Fire and life safety systems range from active systems that detect and suppress fires to passive systems that compartmentalize fire and smoke.
NFPA codes and standards
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...
What’s New in Inspect Point? More Efficient Operations in the Field & the Office: October 2024 Product Update
Recent updates to the Inspect Point platform allow users to do more from the field more efficiently—and simplify back-office operations in the process.
The Importance of a Deficiency Audit Trail: Protecting Your Community, Your Customers, & Your Business
Audit trails for deficiencies your business identifies in the course of regular inspections are critical. Not only is it essential for follow-through to protect your customers’ lives and property, but it’s also a matter of protecting your business.
Effective Fleet Management in Fire Protection
Fleet management solutions are often identified as “telematics.” These solutions combine telecommunications and monitoring systems to help businesses effectively manage logistics, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, and more–all while driving profitability.
Form- vs. System-Based Inspection Software: Identifying the Best Solution for Fire Protection Businesses
A system-based inspection software supports more complex fire protection operations through clearly cataloged buildings, systems, and individual devices.
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #68 – Enterprise Resource Planning: Brad Dempsey on Purpose-Built Systems in Fire & Life Safety
Episode Summary 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...