The K-Factor

About The K-Factor

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

Publisher

AFSA Applied Learning & Lab Services

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   054 The OG of the Fire Sprinkler Podcast: Stories and Lessons from a Career in the Industry

   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 witnessed, lessons learned along the way, and the people and experiences that shaped his journey. It is an honest conversation about the history, growth, and future of the fire sprinkler industry. VIP Reach out with questions and topics you would like covered at podcast@firesprinkler....

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   After a High-Rise Fire, One Family Fights to Make Buildings Safer-AFSA 45 K-Factor Roundup

   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 protections, and legislation in Maryland. We also recognize the Diaz family as AFSA’s 2026 Fire Sprinkler Advocates of the Year. Melanie’s story is a reminder of why the work we do in fire protection matters: behind every system, standard, and inspection is someone’s life. VIP ...

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   053 Plumbing Meets Fire Protection: NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 for Contractors

   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 adding fire protection services. The conversation also explores where NFPA 24 and NFPA 13 meet and what contractors need to understand when navigating the transition between underground fire service mains and building sprinkler systems. VIP Reach out with questions and topics ...

Who has been a guest on The K-Factor

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• The Vice President of Membership at AFSA
• Steven Dynan
• Justine VanNostran
• Joan Leedy
• Grant Lobdell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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