Episode Summary Today, Drew welcomes Kevin Sofen, host of the Smart Firefighting podcast, to the show. They discuss the intersection of fire prevention and emergency response, the impact of new technology on all aspects of fire protection, and why there’s often so...
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The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #60 – Safeguarding Healthcare: The Joint Commission’s Vital Role in Fire Protection with Jim Kendig
Episode Summary In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew hears from Jim Kendig, Field Director at The Joint Commission. Jim provides critical insights on the role of The Joint Commission in ensuring compliance in healthcare facilities and shares how...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #59 – The Importance of Data & the Next Generation in Fire Protection with John Mackey
Episode Summary Host Drew Slocum speaks with John Mackey of The Mackey Group about the state of the fire protection industry, NFPA, passing the torch to the younger generation, and what the future looks like in fire protection. How does data play an increasingly...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #58 – The Compliance Engine’s Role in Advancing Fire and Life Safety
Episode Summary In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Bryan Schultz, Co-Founder of Brycer and The Compliance Engine (TCE). They discuss the genesis of TCE and why compliance software is a game changer for fire protection. They talk...
Fire Protection Podcast – EP #57: How The Fire and Life Safety Industry Is Evolving in Canada with Mark Wilson & Tim Renaud
Episode Summary Join Drew as he sits down with Mark Wilson and Tim Renaud, fire protection industry leaders and the hosts of the new CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s podcast. Focused on the intricacies of the fire alarm industry and changing codes, standards, and best...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #56 – Decoding the Role of Sprinkler, Antifreeze, & Foam Testing w/ Dyne Fire Protection Labs
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #55 – Friends of Firefighters featuring Nancy Carbone
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #54 – Moving Fire Alarm Forward with Potter
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #53 – Fire Prevention Month – Children’s Book Author Ken Korber
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #52 – Matt Bass – Fire Protection Influencer
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #51 – Exploring Innovations in Fire Alarm Testing With Detector Testers and SDi
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #50 – What’s new at the AFSA with Bob Caputo
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...