On the Podcast this month, Ben and Kelly have a 1 on 1 chat about Artificial Intelligence in fire protection engineering and the broader AEC industry; the single-stair issue in codes and standards; and more hot and trending topics in our industry.Learn more about our podcast hosts perspectives - including engineering firm references and past colleague "shout-outs" associated with the topics of the day!

On the Podcast this month is our multi-faceted colleague and mentor, Christopher Conroy, who joins us to discuss his wide-ranging career in fire protection... from firefighter, to code reviewer, to fire protection consultant and everything above, beyond, and in-between - Mr. Conroy has more experience than most and the most amazing stories to boot!Ben and Kelly, Memer-in-Chief, chat with Chris about the Grenfell Tower fire that was recently released as a Netflix documentary coinciding with the release of the final Public Inquiry Report that attempts to sort out what when wrong and why.In this episode, recorded on 9/11, we cover a broad range of perspectives and cultural differences surrounding the fire protection response to high-rise fires and their aftermath, affects on regulations, and the resulting attention they elicit which drives real change.

On the Podcast this month is our dear ol' friend... Rosalie Hrybyk, Assistant Clinical Professor of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland!Ben and Kelly, Memer-in-Chief, chat with Rosalie about the education system and how it has adapted over time to meet the challenge of training the best and brightest FPE's.In this episode, we cover the topic of Evolving Education in Fire Protection Engineering including the newest additions to the UMD program lineup - robust online course options and the latest "real-world" curriculum content taught by a clinical professor.

Drum roll please.... Jim Milke is on the Fire Protection Engineering Podcast!Ben and Kelly, Memer-in-Chief, chat with "the Great and Powerful, Doctor Milke". Professor Emeritus of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland, past Chair of the Department, long-standing fire protection consultant, Ben's college Advisor, and just an all around good guy - who better to spend an hour chatting with?In this episode, we cover the topic of the History of Fire Protection Engineering then delve into the Future of Fire Protection Engineering based on the stories and trends of the past; including perspectives Jim has after a long career dedicated to advancing the profession in ways that few have before or since.

We are back for round 3! Ben and Kelly, self-appointed Memer-in-Chief, discuss her silly, insightful, and thought-provoking memes that she's posted on LinkedIn over the years. In this episode we cover more of the best from prior years with the most impressions and comments.

We are back for round 2! Ben and Kelly, self-appointed Memer-in-Chief, discuss her silly, insightful, and thought-provoking memes that she's posted on LinkedIn over the years. In this episode we cover more of the best from the last year with the most impressions and comments.

Inaugural episode! Ben and Kelly, self-appointed Memer-in-Chief, discuss her silly, insightful, and thought-provoking memes that she's posted on LinkedIn over the years. In this episode we cover the best from the last year with the most impressions and comments.