Send us a textEvery skilled professional needs the right tools to succeed → Get the right tool for YOU at SUPPLY HOUSE — Use code SL5 for 5% off!🎧 In this episode: Welcome back to Sparky Life, where we dive into the systems that protect lives — until they fail. Today’s episode is a wake-up call about fire alarms, real-world disasters, and the life-saving tech driving modern fire protection.What happens when fire alarms don’t work? People die.From London’s Grenfell Tower fire to Rhode Island’s Station Nightclub tragedy, Lia breaks down the harrowing events, the technology behind them, and the fire safety codes born from catastrophe.What actually caused the Grenfell Tower blaze to explode up 24 storiesThe outdated fire alarm failures that cost 72 livesWhy “Stay Put” policies can turn deadlyHow a nightclub pyrotechnics show turned into a Final Destination-style nightmareThe fire codes and building safety laws that emerged from these eventsHow AI, smart sensors, and VESDA tech are reshaping the future of fire alarmsWhy Lia swears by Siemens and other top-tier systems in the fieldHow nuisance alarms lead to complacency — and why accuracy mattersThis one is technical, personal, and full of moments that will make you rethink every fire alarm you’ve ever ignored. If you care about life safety, building tech, or just a wild true story — you need to hear this.⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life02:40 – Intro to Fire Alarm Disasters04:38 – Grenfell Tower Fire Breakdown07:58 – Fire Alarm Failures and Policy Gaps09:28 – Smoke Inhalation: The Real Killer13:30 – Lia’s Personal Fire Story16:20 – The Aftermath: UK Building Safety Act18:35 – The Station Nightclub Fire: What Went Wrong22:40 – Fire Code Updates Post-Tragedy24:18 – AI & Smart Detection Tech Explained28:52 – How Fire Systems Now Work with First Responders29:48 – Why AI Isn’t a Threat — It’s a Tool30:36 – Final Thoughts: Prevention Over Regret👇 WATCH the episodes on YOUTUBE!SPARKY LIFE on YOUTUBE📲 Stay Connected:Instagram: @sparkylifeofliaTikTok: @sparkylifeoflia🛠 Huge thanks to our sponsor: SupplyHouseGet the best tools & supplies → supplyhouse.com/t-mUse code SL5 for 5% off!Support the show
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