Purpose-built for fire prevention. Proven at scale.

LIV is a trusted partner to fire departments and inspection companies, built by industry experts and focused on strengthening fire prevention programs and improving public safety nationwide.

Our mission

Protect life and property, reduce fire-related risks, and improve community safety.

LIV exists to support fire prevention teams with modern infrastructure, real partnership, and measurable results. Developed with and for the industry, our platform strengthens compliance programs, improves accountability, and helps jurisdictions operate with greater clarity and confidence.

Today, LIV supports more than 250 jurisdictions nationwide — including large cities, small towns, and regional authorities — all focused on improving public safety outcomes.



Our story

Founded in 2019 by co-founders Cole Harding, an ITM industry veteran, and Chase Norton, a technology and services leader, LIV was built to solve the operational challenges facing modern fire prevention teams.

From the beginning, the goal was clear: create modern, industry-specific compliance infrastructure designed around real AHJ workflows — not generic systems retrofitted for fire prevention.

As adoption has grown, more than 250 AHJs have transitioned from legacy systems or competitors to LIV, reinforcing our position as a modern, trusted alternative in the market.

LIV is backed by over $30M in capital investments from investors and Mainsail Partners, enabling continued investment in product innovation, customer success, and industry expertise to ensure jurisdictions have a stable, reliable partner for the long term.



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What makes LIV different

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Your trusted partner, not just a vendor

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Purpose-built for AHJs and the industry

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Proven and tested 
nationwide

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Intuitive and flexible 
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Meet the LIV team

Ben Kaplan
Ben Kaplan
Chief Executive Officer
Cole Harding
Cole Harding
Co-Founder, Board Member
Chase Norton
Chase Norton
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer
Katherine Edenbach
Katherine Edenbach
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Cottrell
Brad Cottrell
Chief Sales Officer
Michael Pistrang
Michael Pistrang
VP Engineering
Dann Gardner
Dann Gardner
VP Product
Lauren Chadwick
Lauren Chadwick
VP Marketing
Kesha Howard
Kesha Howard
VP Customer Experience
Join our team

Build the future of fire safety with us.

We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real difference in community safety. 
Join our growing team and help transform fire prevention and safety compliance technology.

Want to know what drives LIV?

Learn how we’re purpose-built to improve community safety through modern compliance management.