Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

Wildfire Smoke Infiltration: How Standing Homes Become Contaminated, Part 3

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here’s how embers, wildfire smoke, pressure, and wind can impact and contaminate standing homes including their wall cavities, occupied spaces, and attics.

The Human Side of Fire Restoration

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s how understanding the emotional impact of fire loss can help restorers improve their customer care and communication.

New California Wildfire Smoke Laws: Is the Restoration Industry Ready?

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

As restorers, are we doing enough to address wildfire smoke contamination? California introduced new legislation that addresses testing, remediation, and insurance claims.

Fire Restoration Safety, Lessons, and Customer Service

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fire damage goes far beyond removing soot and repairing visible damage. Learn about commonly overlooked contamination, fire suppression water damage, documentation, safety, and exceptional customer service.

Understanding Protein Fires: Why “Sight, Smell, and Feel” Still Matter in Restoration

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It’s easy to underestimate protein fires because the contamination may not resemble “traditional” soot. Ryan Whitney breaks down how restorers can assess, follow pathways, properly document the loss, and build a more defensible restoration scope.

How Soot and Smoke can Spread During a Fire Loss

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Here’s how smoke and soot can migrate during a fire and what restorers should include in their initial inspection to identify hidden contamination and create an accurate scope.

How Wildfires and WUI Fires Impact Standing Buildings, Part 2

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how fire whirls, thermal pressure, contamination zones, and smoke movement impact standing buildings during and after wildfire and WUI fire events.

Respirator Safety: What Restoration Workers Need to Know

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn what restorers should know about respirator selection, cartridge changes, fit testing, use, maintenance, and job hazard.

How to Prioritize Wildfire Losses When an Entire Community Is Impacted

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On this episode of Ask Annissa, she breaks down how restorers can prioritize wildfire losses using testing, safety, contamination levels, available resources, and customer needs.

Why Embers are Driving Wildfire Risk to Homes and Communities

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how wind-driven embers can ignite homes and the importance of building design and proactive measures are critical in wildfire resilience.

Wildfire Risk, Data, and the future of Fire Restoration

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Cotality’s Jamie Knippen shares how wildfire risk data, technology, and conflagration insights can help restorers prepare for fire losses.

Avoid these Fire Loss Documentation Mistakes

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can avoid common documentation mistakes during a fire loss and build stronger files that support their scope, estimates, and work they completed.

Wildfire and WUI Fire Damage: What Restoration Professionals Need to Know, Part 1

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The effects of wildfires and WUI fires on buildings and key considerations for restorers responding to these losses.

Wildfire Smoke vs. Structure Fire Contamination

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how wildfire smoke contamination differs from structural fire damage and what restorers need to know about documentation, testing, and cleaning.

Cleaning Isn't Clearance: The Next Evolution in Fire Restoration

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn why fire restoration goes far beyond cleaning and how defining objectives, documenting properly, and verification can support restoration outcomes.

Preparing to Respond: Why Fire is Reshaping CAT Restoration

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Wildfires and fire losses are evolving and changing CAT response for restorers. October is designed to shed light on training, safety, and education ahead of their next fire job.

Preparing Restorers for Fire Response and Recovery

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400

David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships.

Why Deodorization Matters in Fire Restoration

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration.

Managing Large-Loss Restoration Projects

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews.

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The first few minutes of a restoration call are critical in building customer trust, emergency response, and converting leads into restoration jobs.

Fire Damage, Smoke, and Recovery

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Josh Arthur and Jordan Kohn discuss smoke contamination, fire damage restoration, homeowner recovery, and best practices for responding to fire losses.

Restoring Fire-Damaged Artwork and Family Heirlooms

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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.

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

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:00 -0400

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

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

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Learn how wildfire ash, soot, smoke, and heavy metals affect hardwood floors and when restorers should refinish, clean, or replace.

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

lorne@disaster-education.com (Lorne McIntyre CR) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here’s how post-restoration evaluation verifies your work after fire restoration is complete through documentation, odor assessment, and residue removal.

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

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how fire dispatch data and property insights help restorers improve their response times and prioritize fire jobs.

Complications In Removing WUI Fire-Generated Lead Dust and Smoke Residue

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

WUI fire contamination is composed of smoke and heavy metals and has a huge impact on buildings, learn how restorers should assess, test and clean up.

Why Smoke Odors Return After Fire Damage Restoration

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Learn why smoke odor can return after proper fire damage restoration which includes deodorization limits and the science behind our perception of odor.

Is Weather Volatility Reshaping Restoration Demand?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how weather patterns are changing and driving fire and water events that overlap, and how restorers can proactively prepare.

How Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Smoke Enters Stucco Walls and Hidden Building Cavities

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how wildfire smoke and thermal pressure enter stucco wall systems through drainage openings, creating hidden contamination inside wall cavities and building assemblies.