Podcasts about life safety

This episode of the Level Up Claims Podcast dives into the crucial role of safety in the storm restoration industry. Join host Galen Hare and expert guest Kevin Dandridge, owner of 1 Life Safety, as they discuss the importance of safety protocols on job sites. Learn why investing in safety isn't just a business cost but a vital necessity for longevity and well-being. Perfect for public adjusters and contractors aiming to protect their teams and clients. Tune in to understand how leveling up your safety standards can lead to a more successful and fulfilled career.   Highlights Kevin Dandridge's journey into safety. Safety reality check: Mentoring vs tradition. Modern protection gear advancements. The importance of mentoring in construction. Safety's role in claims and public spaces. Developing job-specific safety protocols. Safety complications during natural disasters. Challenges with unique home landscapes. Debating the cost of safety protocols. Improper safety measures and insurance implications. Safety requirements contradictions by insurers.   Episode Resources Connect with Galen M. Hair https://insuranceclaimhq.com hair@hairshunnarah.com https://levelupclaim.com/ Connect  with Kevin Dandridge https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dandridge-b7a84244  

Erin Andes, Director of Design Outreach, for GAF | Siplast, joined us recently to chat about her upcoming webinar, “Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction.” Listen in as Erin talks about how building codes have begun to challenge designers when it comes to safety and energy efficiency requirements.Register for this free webinar

“There's so much we don't know about fires. We're still killing firefighters. We're still killing people in fires. There's still so much to know and to do differently.” Chief Derek Alkonis, who serves as a research program manager for UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, shares his passion for learning about fire dynamics and how best to translate fire behavior research into actionable lessons – and updated tactics – for firefighters. Plus, we dig into all of this: The Mike Singletary analogy for “aggressive” firefighting Why the Lahaina fire moved so fast and Alkonis' current work on the fire investigation team [Read the Maui Wildfire Analysis] How the heavy burden of command drove him to learn more about fire behavior early in his career Alkonis' work with Los Angeles County Fire to put fire behavior research into practice – and the process of getting buy-in from the firefighters This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by MagneGrip. Eliminate diesel exhaust fumes from inside the fire station with a MagneGrip exhaust removal system. Learn more at MagneGrip.com. Enjoying the show? Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback.

“I can give back to my community; I can do something important,” said Engine 292 Firefighter Pablo Mota Nunez when speaking on the importance of introducing a career as a Firefighter to those who may not have thought of becoming one prior. Firefighter Nunez sat down with our host, EMS Captain Randy Li, to share his story of how he joined the Department, and how being a member of the Hispanic Society continues to help him grow as a member of this Department. Plus, Chief of EMS Michael Fields, and EMS Lieutenants Jessica Cruz, and Chante McDonald sit down with Captain Randy Li to promote the Filing Period for both EMT and EMS Trainee, which is currently open. CYMI: We look back at the  graduation speech from Kailey Frank,  class of 2024 Valedictorian of the FDNY Captain Vernon A Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety.

“I discovered a strength that I never knew I had” said Kailey Frank, during her valedictorian speech for the graduating of the class of 2024 at the FDNY Captain Vernon A Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety. On this episode, our hosts, Captains Andrew Brown and Randy Li, sit down and discuss the history of the school, that's celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! They take a look back at some defining moments of the high school, including its renaming ceremony in 2016.  ICYMI: Last month, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager Vishavjit Singh and Captain Andrew Brown discuss about the 2024 “We Are FDNY” campaign launch event and interview some of the members who were selected to take part in this project.

“I discovered a strength that I never knew I had” said Kailey Frank, during her valedictorian speech for the graduating of the class of 2024 at the FDNY Captain Vernon A Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety. On this episode, our hosts, Captain Andrew Brown, and EMS Captain Randy Li, sit down and discuss the history of the FDNY High School, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year ! We take a look back at some defining moments of recent with the FDNY HS, including its renaming ceremony in 2016.  ICYMI: Last month, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Vishavjit Singh and Captain Andrew Brown discuss about the 2024 “We Are FDNY” campaign launch event and interview some of the members who were selected to take part in this project.

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 to collection with one platform. Featuring a library of built-in NFPA & UL-C templates, Inspect Point is the most comprehensive fire protection platform on the market today. As technology advances, Inspect Point will support the fire protection industry each step of the way. Learn more about Inspect Point: https://www.inspectpoint.com

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review issues with the 2025 Medicare Quality Reporting Measures, discuss the future of staff shortages and review recent litigation.  In our focus segment we will discuss Life Safety with Ruben Garcia - a life safety surveyor with AAAHC and a life safety consultant   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers hospital review deficits and surplus of healthcare workers by 2028https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/healthcare-faces-deficit-of-100-000-workers-by-2028.html?origin=WomensE&utm_source=WomensE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/talent-and-transformation/attracting-and-retaining-talent/future-of-the-us-healthcare-industry/ Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Rates Uphttps://info.pressganey.com/e-books-research/patient-experience-2024 CNBC news about the potential longshoremen's strike:https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/04/east-coast-port-strike-fears-grow-as-key-labor-union-meetings-begin.html Outpatient Surgery Article on Supply Shortages:https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/473472688/26/?mkt_tok=NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGU0lcWS90dlVVolT5a4MP9vZ-mc7o6qU-K0sUrNLm9nDWALZV5p2kAqKLbclkrkJWDbT5VRkFBNXLzKCIzpi-bmM0uONppLIsQFqxZm7xoM1he INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

Brent's wrapping up his series on safety by giving more examples of how he tempted fate and luckily came through unscathed. Not everyone gets a second chance however, and Brent has a firsthand account that reminds him to stay ever vigilant. Brent's hoping you'll hear this one and take away the same lesson he did. It's safety first, always on this week's episode of MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent's talking about safety and the lack thereof on this episode. He's sharing some examples of how the progression of time and technology has helped him make better decisions compared to his "back in the day" era. Lessons on what not to do are the focus this week on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SDM recently spoke with three companies that ranked on this year's 2024 Top System Integrators list. Dan Bresingham, CEO, Everon; Andy Boyd, CEO, Integrated Protection Services (IPS); and Jospeh Lynch, CEO/founder, Minuteman Security & Life Safety talk about the challenges they overcame and their successes over the past year.

In the latest episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, Bryan Schultz, Co-Founder of Brycer and The Compliance Engine (TCE), joins podcast host Drew Slocum to talk about the crucial aspect of compliance software concerning fire protection systems. Bryan and Drew discuss the challenges fire protection companies, fire departments, contractors, and building owners face when ensuring compliance. Brian explains the essential role that their cutting-edge software plays in ensuring the rigorous testing and maintenance of fire protection systems. This podcast episode encapsulates a forward-thinking perspective on enhancing fire protection systems' probability of optimally operating. The overarching goal remains clear: to fortify building safety measures through technology, collaboration, and strategic foresight. Join us as we explore compliance software, labor challenges, industry standardization, and the evolving safety landscape in fire protection systems.

Joseph Porcelli, the Global Public Agency, Life Safety & Disaster Response Lead at Nextdoor, discusses the importance of connecting neighbors and building community resilience. He shares his journey from taking action in his own neighborhood to joining Nextdoor and working with emergency managers across the country. Porcelli emphasizes the value of service and the power of asking for and offering help. He highlights the Storm Crew initiative on Nextdoor and the role it plays in reducing the burden on government and fostering connections between neighbors. Porcelli also discusses the importance of incremental preparedness and the use of polls to engage communities. He encourages emergency managers to utilize Nextdoor's platform for effective communication and outreach. Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephporcelli/ Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links Access AI tools and more by signing up for the The Readiness Lab Insider Subscription: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/the-eoc Leading During Crisis is a Masterclass taught by Peter T. Gaynor, who held one of the highest offices in the federal government while leading the nation through numerous disasters: https://courses.femapete.com/a/2147740050/5SZFSgu7 Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Paladin, an Acela Company: Riding to the final destination with the Cube, a mobile MCI refrigerated morgue: www.paladinprepare.com Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: https://lnkd.in/dWWBYJAa Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) is a member-supported, non-profit association established in 1973 to unite and support Canada's fire alarm industry. Today, we have over 400 members and over 3000 registered fire alarm technicians.Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. is a private corporation established in 1979. It focuses on customer service, offering Canada's comprehensive lineup of fire alarms, fire suppression, and security products.For over 60 years, NOTIFIER has been in a leadership position in the fire alarm industry. Today we are the largest manufacturer of engineered fire alarm systems, with over 400 distributors worldwide and regional support operations on every continent, helping to ensure we provide the flexibility and options your business needs. Our commitment to products and partnerships propels NOTIFIER to stand proudly above the rest.Inspect Point is a software platform that helps fire & life safety professionals run their business from inspection to collection. With Inspect Point, companies like yours can ensure efficient and profitable operations while better-protecting customers' properties and communities.

We are honored to have Ryan Dunlap in The Perusasion Lab; with more than 200, 000 followers on social media, Ryan's well produced content "Conflictish" helps deal with inevitable conflict humans experience. And Ryan knows conflict in the extreme. With more than 20 years of combined law enforcement, ministry, and executive leadership experience, Ryan Dunlap is a highly sought-after expert in complex conflict and crisis.He is a decorated law enforcement veteran with 14 years of experience in various roles including the prestigious Special Victims Unit as a sex crimes detective and member of the Child Abduction Response Team. In addition, he is a former SWAT hostage negotiator and crisis intervention officer.Following a decorated law enforcement career, he went on to serve as the Pastor of Life Safety and Executive Director of Operations at Victory Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Following six years of ministry, he transitioned to become the Executive Director of a faith-based anti-human trafficking organization in Tennessee.Ryan has served as an expert advisor to state governments, including an appointment to the Georgia Sexual Assault Response Team State Expert Committee and the Tennessee Human Trafficking Advisory Council. This podcast is loaded with tips and means to navigate ambiguity and the non-absolute situations we as negotiators find ourselves. The first negotiation is with ourselves. Ryan will takes us through the tools and methods he uses to transcend the most difficult human interactions.We are now taking applications for the Negotiation DoJo Ⓡ powered by The Persuasion Lab(TM), where you can build negotiation muscle memory in any situation.  Description and application here.  If you like our topics, sign up for our newsletter here.Got questions about the lab? Let us know at martin@negotiationstrategist.com. The host and our guests anonymize case studies, stories, and examples. Any resemblance to real persons and similar circumstances is coincidental. Nothing in this podcast should be relied upon as legal, financial, psychological, or medical advice. As such, you should not rely solely on the information in this podcast. Please consult the relevant licensed professional in your jurisdiction to get information before you change your position in reliance on any information presented. 

Greetings from Dave at Mighty Line! This week I'll be discussing “Life Safety,” what it means, and why that term is so Important to every (each) one of us. Most recently, we saw images of the horrible crash of Japan Airlines Flight 516, an Airbus A350 with 379 passengers and crew aboard. Sadly, the impact with a Coast Guard Bombardier Dash 8 resulted in 5 fatalities aboard that small plane.But how is it that all 379 passengers aboard the Airbus were safely evacuated?The National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, publishes the world's most recognized fire and life-safety standard – a “Code” actually, that has been widely adopted.While it's scope doesn't specifically include “aircraft” per se, it does cover nearly all workplace environments. The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code had its origins in a 1912 publication entitled “Exit Drills in Factories, Schools, Department Stores and Theatres.”It has evolved to include nearly every kind of building occupancy, from mercantile, business and residential to assembly, high-rise, educational, day care, hotels, dormitories, industrial and warehousing, among many others.We'll be getting into more detail about how NFPA 101 impacts your workplace and your personal life-safety in upcoming Mighty Line minutes.Back to airline safety. On August 12, 1985, 520 of 524 on-board passengers died on Japan Airlines Flight 123. The crash had a profound effect on both the airline and on the public, which led to heightened safety knowledge, education and emphasis by the airline and the flying public.Japan Airlines has held their strong safety culture close-to-heart, and JAL is now considered one of the world's safest airlines.The airline's strict safety culture around evacuation and egress during emergency conditions will likely become apparent throughout the ongoing investigation as to what went right.In addition to the pre-planning and preparedness of on-board staff, we may also learn that emergency escape path marking and illumination will have been a major assist to the safe exiting of passengers.So, we learn here that history has its value, and that we must all pay attention to life's lessons. Mighty Line has its place in life-safety, too. Visual, prominent floor markings in industrial occupancies help employers comply with OSHA's “General Duty Clause,” that requires employers to provide a safe work environment for all employees free from hazards.And while the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requires specific safe travel distances and emergency lighting for egress and exits, clearly visible floor markings can help assure the safe egress of employees during emergency conditions.In summary, clear pathway markings to safe exits is one of the best investments that employers can make. Means of Egress, Exit Markings and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Get your free sample of Mighty Line floor tape to help with Egress in your facility at https://mightylinetape.com/pages/product-request-form View more blogs, videos and articles at https://mightylinetape.com/a/blog/category/mighty-lines-safety-talk-and-toolbox-talk-topics "Means of Egress" is a critical concept in building and fire safety, particularly in the context of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Here's a breakdown of each element: Means of Egress: This refers to a continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building, structure, or facility to a public way. The means of egress is a vital aspect of building design and is composed of three main parts: Exit Access: The portion that leads to an entrance of an exit. Exit: The portion that is generally separated from other areas to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge. Exit Discharge: The part that leads directly outside or to a public way. Exit Markings: These are crucial for guiding occupants to the exits, especially in emergencies. Exit markings may include signs, lights, and other forms of visual cues that clearly indicate the direction and location of exits. The NFPA 101 specifies requirements for the size, illumination, location, and other characteristics of these markings to ensure they are visible and understandable. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code: The National Fire Protection Association's 101 Life Safety Code is a standard that provides guidelines and requirements for the design, operation, and maintenance of buildings and structures for safety from fire and similar emergencies. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Building construction and protection features. Fire protection systems like sprinklers and alarms. Occupant capacity and egress design. Emergency lighting and exit signage. Regular maintenance and inspection procedures. The NFPA 101 is regularly updated to reflect new knowledge, technologies, and practices in fire safety. It's widely adopted by local and state governments in the U.S. and serves as a benchmark for building and fire codes worldwide. Compliance with NFPA 101 is essential for ensuring a safe environment for occupants of buildings and facilities in case of emergencies. Learn more at https://mightylinetape.com/pages/safetytips

Ready to dive into the critical topics of safety and compliance within the automotive service aftermarket? Tom Herrmann shares valuable insights on maintaining a safe work environment, including hazard communication, safety data sheets, labels for chemicals, and the importance of employee training and clear safety policies. Tom emphasizes the role of safety as a form of salesmanship, advocating for selling the importance of safety to employees rather than focusing on potential fines and violations. The episode aims to instill a sense of responsibility in listeners, highlighting the importance of safety to prevent accidents and maintain a productive workforce. Tom Herrmann, Small Business Safety & Compliance Company, LLC. Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode Tom's background and experience (00:01:28) Tom shares his experience as a safety officer for the federal government and a compliance officer in the dealership network. Hazard communication and safety data sheets (00:06:42) Tom explains the importance of hazard communication and safety data sheets for chemicals in the workplace. Training and safety policies (00:05:37) Tom emphasizes the importance of training employees and having clear safety policies in place. Labels for chemicals and emergency action plan (00:13:50) Tom discusses the necessity of proper labeling for chemicals and the importance of an emergency action plan for workplace safety. Hazard Communications (00:15:04) Discussion on the importance of hazard communication and the need for updated safety data sheets for chemicals. Lockout Tagouts (00:15:32) Explanation of lockout tagout procedures for equipment safety, including a real-life incident and the importance of proper training. Equipment Safety (00:16:44) Importance of tagging and locking out malfunctioning equipment for safety, with examples of floor jacks and bench grinders. Bench Grinders and Eye Protection (00:17:37) Discussion on the necessity of eye protection when using bench grinders and the importance of following safety standards. Safety Inspections (00:19:37) Importance of regular safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards in the workplace. Eyewash Stations (00:20:11) The significance of eyewash stations and their compliance with safety standards for emergency eye flushing. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (00:21:28) Discussion on the responsibility of shop owners to provide and enforce the use of personal protective equipment for employees. Respiratory Protection (00:23:36) Importance of respiratory protection, medical evaluations, and fit testing for employees working with hazardous chemicals. Life Safety and Lift Safety (00:26:55) Overview of life safety measures, including the certification of automotive lifts and the importance of proper vehicle positioning on lifts. Certifications for Lift Installation (00:28:37) Discussion on the certification process for companies that install lifts and the availability of qualified and certified lift inspectors. Proactive Safety Measures (00:30:09) Emphasizing the importance of proactivity in safety measures, including monthly inspections, resources available, and reaching out for assistance. Safety Specialist Training (00:31:19) Exploring the idea of having a safety specialist in the shop and the training options available through OSHA education centers. Equipment Maintenance and Compliance (00:31:55) Focus on the importance of maintaining equipment, including lockouts, respiratory protection, PPE,...

From elevators that can decapitate you to grills that can explode in your face, short-term rental properties aren't short on things that can hurt you—or worse. In fact, short-term rental safety expert Justin Ford calls these properties the most dangerous sector of the travel and hospitality industry. In this episode, we sit down with Ford to discuss a brief history of the short-term rental market, what safety hazards can exist in these properties, and, importantly, what owners and renters alike can do to maximize safety. This episode first aired in June 2022. If you have questions, feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hello, you can reach The NFPA Podcast at podcast@nfpa.org. Read Justin Ford's feature story, "Renter Beware," from the Fall 2023 issue of NFPA Journal

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.Some of the titles held by today's guest include Police Officer. School Teacher. Mechanical Engineer. Director of Facilities Management. TJC Life Safety Code Surveyor. Senior Director of Facilities Management & Support Services. Business Owner. Consultant. Mentor.   So, the @HealthcareFacilitiesNetwork welcomes Larry Rubin, Founder of Rubin Healthcare Compliance LLC, Tampa. In today's episode, we discuss Larry's unique career journey to and in healthcare facilities, which has spanned over 30 years. An exciting career path that led to healthcare;Some good things and some not-so-good things he has seen in the field, including oxygen cylinders, door wedges, and hall clutter; Insight into how a surveyor will perceive a hospital's environment during the survey process, including verbal and non-verbal interactions;the adverse impact of short staff and layoff; Larry's Top 5 LS and EC findings are based on his work with Rubin Healthcare Compliance.As always, thank you for listening. Subscribe to the Healthcare Facilities NetworkCheck us out at https://gosselin-associates.com

Joseph Porcelli is Global Public Agency, Life Safety, and Disaster Response Lead for NextDoor. He shared insights on how to move the needle on community engagement to make communities better prepared for and more responsive in disasters.

As a ballot initiative in Ohio aims at enshrining abortion into the state constitution, the TCA team chats about what is at stake, and why language and semantics matter especially inside the voting booth as the pro-abortion lobby is working overtime in keeping the truth about this heinous initiative from the American public. As Ashley McGuire wrote recently: "Initiatives like the one on the ballot in Ohio will permanently limit pregnant women in crisis to a choice they don't want to make." We also visit with Bishop Thomas Paprocki about the Eucharistic revival--and the truth we all have as Catholics in the Real Presence. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Angie Ogino, Senior Technical Services Leader at Owens Corning, joins us to talk about how architects are managing the trend toward more vision glass. She also goes over how increased vision glass is influencing the height of where fire containment systems can be installed.

Jonathan Hickory is a Master Police Officer in Charlottesville, Virginia. In his 15 plus years of police experience, Jonathan has mentored and instructed other officers in police driving methods and as a Field Training Officer. Jonathan spent seven years investigating the reconstruction of fatal vehicle crash sites and three years as a motorcycle officer. Jonathan proudly serves as a member of the Police Department's Peer Support Team providing Critical Incident Stress Management support to fellow officers. He also leads a Life Safety team with The Point Church in Charlottesville and the local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers. Jonathan has been married to his wife Stacy for over 15 years and has two children.

 0:02 - Intro 3:20 - Almost a Lawyer 4:10 -  Navy Vets in Fire Protection 6:33  - Mentors 9:20 -  Bob is Humble11:42 - Teaching12:18 - The Godfather of All Things Fire & Life Safety14:35 - DOL Approvals17:20 - COVID Taught Us About Virtual Training17:38 - New AFSA Location in Texas18:21 - Labs & Classrooms21:20 - Electronic Reporting & Transmitting is the Way to Go22:39 - NFPA Annex is a Great Tool23:50 - Terradactyl Bytes24:13 - The Feel of Pipe in Your Hands25:51 - More Opportunities 26:10 - Not All Hollywood Deluge Systems26:41  - When Seconds Count27:13 - Nepo Babies27:48 - Need to Reach Kids Sooner28:42 - Contractors Need to Join an Organization Like AFSA29:38 - One Tech Support Call or Email and it Pays for Itself30:39 - Biggest Fire Sprinkler Show in the World33:10 - Dope & Tape34:33 - Opening Party Will Be Magical!36:10 - Fire Protection Industry Evolution & Other “Bobservations” 38:51 - New Type of Fire Inspectors40:20 - ITM is Bulletproof41:14 - Three Biggest Causes of Fire42:35 - Quick Response Round!44:02 - Wrap-Up

Jeyra is back on the podcast! If your interested in a discussion between two fire and life safety professionals about community involvement, professional development, and project updates than you are in the right place.

Do you have 25 minutes to spare to learn how to you can help protect people, property, and image with AtlasIED. Join us as we hear from Gina Sansivero AtlasIED VP of Marketing and Corporate Communications talking about this wonderful 80+ year old company. This professional with extensive experience and energy speaks to WiseUP host Anthony Romeo about all the solutions, from where they started to what they're doing and what is in store for the future. Some of the benefits of AtlasIED include. High-quality audio and communication solutions. Advanced technology integration. Diverse product portfolio. Exceptional customer service. If you're focus is on one of the Verticals listed, you should listen to how AtlasIED can help assist. Education (schools, universities, training centers) Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities) Corporate (offices, conference rooms, boardrooms) Retail (stores, malls, shopping centers) Hospitality (hotels, resorts, restaurants) Transportation (airports, train stations, bus terminals) Entertainment (stadiums, theaters, concert halls) Government (government buildings, military facilities) Industrial (manufacturing plants, warehouses) Public spaces (parks, public squares, museums) Checkout AtlasIED extensive training or FREE design aspects!

Episode 20: This week Owner of Venn Companies, Nick Veldman, speaks with Adam LaPlante, Director of Construction Services for Venn Companies, on the importance of maintaining life safety and compliance standards in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Adam oversees Venn Compliance, a new service from Venn Companies that provides valuable life safety and compliance maintenance and record keeping for ASCs. The Honest Truth Podcast, hosted by the experts at Venn Construction, provides an insider's perspective on the commercial construction and real estate industry. Whether you're a new project manager or a seasoned real estate broker, this podcast covers up-and-coming industry trends, proven formulas, and success stories.Visit us online at: https://www.Venncompanies.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Venn_construction Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/VennCompanies Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/company/venn-construction

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Kimberly Crafton, Executive Director of the Fire Museum of Memphis to discuss the premier interactive fire museum located in the legendary Fire Engine House No. 1 in Downtown Memphis.During the conversation, Kimberly talks about their mission to promote the education of fire and life safety, to reduce injury, life-loss and property-loss related to fire and to recognize and preserve the heritage of the fire service and its contribution to the community.Kimberly also talks about their immersive exhibits highlighting local African-American firefighters, the fire education specialists and Dalmatians on-hand, and upcoming events celebrating their 25th anniversary.Learn more at www.firemuseum.com

In a high net worth household, security is a top priority. If you support a celebrity, a dignitary, or a well-known corporate executive, you may be highly familiar with VIP protection and security services or work alongside a secret service or executive protection agent. But even households without a dedicated private security team need to get ahead of vulnerabilities and ensure they're taking proactive security measures.This week on the Easemakers Podcast, Estate Manager and Executive Protection Specialist Scott Sanders shares how private service professionals can take basics steps to ensure their own preparedness and protect the wellbeing of everyone in the household.During our conversation, Scott shares tips on building a relationship with law enforcement and other local authorities, executive protection training, and how to reduce personal risk — from having a basic skill set in first aid to improving residential security and sending security advances when you're traveling.Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

Key TakeawaysRich 's BackgroundValparaiso University Grad, ,multi-Fraternity member Always wanted to go into engineeringPassion started in Junior High School when he modified a bikeOriginally wanted to be in mechanical engineering, pivoted to civil engineering. Working at ULHad a friend who introduced him to the company. Lab work/office work combo was appealing.Did not think of it at Life Safety or Fire Protection.Started in tunnel testingMoved over to fire-resistance group43 years at ULProject Engineer Work Interior finish materials, insulation materials Steiner Tunnel TestInvolved in the MGM Fire investigation. Several major historical fires had impact on testing methods and codes. Impacting ChangeJoined Fire Resistance Group at UL in 1987Niche group that was into Fire StoppingWanted to move the industry forward. Involved in evolutionary changes to standards. Air Leakage Tests didn't exist at the time. Many standards didn't exist, drain systems, perimeter fire containment, etc. Senior Regulatory EngineerRegulatory Services Group at ULInterfaces with code enforcement committeeInvolved in code developmentOpportunity to do training with code officials Consulting WorkRecommissioned his side business of racing cars to become his consulting business. Engineering judgementsTrying to avoid conflicts with the fire industry About RichI am leveraging my 43 years of experience at UL by providing fire protection related consulting services. Areas of expertise include building materials, fire-resistance-rated construction, and the protection of breaches within fire-resistance-rated construction.Services provided by Creative Technology include teaching, assistance in identifying and interpreting UL Fire-Resistance Designs, engineering judgments, code development, standards development, writing technical articles and technical manuals, and assistance with product certifications.RichWalke61@gmail.com

Clark County Fire District 3 turns 75 this year and plans to celebrate this momentous milestone with community members at its Open Houses in 2023. http://bit.ly/3VEAxw8 #ClarkCountyFireDistrict3 #CCFD3 #OpenHouses #Celebrating75Years #ChiefScottSorenson #HockinsonVolunteerFireDepartment #EmergencyMedicalServices #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkcountyToday

Kelsey joins us again to give a career update and speak to her endeavors as an entrepreneur in life safety. Tune in to hear an update about Kilo Lima Code Community,  life safety consulting, and many big ideas on content creation for fire safety!

Alan Davis, CSP sits down with us to share his story of how he "accidentally wound up in a profession to prevent accidents". His story starts with a farm injury that ruled out a military career before it began, but gave him an opportunity to explore a career in safety. He eventually ended up overseeing safety at sea as the Director of Safety and Compliance at American Seafoods Company. With years of experience in Conducting In-Port and At-Sea Vessel Safety Inspections, including Machine Guarding, Work Practices, OSHA Compliance, Life Safety, and more.

 0:15 -   Drew's Intro from Antarctica   1:39  -  Intro from Canada  1:54 -   Shout out to Troy Life & Fire Safety   2:09  - Conversion to Listed Antifreeze  3:20  - What is out there?  4:17   -  Sean, who are you?   5:30 -  Supply Chain  5:50  -  NFPA25 and Older Systems  7:34  -  Is a Dry System Better?   9:18   - Will there be a TIA? 10:07 -  How Many Old Systems are Out there?    11:13 -  The Contractor Still has the Liability12:05  -  Refractometers & other new Tools13:17  -  The Field Testing Challenge: it's a Science Experiment16:38  -  Huge Challenge for Contractors19:00 -   When there were Large Vats of Glycerine!22:58  - ESFR26:50  - What's Next?28:01  -  Get Trained29:44  -  Sugar & Concrete32:09  -  NYC DOB35:43  - Canadian Socks37:55 -  Inspection Software Makes it Easy for AHJs39:00  - Fire Sprinklers Save Lives39:40  - Outro

This episode is dedicated to all the times I asked professionals what their favorite resources are. Here is my attempt to give back some of what I have learned over the last two plus years of producing the podcast.      SFPE https://www.sfpe.org/home Local and National Chapter, Local chapter resources FPE Extra https://www.sfpe.org/publications/fpemagazine/fpeextra Quarterly Magazine https://www.sfpe.org/publications/fpemagazine Online LinkedIn esc community NFPA     https://www.nfpa.org/ Free access to codes and standards https://bit.ly/2ZjauBe Online Courses https://www.nfpa.org/OnlineLearning Webinars https://www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/By-type/Webinars Free Resources https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research The NFPA Podcast: https://bit.ly/3RMxqAV Codes and Standards Development Quarterly Magazine https://www.nfpa.org/journal International Code Council https://www.iccsafe.org/ Free Access to Codes https://codes.iccsafe.org/ Webinars Podcast https://bit.ly/3S8Jxbc    Codes Development Magazine https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/ Joe Meyer https://www.meyerfire.com/ Free Resources https://www.meyerfire.com/blog/flow-test-reports-and-the-n185-supply-graph Forum for question https://www.meyerfire.com/daily Blog https://www.meyerfire.com/blog/a-new-blog-format PE Prep course https://www.meyerfire.com/pe-exam.html Paid for classes https://www.meyerfire.com/university-welcome.html Free Tools https://bit.ly/3QV5qJY Chris Campbell https://www.buildingcode.blog/ Free Resources PE Prep Course Podcasts I like The Fire Science Show https://www.firescienceshow.com/ Drew Slocum https://fire-protection-podcast.simplecast.com/ Fire Sprinkler Podcast https://www.firesprinklerpodcast.com/podcast STI the burn https://bit.ly/3Lpv2gX ICC Pulse https://bit.ly/3S8Jxbc    NFPA Link https://bit.ly/3eZLCrQ Kilo Lima Code https://kilolimacode.com/ Paul Inferrera https://cfcc.edu/job-training/construction-careers/fire-alarm-systems-training/ Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering https://www.pbfpe.com/ Online Tools Calculator AC Fire Pump https://bit.ly/3LDle3n Superior Tank https://superiortank.com/tools/lfb/ Revit Tools Viking https://digital.vikingcorp.com/tools-revit PyRevit https://github.com/eirannejad/pyRevit/releases DiRoots https://diroots.com/ Blogs / Online Magazines Consulting and Specifying Engineer https://www.csemag.com/ Fire Alarms Online http://www.firealarmsonline.com/p/occupancy-fa-requirements.html Reddit Sub Communities https://www.reddit.com/r/firePE/ https://www.reddit.com/r/FireAlarm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Firefighting/ Udemy https://www.udemy.com/ Libby App https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby FreeCodeCamp https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn Tick Tick https://ticktick.com/#q/all/today/5ff73b1893561d699eeb3c73 ASPE https://www.aspe.org/ Magazine with fire and life safety topics Membership meetings Resources for life safety professionals ASHRAE https://www.ashrae.org/ Weather Data for freeze protection Design guides for smoke control NICET https://www.nicet.org/ Certification AFAA https://www.afaa.org/ Paid for classes Membership with benefits Webinars AFSA https://afsa.org/ Free Magazine https://www.sprinklerage.com/ Paid for classes Membership with benefits NFSA https://nfsa.org/ Paid for classes Tech Tuesdays Membership with benefits

This week, Life Safety Technician Jeff Chamberlin joins Clelland to answer some burning questions about the critical skills that go into fire prevention. Starting as an avionics technician in the navy, Jeff has parlayed his military experience into a rewarding career in the trades. In today's episode, he and Clelland discuss: Who you really need to talk to before deciding to go into the military. How to "write your own ticket" in the safey business. The importance of Extreme Ownership - both as a leader and a worker. The benefits - and mobility - that this important trade can offer you.      And much more! As always, thanks for listening. Show Links Connect with Clelland! LinkedIn - Clelland Russell FB - @WhytheTrades Guest Links Learn more about what Jeff does at Engineered Design Group: Jeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-chamberlin-93984540/  Engineered Design Group's Website: https://www.edg-ce.com/ 

This episode is a discussion about Fire Hydrants! Solocast 43 details codes, standards, and other criteria surrounding fire hydrants. Also we discuss hydrant components and the different types of fire hydrants that are common.    Transcription: Speaker Gus [00:00:00] Hello. Welcome to the solo cast of fire code tech in these episodes. It's just gonna be me, your host, Gus Gagliardi. There's gonna be a range of topics, but I'm gonna talk about specific technologies, installation, standards, codes, and how they work as well as some other interesting topics that don't neatly fit inside of the context of a normal I. Hello. All welcome to episode 43 of fire code tech. In this episode, we're talking about fire hydrants. Yes. I believe fire hydrants is a great topic for a solo cast because like many things that reside in the intersection in between two engineering disciplines, oftentimes they are forgotten or poorly designed. So I'm talking about the fact that fire hydrants, although they are usually designed. [00:01:00] Located on the civil drawings have impact to fire protection features for the fire and life safety systems. So in these little nooks and crannies between disciplines, oftentimes we can find that projects either forget or, or neglect to give proper attention to these pieces of. So, if you're still wondering, if you wanna listen to this episode, we're going to talk about codes, standards, and other criteria pertaining to fire hydrants. We're going to discuss the system architecture and component pieces of fire hydrants and the piping networks that they are attached to. And also we're gonna get into some key definitions for what a fire hydrant is and the different types of fire hydrant. I wanted to take a moment and talk about the codes and standards up at the front of this episode. The goal of this episode is not to discuss the codes [00:02:00] and standards. I really wanted to just discuss some entry level topics. To establish what a fire hydrant is and some other parts and, and pieces of this piece of fire and life safety equipment. But as a forward for the people who may have been listening to hear about more criteria or codes and standards around this subject, I'll start off with the codes of standards surrounding fire hydrants. If you're working in the us and you're using the international family of codes, you can look in the international fire code for additional code excerpts for the requirements for fire hydrants. The section specifically in the international fire code 2021 edition is 5 0 7 0.5 0.5. This section is titled fire hydrant systems, and it is not very long. If you want to go brush up on these codes before you design a project, it'd probably be a pretty good idea. As the codes are always [00:03:00] a magnificent place to start to make sure that you are at the very minimum, getting the code required features that are in place in your project. Second, let's talk about in the standards portion of the codes and standards discussion, where would you go to find out more criteria about fire hydrants? One place you could look would be N FPA 24, which is titled as standard for the installation of private fire mains and app. The chapter in specific where you can find information about fire hydrants is chapter seven. Moving forward to the inspection, testing and maintenance criteria for fire hydrants. If you want to find this sort of information, go ahead and go look in N FPA 25, strangely enough. It, this is also in chapter seven, but the name of the chapter is not fire hydrants. Like it is in, in FPA 24. It is private fire service mains. [00:04:00] okay. Just for a quick recap, we talked about the code section in the international fire code. We talked about the installation standard, which is N FPA 24. And then we talked about where you could find the ins the inspection testing and maintenance criteria, which is an FPA 25 as an additional point about criteria. There is an appendix and fire code, which is appendix C. And this appendix is named fire hydrant, locations and distribution. Just a note on appendix material. You may know, but just worth saying in this discussion that appendix material is not always adopted. So you have to check your specific jurisdictional criteria to see if this appendix material is adopted and pertinent to the project that you're working on. But it's good to know about the criteria into this appendix for best engineering practices. [00:05:00] Okay, moving on. I wanna talk about the definitions portion of this solo cast. So what is a fire hydrant? Maybe I should have put that first, but I'm gonna leave it here. Anyways. What is a fire hydrant? Let's talk about the definitions, which can be found in N F P a 24. Hydrant can be found in the NFPA 24 chapter three. And it is defined as an exterior valved connection to a water supply system that provides host connections. So my 2 cents about this is that hydrants come in different colors, and sometimes they can be indication of different factors for the hydrant or for the facility, whether it be private or public. Some of these factors may include how much water supply is available from the hydrant the water supply source in which the hydrant is fed from. And also it can just be a coloring or designation system for the facilities or base criteria. So there are two big, main types of hydrants. [00:06:00] One is a wet barrel, and one is a dry barrel. I'm gonna talk about the definitions for both of these. Let's start off with dry barrel. Dry barrel hydrant is described in 3.4 0.1 0.1. And it states a type of hydrant with the main control valve below the frost line between the foot piece and the barrel dry barrel is the more common of the two hydrant types. This is gonna be found anywhere in which you would normally have freezing conditions throughout the year. So in the majority of the us, this is what you're gonna find is dry barrel hydrants. Well, I bet you can guess what the next definition I'm gonna cover is that's right. It's wet barrel. And so this definition is 3.4 0.1 0.6, and it is stated as a type of hydrant that is intended for use where there is no danger of freezing weather and where [00:07:00] each outlet is protected with a valve and an outlet. My piece of information on this we barrel definition would be that these. Hydrants are only common in very select pieces of the us think California and Florida in. ranges where the weather and or climate is exceedingly temperate or tropical almost. And so outside of the us, think of the Caribbean or other geographies that are near the equator, moving on, let's talk about the different component pieces of a typical fire hyd. So we're gonna start off talking about the actual hydrant and then we will also discuss the piping and involving that leads up to the hydrant. So for a brief overview, before we dive into those different pieces, the summary of the pieces are the hydrant body. The stem nut or the operating portion of the [00:08:00] hydrant, the bonnet, the side outlet, the pumper outlet and the base flange. Let's go from the top of the hydrant down to the base flange into the first piece we're gonna talk about is the operating stem and. This piece is on the top of the hydrant and it is how you open and close the fire hydrant. You can use a hydrant wrench to do this operat. Next piece we're gonna talk about is the bonnet of the fire hydrant. Think of this as the round domed piece at the top of the fire hydrant, of course, there are some types of fire hydrants that will have different configuration that are not domed, but the top component of the fire hydrant, sometimes the hyd. Cap or bonnet can be a different color than the body of the fire hydrant. So it's good to note these details. If you are doing a survey of fire [00:09:00] hydrant, or you are doing a flow test and you want to provide documentation of the hydrant in which you are activating, first outlet we are gonna talk about is the side. So there is the pumper outlet and the side outlet. The side outlet is one of the two outlets that are usually two and a half inches, two and a half inches is the standard hose size connection. Another standard hose size connection is an inch and a half. The other connection is the pumper outlet. This outlet is usually four inches and you can hook the larger lines up to this outlet. I guess that makes sense. Since it's four over two and a half and one and a half, but you can get a much larger volume of water out of the pumper outlet, the flan or the base flan for the hydrant connects the hydrant to [00:10:00] the piping. That extends all the way down to the elbow at the bottom of the hydrant stem only other component we didn't talk about for the hydrant in the actual, within the hydrant is the stem and the stem is what raises and lowers the plunger light device to allow the water into a dry hydrant. That is what operates when you are turning the stem and nut at the top of the top of the hyd. Let's talk about the components that lead up to the hydrant and some of the piping and valving for a brief recap, we talked about the stem and nut, the bonnet, the side outlet, the pumper outlet and the base flan, as well as the stem within the hydrant. And now moving forward, we're going to talk about [00:11:00] the. Gravel and drain basin, the thrust block, the control valve, and what the terms, lateral or branch line and service main or main or fire main mean in the context of a fire hydrant. First up is gravel and drain basin. This is the area in which the dry barrel hydrogen drains into the ground. Interesting note, you can put your hand up to the side of the side outlet. If you have all the other outlets with their cap on them and feel the suction from the hydrant drain. If you've done a flow test and you are waiting for the hydrant to drain or verifying that the hydrant will drain. That's a good trick to know thrust block is a restraint or a restriction of the hydrant, and there is a calculation for how to [00:12:00] determine the size of the thrust block. So that is something to consider. There are specific construction details for how these have to be built as well, the compaction and the aggregate and the concrete around the thrust block so that the pipe is restrained and supported correctly. Control valve. The control valve is required for the fire hydrant for you to be able to isolate the fire hydrant maintenance on the fire hydrant, or if somebody hits a fire hydrant with their vehicle. So you can turn off the fire H lateral or branch line for a fire hydrant. This is the military refers to it as. Lateral line or a lateral service. So service lateral, think of this as the specific piping that serves the hydrant, not the main [00:13:00] that serves multiple hydrants. next is service main, main, or fire main, which this is the component that like the think of a sprinkler main, how it serves the multiple branch lines. This is the same type of interaction in the piping system. I think that's gonna do it for this episode of fire code tech. Hope you enjoyed the solo cast. As an overview of the episode, we talked about hi, a highlight of codes, standards, and other criteria. We talked about some key definitions for fire hydrants last but not least. We spoke of the parts and pieces of a fire Hy. Hope you enjoyed the episode and we'll see you next time. Thanks for listening everybody. Be sure to share the episode with a friend, if you enjoyed it, don't forget that fire protection and life safety is serious business. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast [00:14:00] are by no means a professional consultation or a codes end standards interpretation. Be sure to contact a licensed professional. If you are getting involved with fire protection and or life. Thanks again, and we'll see you next time.

Today's Reframed Brain episode sheds light on the intersection of the creating parity and healthcare disparities with guest Dr. Robert Melton, Healthcare Executive. If you would like to receive 5 Best Brain Health Tips and a playlist curated with you in mind, join the TRB community and subscribe: www.TheReframedBrain.com Please subscribe and like The Reframed Brain Podcast YouTube channel today! Dr. Robert Melton is a Healthcare Executive with over 30 years' experience and has been in the C-Suite for over 20 years at four (4) different Hospital organizations. Robert is a proud graduate of the NC A&T State University the nation's largest HBCU with a Bachelor's in Architectural Engineering. “Aggie Pride” Robert completed graduate level studies at Johns Hopkins University in Healthcare Administration and completed his Doctoral Studies at Charter University in Management. Additionally, Dr. Melton currently serves as a Consultant with The Joint Commission, the nation's largest healthcare accreditation organization where he validates that healthcare organization are meeting standards and compliance for Patient Care and Safety, Leadership, Life Safety and Emergency Management. Dr. Melton is a licensed Professional Engineer, a Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager, Robust Process Improvement (RPI) Certified Yellow Belt and Graduate of Center for Creative Leadership, and believes that healthcare services should be accessible to everyone. Dr. Melton is an energetic and passionate speaker and strides to address healthcare disparities and empower people to advocate to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. You can connect with Dr. Robert Melton here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-m-36452015/ If you or someone you know may be considering death by suicide, please, please call or text one of the numbers. You are loved and not alone. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 1–800–273–8255 National Institute of Mental Health Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7 National Institute of Mental Health WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=... Disclaimer: Erica Savage is not a medical practitioner, therapist, or counselor. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health services. Erica's brain health expertise is centered in having sustained a traumatic brain injury in March 2021 and having to adapt a new life managing disabilities and chronic illness brought on by the brain injury. Erica's life is one involving active healing and advocacy for health disparities.

0:15 - Introduction3:35 - COVID in Fire Protection6:26 - Engagement in the Industry8:45 - Adoption Among Jurisdictions11:58 - Shortage of Engineers / Technicians16:25 - ActiveResume.com & Skilled Labor19:40 - New Detection Technology24:30 - Tesla & Lithium Ion Battery Fires28:24 - Latest From Potter

Jocelyn King  is a life-safety expert for women who has overcome serious threats to her personal, professional, and physical safety.  Today, she is the successful co-founder of a Top 10 cyber security startup, has a sought-after career coaching practice, is a trained martial arts practitioner, and is the author of the forthcoming book, “Sitting Pretty or Sitting Duck: 101 Must-Know Safety Tips for Women and the Men Who Want to Protect Them.”  In her book, Jocelyn shares real-world scenarios along with some surprisingly easy dos and don'ts for women to enhance their safety online, at home, at work, and out in the world at large. Jocelyn's background includes successfully navigating identity theft and restoration of her own personal information, coming back stronger after being physically assaulted on a city street, and reclaiming her power after a sexual harassment case in the workplace.  In addition, Jocelyn has gone toe-to-toe in the board room with CEOs and the C-Suite during her 20-year Silicon Valley career as a senior marketing executive at Fortune 100 high tech companies.  Jocelyn was voted a Top 10 Woman in Cybersecurity in 2021 and was twice selected among the Top 20 Women to Watch.  She earned her BS degree in Organizational Development & Leadership from the University of San Francisco and an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California.You can purchase her book and follow her at JocelynKing.com.***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.

Charbel has evolved STI into a leading company that provides passive fire protection in commercial buildings throughout the world. You may not see it but there are products making up tested systems built into the building that are designed to keep smoke and fire “compartmentalized” for a specific period. STI focuses on only firestop and has by far the most tested systems in the industry. Charbel explains how his company has realized, often through catastrophic events, just how important that “Life Safety” issues is. Subsequently, his company has dedicated itself to keeping both people and property safe.Charbel tells his story, which is both interesting and inspiring. From his roots overseas, he discusses the role of his parents – an amazing story – and how it helped shape him from his early days to now. He offers “fatherly advice” when asking “do you want to be the person in the cubicle, or the person running those people”, all in a very candid way. He describes how one's goal relates to their basic happiness.Lastly, he describes how he developed STI, called by many, “A Company with a Soul”. This is a truly inspiring interview with a unique entrepreneur. For owners, you can learn about building a successful, sustainable culture, one that is invigorating to all that work there. For everyone else, where can you get to know the story behind Charbel and STI? Listen to this podcast…

0:01 - Intro & Inspect Point Deal2:48 - Mike's Introduction4:30 - Mike & Covenant Fire Protection6:17  -  Mike's Role with NFSA7:32  - Layout Technician Class Updates12:20 - Ponchos Class / History14:46 - Benefits of the Virtual Class18:20 - Class Pacing / Knowledge Retention22:40 - Registration Opening26:24 - New Software and New Textbook30:07 - Other NFSA Initiatives 33:20 - NFPA 13 & The Reach of NFSA 38:04 - Wildest System Mike Has Created41:32 - Mike's Time in New England44:44 - Closing Thoughts

Today's guest is Tom Hardiman, the official spokesperson for the modular construction industry.  Key Takeaways Tom 's Background MBA from Marshall University  Had a passion for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  Director of the Associated Builders & Contractors  Modular Construction  Modular Construction is a process of constructing a building or home in an off-site factory in modules, transporting to the site and then assemble.  Shortened schedule with offsite construction. Allows you to have 2 sites going simultaneously.  Much less material waste in modular construction. Whatever doesn't get used is saved for later projects, not going to waste.  Worker safety is improved by transporting the construction site into an indoor factory setting.  Life Safety standards  IBC Construction has to meet the local building codes wherever the site is, regardless of modular construction.  36 states have their own modular programs.  Half of the total construction process occurs in the factory, the rest is site build. That is the jurisdiction of the local officials.  Modular Building Institute Have great relationships with local agencies. Can help with dealing with state programs and local officials regarding the modular process.  Biggest barrier has been lack of understanding amongst code officials who are not familiar with modular.  Perception of modular has changed.  Modular Homebuilders Association Single family modular industry Been director for 10 years.  Hardiman and Williams  Residential and other forms of offsite construction work.  Able to put the offsite construction umbrella under the same management team. Cost sharing, etc.  Offsite Construction Expos. Coming up in Sacramento, DC & Denver.  World of Modular Expo coming up in San Antonio.  About Tom As the official spokesperson for the modular construction industry, Tom has been involved in leadership roles in modular construction since 2004 when he was named the Executive Director for the Modular Building Institute, the international non-profit trade association for the commercial modular industry. In 2012, he took on the additional role as Executive Director for the Modular Home Builders Association, the national non-profit trade association serving the modular home industry. Tom has extensive experience as an industry advocate on various legislative, regulatory, and building code issues at the state and federal levels. He was one of the leading forces behind the creation of the Offsite Construction Council at the National Institute of Building Science and has served on the Council's board since its inception. He also serves on the Wells Fargo/NREL Innovation Incubator Board. In 2015, along with his business partner Steven Williams, he launched the first “Offsite Construction Expo” in North America. The Expo has since been delivered in person and virtually over a dozen times to more than a thousand attendees. Hardiman was previously the Executive Director with Associated Builders and Contractors of West Virginia where he lobbied for pro-business and pro-growth legislation. Prior to association management, Hardiman assisted small businesses and entrepreneurs as Director of a Small Business Development Center. He has also worked in the economic development, banking, and insurance fields. He earned bachelor's and M.B.A. at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and the designation of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of...

High Reliability welcomes Patrick Rhinehart to the podcast. Patrick is the System Director of Environment of Care & Life Safety at Northside Hospital in Georgia. The Northside System spans 25 counties with five acute-care hospitals, more than 580 outpatient facilities, 4,100 providers, and 25,500 employees. Episode 5 of "So, You Want to Be..."In this episode of High Reliability, we re-introduce So, You Want to Be..., a podcast episode dedicated to exploring the various roles available in healthcare facilities management. Patrick became our first Director of Environment of Care and Life Safety guest. He grew his career at Northside, becoming Sr. Project Engineering Coordinator, then Manager of Compliance, and presently the System Director of Environment of Care & Life Safety.In this episode, we discuss:Firefighting and landing on the healthcare career path;Expanding your knowledge base to do your job (13:00);Learning to enjoy teaching (24:30);Soft skill versus technical skill breakdown in the EOC/LS role (39:45);How do I become a System Director? (47:00).High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. New rolesGosselin/Martin Associates is working with Children's Wisconsin to fill their Vice President, CHW Campus & Support Service role, and Griffin Hospital to fill their Director of Facilities role; see all jobs here. We anticipate several new jobs to roll out within the next week or so on our site, including another Vice President opportunity. So please check back in for the latest. 

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) works to improve the lives of people with disabilities by guarding against abuse; advocating for basic rights; and ensuring access to buildings - especially health care, education, housing, transportation, voting, and criminal justice facilities. In this episode, Rodger is joined by Curt Decker, NDRN Executive Director, and Mark Larson, NDRN Fire Code Consultant. Together they discuss the founding and mission of the NDRN and how the NDRN and code bodies are working together to create safer buildings for everyone. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/fire-detection to learn more about fire detection solutions from Johnson Controls ====================================================================================== This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI's prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

0:01 - Intro2:38 - Lee Kaiser Introduction4:08 - Lee's FSSA Experience5:45 - Training for Specialty Suppression7:02 - Dealing With Special Hazards10:40 - Lee's Top-3 Issues in Fire Protection15:21 - Jarret Ryan's Introduction16:25 - Protegis' Sales Methodology18:30 - Protegis' History With FSSA23:29 - Jarret's Initiatives for Protegis25:10 - Todd Stevens' Introduction25:58 - The Global Outreach Initiative29:01 - Todd's Experience as President During COVID32:38 - Outro

Key Takeaways Ruben's Background Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Gained “Street Smarts” during his upbringing.  Stumbled into Life Safety after getting a job with Johnson Control in the Fire Alarm industry.  Learned code and developed his own Fire Alarm business.  Came in as a maintenance technician at Texas Children's Hospital.  Developed a passion for Life Safety after expanded his knowledge base.  Director of Facilities Management at Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Manage day to day operations, capital projects, fire alarm testing, systems upgrades, etc.  Barrier Management Programs Above Ceiling Permit Program  Required to list UL System  Host trainings with contractors Life Safety Podcast 3rd season coming soon Great marketing tool Sharing education by bringing in other industry professionals Staying up to date Went after all certifications pertaining to his field  Currently working on formal education  Constantly looking at the newest codes and standards  Currently on the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelifesafetyguy?trk=public_post_follow-view-profile (Ruben on LinkedIn) About STI Firestop Since 1990 Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a global leader in the firestopping industry. The company manufactures a wide array of products and technologies to provide passive fire protection. Headquartered in Somerville, NJ, STI has sales offices all over the globe. STI Marine is a Division of STI that specializes in marine fire protection in the cruise line, offshore oil and gas, and general maritime industry. STI Marine's product line consists of a full range of products used for penetration seals and cable transits in fire-rated bulkheads and decks, including water-tight firestop sealants, firestop collars for plastic piping, and an innovative cable transit device. All products comply with the IMO FTP Code and are subject to various Type Approvals include MED, DNV GL, Lloyds Register, ABS, USCG, BV, RINA and more… https://www.stifirestop.com (https://www.stifirestop.com)

Today's guest is Sharron Halpert, owner of Halpert Life Safety Consulting. Sharron has been involved in multiple aspects of the Passive Fire Protection industry for over 15 years. She is truly a pioneer in a traditionally male dominated industry.  Key Takeaways Sharron's Background A rich history of volunteer work.  Santa's Helper at Ranfurley Home for Children in Nassau, Bahamas as well has the HOPSHA Christmas Party.  Humane Society.  Habitat for Humanity  Passion for Teaching Started when she was 12 helping exchange students learn English.  Taught Kindergarten in Japan Passion for teaching has helped her in teaching building code by adapting her style.  Helping people build better.  $19 Billion worth of Projects in the last 14 years Worked on Baha Mar in the Bahamas on site.  One Ocean Condominiums in the Bahamas  City Center Las Vegas  Other Services  Identifying issues in current buildings.  Following attacks on 9/11, helped development testing and evaluation to comply with Department of Homeland Security standards.  Woman Owned Business in New Jersey Certified by Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Started in Firestop over 20 years ago and fell in love with the impact it had on building safety.  No intention of being an entrepreneur, but has been in business for over a decade.  Work with Clients Anyone who wants to do things the right way and build better. IE Contractors, building owners etc.  Series of videos to teach new skillsets.  Help understand requirements, codes and standards.  3rd party special inspection and Fire Stop About Sharron  Passionate. That's the first word that comes to mind when you meet and work with Sharron Halpert and her firestop team. She understands how critically important firestop is to the level of life safety of a building. Sharron has the utmost concern for the safety of the building's occupants, the first responders, as well as the building and its contents. Sharron has been involved in multiple aspects of the firestop and passive fire protection business for over 15 years. As a successful woman in a traditionally male-oriented business, she is a pioneer. Sharron's experience includes inspection, quality control, value engineering, code consultation, education, training, documentation, product development, sales, and customer support. Her portfolio of projects ranges from a basic “stick-built” 4-story 100-unit condo, to a 16.8 million sq. ft. $9.6 billion mixed-use complex https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharron-halpert-mim-94b56718 (Sharron on LinkedIn) About Halpert Life Safety  Halpert Life Safety Consulting LLC's mission is to make a colossal impact on the: Level of life safety of your building Talent of your people. We provide consultation, training, quality control and third party special inspection related to firestop and passive fire protection. We work on new construction projects, as well as existing buildings. HLS Consulting can train your Quality Control team to look critically and accurately at firestop installations. Or if you prefer, we can conduct your in-house Quality Control. We even provide the Third Party Special Inspection of installed firestop. Bring HLS Consulting onto your team and see the difference we can make. https://halpertlifesafety.com (https://halpertlifesafety.com) About STI Firestop Since 1990 Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a global leader in the firestopping industry. The company manufactures a...

Wildfires are creating historic levels of danger and destruction in our communities each year. Fire behavior these days is entirely uncharacteristic of what urban and wildland firefighters dealt with in the past. What does this mean for businesses? It's now more important than ever to build and implement a wildfire safety plan. In this episode, Stan Szpytek (aka Stan the Fireman), President and CEO at Fire & Life Safety, Inc., gives actionable advice for conducting a vulnerability assessment that translates into an emergency management plan for wildfires and how it can save lives. What we talked about: - Why wildfires consistently break historical records - Overlooked risks in wildfire incidents - The importance of an all-hazards emergency management plan - The concept of optimistic bias and how it relates to wildfire preparedness Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - A Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Tool produced by Kaiser Permanente - Episode 30 with Alexander Maranghides from NIST on lifesaving lessons from a wildfire study - Episode 35 with Gianetta Jones from Coca-Cola UNITED on post-storm recovery The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.