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Feb 2026

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Conversations about safety and security issues that may affect homeowners, renters, building owners, and businesses in North America.

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February 6, 2026Episode 1930 min

It's Time to Get Past the "It's Not Going to Happen Here" Mindset

The "it's not going to happen here" mindset is a dangerous, complacent attitude in school safety that leads to inadequate security, deferred investments, and, ultimately, vulnerability. Overcoming this barrier requires shifting from reactive to proactive measures, including regular safety audits, staff training, and fostering a culture of alertness rather than fear. In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Eberle, a safety consultant and former COO and school principal from Buffalo, NY, discusses how schools and law enforcement work together to shift their mindset to a more proactive approach to school safety, including ensuring that law enforcement has access when and where they need it most.

January 12, 2026Episode 1832 min

Making Inroads: The Female Influence is Stronger Than Ever in the Fire Service

As the old “fireman” days are now well behind us, the fire service industry continues to seek new ways to recruit and retain female firefighters and to embrace a traditionally underrepresented demographic. Whatever the industry is doing seems to be working, as women are taking leadership roles at an accelerated pace. In this Knox & Friends podcast, two of the leading fire marshals in the U.S. discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist for both current female firefighters and those interested in starting a fire service career.

December 9, 2025Episode 1734 min

The Importance of Making Your Voice Heard

Communicating with your local, state, and federal representatives is more important than ever in today’s political environment. Fortunately for the fire service, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) works to educate members of Congress on the needs and challenges facing our nation’s fire and emergency services, helping them understand how federal support impacts local first responders.In this Knox & Friends podcast episode, Michaela Campbell, the new Executive Director of CFSI, shares her insights on how first responders can make their voices heard, the keys to successful advocacy in the nation’s capital, and much more.

July 14, 2025Episode 1630 min

The Importance of Defending Codes and Standards

Mike Morgan is very involved in the fire industry. From being on the board of the National Association of State Fire Marshals to being heavily engaged with the volunteer firefighting community, Mike still makes time to lead the fire service programs in his home state of Colorado. One thing that currently has him concerned is the attack on model codes and standards. Hear from Mike on this issue, as well as the importance of grooming new leaders, attracting and retaining volunteers, the growth of wildfires, and more in this podcast.

March 17, 2025Episode 1536 min

Driving Change Through Leadership

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell recently concluded her tenure as the U.S. Fire Administrator. Over the past four years, she used her position to drive change and advocate fiercely for firefighters. She joins Knox & Friends to discuss how she got into the fire service, where her passion comes from, why NERIS is so important, who she looks up to, what’s next for her, and much more.

October 31, 2024Episode 1424 min

NFPA Education Director Brings Passion to New Role

In this podcast, Kelly Ransdell discusses her plans as NFPA’s new Director of Public Education and where her passion for public education comes from. One of her priorities includes the continuing development of the Steps for Safety program, which pairs fire and EMS professionals with community partners to educate older adults about home fire and fall safety through group presentations and home visits.

June 14, 202426 min

A Community-Wide Challenge Led to a Community-Wide Solution

What turned out to be a false alarm at a school got local agencies in Columbus (Georgia) talking about delayed access. That led to discussions among various departments, including the fire department, Homeland Security department, police and sheriff departments, and school district. The result was the initiation of a Knox eLock Program throughout Columbus. What could have been a complicated, time-consuming endeavor to get off the ground instead went smoothly. Learn how the program became a partnership and a “no-brainer” in this Knox & Friends podcast.

March 25, 2024Episode 1217 min

Firefighting Challenges in Alaska and the Use of Knox Products at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Kyle Green, fire marshal with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has spent his entire fire service career in Alaska—and he wouldn’t change a thing. In this podcast, Kyle discusses the unique challenges of fighting fires in Alaska and how the university he works at is facing today’s fire and life safety issues head-on. Kyle also shares his tips on visiting Alaska and what he loves most about the state.

October 24, 2023Episode 1121 min

The Important Role of the NFFF Continues Under New CEO Victor Stagnaro

Chief Ron Siarnicki recently retired as the Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The reins of the NFFF have been passed to Victor Stagnaro, who joined Knox & Friends to discuss his past involvement with the NFFF, how he plans to fill the "big shoes" left by Ron, the significant role of the NFFF in the fire service industry, the NFFF's launch of the "Expand Your Legacy: Become a Living Kidney Donor" campaign, and much more.

September 12, 2023Episode 1022 min

Understanding the Challenges of Today's Industrial Fire & Life Safety Professional

The latest electronic advancements from Knox have opened up new opportunities for Knox to expand beyond fire departments. In fact, an increasing number of commercial businesses are realizing that the Knox eLock System can provide significant benefits within their safety and security framework. In this episode, Jeramie Morris of Dow discusses the challenges and issues facing today’s fire and life safety professionals in the private sector.