This episode will focus on the difference between sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems and types of sprinkler heads.  It also covers the key NFPA documents that include sprinklers.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

This episode highlights the changes in the fire alarm industry and how fast technology moves. As mentioned in this episode, NEMA maintains a library of fire and life safety documents.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

This episode is recorded in Spanish with a representative of the Costa Rican Fire Department. It features a discussion about the Costa Rican Fire Protection Regulations process and some history that led Costa Rica to become a success story in Latin America fire protection. 

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

NFPA 1225 is the Standard for Emergency Services Communications which includes requirements for emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES).  This is the third podcast on this topic and dives into more details with the application and installation of ERCES.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

This episode covers industry trends in sprinkler maintenance, code changes and automated testing and remote monitoring.  We hear perspectives from representatives from the National Fire Sprinkler Association and American Fire Sprinkler Association.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

NFPA 1225 is the Standard for Emergency Services Communications which includes requirements for emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES).  This is the second podcast on this topic and dives into the issues with the application and installation of ERCES. This show references The Safer Buildings Coalition Complete ERCES Handbook

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

In most Latin American countries there is no fire code while in others the only requirements related to Fire & Life Safety are found within the building code that was last updated in 2010. This podcast provides an overview of what NEMA is doing to improve life safety in Latin America.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

Two-way emergency communications systems for rescue assistance offer a means for individuals with mobility impairments to inform emergency responders they need assistance during emergency situations. This is a second podcast on the topic and dives into the importance of these systems.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

NFPA 101, the Life Safety code, addresses factors such as construction, protection and occupancy classifications needed to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire.  This episode covers the importance of the code and the key changes for the newest edition.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

NFPA 1225 is a new standard for emergency services communications that covers publicly and privately owned public safety communications centers such as public safety answering points, and the job performance requirements of public safety telecommunications personnel.  This podcast covers the main challenges with the Emergency Response Communication Emergency Systems and the major changes in the code related to it.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios