Fire Protection Podcast

Inspect Point, Drew Slocum
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Fire Protection Podcast

The Fire Protection Podcast dives deep into topics of the fire protection industry. Fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguishers and other life safety systems are discussed. Leaders from all over the world talk about new technologies and processes that are helping improve the fire safety community.

  1. Transforming Fire Protection: A Conversation with Jensen Hughes CEO Raj Arora

    HÁ 1 DIA

    Transforming Fire Protection: A Conversation with Jensen Hughes CEO Raj Arora

    On this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum welcomes Raj Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire protection engineering and consulting. Raj shares his journey from selling fire alarm systems to leading a global firm, offering insights into the evolving landscape of fire protection. They discuss: - The impact of private equity: How has it shaped the industry, and what does the future hold? - Emerging trends: From wildfires and lithium-ion batteries to the resurgence of nuclear power, how is the industry adapting to new challenges? - The role of technology: How is AI and digitalization transforming fire protection and creating new opportunities?

    40min
  2. Raquel Gomez on Starting a Fire Protection Business as a Veteran

    11 DE NOV.

    Raquel Gomez on Starting a Fire Protection Business as a Veteran

    Happy Veterans’ Day from The Fire Protection Podcast! Today, Drew chats with Raquel Gomez, founder and owner of Mar Vet Fire Protection in California. She shares about her background in the Marines, how she got into fire protection, and how she started her business. Watch or listen to this episode as Drew spotlights a fast-growing, veteran-owned business and get an inside look at how Gomez went from a fire protection novice to a successful owner-operator.

    35min
  3. The State of Sprinkler Manufacturing & Systems with Jim McHugh

    16 DE OUT.

    The State of Sprinkler Manufacturing & Systems with Jim McHugh

    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, innovations in sprinkler systems and hardware, and the impact of these changes on ITM processes. They also discuss the high volume of acquisitions taking place in fire protection and what that means for the future. “I think we're a decade behind what was already done in the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC industry…But I think it offers amazing opportunities for generational change, and there's a lot of that going on right now,” McHugh explains. McHugh shares about other key trends in the industry, including retrofitting, code compliance and enforcement, shifts in manufacturing standards and processes, remote inspections, and the future growth of the fire protection industry.

    58min
  4. Andreas Huber On the Intersection of Software, the Fire Service, & Fire Protection

    2 DE OUT.

    Andreas Huber On the Intersection of Software, the Fire Service, & Fire Protection

    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 records management software. Huber shares the importance of easy access to relevant information for fire crews responding to emergencies, “When you're a responding crew dispatched to that building, you're not really flipping through a filing cabinet or a digital filing cabinet. You don't have time to look for things you might care about.” Software that integrates between fire protection contractors, AHJs, and the fire department helps streamline that process from start to finish and ensure accurate, relevant information is in the hands of first responders when they need it.

    34min
  5. Enterprise Resource Planning: Brad Dempsey on Purpose-Built Systems in Fire & Life Safety

    18 DE SET.

    Enterprise Resource Planning: Brad Dempsey on Purpose-Built Systems in Fire & Life Safety

    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 equal. Dempsey talks through the evolution of ERP systems, what it means for an ERP to be “purpose-built,” and the unique ERP needs of fire protection businesses.”When you mix in the skill requirements, the technology, the engineering, even your service tech skill level is much, much higher in this industry. And that creates some special requirements,” Dempsey explains.

    45min
  6. Looking Back & Looking Ahead: Shawn Mahoney Talks Impact of Changes to NFPA 72 on the Fire Alarm code

    25 DE JUL.

    Looking Back & Looking Ahead: Shawn Mahoney Talks Impact of Changes to NFPA 72 on the Fire Alarm code

    In today’s episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Shawn Mahoney once again, this time, to walk through key changes to NFPA 72 and the impact on fire alarm codes. Some of the biggest changes center around remote inspections, cybersecurity, and batteries–including lithium-ion batteries–and device tagging, among others. Shawn dives into the biggest changes from the 2022 edition and highlights some of the big changes we can expect in the 2025 edition, set to be released in the fall.

    48min
  7. What's New in Fleet Management Technology with Matt Curtis

    10 DE JUL.

    What's New in Fleet Management Technology with Matt Curtis

    In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down and talks all things fleet management and technological innovations with Matt Curtis, Director of Partnerships at Azuga. Innovations in fleet management that track vehicle maintenance, encourage safe driving, and allow technician tracking and route optimization have changed the game for fire protection and other field service businesses. Increased visibility has impacted insurance, safe driving incentives, and vehicle maintenance–and things are just getting started. Watch or listen to this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast for a deep dive into changing fleet management technology and how it impacts fire protection businesses and technicians–and their communities.

    43min
  8. Live from New Orleans with NAFED Presidents

    11 DE JUN.

    Live from New Orleans with NAFED Presidents

    Live at the NAFED conference in New Orleans in May 2024, Drew got a chance to chat with outgoing NAFED president Aaron Dickens and incoming president Allen Quirk about where the organization has been and what to expect in the future. They discuss how NAFED–and the annual conference–has been growing and expanding to meet the needs of today’s fire protection professionals. Watch or listen to this quick episode of The Fire Protection Podcast for an inside look at the challenges facing fire protection professionals and how associations like NAFED are addressing them.

    9min
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The Fire Protection Podcast dives deep into topics of the fire protection industry. Fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguishers and other life safety systems are discussed. Leaders from all over the world talk about new technologies and processes that are helping improve the fire safety community.

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  • Criado por
    Inspect Point, Drew Slocum
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2024
  • Episódios
    70
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024 - Inspect Point - Fire Protection Podcast
  • Site do podcast
    Fire Protection Podcast

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