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Welcome to The K-Factor , the podcast that brings you inside the world of fire protection. Hosted by industry experts Josh McDonald, Eric Andresen, & Hayden Stoll. This show dives into all aspects of the fire protection industry—from groundbreaking technologies and best practices to career insights and industry trends. From NFPA codes and standards to helping you build your career. Join us for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and real-world stories as we explore what it takes to keep people and properties safe. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or just curious about fire protection, The K-Factor is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Stay connected, stay protected—welcome to The K-Factor . https://www.firesprinkler.org/podcast/ Want to train apprentices! www.firesprinkler.org/trainers
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The K-Factor, the podcast that brings you inside the world of fire protection. Hosted by industry experts Josh McDonald, Eric Andresen, & Hayden Stoll. This show dives into all aspects of the fire protection industry, from groundbreaking technologies and best practices to career insights and industry trends. From NFPA codes and standards to helping you build your career.
Recent episodes include "057 Reu-Nated: Catching up with Nate!" (28 October 2026, 53 minutes), "055 Thought Experiments, Healthcare, NFPA 99, NFPA 3 and 4 with NFPA" (15 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "054 The OG of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast: Stories and Lessons from a Career in the Industry" (30 September 2026, 37 minutes).
The K-Factor Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 55 episodes.
Booking probability for The K-Factor Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The K-Factor Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The K-Factor Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The K-Factor Podcast are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors and Architecture & Engineering. The K-Factor Podcast has a technology audience.
The K-Factor Podcast is a technology podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Episode #57
Send us Fan Mail Former AFSA staff member Nate Williams joins The K-Factor Podcast for a relaxed catch-up about his time with the American Fire Sprinkler Association, what he misses most, what he has been doing since...
Episode #56
Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Hart of NFPA joins The K-Factor Podcast for a conversation about the NFPA standards development process and how thought experiments can help professionals examine complex fire and life safety...
Episode #54
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 industry. We talk about his career, the changes he has...
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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...
Episode #53
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...
Episode #52
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...
Episode #51
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...
Episode #50
Send us Fan Mail Cole Abbott from Petcosky Fire Protection joins the K-Factor Podcast to discuss his transition from firefighter to fire sprinkler apprentice. From the challenges of changing careers to learning the fire...
Episode #49
Send us Fan Mail Kevin Hall, M.Eng, PR, ET from AFSA joins the K-Factor Podcast to talk about future changes and ongoing discussions surrounding NFPA 14 and NFPA 20 within the AFSA Technical Advisory Council. From...
Episode #48
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, this episode of The K-Factor Podcast features Shawn Mahoney, Senior Engineer, Technical Services at the National Fire Protection Association...
Episode #46
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to succeed in sales? Devin O’Leary from Johnson Controls joins the K-Factor Podcast to talk about the mindset, personality traits, and people skills behind top-performing sales...
Episode #45
Send us Fan Mail John Denhardt joins the K-Factor Podcast to clear up common misconceptions surrounding NFPA 20 fire pumps. From pump curves and pressure requirements to installation mistakes and standards...
Episode #45
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a successful career in the fire protection industry? In this episode, Emily Biernacki Wrenn of Fire Tech Systems shares her journey into the world of fire protection, the...
Episode #44
Send us Fan Mail Michael Newell from Belvedere Fire & Safety joins the K-Factor Podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, business growth, and how basic AI tools are transforming the fire protection industry. From using AI...
Episode #43
Send us Fan Mail Get to know Jalyn Hopkins and Shakira Staten, Training Coordinators for AFSA’s VIP Apprenticeship Program (Virtual Instruction Program). In this episode of the K-Factor Podcast, we explore how the...
Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail Discover the path from field helper to supervisor in the fire protection industry. In this episode of the K-Factor podcast, Quenton Dukes of VSC Fire & Security discusses the critical role of AFSA...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail Enhance your fire protection expertise in this episode of the K-Factor Podcast 🎙️ featuring Adolfo Wurts from Arbiter. We dive into the science of measurement—metrology 📏—and why it plays a critical...
Episode #40
Send us Fan Mail Get to know the new voices behind the mic and the future of AFSA on this episode of the KF Factor Podcast 🎙️ We’re welcoming Hayden Stoll, technical Engineer in Training and Technical Programs...
Episode #39
Send us Fan Mail Step inside the future of fire protection technology with Potter Electric Signal Company and Andrew Kaempfer, VP of Suppression Sales. In this episode, we explore how manufacturing processes and...
Episode #38
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The K-Factor Podcast, we sit down with Bob Caputo to talk about how to stay sharp in the fire sprinkler industry—even after years in inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM). 🔍 🚿...
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