Koorsen Fire & Security Chat

The Koorsen Training Center produces the best-trained technicians in the industry. Join us as we chat with Tyler Rice, Director of Learning & Development at the Koorsen Training Center. Learn what makes the Training Center so special from our industry's finest trainers to our immersive and thorough hands-on training experience to an a-plus team of instructional designers and administration that make it all run smoothly and effectively. And learn about the best kept secret in Indianapolis, the Koorsen Museum. 

On this episode, we will be talking with Nick Rojowski, District Systems Manager at Koorsen Fire & Security about the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, France. We will look into what happened, what we learned, and key takeaways that we can apply to other historic buildings and structures. We'll learn about the mistakes that were made from misidentifying the first alarm as a false alarm to not installing fire walls or sprinklers in the attic of the cathedral. 

Join us as we talk with JD Burden, Corporate Trainer at Koorsen Fire & Security about the different types of fire sprinklers. We'll learn about the many types, how they work, and where you will typically find them. Some of the questions that will be answered are: What is a wet pipe fire sprinkler system? What is a dry pipe fire sprinkler system? What is a deluge system? What is a pre-action fire sprinkler system? What is an ESFR sprinkler? What is an in rack sprinkler system?

 Join us as we talk with Mike Martin, Pre-Engineered Corporate Trainer at Koorsen Fire & Security. We'll be talking about residential kitchen fire suppression systems. While most of us are familiar with kitchen suppression systems in commercial kitchens and restaurants, they are also suppression systems that are designed for kitchens in single homes, condominiums, retirement homes, and college dorms. Learn about the history of these residential systems and how they have evolved to become very similar to the kitchen hood suppression systems in commercial kitchens.

On today's episode, I will be talking to Richard Phillips, Security Alarm & Monitoring Sales at the Koorsen Fire & Security Nashville branch, about the changes and evolution of security in schools over the years. We will talk about current security technology that school systems are using right now and emerging security tech that will most likely become common place in schools in the not so distant future.

Join us as we sit down with Ernie Hobbs, Sales Manager for the Koorsen Fire & Security Louisville branch. During this episode we talk all about Louisville and how this great city is growing by leaps and bounds. We also talk about how Koorsen Fire & Security has been a part of this great community for many, many years protecting and securing businesses of all sizes and in all industries. 

 On today’s episode, I will be talking to Tonya Hardgrove about her role in promoting Koorsen Fire & Security’s expertise in kitchen fire safety to AHJs, future chefs, and restaurant professionals.  

Join us as we talk with David Wright, Fire Alarm Corporate Trainer at Koorsen Fire & Security. We'll be talking about fire alarm systems and, in particular, inspections and testing. How often do they need to be inspected? What is tested? How is the fire alarm system inspected and tested?

Join us as we talk with Chris White, Clean Agent Corporate Trainer at Koorsen Fire & Security. I'll be asking Chris some frequently asked questions about CO2 systems. Are CO2 suppression systems dangerous? Where are CO2 suppression systems used? Why is CO2 used instead of clean agent?