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3 Common Mistakes Fire Protection Contractors Make that Increase Risk and Decrease Revenue

Fire protection contractors operate in a high-stakes environment where compliance isn’t optional—it’s critical. In this 45-minute webinar, our panel of experts will discuss three of the most common and costly mistakes that contractors make, and how to avoid them to protect your business and boost your bottom line.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Avoid risky compliance shortcuts during onsite inspections
  • Protect your company from costly lawsuits by updating your terms & conditions
  • Improve documentation and deficiency communication to reduce liability
  • Capture more revenue through better deficiency reporting workflows

Host and Panelists:

Host: Ginny Allen

Sr. Manager Product Marketing

Amanda Sutter

VP of Product, Fire Protection at ServiceTrade

Panelist: Joshua Gilbert

VP Operations, Desert Fire. Joshua is the third-generation leader of Desert Fire Extinguisher Co. Inc., a family-owned fire protection company serving Southern California since 1971. After joining the business in 2011, he expanded its services beyond fire extinguishers to include life safety systems, kitchen suppression, and fire alarms. Today, Joshua oversees a team of 50, continuing a legacy of safety, service, and community in the Coachella Valley.

Panelist: Terry Victor

Director of Risk Control Services, Risk Suppression Partners LLC. Terry brings over 50 years of technical experience in the fire sprinkler industry. NICET Level IV certified, he serves on multiple NFPA technical committees and has held leadership roles across major fire protection organizations. A frequent speaker at industry events, Terry was honored with the NFPA Committee Service Award and NFSA’s Russell P. Fleming Technical Service Award.

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