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Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #71 - Raquel Gomez on Starting a Fire Protection Business as a Veteran

Raquel Gomez, founder and owner of Mar Vet Fire Protection in California. She shares about her background in the Marines, how she got into fire protection, and how she started her business. Watch or listen to this episode as Drew spotlights a fast-growing, veteran-owned business and get an inside look at how Gomez went from a fire protection novice to a successful owner-operator.

November 13 Read more

A Rewarding, Hands-On Career: Why Veterans Should Consider the Fire and Life Safety Industry

As a veteran, transitioning back to civilian life can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to starting a new career. Fortunately, the Fire and Life Safety industry is rewarding and hands-on, offering great pay for entry-level positions. An ideal fit for veterans, the Fire and Life Safety industry provides opportunities to use some of the skills veterans have honed during their service in a new, meaningful way.

November 13 Read more

Sprinkler Tech Career Paths

Setting a career path for your team and providing them with the training helps the individual and the industry. The Fire Tech Team believes #neverstoplearning is the key to individual, team, and customer growth, purpose, and knowledge.

November 12 Read more

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Launches Nation’s First Master’s Program in Explosion Protection Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has launched a groundbreaking Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering, the first program of its kind in the United States Recent job postings for explosion protection roles reflect the growing need for highly trained specialists in the field surging by 16% over the past year, with average salaries reaching $115,000.

November 12 Read more

University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Department Contest Builds Awareness and Excitement

DeMatha Catholic High School has won the 10th annual Design Challenge competition hosted by the University of Maryland’s Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE), earning its second victory since 2016. The “Amigos” team demonstrated the ability to build a system that successfully detects and suppresses a flame in a reduced-scale house model. Their innovative design impressed judges and team mentors assessing creative and innovative approaches.

November 10 Read more

An Engineering Overview of TALL TIMBER, FIRE, AND WATER

fireprotectionengineering-digital.com Fire Protection Engineering - An Engineering Overview of TALL TIMBER, FIRE, AND WATER Humanity’s population is exponentially increasing. Cranes tower over city skylines, racing to build housing and office blocks, each one taller than the

November 9 Read more

Work From Home Postings Flattening

Work-from-home (WFH) job postings have leveled off, especially in tech and finance.

November 7 Read more

The New NFPA 1970 Is Issued

NFPA 1970 is a new standard combining four existing standards into one. While there are many updates to NFPA 1970 which have been outlined in my previous blogs as well as below, through the final text of NFPA 1970 the technical committee included the following key provisions related to PFAS and other chemicals in firefighter turnout gear and related testing requirements:

November 6 Read more

ARGCO and Arkansas Chapter Build Trailer as a Recruitment Tool

Two forces have come together to increase awareness about the fire protection industry. ARGCO and the Arkansas Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association, a chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), have created a demonstration trailer showcasing the industry and its opportunities.

November 6 Read more

Fire Protection Industry Job Seekers

Top Industry Firms Hiring now! Recurring Positions: Fire Sprinkler Designers, Fire Protection Estimators, Test and Inspection Sales, Fire Alarm Project Manager, Fire Protection Leadership, Fire Suppression Technicians.

November 5 Read more

Why Choose Fire Protection as a Career Choice

Choosing Fire Protection as a career choice by Chuck Reimel.

November 3 Read more

FireProtectionJobs.com Employer Success Story!

Fire Protection Jobs.com Employer Success Story.

October 30 Read more

Construction Talent Group Open Positions:

October 27 Read more

Guardian Fire Protection Services Employment Opportunities:

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC., has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 40 years. We are based in Rockville, MD and have an excellent team of 85 employees who are responsible for the design, installation, and inspection of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers

October 26 Read more