, the distinguished President of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA.) Bob delves into his extensive history within the fire...
In late June, our Product Team – led by Katie Doyle and Griffin Malcolm (pictured below), had the opportunity to shadow an electric fire pump inspection conducted by North East Fire Protection Systems, Inc. Service Manager Chris Owens and Technician Grady Beck led the...