Fire Sprinkler Podcast

Home Fire Sprinkler Week is underway! Visit www.homefiresprinkler.org for videos, downloads, and social media content to share for this week! Always a pleasure having Shawn Mahoney, a P. Eng from NFPA on the podcast to talk sprinkler! This episode we discuss the differences in intent and design criteria between NFPA 13, 13R and 13D. From design areas to water supplies and listing of materials. This episodes intention is to discuss and explain the differences and applications of the standards. Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Cary Webber of Reliable. We talk about PrePaks (and more). When to use them, why they are beneficial, and some history on them.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was recorded at Sprinkler Madness at General Air Products. It was a great event that brings sprinkler guys from around North America to learn, "hydrate" and network! It was a great event, and hopefully I get the opportunity to come next year!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Bogdan Reciega. Bogdan is a Fire Protection Engineer from Baltic Laboratory, a UL, USGC testing facility that works closely with FM as well. They perform burns daily at this facility, and looks like a lot of fun! Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is a collaboration with NFSA. This episode was hosted by FSP alumn Lainey Liotta. She talks to Terry Victor about his career path and work life/family balance. Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was my conversation in Maui with the Owner of Maui Plumbing and Fire, Ray. We discussed working in paradise, the impact of fire protection has had on the growth of his business, the Maui Fires and what they are doing to help out. This episode was recorded in May of 2024. Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Ryan Fogelman. We talk about the challenges of protecting recycling facilities, and how the Fire Rover works to mitigate the loss in this high challenging environment.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was recorded in Dublin Ireland at Fire Sprinkler International! it was my first time attending the event, and what a great event it was. I talk with Lainey Liotta from Lubrizol about Blazemaster, Dublin and cake!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is an episode recorded in Dubai with Simon Barratt from Viking! We discuss the development process of Vikings new Fluorine Free Foam, applications, and the replacement process!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was recorded in April at Fire Sprinkler International. We discussed new technology and advances in technology for pump drivers, including potential and future changes to fuels. This episode was recorded at Fire Sprinkler International in Dublin, Ireland. My first time at FSI and hopefully will be attending in the future.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is the new series with NFSA featuring the Legends and Leaders of the Fire Sprinkler Industry. This episode features Steve Ulmer and is hosted by NFSA's Future Leadership member Lance Gunnells. Steve talks about his history in the industry, the challenges early in his career and his overall love of the industry. Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Tim Renaud. Tim is the host of the new (ish) CFAA Fire Alarm Technicians Podcast, where he digs into various aspects of the Fire Alarm Industry. Based out of Vancouver BC, Canada, Tim's podcast talks various installation techniques, products, and aspects of the fire alarm industry of concern! Enjoy!

Catching up with Wendy Ottway. We talk the various sprinkler organizations within Europe, the Fire Sprinkler International 2024 (in Dublin, which I will be attending this year!) and what it is. We talk the event, the educational value, and how to get registered!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was my conversation with Michael Anderson, Director of Operations at the Hose Monster Company. We discuss the history of Hose Monster, creation of the the various flow testing equipment, and flow testing in general! Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Ray Fremont Jr. about General Airs new Vapor Shield technology. Vapor Shield is like a security blanket for your sprinkler piping that lines the piping with a 1 molecule deep barrier to protect the piping from corrosion. We discuss the history, industry it came from, and other applications for this, as well as discussing the rumours throughout the industry about it.

My conversation with Ali Khalid from Naffco. Naffco is a major manufacture of fire protection and fire fighting equipment. We discuss the history of the company, his involvement, and the growth of Naffco throughout the middle east and the world. At the end of the episode, I was able to convince Ali to take me for a trip up the tower truck they had on display.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Karl Wiegand. We discuss Attic sprinklers. When to use them, how to use them, the benefits....all things attic! Great conversation with a lot of information....Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with Melisa Rodriguez. Melisa Discusses the high piled storage sprinkler system that has been available from Tyco/JCI for a a years, Melisa was brought on on to help push the storage market for JCI. We discuss the certifications required to install the Quell systems, the process to get certified, and why Quell systems are beneficial for high piled cold storage arrangementsEnjoy!

This episode of the fire sprinkler podcast was recorded live at the AFSA42 Conference/expo in Orlando Florida! I sit down with president Bob Caputo to discuss the conference, the direction AFSA is heading, and discussed a few records held by various sprinkler organizations... Enjoy!

Discussing the Meyerfire University Training Platform. The different ways it delivers its content and how it differs from other platforms. Joe is a Fire Protection Engineer who founded Meyer Fire, an online blog to share fire protection information and start the industry conversations in a public forum that we all have. visit www.meyerfire.com or meyerfireuniversity.com for more information!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my conversation with John Corcoran from Reliable. John is the Marketing Director at Reliable, and has been a huge help in helping with the Fire Sprinkler Podcast. We talk about how we met years before the podcast, his history in the industry, and more at the NFPA conference and expo in Last Vegas!

This episode of the #firesprinklerpodcast was recorded at the 2023 NFPA Conference and Expo. It was their first time at the NFPA Conference, so it was awesome to see the energy coming off of these guys! Check out the Dope and Tape Show !

Another Episode recorded live at the NFPA Conference and Expo in Las Vegas! Another NFPA Alum, we discuss the problems with Lithium Ion, whats good with NFPA Link, and the Conference as a whole! Enjoy!

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!

This 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.

Welcome 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!@bluecollarbobby on Instagram!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This 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!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my group conversation with the Reliable Group at Intersec in Dubai! We speak about the conference, international fire protection sales, and discuss the fire protection market. It was a great opportunity to talk sprinkler with the Reliable guys!

This 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.

This 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!

This 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

This episode of the #firesprinklerpodcast is my conversation with Drew Slocum from Inspect Point, and the Fire Protection Podcast. We discuss the various manufacturers advances in technology, our opinions on remote testing and how its going to be integrated in NFPA. We discuss how inspect point has evolved over the years, and the new advanced in Inspect Point. A great conversation with Drew (As always)! Support my Fundraiser for Camp Bucko by visiting https://www.firesprinklerpodcast.com/worldrecordhosestretch/hose-length-MmwgS Thanks for listening!

This episode of the #firesprinklerpodcast is with Rex Schwendiman, Rex has been involved in the Fire Sprinkler Industry his entire life. We discuss his history in the industry, Reliables new grooved product line and the thought process that went into expanding the Reliable market

This episode of the fire sprinkler podcast is my conversation with 2022 UA Sprinkler Apprentice Challenge Champion Cameron Little. We discuss the process leading up to the international event in Ann Arbour, how challenging the event was, how it felt taking on this challenge as a 3rd year apprentice and what's next for his career (aside from finishing his apprenticeship!)

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is in celebration of National Apprentice Week! We discuss the new training available through AFSA for apprentices, and how changes to training can positively affect your business!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was recorded while Nick was in Las Vegas at the AFSA conference! Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to technical difficulties. We recorded anyways! we discuss the development of the coupling, the feedback he received from contractors, and how why you should use it on your next project! Enjoy!

This episode of the #firesprinklerpodcast is part 1 of Victaulic's NFPA conference coverage. We discuss a few of the new valves, and other materials available from NFPA.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was recorded at the 2022 NFPA Convention and Expo in Boston. I talk with Matt, Alejandro, and Mike from Viking about many different topics!