Master Fire Prevention Systems

What Master Fire Prevention Systems does

Master Fire Prevention Systems is a third-generation, family-owned fire protection services contractor founded in 1969 and headquartered in the Bronx, New York. The company designs, installs, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs commercial fire suppression systems (Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, Range Guard, Buckeye), portable fire extinguishers across all hazard classes, fire sprinkler systems, kitchen exhaust ventilation and hood/duct cleaning, gas safety systems, emergency lighting, and FDNY compliance services. Its primary customer base is NYC restaurants, commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, multi-unit residential dwellings, and commercial properties across all five NYC boroughs, with expansion into New Jersey, Long Island, Nassau County, and Westchester.

The underlying technical asset is regulatory certification rather than proprietary software or hardware: technicians hold FDNY S-17 and S-71 Certificates of Fitness, the firm maintains $500,000+ liability insurance on file with FDNY, and is listed on the FDNY Approved Companies List with manufacturer certifications for five major suppression brands. Service delivery is performed by certified field technicians dispatched from four physical locations (Bronx, Manhattan regional HQ, Brooklyn, and a second Bronx site), supported by a digital marketing presence (YouTube, Instagram, SEO, blog).

The business model is service-led and project-based, with revenue generated from (1) professional services contracts covering design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and FDNY violation remediation, (2) hardware sales of fire extinguishers, nozzles, piping, control panels, and replacement parts, and (3) recurring hood and duct cleaning under NFPA 96. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with reference unit economics of $20-50 per extinguisher recharge, $40-70 per hydrostatic test, and $60-200+ per new extinguisher. Customer acquisition relies on enterprise field sales, direct phone/quote-request contact, local NYC SEO, content marketing, and emphasis on direct technician access as a differentiator versus larger consolidated multi-state competitors.

Name

Master Fire Prevention Systems

Legal name

Master Fire Prevention

Website

https://masterfireprevention.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Master Fire Prevention Systems is a third-generation, family-owned fire protection services contractor founded in 1969 in the Bronx, providing FDNY-certified design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial kitchen suppression systems, sprinklers, extinguishers, and hood/duct cleaning for NYC restaurants, hospitality, and commercial properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Fire Extinguisher Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrostatic Testing) (IMAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial fire suppression
• Restaurant fire protection
• Kitchen hood cleaning
• Fire sprinkler installation
• FDNY compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Comprehensive fire protection services including design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and certification of fire suppression systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers for commercial kitchens and buildings. Revenue generated through service contracts and per-job billing.
2. Fire System Components and Parts: Sales and installation of fire suppression equipment including extinguishers, nozzles, piping, control panels, and replacement parts for major brands like Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, Range Guard, and Buckeye.
3. Hood and Duct Cleaning Services: NFPA 96-compliant kitchen exhaust cleaning services including hood, duct, and exhaust fan cleaning with documentation for FDNY and insurance compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Master Fire Prevention Systems designs, sells, installs, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs commercial fire suppression systems (wet chemical, clean agent, UL 300), fire sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, and kitchen exhaust ventilation/hood and duct systems for restaurants, hotels, commercial buildings, and multi-unit dwellings in the NYC metro area. It also handles FDNY and DOB permitting, S-17/S-71 certification, FDNY ECB violation removal, and gas safety services under multi-year service contracts and per-job quotes.

Product overview

Master Fire Prevention Systems offers a comprehensive fire protection portfolio as a service-based company rather than a software platform. The core offerings center on fire suppression systems (Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, Range Guard, Buckeye branded wet chemical, clean agent, and UL 300 systems), fire extinguishers (all classes including Class K for kitchens), fire sprinkler systems, and kitchen exhaust ventilation systems. These are complemented by add-on compliance and support services including FDNY S-17/S-71 certification, violation removal, gas safety services, emergency lighting, hood and duct cleaning, and DOB permit navigation. The company operates exclusively as a service provider (design, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair) rather than as a software or API product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Systems Design, installation, inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of automatic fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens, restaurants, and auto body shops. Includes Ansul, Kidde, Pyrochem, Range Guard, and Buckeye branded systems covering UL 300 wet chemical and clean agent technologies.
• Fire Extinguishers (All Classes) Sales, installation, tagging, inspection, recharge, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers across all hazard classes including ABC general-purpose extinguishers and Class K units for commercial kitchen grease fires.
• Fire Sprinkler Systems Planning, design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems for commercial properties, restaurants, and multi-unit dwellings.
• Kitchen Exhaust Ventilation Systems Supply, installation, and maintenance of HVAC, exhaust systems, rooftop units, and commercial kitchen ventilation, including NFPA 96-compliant hood and duct systems, fog hog precipitators, and pollution control units.
• Restaurant Hood and Duct Cleaning NFPA 96-compliant hood, duct, and exhaust fan cleaning for restaurants, including before-and-after reports, access panel installation, and certificate of performance documentation accepted by FDNY and insurers.
• FDNY Compliance Services FDNY S-17 and S-71 Certificate of Fitness inspection and certification services, regulatory compliance documentation, and Certificate of Correction filing for NYC fire safety requirements.
• Gas Safety Services Gas shutoff valve installation and maintenance, leak detection and repair, gas piping, and emergency shut-off systems for commercial kitchens.
• Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs Installation, inspection, testing, and certification of emergency exit lighting and exit signs to ensure functionality during blackouts and maintain fire code compliance.
• FDNY Violation Removal Removal of FDNY ECB violations for restaurants and commercial kitchens, including Certificate of Correction filing and same-day emergency response.
• Fire System Permitting and DOB Approvals Permit filing and approval navigation for kitchen suppression systems, sprinklers, fire alarms, and extinguishers through FDNY and the NYC Department of Buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% success rate in FDNY ECB violation removal for NYC restaurants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FDNY (Fire Department of New York City)coreOthers · 17 July 2023FDNY requires all fire suppression technicians to hold Certificate of Fitness (COF) issued by FDNY. As of July 2023, technicians must be on the list of approved fire suppression contractors. Master Fire technicians hold required S-17 and S-71 certifications.
• AnsulcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaster Fire Prevention is manufacturer-certified by Ansul to install, inspect, repair, test, and service Ansul fire suppression systems, including the popular R-102 commercial kitchen fire suppression system. This certification is required by FDNY for operating on these systems in NYC.
• KiddecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer certification for Kidde fire suppression systems, including UL 300 fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens. Required FDNY certification for service operations in NYC.
• PyrochemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer and service provider for Pyrochem fire suppression equipment, meeting FDNY requirements for commercial kitchen fire protection systems in NYC.
• Range GuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Range Guard fire suppression system installer and service contractor, providing factory-certified maintenance and repairs for Range Guard commercial kitchen suppression systems.
• BuckeyecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Buckeye fire suppression system installer and service provider, meeting NYC FDNY requirements for inspection and maintenance of Buckeye commercial kitchen systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Corporation: National uniform, fire protection, and compliance services company offering portable extinguisher inspection, recharge, and suppression services as part of a much broader facility services portfolio. Comparable in core fire extinguisher service delivery but operates at vastly larger scale.
• APi Group: Public safety services platform with extensive fire protection subsidiaries across North America, providing sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and life safety services. Comparable end markets and service lines, though delivered through a multi-subsidiary roll-up strategy rather than a single regional brand.
• Johnson Controls Fire Protection (Tyco): Global building technology and fire suppression incumbent offering engineered fire suppression systems and lifecycle services. Comparable as a major manufacturer/integrator of the same suppression and sprinkler products Master Fire services and installs.

Direct peers

• Sentry Fire Protection: Mid-sized fire protection services provider offering sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and extinguisher inspection and installation. Closely comparable in service portfolio, customer base, and recurring inspection business model.
• All-State Fire & Security: Multi-state fire and life safety services company offering sprinkler, suppression, alarm, extinguisher, and emergency lighting services. Comparable in service breadth and recurring inspection revenue model.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: One of the largest independent fire protection and security service companies in the U.S., providing sprinkler, suppression, extinguisher, and alarm inspection, installation, and monitoring. Comparable to Master Fire in full-lifecycle fire protection service delivery and recurring inspection revenue model.
• Guardian Fire Protection: Regional fire protection services company specializing in sprinkler, suppression, and extinguisher service for commercial customers. Comparable in targeting commercial properties and offering full-lifecycle fire protection services.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Large multi-brand fire and life safety services platform consolidating regional fire sprinkler and extinguisher contractors. Directly comparable to Master Fire in service mix (sprinklers, extinguishers, suppression, alarms) and competes for the same commercial and restaurant customers.

Regional players

• Fire Systems Inc: Independent fire protection contractor providing design, installation, inspection, and service for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. Comparable service mix but focused on different regional markets than NYC.
• Koontz Fire & Safety: Regional fire protection contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with sprinkler, alarm, and suppression services. Comparable service portfolio to Master Fire but operates in different geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/fireprotectionnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/masterfireprevention
• Xx.com/MasterFireNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/master-fire-systems-inc-

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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