A Step In The Right Direction
The Winds of Change are Blowing
Innovation is not easy, but the alternative of becoming obsolete is even less attractive.
Often technologies and companies become obsolete even before they realize. When I worked at W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (the company that makes waterproof and breathable Hunting Footwear), we often discussed the disruption that could come from a competitor that was not on our radar. In fire protection, the winds of change are blowing, and that means good things for the sprinkler fitter and the sprinkler contractor. It is well known that installing sprinkler pipe is a tough job done by professionals who have spent years training to install the safest and highest quality fire sprinkler systems.
As an inventor of fire protection products, my goal is to develop and commercialize products that help the fitter do their job safer and faster while continuing to deliver the same high quality. That is one reason I invented the world’s first flex drop with a “captured coupling” on the branchline side, I used a single-bolt coupling. I heard too many stories of fitters that needed surgery for their shoulders, hands, and backs after years of threading pipe and using two-bolt couplings. Surprisingly, I learned that single-bolt couplings had been around since the early 1990’s, yet before my invention, they were seldom, if ever, used in fire protection.
Innovation is hard and there is always resistance to change. That is human nature. Even Henry Ford met resistance when he commercialized his “horseless carriages.” Fire Protection is at a similar transition point with the shift to single-bolt couplings now underway. There are multiple manufacturers of single-bolt couplings. The leader, and original producer of single-bolt couplings, is Modgal with their Quikfitt® single-bolt couplings (the RED ones). The faster installation of single-bolt couplings means less overhead work for the fitter and, to my mind, a higher quality installation than the already extraordinary quality we see today.
The Winds of Change are blowing in Fire Protection. Take that next step my friends! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Happy 2023!
An official HAPPY 2023 from Team Savage! We can hardly believe we are already into February. Our hope is that you have has as awesome a start to 2023 as we have!
The topic of this VLOG is TEAMS and TEMAWORK. Please take a look and comment We would love to hear from you!
If you are looking to expand your TEAM in 2023, re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
A Traditional Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from the team at Savage Fire & Life Safety, Products, LLC!
We love December as we take time to review 2022 and plan for a super 2023. This is also the time of year when we reflect on our Traditions. Some traditions are meant to last a lifetime, and others for a shorter time. Nurture and grow traditions that are at your core. As you enter 2023, embrace and find new traditions that build upon who and what you are.
Merry Christmas to everyone! Remember my friends, Take that First Step!!
Our commitment is to bring world class products to the North American Fire Protection Industry. We have been blessed with many success in 2022 thanks to forward-thinking contractors, general contractors and owners. THANK YOU!!
If you are looking to start a New Tradition in 2023, re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Every Season Has A Purpose
What's your next step? Are you going to keep doing the same old things, or is this the time to take that next step?
It is Fall 2022 and we are celebrating 1 Year of Vlogs and 3 Years since our company's founding in 2019!!
As we enter November, we here at Savage Fire & Life Safety Products are taking time to reflect on 2022 and plan for 2023. Through the ups and downs of the year, we have kept focused on our mission and our customers. Starting a ground-up distribution company with products new to the North American market has presented us with many opportunities. Our journey is similar to the journey of many sprinkler contractors and many new product companies as well. For Savage Fire & Life Safety Products, one word has helped to keep us focused: PERSEVERANCE.
Our commitment is to bring world class products to the North American Fire Protection Industry. We have been blessed with many success in 2022 thanks to forward-thinking contractors, general contractors and owners. Thank You!
If you are looking to re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Summer 2022!
Each Season Has A Purpose
We started this vlog series in the Fall of 2021, and we are almost coming full circle.
Summer 2022 has been an awesome time for Savage Fire & Life Safety Products, LLC and we hope it has been as incredible for all of you!
Summer is a time of relaxation, fun, family, and friends. Summer is when we reflect on all that we have done over the past year. It is also a time to nurture all the seeds we have planted and plan for the harvest season ahead.
For the Savage Fire & Life Safety Team, Spring ended, and Sumer began with a Bang. For my wife and me personally, our eldest daughter Kendall married an awesome guy, Mike! Professionally, we saw a number of installations of our SENJU sprinklers and Modgal Quikfitt™ one-bolt couplings and Quikcoup fittings! We also have some incredible new products we are working on with the engineers at Daejin flexible drops and SENJU sprinklers.
As we plan for the Fall Season, there are many projects on the books. If you are looking for innovative ways to continue to improve your business, please give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
NFPA Conference & Expo 2022- Boston
Has it really been a week since NFPA 2022 in Boston?
- NFPA was back and better than ever this year in Boston. What a perfect city to welcome back one of the world's most important fire protection conferences.
We were excited to be joined by Daejin this year. For those of you who don't know, Daejin is one of the world's leading fire protection product manufacturers. Daejin's flexible drops (fittings) are among the most innovative.
For the Savage Fire & Life Safety Team, conferences such as NFPA, CASA, AFSA and NFSA are all about our industry coming together to share, learn and implement what we have learned. NFPA is a true MASTERMIND Group. A gathering of like minded individuals pursuing a worthy goal.
If you are looking for new ideas and innovative ways to continue to improve, please consider attending NFPA or any one of the many regional and national fire protection conferences.
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Spring Into Action And Try Something New!
While it sometimes felt like Winter would never end, sure enough Spring has arrived!
Spring is the time to plant new seeds, new ideas and to take action. Spring is a time of renewal and growth.
In this video, we share some thoughts from a recent jobsite where the contractor installed SENJU Sprinklers for the first time.
If you are looking for new ideas and innovative ways to continue to improve, give us a call.
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Get Involved, I Did and Learned So Much
Honored to be part of the first-ever Fire Protection Industry Affairs Virtual Summit! Today was the second day of the event which continues March 21-25th, 2022.
Please check out all of the awesome presentations. Thanks to Aaron Johnson for creating this event and making it happen.
If you caught my most recent Vlog (see below), you heard about getting involved in our Fire Protection Industry and following your passion. Aaron certainly has done that and more. Follow the link below to support Aaron, support our industry, and learn something interesting along the way!
https://fireprotection.kartra.com/page/wOb1
Take that first step my friends!!
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Find Those That Share Your Values
If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to increase your contribution and give back. One way to add value is to join local groups and organizations that are passionate about the same things you are.
Recently, I had the privilege of joining an amazing gathering of fire protection professionals at the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Board meeting. While at the meeting, I had time to connect with Adrian from one of Savage Fire & Life Safety Products’ partners: SENJU sprinklers. Adrian and I compared notes, networked, and created specific and measurable action items. Time well spent.
I encourage you to join a local, national, or international group that has the same interests as you. You will be amazed by what you learn, and just as amazed at what you can contribute.
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Break Free From Limiting Assumptions!
Winter means many things to many people. What we all know is that Winter can sometimes present challenges.
But really, it's all about Perspective, isn't it? If you love to ski, then Winter is an awesome time.
So, if it is Winter where you are, remember to challenge your Assumptions and you will find that as sure as Winter arrives, so does Spring and so does Summer.
Our mission at Savage Fire & Life Safety Products is to help fire sprinkler contractors grow and contribute by supplying products and knowledge that adds massive value. If you have some old assumptions you want to break free from, let's talk.
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Did You Remember To Bring the Plan?
In these crazy times, if you don't have a plan, your business is like a ship without a rudder. Take some time to meet with your team, share ideas and take massive action. And don't forget, if you need a little help taking that first step, give us a call!!
Would You Drive A Car Without a Dashboard?
If you wouldn't drive a car without a dashboard to show you where you are going, why would you operate a business without a dashboard? Remember, what you measure is what you get.
A Step In The Right Direction
Happy 2023!
An official HAPPY 2023 from Team Savage! We can hardly believe we are already into February. Our hope is that you have has as awesome a start to 2023 as we have!
The topic of this VLOG is TEAMS and TEMAWORK. Please take a look and comment We would love to hear from you!
If you are looking to expand your TEAM in 2023, re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
A Traditional Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from the team at Savage Fire & Life Safety, Products, LLC!
We love December as we take time to review 2022 and plan for a super 2023. This is also the time of year when we reflect on our Traditions. Some traditions are meant to last a lifetime, and others for a shorter time. Nurture and grow traditions that are at your core. As you enter 2023, embrace and find new traditions that build upon who and what you are.
Merry Christmas to everyone! Remember my friends, Take that First Step!!
Our commitment is to bring world class products to the North American Fire Protection Industry. We have been blessed with many success in 2022 thanks to forward-thinking contractors, general contractors and owners. THANK YOU!!
If you are looking to start a New Tradition in 2023, re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Every Season Has A Purpose
What's your next step? Are you going to keep doing the same old things, or is this the time to take that next step?
It is Fall 2022 and we are celebrating 1 Year of Vlogs and 3 Years since our company's founding in 2019!!
As we enter November, we here at Savage Fire & Life Safety Products are taking time to reflect on 2022 and plan for 2023. Through the ups and downs of the year, we have kept focused on our mission and our customers. Starting a ground-up distribution company with products new to the North American market has presented us with many opportunities. Our journey is similar to the journey of many sprinkler contractors and many new product companies as well. For Savage Fire & Life Safety Products, one word has helped to keep us focused: PERSEVERANCE.
Our commitment is to bring world class products to the North American Fire Protection Industry. We have been blessed with many success in 2022 thanks to forward-thinking contractors, general contractors and owners. Thank You!
If you are looking to re-charge your product offerings, or just want to explore ideas for business optimization, give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Summer 2022!
Each Season Has A Purpose
We started this vlog series in the Fall of 2021, and we are almost coming full circle.
Summer 2022 has been an awesome time for Savage Fire & Life Safety Products, LLC and we hope it has been as incredible for all of you!
Summer is a time of relaxation, fun, family, and friends. Summer is when we reflect on all that we have done over the past year. It is also a time to nurture all the seeds we have planted and plan for the harvest season ahead.
For the Savage Fire & Life Safety Team, Spring ended, and Sumer began with a Bang. For my wife and me personally, our eldest daughter Kendall married an awesome guy, Mike! Professionally, we saw a number of installations of our SENJU sprinklers and Modgal Quikfitt™ one-bolt couplings and Quikcoup fittings! We also have some incredible new products we are working on with the engineers at Daejin flexible drops and SENJU sprinklers.
As we plan for the Fall Season, there are many projects on the books. If you are looking for innovative ways to continue to improve your business, please give us a call!
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
NFPA Conference & Expo 2022- Boston
Has it really been a week since NFPA 2022 in Boston?
- NFPA was back and better than ever this year in Boston. What a perfect city to welcome back one of the world's most important fire protection conferences.
We were excited to be joined by Daejin this year. For those of you who don't know, Daejin is one of the world's leading fire protection product manufacturers. Daejin's flexible drops (fittings) are among the most innovative.
For the Savage Fire & Life Safety Team, conferences such as NFPA, CASA, AFSA and NFSA are all about our industry coming together to share, learn and implement what we have learned. NFPA is a true MASTERMIND Group. A gathering of like minded individuals pursuing a worthy goal.
If you are looking for new ideas and innovative ways to continue to improve, please consider attending NFPA or any one of the many regional and national fire protection conferences.
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Spring Into Action And Try Something New!
While it sometimes felt like Winter would never end, sure enough Spring has arrived!
Spring is the time to plant new seeds, new ideas and to take action. Spring is a time of renewal and growth.
In this video, we share some thoughts from a recent jobsite where the contractor installed SENJU Sprinklers for the first time.
If you are looking for new ideas and innovative ways to continue to improve, give us a call.
Take that first step my friends!! Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities! www.savagefiresafety.com
Get Involved, I Did and Learned So Much
Honored to be part of the first-ever Fire Protection Industry Affairs Virtual Summit! Today was the second day of the event which continues March 21-25th, 2022.
Please check out all of the awesome presentations. Thanks to Aaron Johnson for creating this event and making it happen.
If you caught my most recent Vlog (see below), you heard about getting involved in our Fire Protection Industry and following your passion. Aaron certainly has done that and more. Follow the link below to support Aaron, support our industry, and learn something interesting along the way!
https://fireprotection.kartra.com/page/wOb1
Take that first step my friends!!
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Find Those That Share Your Values
If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to increase your contribution and give back. One way to add value is to join local groups and organizations that are passionate about the same things you are.
Recently, I had the privilege of joining an amazing gathering of fire protection professionals at the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) Board meeting. While at the meeting, I had time to connect with Adrian from one of Savage Fire & Life Safety Products’ partners: SENJU sprinklers. Adrian and I compared notes, networked, and created specific and measurable action items. Time well spent.
I encourage you to join a local, national, or international group that has the same interests as you. You will be amazed by what you learn, and just as amazed at what you can contribute.
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Break Free From Limiting Assumptions!
Winter means many things to many people. What we all know is that Winter can sometimes present challenges.
But really, it's all about Perspective, isn't it? If you love to ski, then Winter is an awesome time.
So, if it is Winter where you are, remember to challenge your Assumptions and you will find that as sure as Winter arrives, so does Spring and so does Summer.
Our mission at Savage Fire & Life Safety Products is to help fire sprinkler contractors grow and contribute by supplying products and knowledge that adds massive value. If you have some old assumptions you want to break free from, let's talk.
Remember, just one step in a new direction is all it takes to create new possibilities!
Did You Remember To Bring the Plan?
In these crazy times, if you don't have a plan, your business is like a ship without a rudder. Take some time to meet with your team, share ideas and take massive action. And don't forget, if you need a little help taking that first step, give us a call!!
Would You Drive A Car Without a Dashboard?
If you wouldn't drive a car without a dashboard to show you where you are going, why would you operate a business without a dashboard? Remember, what you measure is what you get.
How We Help
We Do the Research for You
To thrive in today's competitive fire sprinkler industry, you need to be one step ahead of the competition. We search the globe for the most innovative products that will help give you that added edge to win.
Experience Matters
You know how to run a successful contracting company, and you know how to select the best resources to get the job done. At Savage Fire, we have the proven track record of innovation to bring you a carefully selected group of new products to add to your toolbox.
Grow Your Business
There are many fire protection products to choose from. Some would argue too many. When it comes time to make your decision on which products to choose, you need a plan. At Savage Fire, we cut through all of the marketing noise and hype to bring you innovation that matters: to you, to your customers, and to everyone who is protected by your work.
Trust the team with a proven track record of success.