The Fire Protection Podcast

We want YOU to be on The Fire Protection Podcast! From industry veterans to innovators at the forefront of change in fire and life safety, The Fire Protection Podcast offers a unique platform to share your story. Our guest submission form is now live. Complete the form to get started: https://lnkd.in/e5my48xn #fireprotection #firesafety #fireprotectionpodcast

Join us on the latest episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, hosted by Drew Slocum, featuring a captivating conversation with Raj K Arora, CEO of Jensen Hughes! From his early days selling fire alarm systems to navigating the complexities of private equity and tackling emerging threats like wildfires and lithium-ion battery fires, Raj's journey is packed with valuable insights. Discover insights on: - The future of fire protection in a rapidly changing world - The impact of AI and digital transformation on our industry - The importance of mentorship and continuous learning Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eneM_f6a #fireprotection #podcast #JensenHughes #leadership #careergrowth #AI #fireengineering

We're proud to spotlight an inspiring entrepreneur who served our country and is now blazing trails in the fire protection industry. Meet Raquel Gomez of Mar Vet Fire Protection on Episode #71 of The Fire Protection Podcast! ??? Raquel's story is one of dedication, continuous learning, and the courage to build something great. From her time in the Marines to launching her own business, she shares valuable insights for anyone looking to succeed in fire protection. Tune in to hear about: ? Raquel's transition from the military to fire protection ? The challenges and rewards of starting a business ? Her advice for aspiring veteran entrepreneurs Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gvkCUWkS #VeteransDay #FireProtection #Entrepreneurship #WomenInFireProtection #TheFireProtectionPodcast ??

???New episode alert! This week, Drew is joined by Jim McHugh, owner of AGF Manufacturing Inc. They dig into all things sprinkler manufacturing, the latest innovations in sprinkler systems and hardware, and the impact on ITM processes. Watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/e6sQqR3k

On the latest episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew chats with Andreas Huber from First Due about how software can help bridge the gap between fire protection and emergency response--all to make communities and first responders safer. Tune in for unique insights into AHJs, reporting, compliance, and more in today's episode: https://lnkd.in/eVTuDT93

NEW EPISODE ALERT ??? In today’s episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew chats with Brad Dempsey, CEO and founder of Solutions360 Inc., about all things enterprise resource planning (ERP). What does it mean to be a purpose-built solution? What unique ERP needs do fire protection businesses have? When is it time to start looking for and implementing an ERP for your business? Dig into all this and more—watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/eRy4S5nR

This week, we’ve got Shawn Mahoney, P.E. back on the podcast, this time talking through key changes to NFPA 72—in both the 2022 and 2025 editions. Listen or watch now to dive deep with Drew and Shawn into the biggest changes impacting fire alarm codes, from remote access to cybersecurity to batteries and more: https://lnkd.in/ghE5T69N

NEW EPISODE ALERT ??? In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Drew sits down with Matt Curtis of Azuga, Inc. to talk all things fleet management and fire protection. They discuss tech innovations that have improved visibility into job statuses, driver safety, and vehicle maintenance. And later, they dig into what the future holds with route optimization, AI, and electric vehicles. Don't miss this one! Watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/e6HZ3x_j

In today's episode, Drew caught up with outgoing National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) president Aaron Dickens and incoming president Allen Quirk. Aaron and Allen talk through the presidential transition, challenges facing the industry today, and how NAFED is working to address those challenges. You won't want to miss it! Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e_UvxqGp

Check out the full episode Drew recorded at the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) conference in New Orleans last month! He got into all things Z-series extinguishers--from zinc primer and corrosion to UL verification--with Wade and Brayden from Amerex Corporation.