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They Never Made It Out: Fire Alarm Fails
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🎧 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.
💥 Inside this episode:
- What actually caused the Grenfell Tower blaze to explode up 24 stories
- The outdated fire alarm failures that cost 72 lives
- Why “Stay Put” policies can turn deadly
- How a nightclub pyrotechnics show turned into a Final Destination-style nightmare
- The fire codes and building safety laws that emerged from these events
- How AI, smart sensors, and VESDA tech are reshaping the future of fire alarms
- Why Lia swears by Siemens and other top-tier systems in the field
- How nuisance alarms lead to complacency — and why accuracy matters
This 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.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life
02:40 – Intro to Fire Alarm Disasters
04:38 – Grenfell Tower Fire Breakdown
07:58 – Fire Alarm Failures and Policy Gaps
09:28 – Smoke Inhalation: The Real Killer
13:30 – Lia’s Personal Fire Story
16:20 – The Aftermath: UK Building Safety Act
18:35 – The Station Nightclub Fire: What Went Wrong
22:40 – Fire Code Updates Post-Tragedy
24:18 – AI & Smart Detection Tech Explained
28:52 – How Fire Systems Now Work with First Responders
29:48 – Why AI Isn’t a Threat — It’s a Tool
30:36 – Final Thoughts: Prevention Over Regret
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