Bringing Fire Protection and Technology Together
This conversation took place at the NFPA convention at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. This is a long overdue conversation with Industry Legend Terry Victor. We got over his career, how many NFPA committees he sits on, and his involvement in NFPA 915. It was a great conversation and look forward to the next one. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis is my conversation with Steve Kerber from the UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute from the 2023 NFPA Convention in Las Vegas! We discuss what the Research Institute is doing to reduce the damage and injuries that come from Lithium Ion batteries. What’s the future for Lithium, and how are they testing current products available, and more.
Read MoreWelcome Back to the Fire Sprinkler Podcast! This episode is my conversation from the NFPA conference and Expo with Shawn Mahoney. We discuss what it takes to throw the conference, organizing the event, and his thoughts on being back into the swing of things! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis Episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast, I go head to head with Nick Martin from JCI in a race to see who can install faster. Me with a regular threaded ESFR, and him, doubling me up with the Rapid Install ESFR. We discuss the development, how contractors are accepting it, and more! Recorded in Austin Texas at the NFSA Conference and Expo!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my (finally) conversation with James Golinveaux. We toured the new(ish) Viking headquarters in Caledonia michigan, discussed the history, and future of training in the fire sprinkler industry, his history in the industry, and more! Newer style of podcast with the tour being done while we talked. Let me know what you think! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis 100th episode of the fire sprinkler podcast is my conversation with Matt Klaus from NFPA. Mr 13 himself comes on the podcast to discuss NFPA Link! We discuss the future of hard copy standards, the development of the standards, as well was what’s new with NFPA. 100 Episodes…Thank you for everyone who supported the podcast over the years. I could not have done this without the support of the Fire Sprinkler Industry!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Jonathan Carl from Victaulic. We discuss the NFSA Conference and Expo, his presentation regarding NFPA 420, and more!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my product release with Reliable Sprinkler! They have produced the first sprinkler specifically designed for Lithium Ion manufacturing and Storage! See https://www.reliablesprinkler.com/product/lb11-horizontal-sidewall-storage-sprinkler/ for more information, and stay tuned for a video of the activation! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Bluecollarbobby! As he is known on social media, bluecollarbobby has built a large following in the Fire Sprinkler industry! We discuss how he got into the industry, his creative process, and more! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcsat is my Converation with Dan Webster from National Fire Equipment. What started out as an extinguisher supply company has grown to one of the leading fire protection suppliers in Canada! Learn the history, and his story! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Victoria Hutchison from the NFPA Research Foundation. We discuss the challenges in protecting mercantile properties with Lithium Ion batteries, parking garages, and more! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis Episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Scott Pugsley from the Sprinkler Lab at Seneca College. I travelled to Seneca College in March 2023 for the Career fair and industry dinner, and spoke with Scott about the Fire Sprinkler Industry, what Seneca College offers its graduates, and the different courses available. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Carey Webber from Reliable! We discuss the new RFC 49+ and many other topics, as we typically go off the rails when we get to gether! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my (finally) conversation with Ft. Jürgen Teschner From Job Group. We discuss there new electronically activated fusible bulb, the fusible bulb market in the fire protection market, and other things related to the market they dominate!
Read MoreThis Episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Jacqueline Wilmot. We discuss what the NFPA Research Foundation is, and the impact it has on Fire Protection as a whole. We discuss the recent studies, the conferences the Research Foundation has, and what the Research is doing to make the world a safer place. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Wendy Otway. Wendy is involved with 2 of the major fire sprinkler organizations in Europe. The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association and The European Fire Sprinkler Network. We discuss the industry in Europe, how the standards vary from across the various different countries, how the importance of sprinkler protection! Enjoy!
Read MoreThis episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is Aaron Johnsons interview with me at the 2022 Industry Affairs Summit! We learn more about the man behind the microphone at the Fire Sprinkler Podcast. It was super weird being on the other side of the interview, but I had time discussing the Fire Sprinkler Industry.
Read MoreThis episode of the fire sprinkler podcast is my conversation with Samer and MJ from Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company. MJ and Samer are both sales reps with Reliable, Samer in the Middle East, and MJ in America. We discuss Intersec, how they got involved with Reliable. A good talk with 2 amazing Reliable Reps!
Read MoreThis episode of the #firesprinklerpodcast recorded last October at the SFPE convention in Detroit Michigan. Tracey is the Chief Engineering Officer from Telgian. We discussed the various issues that come from doing flow testing, the importance of performing accurate flow testing, and how to make sure we are standardizing flow testing
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