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Ryan and Bobby are from the same town and went to school together, we discuss the design aspect of the industry.

Ryan is an engineer, he does 3D drafting, BIM coordination. He explains all things an engineer does on a day to day basis. Ryan touches on all the programs he uses as an electrical engineer, current jobs he's drafting at the moment.Tying it to fire protection. If youare into design, listen up and you'll learn something.

Our good friend Sal is a water plant operator

The Dope and Tape show has hit 1,000subscribers, thank you to all the listeners. Sal joins the show; he is a water plant operator, and a volunteer fireman in Long Island, New York. Sal tells us about dealing with inspectors in New York, companies not showing off with hydrant wrenches. Also other stories the man is filled with. Treat apprentices good.

Our Brother Kenny G Always gets the job done

Kenny returns to the Dope and Show, Brian is excited for him to be back on. Kenny tells his sprinkler stories, the good and the bad. Sch 40 is a killer sometimes. Repair and retro work is not for everyone.

Chat after our trip to SPP PUMP

Special Wednesday show alert, due to wifi issues they rescheduled this episode, Bobby and Brian are joined by Hydra-tap inventor Jeremy, and Justin Hassell from Ferguson Fire and Fabrication. They discuss their recent trip to SPP pump’s Lab and how impressive they have the warehouse set up.  They discuss all things fire protection 

Our Friend Joe Joins us, Owner of American Fire systems

Boot giveaway winner and former firefighter Joe Safferjoins the Dope and Tape Show, Joe's father starteda fire protection company in 1976 and Joe Started running it about 1984. He's been in the trade for almost 50 years. He describes his early days fitting pipes , running crews, and aspiring to keep learning everyday.

Our Friend Matt joins us, owner of VVF

Matt Crelly has been a part of the VVFP organization since 2006 and has over 18 years of experience in the fire protection industry. He holds Nevada G, B, and F Card Licenses and is Certified in Backflow Prevention. Matt manages the Service and MaintenanceDivision at VVFP.. Since its founding in 1998, Vegas Valley Fire Protection (VVFP) has combined core competencies with stellar customer relations for a level of service and performance that is unmatched in the Southern NevadaRegion. VVFP is a one-stop full-service fire protection business (Nevada licensed automatic sprinkler system contractor#0052989) with an emphasis on NICET-certified engineering, AFSA Foreman-ship Trained professional installation and NICET/AFSA Certified service and repair of automatic fire sprinkler systems. VVFP has broad knowledge in the design and installation of fire safety sprinkler solutions for a variety of commercial applications including but not limited to; institutional, commercial, retail, industrial, office and medical structures.Vegas Valley Fire Protection maintains an unlimited contract bid license amount with the Nevada State License Board. From tenant improvements to industrial complexes, no fireprotection system is too small or too large for the qualified team at Vegas Valley Fire Protection.

https://www.vvfire.com/

Our friend Steve joins us, Owner of LRJ

Meet Steve Sanginario, President of LRJMechanical Corp. Located in Kings Park, New York.

At LRJ Mechanical Corp they specializein all aspects of the fire sprinkler industry. New construction, repairs,inspection, testing, and fire pump flow testing. They offer 24 hour emergency service. The boys talk about work in the New York area, crazy sprinkler stories, jobsite problems. Follow LRJ Mechanical on Instagram @lrjmechanicalcorp, and steve @ssanginario2

We are joined by the owners of NAFPCO, husband and wife, Mitch and Beckie Bortner

On this episode of the Dope and Tapeshow the boys chat with returning guest and their new boss Beckie Bortner. She is the President of NAFPCO. Beckie comes on to give us insight on what jobs/role Bobby and Brian have at North American Fire Protection. Also goals for the new year as a company. It's announced that Chad Tester, a show regular, is joining NAFPCO. Follow the show'scompany on Instagram @nafpco.

Jeremy Bradfield, the inventor of theHydra-tap, Riptide, among other cutting edge tools in the fire protection industry joins the show. Brian demos on how to use these tools in his living room.

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The Riptide Typhoon Remote Manifold Capture readings ata distance! Jacketed quick connect assembly with eight color codedtubesManifold can be connected to pitots any Riptide Includes Glycerine Filled Gauge with Certificate & Carrying Case,Capture readings up to 50 feet away from the Riptide diffuser, 8 Jacketed female quick connects assembly with colorcoded tubes, Each tube is 50 feet long, 8-way manifold, each with its own pitot and valve, male quick connection for Gauge Calibrated Glycerine-Filled Gauge with Certificate All comes in a sturdy Carrying Case. The Riptide Flow Testing System is a stackable, totally modular and universally compatible flow testing system. It is composed of five unique diffusers with anywhere from one, to as many as four 2.5” fire hose connections PER DIFFUSER. Cam-locks come standardwith every single Riptide so there are no additional costs to stack. 
Single Action, Double Action, Triple Action, Quad Action, LDH All Available

Today’s guest on the Dope and Tape show isn't in the industry. He works in the oilfield, his name is Chris Eisan , heis from Northern Alberta, Canada ey. He is currently drilling holes in the sand so they can build a mine around it. He operates on a dual rotary rig. In the Spring Chris works offshore due to the weather, and it's a big drill ship operated by some irish lads. On a boat for 28 days,then off 28 days, must get on a helicopter to fly home. Chris is an Offshore roughneck on a Drillship for oil exploration. Experienced Derrickhand on service rigs 5 years combined experience as a driller. From dual rotary, mud rotary, directional drilling, core drilling and top hammer. Follow Chris on Instagram @inked_workingclass