00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:15 Jason’s Background and GEM Systems03:40 Integrating Design, Engineering, and Distribution07:47 Navigating COVID-19 and Supply Chain Shifts12:06 Expanding into Sprinkler Design15:20 AI, Data Centers & Code Shifts17:44 Connectivity, Safety & Working Together22:17 Codes, Compliance, and Public Safety23:58 Efficiency, Software, and Real-Time Solutions26:22 From Soccer Fields to Fire Systems28:05 Business Growth, ERP, and Integration Challenges32:10 Training, Partnerships, and Future Initiatives34:25 Where to Find GEM Systems and Closing Remarks

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In this episode of The Fire Protection Podcast, host Drew Slocum sits down with Jason Leopoldo, President of JEM Systems, to discuss how his company is redefining what it means to be a fire protection distributor. Jason shares how JEM Systems evolved from a traditional materials provider into a value-driven partner offering fire alarm, sprinkler, BDA, and BIM design services that help integrators overcome labor shortages and grow their businesses.

They dive into the challenges of the post-COVID supply chain, the shift away from “just-in-time” inventory, and how engineering and distribution are converging to create new opportunities in the fire protection industry. Jason also offers insight into emerging trends around AI, data connectivity, and the future of code-driven fire system integration.

From hands-on training to innovative software partnerships, this conversation explores how collaboration and technology are shaping the next generation of fire and life safety solutions.

Fire Protection Podcast

How JEM Systems is Powering the Next Generation of Fire Integrators

How JEM Systems is Powering the Next Generation of Fire Integrators

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