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Ask the Expert: Preparing Restorers for Fire Response and Recovery
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Preparing Restorers for Fire Response and Recovery

Fire safety, communication, and community preparedness with David Gavilanes
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 21, 2026
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David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships.




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Ask the Expert: Why Deodorization Matters in Fire Restoration
Ask the Expert

Why Deodorization Matters in Fire Restoration

Understanding hidden odors, coatings, and customer communication after a fire loss
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 17, 2026
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On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration. 




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Ask the Expert: Managing Large-Loss Restoration Projects
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Managing Large-Loss Restoration Projects

How assessment, communication, logistics, and documentation support complex commercial restoration jobs
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
August 26, 2026
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Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews. 



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Why Restoration Jobs Are Won or Lost in the First Few Minutes

Faster responses improve customer trust, risk management, and emergency restoration project outcomes
Bryan Shankman
Bryan Shankman
August 20, 2026
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The first few minutes of a restoration call are critical in building customer trust, emergency response, and converting leads into restoration jobs.


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Ask The Expert: Fire Damage, Smoke, and Recovery
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Fire Damage, Smoke, and Recovery

Josh Arthur and Jordan Kohn discuss smoke contamination, fire damage restoration, and homeowner recovery strategies
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
August 5, 2026
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Josh Arthur and Jordan Kohn discuss smoke contamination, fire damage restoration, homeowner recovery, and best practices for responding to fire losses. 




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Ask Annissa: Restoring Fire-Damaged Artwork and Family Heirlooms
Ask Annissa

Restoring Fire-Damaged Artwork and Family Heirlooms

How restorers can safely clean smoke-damaged keepsakes with care and expertise
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
July 31, 2026
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Annissa Coy shares how restorers can safely clean fire-damaged artwork, books, family heirlooms, and photographs while protecting their customer’s delicate and valued items. 




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After the Eaton Fire: Evidence-Based Priorities for Post-Wildfire Assessment and Restoration

Justin Sachs
Justin Sachs
June 25, 2026
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Here’s how evidence-based wildfire strategies help restorers assess, clean, and restore smoke-impacted homes after WUI fires. 


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Can Wildfire-Contaminated Hardwood Floors be Cleaned, Refinished, or Do They Need to be Replaced?

Understanding restoration options for hardwood floors that are affected by ash, soot, heavy metals, and wildfire smoke
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
June 10, 2026
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Learn how wildfire ash, soot, smoke, and heavy metals affect hardwood floors and when restorers should refinish, clean, or replace.


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Drone Picture of top of house fully burnt from fire

The Real Test of Fire Restoration: Post-Restoration Evaluation Explained

How verification, documentation, and odor evaluation define your success in fire restoration
Lorne McIntyre
Lorne McIntyre CR
April 21, 2026
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Here’s how post-restoration evaluation verifies your work after fire restoration is complete through documentation, odor assessment, and residue removal. 


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From Fire Alerts to Fire Intelligence: How Data Is Changing Restoration Response

Learn how key dispatch data and property insights help restorers prioritize and respond faster
Jacob Cleveland
Jacob Cleveland
April 13, 2026
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Learn how fire dispatch data and property insights help restorers improve their response times and prioritize fire jobs.


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