Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Fire Protection Services in Northeast Ohio
Fire Foe is a full-service fire protection company established in 1978. Our team of NICET-certified designers and licensed professionals delivers comprehensive fire safety solutions, including automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm installations, and special hazard suppression systems. With 40 years of experience, we serve diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and education across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Our in-house design team and state-certified engineers ensure precision in every project, while our 14,000-square-foot fabrication facility supports efficient material production and distribution. We prioritize ethical practices, with inspectors who do not work on commission to avoid unnecessary repairs.Our 24/7 emergency services guarantee rapid response for system repairs, backed by well-stocked maintenance trucks. Certified by OSHA and licensed in multiple states, we maintain rigorous safety and quality standards. Our workforce undergoes extensive training, including five-year apprenticeships for pipe fitters and 30-hour OSHA certification. We specialize in environmentally friendly gas suppression systems like Siemens FM200 and Novak120 for specialized hazards. Committed to transparency, we provide fair pricing and only perform essential work to protect our clients' properties.
Services
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Fire Alarm Installations
Pipe Fabrication
Special Hazard Suppression
Fire Protection Design
24/7 Emergency Repairs
System Inspections
Gas Suppression Systems
NICET-Certified Design
Material Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency repair services.
- Our team includes NICET-certified designers and licensed pipe fitters.
- We provide full-service fire protection from design to maintenance.
- We guarantee fair pricing with no unnecessary repairs.
- Our 40 years of experience spans diverse industries including manufacturing.
Services
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
We design and install automatic sprinkler systems tailored to commercial and industrial properties. Our NICET-certified team ensures compliance with safety standards while optimizing water-based fire suppression. Systems include fire pumps and obstruction-tested piping for reliable performance in offices, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses.
Fire Alarm Systems
Our fire alarm solutions include design, installation, and 24/7 monitoring. Certified technicians implement systems integrated with security, access control, and CCTV. We provide UL Central Station monitoring and regular inspections to maintain functionality in medical facilities, schools, and retail spaces.
Special Hazard Suppression
We deploy environmentally friendly gas systems like Siemens FM200 for hazards requiring non-water suppression. Solutions protect data centers, laboratories, and high-value equipment. Systems include pre-action, deluge, and foam options, with annual inspections to ensure readiness in critical environments.
Pipe Fabrication
Our 14,000 sq ft facility fabricates precision pipe fittings using advanced machinery. Services include threading, welding, and hanger pre-fabrication. We supply fire protection components for immediate job-site needs, ensuring quality through leak-proof fittings and OSHA-compliant safety protocols.
24/7 Emergency Repairs
We offer round-the-clock emergency services for fire system failures. Stocked trucks enable rapid repairs to sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. Our team minimizes downtime with on-site diagnostics and parts, serving Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania with urgent response capabilities.
People
James Nicholas
President/Estimator
James Nicholas leads Fire Foe with over 40 years of fire protection expertise. He oversees project estimating and strategic growth while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards across all company operations.
Bob Bayus
Vice President/Estimator
Bob Bayus serves as Vice President and estimator, leveraging decades of industry experience to deliver cost-effective fire protection solutions. He focuses on client collaboration and technical accuracy in system design and implementation.
Mike Nicholas
Treasurer/Lead Inspector
Mike Nicholas manages financial operations and leads inspection teams. His dual role ensures fiscal responsibility while maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements and ethical repair practices across all company services.
Robert Stoneburner
Field Supervisor
Robert Stoneburner supervises field operations, coordinating installation and service teams. With hands-on expertise in fire system deployment, he ensures projects meet deadlines while upholding safety and performance standards for commercial clients.
Questions
What fire protection services do you offer?
We provide automatic sprinklers, fire alarms, special hazard suppression, pipe fabrication, and 24/7 emergency repairs. Our services cover design, installation, inspection, and maintenance.
Do you provide emergency fire system repairs?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency services include rapid response for sprinkler, alarm, and suppression system failures with stocked trucks for immediate repairs.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions, including commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team includes NICET-certified designers, OSHA-trained staff, and state-licensed pipe fitters with five-year apprenticeships and drug testing compliance.
What makes your company different?
We combine 40 years of experience with ethical practices, in-house design, and a 14,000 sq ft fabrication facility to deliver tailored fire safety solutions without unnecessary repairs.
