Location: Several locations throughout Pennsylvania.Installer: Impact Fire ServicesVapor Pipe Shield Models: VPS 500-A & VPS-1000A Background Mike Gwozdecki has been in the fire protection industry for over 40 years. As the former president of Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, he built a reputation for delivering high-quality fire protection solutions across Pennsylvania. In July 2024, Diamond Automatic Sprinklers was acquired by… Read more …
The Fire Protection Roadshow takes on Salt Lake City
This September, the Fire Protection Roadshow headed out west for a day of training, seminars, and networking in Salt Lake City, Utah. President of AGF Manufacturing, Jim McHugh, started the day off with a session on Air Venting & NFPA 13 Code Requirements, Freeze Protection, and Corrosion Detection. Participants left his presentation having learned where… Read more …
ITM Training with NFSA, AGF Manufacturing, ASC, and Vernon Bitzer
This August, professionals in the fire protection industry — newcomers and veterans alike — arrived at the General Air Products National Fire Training Center to bone up on their inspection, testing, and maintenance training by way of a full day of hands-on work with equipment and instructive seminars. The day kicked off with a session… Read more …
Case Study: Vapor Pipe Shield & Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors Solve Persistent Corrosion Issues at Trenton Recycling Center
Location: Trenton, New JerseyInstaller: Capitol Fire Protection Co., Inc.Installation Date: August 2022Vapor Pipe Shield Model: VPS-1000ASystem Type: Dry Pipe Sprinkler SystemNumber of Risers: 1System Capacity: 605 GallonsSupervisory Air Supply: General Air Products OLR915150AC Background A recycling center in Trenton, New Jersey, had been facing ongoing challenges with corrosion in its dry pipe sprinkler system, which protected a critical shed and storage… Read more …

How to Wire a Pressure Switch for Air Compressors
The pressure switch is your compressor’s control center. It regulates the compressor’s cycles and helps prevent overpressurization. Of course, correctly wiring a pressure switch air compressor is a crucial process. It ensures that your compressor and other components work safely and efficiently. Common Air Compressor Pressure Switch Wiring Mistakes To help you better understand the wiring process,… Read more …

Understanding the 2025 Updates to NFPA 13: Key Changes for Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors
The Fire Protection industry is constantly evolving to address new challenges and incorporate the latest advancements in technology. One of the most significant upcoming changes is the 2025 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. This update includes critical language that acknowledges Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) as a viable and effective… Read more …
The Fire Protection Roadshow stops in Toronto
The Fire Protection Roadshow rolls on to its latest stop in the Great White North with our visit to Toronto this May. The roadshow is an NICET certified and accredited course where we team up with industry partners to bring professionals up-to-date training and product information. Our stop in Toronto was our first international visit… Read more …
The Fire Protection Roadshow Stops in Atlanta
This March we kicked off our Fire Protection Roadshow grand tour in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia. The tour is a series of NICET accredited training talks and demonstrations visiting locations across the US and Canada. In Atlanta we had the pleasure of talking to professionals from 14 different companies about different fire protection tech. Our Atlanta… Read more …
The Fire Protection Roadshow Stops in Bethesda
In April we continued our Fire Protection Roadshow grand tour just outside of the capital in Bethesda, Maryland. The tour of NICET certified training sessions will be going across the US and Canada to bring new information and training to fire safety professionals. We had the pleasure of instructing attendees from 28 different companies and… Read more …
General Air Products attends National Fire Equipment’s Engineering event.
During our recent trip to Canada to participate in the Fire Protection Roadshow we attended National Fire Equipment’s 2nd annual Engineering event in Toronto. From the upper decks of the Blue Jay’s Rogers center we met with a wide range of industry experts including ASC Engineered Solutions, BlazeMaster, Fike Corporation, , Johnson Controls Fire Suppression,… Read more …