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Fire Protection Podcast

Inspect Point, Drew Slocum
Fire Protection
Fire Safety
Fire Alarm Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 25
Inspectpoint
Firecad
Compliance
Mar Vet Fire Protection
Fleet Management
Telematics
GPS Tracking
Industry Report
Fire Protection Industry
Data Management
Veterans Day
NFPA 72
Technology
Construction Safety

The Fire Protection Podcast dives deep into topics of the fire protection industry. Fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguishers and other life safety systems are discussed. Leaders from all over the world talk about new technologies and processes that are helping improve the fire safety community.

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Levi Rock got laid off for three weeks when COVID hit, and it changed how he thought about job security. In 2020 he started Red Seal Fire Protection in Windsor, Ontario, and grew it to 17 employees in five years by keeping it simple: show up when you... more

Ray Fremont Jr., president of General Air Products, joins Drew to talk about the air supply side of dry pipe sprinkler systems. General Air Products has been building air compressors for fire sprinkler systems since the 1960s, and the Fremont family ... more

Dr. Roger Reiswig, Industry Liaison at Johnson Controls, joins Drew for a conversation spanning nearly 40 years of fire alarm industry experience. Roger started as a Simplex technician in 1986 and now represents JCI across NFPA, UL, FM, and internati... more

Bob Marshall, CEO of Whisker Labs, joins Drew Slocum on Episode 92 to discuss Ting, the IoT sensor that monitors home electrical systems for arcing hazards before they become fires. In this episode:

• How Ting takes 30 million electrical measuremen... more

0:00 - Paper documents, hydrant flow testing, and lost inspection data

04:59 - Deficiencies are not a gotcha game

8:47 - Ontario Fire Code limits and NFPA 25 enforcement gaps

15:23 - Strategic planning and involving Al

20:20 - 2025 highlights, co... more

Timestamps:

00:00 Why 2025 fire protection data matters

02:47 2025 fire protection industry report preview

06:28 Why fire protection businesses need a tech stack

08:42 Inspection dollars vs service proposals

11:46 Deficiency approvals and compli... more

In Episode 89, Drew Slocum welcomes Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO of UpCodes, for a deep dive into the future of building codes, AI-driven code research, and the growing need for accessible, reliable, and continually updated code information acr... more

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introducing today's guest

01:57 - Launching the first Al agent

04:19 - How AI adoption changes business processes

06:58 - Code complexity in fire protection

09:30 - Generative Al vs agentic Al explained

12:10 - How data supp... more

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Recent Guests

Roger Reiswig
Johnson Controls
Episode: The Code Committee Insider: Fire Alarms, CO Detection & What’s Coming Next
Bob Marshall
CEO of Whisker Labs, creator of Ting
Whisker Labs
Episode: Behind the Scenes with IoT Monitoring: What Homeowners Miss About Electrical Fires
John Mackey
Consultant with the Mackey Group and a returning guest to the podcast
The Mackey Group
Episode: 2025 Fire & Life Safety Trends, Data, & What’s Next with John Mackey
Scott Reynolds
Co-founder and CEO of UpCodes
UpCodes
Episode: AI & Fire Codes in Practice with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes
Padraig Doyle
CEO of InspectPoint and a thought leader in the fire protection technology space.
InspectPoint
Episode: Smarter Workflows with AI in Fire Protection
Grant Lobdell
President of Dyne Fire Protection Labs
Dyne Laboratories
Episode: Tragedy, Testing, & Change: How Data Drives Fire Safety Reform
Jason Leopoldo
President of JEM Systems, a distributor in the commercial fire life space
JEM Systems
Episode: How JEM Systems is Powering the Next Generation of Fire Integrators
Jim Pauley
CEO of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA
Episode: Codes That Save Lives: A Conversation with NFPA’s Jim Pauley
Karsten Smith
Owner of Ace Fire Systems specializing in fire protection services
Ace Fire Systems
Episode: Recurring Revenue & Customer Service in Fire Protection with Karsten Smith

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Drew
Host of the Fire Protection Podcast with frequent appearances across episodes; often discusses industry trends, code updates, and technology adoption.

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The Code Committee Insider: Fire Alarms, CO Detection & What’s Coming Next
Q: How has CO detection become integrated into mainline NFPA 72, and what are the testing challenges?
CO detection was introduced via 720 and later embedded into NFPA 72 with specifics on device placement, time-to-alarm, and testing allowances; testing challenges include balancing safety with nuisance alarms and finding practical, verifiable testing methods that satisfy UL listing and building codes.
The Code Committee Insider: Fire Alarms, CO Detection & What’s Coming Next
Q: What factors drive the speed at which different regions adopt new codes?
Adoption speed is influenced by regulatory structures, local AHJs, budget constraints, and the perceived risk management needs; regions like California push new codes quickly, while others take longer due to politics, training, and cost of upgrading existing installations.
AI & Fire Codes in Practice with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes
Q: What are you doing differently than just having all the codes and making them searchable?
UpCodes focuses on providing only the adopted codes with automation, project management, and educational layers atop the foundational code access, facilitating easier navigation and application.
AI & Fire Codes in Practice with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes
Q: What is your background?
Scott Reynolds has a background in architecture and has worked in various cities including Hong Kong and New York, where he experienced first-hand the complexities of building codes.
Recurring Revenue & Customer Service in Fire Protection with Karsten Smith
Q: Tell the audience about your story.
Karsten shares his journey starting from working in his father-in-law's fire protection company to eventually owning it and emphasizing his focus on customer service and recurring revenue.

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This show centers on fire protection, life-safety systems, and codes, with discussions spanning sprinklers, alarms, fire protection technology, and regulations. Episodes frequently feature industry leaders explaining how AI, data, and software (e.g., InspectPoint, FireCAD, BuildOps) are transforming installation, inspection, maintenance, and code compliance. Guest perspectives come from engineers, manufacturers, distributors, and association leaders, often tying practical field experience to broader industry trends and policy developments. A standout pattern is bridging traditional fire safety practices with modern tech and data-driven workflows, along with real-world case studies and regulatory updates that shape everyday operations for co... more

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Recent guests on Fire Protection Podcast include:

1. Roger Reiswig
2. Bob Marshall
3. John Mackey
4. Scott Reynolds
5. Padraig Doyle
6. Grant Lobdell
7. Jason Leopoldo
8. Jim Pauley

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