Episode Summary Two years ago, in 2020, the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) held its annual meeting in Kissimmee, FL, and a lot has happened in the last 24 months! For many of us, it was the last fire protection event we were at before the pandemic...
Episode Summary One of the hottest topics in fire protection these days is how to put out Lithium-Ion battery fires. It seems that every week in the news, there is some sort of fire regarding these power sources. Vistra Energy (California), one of the world’s...
Episode Summary John Demeter, President of WESCO, joins The Fire Protection Podcast to discuss the AIM Act and the phase-out of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) in 2022 and beyond. Discussions around the allocation of clean agents and what industry gets these were brought...
Episode Summary In this episode, Drew catches up with one of the biggest fire protection companies in New England – Hampshire Fire Protection. Hampshire Fire Protection is one of New Hampshire’s most prominent commercial fire protection companies. Their services...
Episode Summary In this episode, Drew interviews Zach Pierce of Pierce Fire Protection about what Inspect Point has done for his family business. Pierce Fire Protection more than doubled their service sales in thirteen months. They did this without raising prices,...
Episode Summary Drew’s guests are John Denhardt and Kevin Hall of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA.) They discuss the upcoming NFPA Vote and issues that effect contractors. There are several CAMS (certified Amending Motions) that the AFSA feels have...
Episode Summary Fire Marshal, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, and author, Aaron Johnson joins Drew to discuss all things foam, fire protection, and the future. Drew has questions about hydrogen, electric and hybrid aircraft and fire protection, and Aaron has answers....
Episode Summary Returning guest, Matt Rice, co-founder and CEO of Brycer, the Compliance Engine, and 1st time guest, Andreas Huber, co-founder of First Due join Drew to talk about their recent partnership. Brycer the Compliance Engine...
Episode Summary In this episode, Drew talks to Victoria Hutchinson, of the NFPA Research Foundation, and data guru from Netage BV, Bart van Leeuwen. Both Victoria and Bart are industry veterans. Victoria grew up in a fire protection family and is a design engineer...
Episode Summary Drew talks with fire protection industry legend, Terry Victor. Terry is on 20, yes 20 different NFPA committees. He also has his dream job as Sr. Manager of Industry Relationships for Johnson Controls. This is his first podcast, but it won’t be his...
Episode Summary Coffee, comedy and fire protection. What could be a better range of topics in a 45 minute podcast? In Episode 27, Jason Patton, Vice President at FDC Coffee, sits down with Drew to discuss how their influence has helped give back to the fire...
Episode Summary Overseeing a facility, a campus or other building complexes come with a variety of challenges, ranging from staffing to training, to compliance on health, environmental, and fire safety. In Episode 26, Drew sits down with Joshua and Lindsey Brackett,...