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Introducing Inspection Assistant – Your New Digital Coworker in Fire & Life Safety

AI’s Role in the Next Era of Fire Protection

Expanding Inspect Point’s Compliance Offering With Our LivSafe Integration

Get Paid Without the Paper Chase

Inspect Point streamlines the entire financial journey—from the moment an invoice is created to when money hits your account. With smart invoicing, integrated payments, and seamless accounting syncs, you get paid faster with less admin...

How To Ditch Fire Safety Paperwork

Learn how to eliminate fire safety paperwork, streamline inspections, and improve compliance. Discover digital solutions for fire protection pros. Table of Contents Evolution of Fire Safety Documentation Digital Tools for Paperless Inspections Overcoming Challenges in...

The Complete Guide to TCE Integration: Why Inspect Point Leads the Industry

The fire protection industry faces a significant challenge: ensuring comprehensive compliance while managing operational efficiency. The Compliance Engine (TCE) has become an essential platform for tracking and verifying proper system maintenance, but here’s the reality—not...

11 Digital Marketing Strategies for Fire Protection Contractors

About the Author: Erik Bunaes is president/owner of Endorphin® Digital Marketing, a professional speaker/trainer for Constant Contact, and an adjunct professor of marketing.   Commercial contractors in fire protection and life safety services operate in a complex B2B...

Connect, Convert, Collect: How Fire Protection Leaders Leverage the Inspect Point & Simpro Integration

In the world of fire protection, every minute counts—and every disconnected workflow costs. Whether it’s an overlooked deficiency, a delayed repair, or a report stuck in limbo, small inefficiencies can quickly add up to bigger...

Building Your A-Team: 5 Effective Staffing Strategies for Peak Inspection Season

The summer surge is nearly upon us—is your business ready? We all know the warmer season is accompanied by an increase in inspection demands. Schools are upgrading while students are away. At the same time,...

Smarter Fire Extinguisher Management with Inspect Point: Automate Service Tracking and Stay Ahead of Compliance

Staying compliant with extinguisher maintenance requirements can be time-consuming and error-prone—especially when teams are juggling hundreds or thousands of extinguishers. With Inspect Point,  fire protection contractors can now automatically calculate and manage service dates, track service...

Introducing Inspection Assistant – Your New Digital Coworker in Fire & Life Safety

AI’s Role in the Next Era of Fire Protection

Expanding Inspect Point’s Compliance Offering With Our LivSafe Integration

Get Paid Without the Paper Chase

Inspect Point streamlines the entire financial journey—from the moment an invoice is created to when money hits your account. With smart invoicing, integrated payments, and seamless accounting syncs, you get paid faster with less admin...

How To Ditch Fire Safety Paperwork

Learn how to eliminate fire safety paperwork, streamline inspections, and improve compliance. Discover digital solutions for fire protection pros. Table of Contents Evolution of Fire Safety Documentation Digital Tools for Paperless Inspections Overcoming Challenges in...

The Complete Guide to TCE Integration: Why Inspect Point Leads the Industry

The fire protection industry faces a significant challenge: ensuring comprehensive compliance while managing operational efficiency. The Compliance Engine (TCE) has become an essential platform for tracking and verifying proper system maintenance, but here’s the reality—not...

11 Digital Marketing Strategies for Fire Protection Contractors

About the Author: Erik Bunaes is president/owner of Endorphin® Digital Marketing, a professional speaker/trainer for Constant Contact, and an adjunct professor of marketing.   Commercial contractors in fire protection and life safety services operate in a complex B2B...

Connect, Convert, Collect: How Fire Protection Leaders Leverage the Inspect Point & Simpro Integration

In the world of fire protection, every minute counts—and every disconnected workflow costs. Whether it’s an overlooked deficiency, a delayed repair, or a report stuck in limbo, small inefficiencies can quickly add up to bigger...

Building Your A-Team: 5 Effective Staffing Strategies for Peak Inspection Season

The summer surge is nearly upon us—is your business ready? We all know the warmer season is accompanied by an increase in inspection demands. Schools are upgrading while students are away. At the same time,...

Smarter Fire Extinguisher Management with Inspect Point: Automate Service Tracking and Stay Ahead of Compliance

Staying compliant with extinguisher maintenance requirements can be time-consuming and error-prone—especially when teams are juggling hundreds or thousands of extinguishers. With Inspect Point,  fire protection contractors can now automatically calculate and manage service dates, track service...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #87 – Tragedy, Testing, & Change: How Data Drives Fire Safety Reform

      Episode Summary: In one of the most powerful and timely episodes of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Grant Lobdell, President of Dyne Fire Protection Labs, to...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #86 – How JEM Systems is Powering the Next Generation of Fire Integrators

      Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Jason Leopoldo, President of JEM Systems, to discuss how his company is redefining what it...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #85 – Codes That Save Lives: A Conversation with NFPA’s Jim Pauley

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #84 – Recurring Revenue & Customer Service in Fire Protection with Karsten Smith

      Episode Summary: Discover how ACE Fire Systems evolved from installation-focused work into a thriving, service-driven business. Karsten Smith shares how recurring revenue, customer care, and embracing technology have reshaped fire protection...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #83 – Why Training is the Best ROI in Fire Protection – with Rob Stewart of Fire Tech

     Episode Summary: Training, code compliance, and cross-training boost safety, efficiency, and profitability in fire protection. Rob Stewart of Fire Tech shares why both technicians and back-office teams need targeted education, how evolving...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #82 – The Fire Inside: How This Alarm Tech Built His Own Fire Alarm Operation

Episode Summary: Dakota Farmer didn’t just start a fire alarm business: he challenged industry norms. In this episode, he shares how he went from apprentice to founder, designing systems solo, choosing open hardware, and using...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #81 – Unifying Fire Protection Install & Service with BuildOps & Inspect Point

Episode Summary: Drew chats with Glen Tipton, Director of Solution Engineering at BuildOps, about bridging the gap between install and service in the fire protection world. They dive into how BuildOps’ new partnership with Inspect...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #80 – Finding the Niche Within a Niche: Fire Safety Solutions with Kyle Jarvenpaa of Space Age Electronics

Episode Summary: Join host Drew Slocum as he sits down with Kyle Jarvenpaa, VP of Business Development at Space Age Electronics, a company specializing in fire and life safety system components since 1963. Kyle pulls...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #79 – The Power of FireCAD: Efficiency and Accuracy in Fire Protection

  Episode Summary: Host Drew Slocum sits down with August and Tony Conte of FireCAD to discuss the recent acquisition by Inspect Point and what it means for the future of the industry. Hear...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #78 – Mission Critical Fire Protection with Lee Kaiser

  Episode Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, host Drew Slocum welcomes fire protection expert Lee Kaiser from ORR Protection for an in-depth conversation covering a wide array of industry topics. From the cultural...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #87 – Tragedy, Testing, & Change: How Data Drives Fire Safety Reform

      Episode Summary: In one of the most powerful and timely episodes of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Grant Lobdell, President of Dyne Fire Protection Labs, to...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #86 – How JEM Systems is Powering the Next Generation of Fire Integrators

      Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Jason Leopoldo, President of JEM Systems, to discuss how his company is redefining what it...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #85 – Codes That Save Lives: A Conversation with NFPA’s Jim Pauley

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #84 – Recurring Revenue & Customer Service in Fire Protection with Karsten Smith

      Episode Summary: Discover how ACE Fire Systems evolved from installation-focused work into a thriving, service-driven business. Karsten Smith shares how recurring revenue, customer care, and embracing technology have reshaped fire protection...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #83 – Why Training is the Best ROI in Fire Protection – with Rob Stewart of Fire Tech

     Episode Summary: Training, code compliance, and cross-training boost safety, efficiency, and profitability in fire protection. Rob Stewart of Fire Tech shares why both technicians and back-office teams need targeted education, how evolving...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #82 – The Fire Inside: How This Alarm Tech Built His Own Fire Alarm Operation

Episode Summary: Dakota Farmer didn’t just start a fire alarm business: he challenged industry norms. In this episode, he shares how he went from apprentice to founder, designing systems solo, choosing open hardware, and using...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #81 – Unifying Fire Protection Install & Service with BuildOps & Inspect Point

Episode Summary: Drew chats with Glen Tipton, Director of Solution Engineering at BuildOps, about bridging the gap between install and service in the fire protection world. They dive into how BuildOps’ new partnership with Inspect...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #80 – Finding the Niche Within a Niche: Fire Safety Solutions with Kyle Jarvenpaa of Space Age Electronics

Episode Summary: Join host Drew Slocum as he sits down with Kyle Jarvenpaa, VP of Business Development at Space Age Electronics, a company specializing in fire and life safety system components since 1963. Kyle pulls...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #79 – The Power of FireCAD: Efficiency and Accuracy in Fire Protection

  Episode Summary: Host Drew Slocum sits down with August and Tony Conte of FireCAD to discuss the recent acquisition by Inspect Point and what it means for the future of the industry. Hear...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #78 – Mission Critical Fire Protection with Lee Kaiser

  Episode Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, host Drew Slocum welcomes fire protection expert Lee Kaiser from ORR Protection for an in-depth conversation covering a wide array of industry topics. From the cultural...