The Fire Protection News Podcast

This week we sit down with Victoria Lutz, Senior Research Project Manager with Fire Protection Research Foundation. We dive deep into battery technology and the fire safety implications that have been ignored for too long.

In today's episode we sit down with Melinda Wanke, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer of Brooks Safety Solutions. We explore the journey of how she helped start the FED Learning Center and the growth they have gone through in helping prepare the next generation of the Fire Safety Professionals.

In this episode we sit down with Todd Stevens, Operations Manager at Industrial Fire Protection (IFP) to talk about airplane hanger safety and his journey through fire protection over the years. We hope you enjoy this conversation, we certainly did.

In today's episode we talk with Jacqueline Wilmot! She is the Director of Industry Relations at Brooks Safety Solutions, a licensed Fire Protection Engineer, and a graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering. With close to two decades in the industry, her depth of knowledge on codes and standards made for a fantastic conversation. W...

In this episode of FPN Small Talk, we explain why fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous materials during transportation. Despite their life-saving role, they pose risks due to potentially irritating chemicals and pressurized cylinders. While some qualify for "Limited Quantity" easing regulations, they remain hazardous. We highlight the importance of labeling, Safety Data Sheets...

In this episode we sit down with Kristi Jennings, President of ESC Central. We dive into how she got into the industry, what she has learned, and how things have evolved in the 20+ years she has been with ESC!

In today's episode we sit down with Jason Lupe, founder and owner of Above & Beyond Fire Safety Security. Jason talks about how he initially got into the Fire Safety industry, what training was like, and ultimately how he decided to open and run his own business.

In our first episode, we sit down with Jason Schaefer, Territory Sales Manager for Brooks Equipment, to discuss his journey through the world of Fire Safety and how he made the transition from the service to sales side.