Fire Sprinkler Podcast

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is was recorded at the 2024 NFPA conference and Expo! Hot on the heels of Global Solutions acquiring Dyne Laboratories, we discuss how the merger is worked out and what the future holds!Enjoy!

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast is my first in studio (sorry George) conversation with Shawn Mahoney from NFPA. We discussed the NFPA codes development process and how to get more involved in it.

This episode of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast was my discussion with Melissa Rodriguez from JCI. This conversation took place at the 2025 NFPA conference and Expo in Las Vegas! We discuss the changes to NFPA 13 regarding parking garages and the road that brought forth the changes!

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 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.