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

Hose Monster History with Michael Anderson-Director of Operations at Hose Monster

Mar 23rd, 2024 17m 40s

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 testi

A Security Blanket for Your Sprinkler Pipe? Ray Fremont jr. Talking Vapor Shield from General Air

Mar 15th, 2024 31m 4s

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 ba

Taking the Podcast to New Heights with Ali Khalid Al-Khatib from Naffco

Mar 10th, 2024 14m 18s

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

What's up in the Attic? Talking Attic Sprinklers with Karl Wiegand

Dec 3rd, 2023 48m 1s

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!

The Super Soaker of Cold Storage? JCI's Quell Sprinkler Systems Ft. Melissa Rodriguez

Oct 9th, 2023 19m 32s

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 storag

What's up with AFSA? ft. Bob Caputo

Sep 30th, 2023 23m 15s

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 va

Discussing The Meyerfire University Platform and Changing the way the Industry Trains People

Sep 3rd, 2023 32m 1s

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 informa

Discussing johns history in the industry, and his current role with reliable!

Aug 20th, 2023 43s

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 befo

Talking the NFPA Expo with the Dope and Tape Boys!

Aug 14th, 2023 5s

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 !

Talking the Conference, NFPA Link, and Lithium Ion with Brian O'Connor!

Jul 24th, 2023 15m 15s

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!

Discuss NFPA 915 and His History in the Industry Ft. Terry Victo

Jul 16th, 2023 22m 18s

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 NFP

What's the UL Fire Safety Research Institute Think of Lithium? Ft. Steve Kerber

Jul 8th, 2023 12m 25s

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 batt

Discussing the 2023 NFPA Conference and Expo with Shawn Mahoney

Jul 3rd, 2023 11m 34s

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 sw

Rapid Install ESFR Vs. Threaded ESFR Ft. Nick Martin from Tyco/JCI

Jun 4th, 2023 19m

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, h

Talking Industry, History, and The Viking Caledonia Headquarters Ft James Golinveaux from

May 28th, 2023 1h 22m

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 h

What's New with NFPA Ft. Matt Klaus (100th Episode!)

May 21st, 2023 44m 4s

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

Ft. Jonathan Carl from Victaulic Talking NFPA 420, the NFSA Conference and More!

May 14th, 2023 11m 2s

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!

Reliable has a Sprinkler for Lithium Ion Storage! Ft. Phil Friday

May 8th, 2023 14m 48s

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

Ft. Bluecollarbobby

Apr 24th, 2023 35m 34s

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 creativ

Ft. Dan Webster from National Fire Equipment

Apr 16th, 2023 13m 52s

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 histor

Ft Victoria Hutchison from NFPA Research Discussing Lithium Ion and Sprinkler Systems!

Apr 9th, 2023 32m 46s

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!

Ft. Scott Pugsley from Seneca College in the Sprinkler Lab!

Apr 4th, 2023 24m 44s

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

Ft. Cary Webber from Reliable Discussing the new RFC49+ (And More)

Mar 27th, 2023 38m 2s

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!

Ft. Jürgen Teschner From Job Group

Mar 24th, 2023 11m 24s

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