The K-Factor Podcast

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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 ...

053 Plumbing Meets Fire Protection: NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 for Contractors

2026-09-1644:25

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation also explores where NFPA 24 and NFPA 13 meet and what contractors need to understand when navigating the transition between underground fire service mains and building sprinkler systems. VIP Reach out with questions and topics ...

052 Fire Sprinklers in Silence: Testing Sprinklers Inside Hush Office Booths

2026-09-0232:41

Send us Fan Mail 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 sprinkler discharge and discuss what it means for modern office design, NFPA compliance, and fire protection system performance. VIP Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at [email protected]. For more traini...

051 Flight Risk: Maintaining Complex Fire Risks

2026-08-1927:38

Send us Fan Mail 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. This episode explores the challenges of protecting dynamic environments through engineering, maintenance, and real-world system performance. VIP Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at [email protected]. Fo...

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