SFPE Annual Conference & Expo 2025
NFPA Conference & Expo 2025
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.
January and February: the early bird catches the worm… The start of the year is one of the peak hiring months. It’s a fresh start for companies, and many have new goals and initiatives that require new employees. Employers tend to refocus on recruitment after New Year’s Day. According to the LinkedIn Workforce Report for January 2024, hiring increased by 5.5% in December 2023 compared to November 2023, marking the most significant month-over-month increase over the past 12 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Work-from-home (WFH) job postings have leveled off, especially in tech and finance.
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:
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.
Fire Protection Jobs.com Employer Success Story.