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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Episode Summary The future of fire protection is here. Collaboration is happening more and more in fire protection. Manufacturers are working with software providers to enhance how fire protection systems are inspected, tested, and operated. On this Episode #49...
Episode Summary Regulation and new technology have, in tandem, created some new opportunities in fire protection as of late. Firefighting foam, HFCs, and other clean agents are being scrutinized for their harmful effects on humans and the environment. In the...