In this episode, we talk with Ryan Szirmay, Lab Manager at Oklahoma State University, about the fascinating world of fire dynamics and hands-on training in fire protection. He discusses how OSU’s labs provide students with practical experience and insights into real-world fire scenarios. Tune in to explore how practical learning is shaping the next generation of fire safety professionals!

Oklahoma State University: ceat.okstate.edu/fcem/fpset/

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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