Fire Protection Podcast
1) Codes That Save Lives: A Conversation with NFPA’s Jim Pauley
NFPA President Jim Pauley joins host Drew Slocum to trace how 130 years of codes and standards—from NFPA 13 to the Life Safety Code—were forged by tragedy and continually updated to keep pace with new...Show More
2) Recurring Revenue & Customer Service in Fire Protection with Karsten Smith
Discover how ACE Fire Systems transformed from installation-focused work into a thriving service-driven business. Karsten Smith shares how recurring revenue, customer care, and embracing technology ha...Show More
3) Why Training is the Best ROI in Fire Protection – with Rob Stewart of Fire Tech
Training, code compliance, and cross-training boost safety, efficiency, and profitability in fire protection. Rob Stewart of Fire Tech shares why both technicians and back-office teams need targeted e...Show More
4) The Fire Inside: How This Alarm Tech Built His Own Fire Alarm Operation
Dakota Farmer didn’t just start a fire alarm business: he challenged industry norms. In this episode, he shares how he went from apprentice to founder, designing systems solo, choosing open hardware,...Show More
5) Unifying Fire Protection Install & Service with BuildOps & Inspect Point
Drew chats with Glen Tipton, Director of Solution Engineering at BuildOps, about bridging the gap between install and service in the fire protection world. They dive into how BuildOps’ new partnership...Show More
6) Finding the Niche Within a Niche: Fire Safety Solutions with Kyle Jarvenpaa of Space Age Electronics
Join host Drew Slocum as he sits down with Kyle Jarvenpaa, VP of Business Development at Space Age Electronics, a company specializing in fire and life safety system components since 1963. Kyle pulls ...Show More
7) The Power of FireCAD: Efficiency & Accuracy in Fire Protection
Host Drew Slocum sits down with August and Tony Conte of FireCAD to discuss the recent acquisition by Inspect Point and what it means for the future of the industry. Hear directly from August about hi...Show More
8) Mission Critical Fire Protection with Lee Kaiser
In this engaging podcast episode, host Drew Slocum welcomes fire protection expert Lee Kaiser from ORR Protection for an in-depth conversation covering a wide array of industry topics. From the cultur...Show More
9) Fire Doors & Dampers: An NFPA Overview with Shawn Mahoney
Shawn Mahoney from NFPA joins The Fire Protection Podcast in this episode to discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding fire doors and dampers. The episode explores why these critical elements o...Show More
10) A Firefighter's Perspective on the Fire Protection Industry
Join host Drew Slocum as he chats with Jeff Pirro, a volunteer firefighter and sales professional at Inspect Point, on this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast! Jeff shares his unique perspective,...Show More