Fire Protection Podcast

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.

Episodes

The Fire Inside: How This Alarm Tech Built His Own Fire Alarm Operation

July 2, 2025 • 37 mins

00:00 From Technician to Entrepreneur

02:20 Dakota’s Background & Apprenticeship Path

04:34 Motivation to Start a Business

06:30 Identifying a Niche in the Fire Industry

08:39 Learning Design and Troubleshooting

09:35 Teaching Himself FireCAD + Early Wins

14:33 Balancing Install, Design & Multiple Projects

18:02 Favorite Systems & What Works Best

21:05 The Problem with Proprietary Equipment

22:26 Customer-First, No-Contract Philosophy

28:28 ...

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Unifying Fire Protection Install & Service with BuildOps & Inspect Point

June 4, 2025 • 29 mins
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 with Inspect Point is helping contractors streamline project management, inspections, and compliance. Packed with insights on recurring revenue, workforce challenges, and real-world tech adoption, this is a must-listen for anyone in f...
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Finding the Niche Within a Niche: Fire Safety Solutions with Kyle Jarvenpaa of Space Age Electronics

May 1, 2025 • 38 mins
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 back the curtain on Space Age's unique "niche within a niche," discussing their role in supporting OEMs, contractors, and engineers through complementary products and a focus on efficiency. Dive deep into the practical applications of ...
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The Power of FireCAD: Efficiency & Accuracy in Fire Protection

April 24, 2025 • 38 mins
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 his incredible 60-year journey in fire alarm and how FireCAD was born out of a need for better, faster design tools. Tony dives into how FireCAD is revolutionizing fire alarm system design, saving companies valuable time and money by eli...
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Mission Critical Fire Protection with Lee Kaiser

April 9, 2025 • 47 mins
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 cultural buzz around the Kentucky Derby to the critical importance of data center fire safety and the evolving challenges of lithium-ion battery protection, Lee shares his expertise and insights. Lee and Drew get into the future of remote in...
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Fire Doors & Dampers: An NFPA Overview with Shawn Mahoney

March 19, 2025 • 38 mins
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 of passive fire protection sometimes get overlooked in favor of active systems like sprinklers and fire alarms. Shawn explains the code requirements (NFPA 80 and 105), the inspection process, and the crucial role of education and enforc...
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A Firefighter's Perspective on the Fire Protection Industry

February 26, 2025 • 52 mins
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, growing up with a firefighter father and now serving his community as a volunteer. They discuss the critical role of fire safety and prevention, emphasizing the importance of residential fire sprinklers and the dangers of lithium-ion...
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Understanding the Code Process in Fire Protection with Jason Webb

January 22, 2025 • 42 mins
On this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum talks with Jason Webb, a fire protection expert and recovering AHJ, about the intricacies of fire protection codes and standards. Jason discusses his career journey from firefighter paramedic to his role in the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and his work with Potter. Tune in to hear a discussion on the differences between the International Code Council (IC...
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The Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Crisis: Amerex's Strategies for Protection and Prevention

January 8, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum talks with Ben Pitts and Jamie Knowles of Amerex, the world's leading fire extinguisher manufacturer, about lithium-ion battery fires and the challenges of putting them out. They discuss the importance of using the right fire extinguisher for the job and highlight some of the latest trends in fire protection, including the growing popularity of gas detection systems f...
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Giving Tuesday with Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

December 3, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode of the Fire Protection Podcast, powered by Inspect Point, host Drew Slocum interviews Victor Stagnaro, the CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The episode is being released on Giving Tuesday, and for every demo booked in December, Inspect Point will donate $100 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.   Victor describes the work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, including the...
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Transforming Fire Protection: A Conversation with Jensen Hughes CEO Raj Arora

November 20, 2024 • 39 mins
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? - Emergi...
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Raquel Gomez on Starting a Fire Protection Business as a Veteran

November 11, 2024 • 34 mins

Follow Raquel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgomezmarvetfire/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuri...

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The State of Sprinkler Manufacturing & Systems with Jim McHugh

October 16, 2024 • 57 mins

Take the survey to be part of our 2025 Fire & Life Safety Report: https://engage.inspectpoint.com/fpp-ep-70-fls-report-survey

AGF Manufacturing: https://agfmfg.com/

Follow Jim McHugh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mchugh-agf/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more s...

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

October 2, 2024 • 34 mins

Take the survey to be part of our 2025 Fire & Life Safety Report: https://engage.inspectpoint.com/fpp-ep-69-fls-report-survey


FirstDue: https://www.firstdue.com/

Follow Andreas Huber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-huber-797ba618/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the worl...

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

September 18, 2024 • 44 mins

Solutions360: https://solutions360.com/

Follow Brad Dempsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddempsey/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection ...

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

July 25, 2024 • 48 mins

NFPA: nfpa.org/
Follow Shawn Mahoney: linkedin.com/in/shawn-mahoney-p-e-18269a48/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with o...

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What's New in Fleet Management Technology with Matt Curtis

July 10, 2024 • 43 mins

Azuga: https://www.azuga.com/
Connect with Matt Curtis: https://linkedin.com/in/matt-curtis-52b288/

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to...

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Live from New Orleans with NAFED Presidents

June 11, 2024 • 9 mins

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Poin...

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Extinguisher Innovations with Amerex: Live from NAFED New Orleans

June 5, 2024 • 14 mins

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure. The web-based backend and a powerful mobile application enable companies to run their entire business from inspection to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Poin...

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NFPA Insights: A Conversation with Shawn Mahoney

May 30, 2024 • 43 mins

NFPA: nfpa.org/

Follow Shawn Mahoney: linkedin.com/in/shawn-mahoney-p-e-18269a48/

Antifreeze Requirements Fact Sheet: nfpa.org/forms/antifreeze-requirements-for-sprinkler-systems-fact-sheet

NFPA Conference and Expo: nfpa.org/conference

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drew-slocum-65aa4233/

Inspect Point is a cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safety professionals in their mission to make the world more secure...

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