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...
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The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #35 – Industry Profile: Hampshire Fire Protection
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #34 – Industry Profiles: Pierce Fire Protection
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,...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #33 – Upcoming NFPA Vote with AFSA’s John Denhardt and Kevin Hall
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #31 – Hangar Fire Protection and the Future of Firefighting Foam
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....
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #30 – Fire Protection Compliance & the Connection to Emergency Response
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #29 – NFPA Research Foundation – ITM Project
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #28 – Navigating NFPA with Terry Victor
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #27 Industry Profiles: Fire Department Coffee
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...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #26 – Healthcare Fire Protection and Facility Management Solutions with Legacy FM
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,...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #25 – Industry Profiles: Friends of Firefighters 501(c)3
Episode Summary Timely for 2020 Fire Prevention Week, Drew and Nancy Carbone talk about the work Friends of Firefighters have done to support mental wellness and mental health. Created after the tragedies of September 11th, Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)3...
The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #24 – State of the Restaurant Industry with the Amerex Corporation
Episode Summary The restaurant industry has been one of the toughest hit over the last 6 months. Fire suppression and the distributors / contractors that service them have also been affected. Jamie Knowles of Amerex Corporation is one of the leaders in the...