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The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #68 – Enterprise Resource Planning: Brad Dempsey on Purpose-Built Systems in Fire & Life Safety
In today’s episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew talks all things enterprise resource planning (ERP) with Brad Dempsey, CEO and founder of Solutions360. ERP systems play a critical role in supporting business operations—but not all ERPs are made equal. Dempsey...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #67 – Looking Back & Looking Ahead: Shawn Mahoney Talks Impact of Changes to NFPA 72 on the Fire Alarm Code
In today’s episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Shawn Mahoney once again, this time, to walk through key changes to NFPA 72 and the impact on fire alarm codes. Some of the biggest changes center around remote inspections, cybersecurity, and...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #66 – What’s New in Fleet Management Technology with Matt Curtis
In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down and talks all things fleet management and technological innovations with Matt Curtis, Director of Partnerships at Azuga. Innovations in fleet management that track vehicle maintenance, encourage safe...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #65 – Live from New Orleans with NAFED Presidents
Live at the NAFED conference in New Orleans in May 2024, Drew got a chance to chat with outgoing NAFED president Aaron Dickens and incoming president Allen Quirk about where the organization has been and what to expect in the future. The conferences in 2024 were...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #56 – Decoding the Role of Sprinkler, Antifreeze, & Foam Testing w/ Dyne Fire Protection Labs
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 protection equipment. Joan...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #54 – Moving Fire Alarm Forward with Potter
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 simplify alarm system...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #55 – Friends of Firefighters featuring Nancy Carbone
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 firefighters in the FDNY....
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #52 – Matt Bass – Fire Protection Influencer
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 admin for several...
