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058 Turning Around a Struggling Fire Protection Business

2026-11-1139:56

Send us Fan Mail The fire protection division was struggling, and closing it was on the table. Randy Mongiovi asked for the opportunity to turn it around. On this episode of AFSA’s K-Factor Podcast, Randy shares his journey with Mongiovi & Son Fire Protection, from learning an unfamiliar industry to leading a growing operation within his family’s business. We discuss fire sprinkler project management, learning from field crews, finding mentors, AFSA training, and the customer relationship...

057 Reu-Nated: Catching up with Nate!

2026-10-2852:57

Send us Fan Mail Former AFSA staff member Nate Williams joins The K-Factor Podcast for a relaxed catch-up about his time with the American Fire Sprinkler Association, what he misses most, what he has been doing since, and where his career has taken him. This nontechnical conversation looks back at memorable experiences, industry relationships, and the people who made Nate’s time at AFSA meaningful. VIP Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at [email protected]. Fo...

055 Thought Experiments, Healthcare, NFPA 99, NFPA 3 and 4 with NFPA

2026-10-1546:50

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Hart of NFPA joins The K-Factor Podcast for a conversation about the NFPA standards development process and how thought experiments can help professionals examine complex fire and life safety questions from a different perspective. The discussion also explores healthcare facilities and the roles of NFPA 99, NFPA 3, and NFPA 4, including healthcare fire and life safety, system commissioning, integrated testing, and the importance of ensuring that connected systems wor...

054 The OG of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast: Stories and Lessons from a Career in the Industry

2026-09-3036:35

Send us Fan Mail 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, and the people and experiences that shaped his journey. It is an honest conversation about the history, growth, and future of the fire sprinkler industry. VIP Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at podcast@firesp...

After a High-Rise Fire, One Family Fights to Make Buildings Safer-AFSA 45 K-Factor Roundup

2026-09-2928:31

Send us Fan Mail 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. We also recognize the Diaz family as AFSA’s 2026 Fire Sprinkler Advocates of the Year. Melanie’s story is a reminder of why the work we do in fire protection matters: behind every system, standard, and inspection is someone’s life. VIP ...

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