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Viking is the first company to sponsor a Dope and Tape Shows episode. Martin Workman is a former sprinkler fitter turned Viking foam guy, and currently is Senior Vice President Product Experience at Viking. He speaks on his beginning days of the trade. Martin gets technical with the boys in what services Viking offers to help a fitter advance or learn something new.

https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/

Bobby is in Georgia hotel for this episode, Brian audio is echoed at the start , no guest for this episode, Bobby is in GA as he has a new job with NAFPCO. The show has its first sponsor for the month of March. Brian shows us the Riptide JETSTREAM Flow Tube Assembly for Open Atmosphere Flow Testing(4").

Flow water to open atmosphere directly off a test header, fire hydrant or other sources.

https://argco.com/fire-equipment/riptide-jetstream-flow-tube-assembly-for-open-atmosphere-flow-testing-4.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqnA_KNaAQhwKojjjkK3ipI0m3JzemVmnbejCfLigDHX3n9pL9J

On this episode of the Dope and Tape Show Bobby and Brian chat with Shelby, known online as WomenFitForFire.She is a firefighter/paramedic in South Florida, she has a passion for fitness and wellness. Topics brought up are Tesla batteries and EV scares in the fire industry, NFPA 241, Standpipes, life as a first responder, FDC’s, she describes her firefighting stories

Rich is the CEO & Co-Founder of BlueRecruit, BlueRecruit is the only job platform built for the skilled trades that matches you to employers automatically. Skip the resume and create your profile in just 5 minutes. Unlike other sites where you have to upload a resume, search for jobs and apply, BlueRecruit is always looking for your next opportunity. They keep your personal information hidden from companies until you accept their invitation for an interview, so there’s no risk of your current employer finding out that you are looking for something new.

https://bluerecruit.us/job-seekers/

Fan favorite guest Jeannene Meisman returns to chat with Bobby and Brian, she loses connection for about 10 minutes then returns. She shares her screen with the boys and plays videos she took at an AFSA conference, interviewing booths at the expo, her connection gets lost again, so Brian and Bobby just chat fire sprinkler topics amongst themselves till the end of the show.

Leslie Clounts is the Director of Education at American Fire Sprinkler Association, she has a big role in overseeing the Apprentice training program AFSA offers to its contractors. Education and instruction are an important part of the fire sprinkler fitter pathway from beginning apprentice to journeyman. The most common programs involve four levels of apprenticeship, demonstrating progress through the program. Each level, typically completed in 1 year, has approximately 2000 hours of on-the-job training and 150 hours of instruction to reach completion. With a focus on education and training for the fire sprinkler industry, AFSA has offerings to meet various needs. First, there is the curriculum. This option provides textbooks and assessments to support an educational program overseen by the employer. Second, there is a virtual instruction program. In this option, participants receive the same materials as the first, but there will be live online instruction and resources to aid the learning process. Soon, AFSA will also release a third option that will educate the apprentices and assist the employer in managing the apprentice programs.

https://www.firesprinkler.org/sprinkler-apprentice-training/

Dope and Tape guest fan favorite Raquel, aka Mar Vet Fire returns to the show to speak on all things fire protection and burn the boys every chance she can, she also demos Argco’s Hydra-Tap, it's designed to support officiating parties in the furtherance of conducting Forward Flows, FDC Backflush and now encompasses FDC Hydrostatic Testing with the addition of the new Compression Nuts and integral o-rings. It can sustain residual conditions of up to 1,000 GPM and is rated at 250 PSI for two hour On average, how long does it take a sprinkler fitter to flip an FDC check-valve in order to conduct an FDC Backflush or Forward Flow? 90 to 120 minutes sound fair? With The Hydra-Tap™ they'll be completing either of those services in 20-30 minutes whether it’s a flanged, grooved or wafer check. That translates to increased margins and the ability to push out the competition by providing extremely competitive pricing from day one. Not to mention how happy your sprinkler fitters will be at the prospect of avoiding several hours stuck in a permit required confined space while prying apart a pipe that was not designed to be pried apart. NOW RATED AT 250 PSI FOR TWO HOURS WITH NEW COMPRESSION NUTS FOR FDC HYDROSTATIC TESTING.

https://www.hydra-tap.com/

Brian and Bobby met Chris in Orlando at the fire protection expo, For more than 140 years SPP Pumps has been a leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and associated systems, a global principal in design, supply and servicing of pumps, renowned fire pump packages and high-quality equipment for a wide range of applications and industry sectors. Chris has 20+ years in the fire protection industry. He went to Gwinnett Technical College for commercial construction management. He describes how the industry found him on the golf course, his niche is fire pumps, he has great knowledge on all things fire pumps, it's his calling. Follow chris on instagram @tugboat.bones

https://spppumps.com/

Bobby is joined by Emma Mikkelson, ex Navy firefighter and damage controlman, turned fire sprinkler fitter with Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 in the Pacific NorthWest, Portland, Oregon to be exact. She speaks on her beginnings in the Navy, and how her goal was to be a civilian firefighter but her plans changed and she joined the sprinklers union. She speaks on schooling as an apprentice and her journey through the trade. Follow her on Instagram @emmafrost70

With no guest on today's show, Bobby and Brian Chat alone, they discuss relationships with other trades on the jobsite, make buddies with the other big dogs on the jobsite, you never know what you may need and they might be able to supply you with it. So respect every trade. They also speak on their humble beginnings in the fire protection trade, and all things fire sprinkler related. GET DOPE AND TAPE MERCH AT SPREAD SHOP LINK BELOW

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