FireWise Consultants

What FireWise Consultants does

FireWise Consultants LLC is a Dublin, California-based consulting firm specializing in passive fire protection with a core focus on firestop design, engineering judgments, and code compliance for the construction industry. Founded and led by Brent Johnson, who has been active in firestop consulting since 2006, the firm serves general contractors, architects, specialty contractors, building owners, and construction managers on complex projects requiring specialized firestop expertise — notably OSHPD-regulated healthcare facilities, state and federal government buildings, large-scale commercial campuses, and stadium construction. Named enterprise customers include UCSF, Stanford Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente (multiple California facilities), Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Cedars-Sinai, Sharp, Scripps, Chinese Hospital, Google Bayview, Facebook MPK-22, LinkedIn, SFO Terminal 1C, multiple California courthouses, and the Santa Clara Stadium (49ers).

The service portfolio spans the construction lifecycle: pre-construction digital plan reviews (including BIM clash detection, UL/Intertek directory analysis, and Bluebeam markup), engineering judgment design and AHJ approval coordination, cloud-based quality control auditing with digital mapping, code consulting, fire testing planning, curtain wall firestop design per IBC/CBC 715.4, and special inspections under ASTM E 2174 and E 2393. Training delivery includes both in-person IFC-approved programs (the firm is the sole authorized presenter of the IFC four-hour Firestop Product Familiarization Training) and the Firestoptraining.com self-paced online platform, supplemented by a YouTube content channel and on-demand one-on-one Zoom consulting.

The firm operates as a privately held LLC with a small team (~5 identified employees including Founder/President, Assistant Project Manager, Fire Testing Manager, Marketing Director, and Office Manager), enabling remote-enabled delivery and direct founder-led client engagement. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees and retainer arrangements with pricing not publicly disclosed. The firm's competitive positioning rests on manufacturer-neutral expertise, IFC Premier Level Certificate Holder and Intertek IQP certified staff, ICC Preferred Provider status, and exclusive IFC training authorization — credentials that position it as a high-trust intermediary between construction teams, manufacturers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Name

FireWise Consultants

Legal name

FireWise Consultants LLC

Website

https://firewiseconsultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FireWise Consultants LLC is a California-based passive fire protection consulting firm providing firestop design, engineering judgments, quality control auditing, code consulting, inspection, and training services to general contractors, architects, owners, and specialty contractors on complex healthcare, government, and commercial construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Firestop consulting services
• Passive fire protection
• Fire protection engineering
• Construction code consulting
• Special firestop inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Core consulting services including pre-construction plan reviews, engineering judgment design and review, quality control/auditing, code consulting, and firestop special inspection services billed on a project or retainer basis.
2. Training Services: In-person and online/web-based training programs including IFC-approved four-hour Firestop Product Familiarization Training, preparation for IFC and Intertek Qualified Inspector Program exams, and custom training for companies. Also includes self-paced online platform at Firestoptraining.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FireWise Consultants is a passive fire protection consulting firm focused on firestop design, inspection, and code compliance for complex construction projects. Its core services include pre-construction plan reviews using BIM clash detection, engineering judgment design and review for unique conditions, quality control audits and digital field reporting, firestop special inspection per ASTM standards, curtain wall firestop design, and fire testing planning. The firm also delivers IFC-approved firestop training in-person and through the Firestoptraining.com online platform, with on-demand Zoom consulting as an additional engagement channel.

Product overview

FireWise Consultants is a consulting firm specializing in passive fire protection with a focus on Firestop. Their offerings include a suite of consulting services: Pre-Construction Services (digital plan reviews, BIM clash detection), Engineering Judgments (design and review for unique conditions), Quality Control/Auditing, Code Consulting & Problem Solving, Firestop Special Inspection, Curtain Wall Firestop Design, and Fire Testing services. Training is delivered through both in-person programs (IFC certification preparation) and the online platform Firestoptraining.com. On-demand support is available via live Zoom consulting sessions. The firm serves architects, general contractors, specialty contractors, and building owners across healthcare, state, federal, and commercial projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Firestoptraining.com: Self-paced, online firestop training platform developed using feedback from industry professionals.

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Digital plan reviews to identify potential issues and enhance details for passive fire protection design, including UL/Intertek directory reviews, BIM clash detection, and MEP design modifications; delivered to architects, general contractors, and owners during pre-construction.
• Engineering Judgments Review and development of engineering judgments for unique construction conditions where no tested firestop system is available, including design, documentation, and AHJ approval assistance; delivered as part of a customized third-party review process.
• Quality Control - Auditing & Surveying Buildings Digital map-based field reports, QC walks, and documentation reviews to ensure proper firestop installation and compliance, delivered through cloud-based services to construction teams and owners.
• Code Consulting & Problem Solving Unbiased expert knowledge in listed firestop systems for code-compliant firestopping solutions, including L and T ratings audits and field condition evaluations; provided to architects, contractors, and owners facing code interpretation issues.
• Training Services In-person and online training programs including International Firestop Council certification preparation, firestop product familiarization, and special inspector training; provided to construction professionals seeking IFC Premier and Intertek IQP credentials.
• Fire Testing Customized fire test planning and design services including firestopping, rated walls, floor assemblies, curtain wall facade testing, and flame spread evaluations; provided to manufacturers and construction teams needing standardized or non-standardized fire resistance evaluations.
• Firestop Special Inspection Special inspection services for firestop penetrations and joints per ASTM E 2174 and ASTM E 2393 standards, including training for general contractors, architects, owners, and contractors across healthcare (OSHPD), state, federal, and commercial projects.
• Curtain Wall Firestop Design Pre-construction plan review and design services for curtain wall edge of slab firestopping per IBC/CBC Section 715.4, including color-coded elevation maps for installation and inspection coordination; targeted at architects and contractors on commercial building projects.
• Firestoptraining.com Self-paced online firestop training platform with video-based curriculum, field installation examples, downloadable resources, quizzes, and certificates of completion; offered to construction professionals seeking continuing education on firestop topics.
• Live One-on-One Firestop Consulting via Zoom On-demand virtual consulting sessions for problem solving and education delivered via Zoom video conferencing, offered as a flexible engagement channel for construction teams needing fast firestop guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drastically reduces delays and change orders during construction through early identification of firestop issues
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Firestop Council (IFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFireWise Consultants is the ONLY authorized presenter of a four-hour Firestop Product Familiarization Training in lieu of FOUR two-hour Manufacturers trainings required for those looking to obtain a Premier Level Certificate for Firestop Special Inspection. The firm partners with IFC to provide training that meets prerequisites for IFC Premier Certificate Holder certification and assists with OSHPD PIN 67 compliance requirements.
• Intertek IQPcoreTechnology or IntegrationFireWise Consultants educators hold Intertek IQP (Qualified Inspector Program) certification for Firestop Special Inspection. The firm helps prepare professionals to pass the Intertek Qualified Inspector Program exam and provides services aligned with Intertek's testing and listing standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• S.A. Miro: Fire protection and life safety engineering consultancy specializing in code consulting, fire alarm design, and special inspections for architects and owners — a similar-sized niche peer with overlapping service offerings.
• Code Unlimited: Specialized fire and life safety code consulting firm serving architects, contractors, and owners across the Western U.S. with code consulting, plan review, and AHJ support — closely overlapping FireWise's core offerings in a similarly sized niche practice.
• The Code Cracker: Boutique fire and life safety code consulting firm focused on plan review and AHJ coordination for architects and contractors — operates in the same niche, comparable scale, and similar customer segments as FireWise.
• Sherlock, Smith & Adams (Sherlock Fire Protection Engineering): Fire protection engineering consultancy providing code consulting, life safety, and special inspection services to architects and owners — directly comparable to FireWise's pre-construction and engineering judgment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Coffman Engineers: Multi-discipline engineering firm with a fire protection group providing code consulting, life safety, and special inspection services across healthcare and commercial sectors — comparable at the service-line level but operating as part of a much larger practice.
• Jensen Hughes: Global fire protection engineering and consulting firm offering code consulting, fire protection system design, and special inspections as part of a much broader portfolio — the dominant incumbent in the adjacent fire/life safety engineering space.
• Arup: Global engineering firm with a significant fire safety practice covering code consulting, performance-based design, and special inspections — competes with FireWise on large healthcare and commercial projects where integrated multi-disciplinary teams are preferred.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE): National engineering consultancy with a building enclosure and fire-related practice that includes firestop-related consulting and testing — overlaps with FireWise's quality control and engineering judgment services as part of a wider materials and structural engineering portfolio.

Others

• Hilti (Firestop Systems): Major firestop manufacturer whose product directory and training programs intersect with FireWise's work; while a product supplier rather than a consulting peer, Hilti's training and engineering judgment services compete indirectly for the same customers and training dollars.
• Specified Technologies (STI): Firestop manufacturer whose product familiarization training and engineering judgment services compete with FireWise's training and EJ offerings; serves as both a partner (training card provider) and an indirect competitor for end-customer attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_qQcQ3qAa3H4iFNeFQ4org
• Facebookfacebook.com/firewiseconsultants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firewise-consultants

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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