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Drew Slocum returns to the show, Drew is Chief Strategy Officer & CoFounder @ Inspect Point, The Fire Protection Podcast, Fire Protection Software for Fire Protection Specialists. He is from Connecticut Inspect Point sponsors the show. They transform your approach to fire protection & security management. Inspect Point is an innovative, cloud-based solution that supports fire and life safe...

This episode of the Dope and Tape Show features a sponsored interview with representatives from American Backflow, Andrew, John, and Doug. American Backflow a company specializing in backflow preventer parts and repair services. Topics include, American Backflow's exceptional customer service, Expansion beyond backflow parts, Common repair mistakes, technical insights, the purpose of metered b...

Jeremy Box joins the Dope and Tape show. Former retail worker turned assistant manager who got tired of working on the weekends, holidays, and long hours. Found his calling to fire protection on a Craigslist ad to be an apprentice for 11$/hr. With Cintas Fire Protection he's killing the game as seen on his socials. The boys chat on how companies should be treating their employees, if your comp...

Jeannene and Brian are in Florida, Michelle Muir Tommy Houde’s protege and co-worker join the show. Jeannene is a Licensed Fire Protection Contractor, and NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Consultant & Trainer. Michelle Muir is Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguisher Inspector at Johnson Controls- Simplex, in East Syracuse, New York. They chat about firealarm, wild stories in the field and...

Chad,Tommy, and Kenco join Brian and Bobby, for one of the most important episodes to date. The boys open up on alcoholism and drugs not just in the workplace but in regular life. Also how sobriety led them to where theyare today striving and prospering as fire protection pioneers and one plumber Kenco. They all open up and share their stories with this subject. Follow the boys on social media. Th...

Returning guest Chris is back on the show, he is a National Sales Manager at SPP pumps based out of Georgia. Brian starts off the show by doing a giveaway. He asksthe youtube chat questions whoever answers right first wins, the first item on the line is “1-2” high speed dies for the Ridgid 300 machine, then a tric tray/tool tray for the ridgid machine. Chris answers fire pump questionsthroughout....

Both Bobby and Brian are going live remotely,Carlos Nuñez better known on his social media as the FireSprinklerGuy is back on the show , Based in Miami, the Firesprinklerguy is a dedicated fire sprinkler contractor committed to protecting lives and property through top-notch fire safety solutions. The boys love Carlos' background wall paper for his video. Also how cool Carlos's logo is in...

Meet Ray Castillo, UA Local 669 sprinkler fitter out of Denver, Colorado. Local 669 is over 15,000 members strong throughout the United States. Their members areon the front lines for providing lifesaving, property saving Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems. He is an instructor and he loves it and takes pride in teaching the next gen of sprinkler dudes, he teaches out of the Local 208pipefitter...

First time guest Brittany Reschke joins the Dope and Tape Show, she is from Syracuse, New York. She is a Fire Service Sales Manager (Syracuse, Buffalo, Albany,Rochester and Vermont) for Johnson Controls. She leads a sales team that spans four districts: Syracuse/Endicott, Rochester, Buffalo, Albany & Vermont, totaling over 25 million in RIF. She is Currently managing a team of 11 salesrepresen...

Darryl from Calgary, Alberta, Canada ey joins the show, he has been doing sprinklers since 2007 he is currently a journeyman sprinkler fitter since 2013 he has experience in multiple different fields from commercial, service ,residential ,industrial. He comes on to have a sale off with Brian, Bobby calls it the battle of two twin sisters, they show us sales techniques and at the end Bobby chooses...

Brian’s former apprentice & brother in law Alex is back on this installment of theDope and Tape Show. P Rictus, a youtube chatter, stirs the pot early on theshow saying hot chicks in the intro would make the show better as Bobby’sstache deters viewers. They speak on Alex’s advancements in the trade and allthings life and fire protection. Bobby announces that he Brian, and Matt Basswill be on S...

This episode revolves around all things fire pumps . The boys open up a Q&A withthe live chat on any fire pump related questions, we have three smart and wellrounded guys tagging along. Bobby and Brian are joined by returning guest WillsLacrosse, Wills has serviced, maintained, or performed troubleshooting on 6000+Fire Pumps within the state of Georgia. Traveling all around the world with hise...

The Dope and Tape show welcomes Brian’s good friend Joel Ruiz. Joel is the Owner & Project Manager of Ruiz Renovations. He is the hands on expert behind every home makeover. From planning to execution , he ensures every detail is handled with precision and care. At Ruiz Renovations Based in Marietta, GA,they are a husband-and-wife duo dedicated to making your dream home a reality. Together, th...

After a scheduled guest cancels, the boys scramble to find a guest, Bobby sends out a bird call, luckily Fan favorite Tommy answers. The boys catch up on life, and on what they are currently doing in the fire sprinkler world. Also how cool the blue collar broadcast was an episode before this.

Our first episode of BLUECOLLAR BROADCASTING!!! This is a series we will keep separate whenever we are together or at a "round table" so to speak it will always be considered BLUECOLLARBROADCASTING live from where ever we may be!!! Bobby, Brian, and Chad try something new on this episode of the Dope and Tape Show. They go live from a General Air manufacturing plant in Philly. They are jo...

Ryan and Bobby are from the same town and went to school together, we discuss the design aspect of the industry. Ryan is an engineer, he does 3D drafting, BIM coordination. He explains all things an engineer does on a day to day basis. Ryan touches on all the programs he uses as an electrical engineer, current jobs he's drafting at the moment. Tying it to fire protection. If youare into design...

Our good friend Sal is a water plant operator The Dope and Tape show has hit 1,000subscribers, thank you to all the listeners. Sal joins the show; he is a water plant operator, and a volunteer fireman in Long Island, New York. Sal tells us about dealing with inspectors in New York, companies not showing off with hydrant wrenches. Also other stories the man is filled with. Treat apprentices good.

Our Brother Kenny G Always gets the job done Kenny returns to the Dope and Show, Brian is excited for him to be back on. Kenny tells his sprinkler stories, the good and the bad. Sch 40 is a killer sometimes. Repair and retro work is not for everyone.

Chat after our trip to SPP PUMP Special Wednesday show alert, due to wifi issues they rescheduled this episode, Bobby and Brian are joined by Hydra-tap inventor Jeremy, and Justin Hassell from Ferguson Fire and Fabrication. They discuss their recent trip to SPP pump’s Lab and how impressive they have the warehouse set up.  They discuss all things fire protection 

Our Friend Joe Joins us, Owner of American Fire systems Boot giveaway winner and former firefighter Joe Safferjoins the Dope and Tape Show, Joe's father starteda fire protection company in 1976 and Joe Started running it about 1984. He's been in the trade for almost 50 years. He describes his early days fitting pipes , running crews, and aspiring to keep learning everyday.

Our Friend Matt joins us, owner of VVF Matt Crelly has been a part of the VVFP organization since 2006 and has over 18 years of experience in the fire protection industry. He holds Nevada G, B, and F Card Licenses and is Certified in Backflow Prevention. Matt manages the Service and MaintenanceDivision at VVFP.. Since its founding in 1998, Vegas Valley Fire Protection (VVFP) has combined core comp...

Our friend Steve joins us, Owner of LRJ Meet Steve Sanginario, President of LRJMechanical Corp. Located in Kings Park, New York. At LRJ Mechanical Corp they specializein all aspects of the fire sprinkler industry. New construction, repairs,inspection, testing, and fire pump flow testing. They offer 24 hour emergency service. The boys talk about work in the New York area, crazy sprinkler stories, j...

We are joined by the owners of NAFPCO, husband and wife, Mitch and Beckie Bortner On this episode of the Dope and Tapeshow the boys chat with returning guest and their new boss Beckie Bortner. She is the President of NAFPCO. Beckie comes on to give us insight on what jobs/role Bobby and Brian have at North American Fire Protection. Also goals for the new year as a company. It's announced that...

Jeremy Bradfield, the inventor of theHydra-tap, Riptide, among other cutting edge tools in the fire protection industry joins the show. Brian demos on how to use these tools in his living room.     https://argco.com/fire-equipment/riptide.html?srsltid=AfmBOorSUPV5sE4BD_FQBIGp2DvKnGY-rSlFEu4hmWsrRkmqLOH5GC0b   https://argco.com/fire-equipment/riptide-typhoon-remote-manifold.html?srsltid=AfmBOooLPrt...

Today’s guest on the Dope and Tape show isn't in the industry. He works in the oilfield, his name is Chris Eisan , heis from Northern Alberta, Canada ey. He is currently drilling holes in the sand so they can build a mine around it. He operates on a dual rotary rig. In the Spring Chris works offshore due to the weather, and it's a big drill ship operated by some irish lads. On a boat for 2...