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Where AI Stands in Fire & Life Safety: A 2025 Snapshot

It’s hard to go a day without seeing some mention of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is or will change how we live and work. Every industry seems to be working on integrating AI...

The Paperless Path: Improving Customer Communication in Fire Protection with the Customer Portal

In fire protection, documentation and communication are everything: Safety, compliance, and more depend on them. For every visit, multiple documents are sent between contractor and customer. With just a single inspection, a contractor may send...

From Drawing Board to Reporting: Why Unifying Alarm Design and Inspection Matters (and What We’ve Built)

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...

Where AI Stands in Fire & Life Safety: A 2025 Snapshot

It’s hard to go a day without seeing some mention of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is or will change how we live and work. Every industry seems to be working on integrating AI...

The Paperless Path: Improving Customer Communication in Fire Protection with the Customer Portal

In fire protection, documentation and communication are everything: Safety, compliance, and more depend on them. For every visit, multiple documents are sent between contractor and customer. With just a single inspection, a contractor may send...

From Drawing Board to Reporting: Why Unifying Alarm Design and Inspection Matters (and What We’ve Built)

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...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #90 – 2025 Fire & Life Safety Trends, Data, & What’s Next with John Mackey

      Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum welcomes back John Mackey, an industry advisor and experienced fire protection leader. Together, they discuss the current state...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #89 – AI and Fire Codes in Practice with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes

      Episode Summary: In Episode 89, Drew Slocum welcomes Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO of UpCodes, for a deep dive into the future of building codes, AI-driven code research, and the growing...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #88 – Smarter Workflows with AI in Fire Protection

      Episode Summary: Fire protection is getting an AI-powered upgrade, and the real winners are the professionals in the field. In this episode, Drew and Inspect Point CEO Pat Doyle break down...

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 #90 – 2025 Fire & Life Safety Trends, Data, & What’s Next with John Mackey

      Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum welcomes back John Mackey, an industry advisor and experienced fire protection leader. Together, they discuss the current state...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #89 – AI and Fire Codes in Practice with Scott Reynolds from UpCodes

      Episode Summary: In Episode 89, Drew Slocum welcomes Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO of UpCodes, for a deep dive into the future of building codes, AI-driven code research, and the growing...

The Fire Protection Podcast: Episode #88 – Smarter Workflows with AI in Fire Protection

      Episode Summary: Fire protection is getting an AI-powered upgrade, and the real winners are the professionals in the field. In this episode, Drew and Inspect Point CEO Pat Doyle break down...

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...