The K-Factor Podcast
Welcome to The K-Factor, the podcast that brings you inside the world of fire protection. Hosted by industry experts Josh McDonald, Eric Andresen, & Hayden Stoll. This show dives into all aspects of the fire protection industry—from groundbreaking technologies and best practices to career insights and industry trends. From NFPA codes and standards to helping you build your career.
Join us for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and real-world stories as we explore what it takes to keep people and properties safe. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or just curious about fire protection, The K-Factor is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired.
Stay connected, stay protected—welcome to The K-Factor.
https://www.firesprinkler.org/podcast/
Want to train apprentices!
www.firesprinkler.org/trainers
The K-Factor Podcast
Latest Episodes
054 The OG of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast: Stories and Lessons from a Career in the Industry
The K-Factor Podcast and The Fire Sprinkler Podcast come together for a special crossover episode featuring one of the OGs of the sprinkler podcasting space. We talk about his career, the changes he has witnessed, lessons learned along the way,...
After a High-Rise Fire, One Family Fights to Make Buildings Safer-AFSA 45 K-Factor Roundup
After Melanie Diaz died in a high-rise apartment fire, her family turned their grief into action. We discuss their efforts to improve safety in residential buildings through sprinkler retrofits, tenant protections, and legislation in Maryland. ...
053 Plumbing Meets Fire Protection: NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 for Contractors
Stephen Bitely and Scott from Stokes Plumbing and Trenching join The K-Factor Podcast to discuss expanding from plumbing into the fire sprinkler industry, including the challenges and opportunities of adding fire protection services. The conver...
052 Fire Sprinklers in Silence: Testing Sprinklers Inside Hush Office Booths
Robert Korpacki from Hush Office joins the K-Factor Podcast to talk about office phone booths, modular workspaces, and the fire protection concerns surrounding enclosed office pods. We also operated fire sprinklers inside the booth to observe s...
051 Flight Risk: Maintaining Complex Fire Risks
James Casey from Eastern Fire joins the K-Factor Podcast to discuss human interaction with the built environment, maintaining multiple fire protection systems inside airports, and how human behavior impacts life safety in unpredictable spaces. ...
