The K-Factor Podcast

032 From Classroom to Pump Room: A Career Day Inside the AFSA Lab

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On this week’s episode of the K-Factor Podcast, we sit down with Hunter Brendle, President of Brendle Sprinkler, for an insightful conversation at the AFSA lab. Hunter brought his son and a few of his friends along to get a firsthand look at the sprinkler industry, sparking a discussion about the importance of fire protection, the value of skilled trades, and what the future holds for the next generation entering the industry.

AFSA’s Hands-On NFPA 25 Workshops take inspection, testing, and maintenance training beyond the classroom—giving fire protection professionals the opportunity to work directly with live systems in a controlled, real-world environment.

Each workshop is designed to build confidence, skill, and understanding of the NFPA 25 standard:

  • 💧 NFPA 25 Essentials Workshop – Master the core inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection syst
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Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at podcast@firesprinkler.org.

For more training opportunities visit: www.firesprinkler.org

TikTok: @firesprinkler.org

LinkedIn: American Fire Sprinkler Association

Facebook: firesprinkler.org

Instagram: @firesprinklerorg

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