What Maximum Fire Protection does

Maximum Fire Protection is a privately held, family-owned commercial fire protection contractor founded in 2013 by Nick and Renee Hoderlein and headquartered in Milford, Ohio. The company designs, installs, inspects, and services automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, antifreeze) and fire alarm systems for commercial properties, and also provides fire extinguisher sales, first aid and safety products, and specialized inspections for mobile food trucks. It serves property owners across retail, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, food and beverage, government, schools, and HUD housing in the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio tri-state region, with named enterprise customers including Kroger, Kings Island, Hobby Lobby, Aldi, Hilton-flagged hotels, Christ Hospital Health Network, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

The company's core technology is conventional mechanical and electrical fire protection hardware (NFPA-aligned sprinkler and alarm systems) supported by an in-house design and estimating team, OSHA-certified installers, and an inspections/service division capable of certifying virtually all system types. Service delivery is performed by the company's own technicians and project managers rather than subcontractors, with 24/7 emergency response and walk-in retail at the Milford office for fire extinguisher and first aid product sales.

Revenue is generated through two primary mechanics: one-time project-based installation contracts for new construction and renovations, priced on a quote basis with disclosed budget brackets up to $50,000+, and recurring annual inspection contracts under a Price Lock Guarantee of up to three years. Pricing is not publicly listed; quotes are customized per project. The company markets primarily through its website quote forms, Facebook and LinkedIn presence, and customer referrals, with named-logo enterprise relationships providing indirect sales validation across multiple verticals.

Name

Maximum Fire Protection

Legal name

Maximum Fire Protection

Website

https://max-fp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maximum Fire Protection is a family-owned commercial fire protection contractor that designs, installs, inspects, and services fire sprinkler and alarm systems for property owners across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It serves retail, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, and food service customers including Kroger, Kings Island, and Hilton-flagged hotels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire sprinkler installation
• Fire alarm systems
• Annual fire inspections
• Fire code compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Sprinkler Installation & Design: One-time project-based revenue from installing and designing automatic fire sprinkler systems for new construction and renovation projects. Services include in-house design, project management, and installation by OSHA-certified fitters.
2. Fire Alarm Installation & Design: Project-based revenue from fire alarm system installation and design services. Includes ongoing fire alarm system monitoring as an optional service.
3. Annual Inspections & Service: Recurring revenue from yearly alarm and sprinkler system inspections required by State Fire Marshals. Includes inspection services for various system types (wet, dry, pre-action, antifreeze systems, kitchen hoods, fire extinguishers, etc.) and a Price Lock Guarantee for up to three years.
4. First Aid & Safety Products: Revenue from sales of fire extinguishers (new and reconditioned), first aid cabinets, and vehicle fleet kits. Includes annual retagging/re-certification services and installation of cabinets and mounting.
5. Food Truck Inspections: Specialized inspection services for food trucks including annual and semi-annual kitchen hood inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and fire protection equipment servicing. On-site and mobile inspection options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maximum Fire Protection is a commercial fire protection company that designs, installs, and services automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for new construction and renovation projects. It also provides required annual inspections, 24/7 emergency service, and first aid and safety products (fire extinguishers, first aid cabinets, vehicle fleet kits) for commercial property owners across the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio tri-state area.

Product overview

Maximum Fire Protection is a full-service fire protection company offering four core service categories: Fire Sprinkler Installation & Design for automatic fire sprinkler systems on new construction and renovations; Fire Alarm Installation & Design for fire alarm systems with monitoring capabilities; Inspections & Service for annual alarm and sprinkler system inspections, emergency repairs, and 24/7 service covering various system types (wet, dry, pre-action, antifreeze, kitchen hoods, food trucks, fire pumps, alarm panels); and First Aid & Safety for fire extinguishers, first aid cabinets, and vehicle fleet kits. The company operates in the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio tri-state area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Installation & Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual inspections ensure safety of business and employees as well as prevent costly fines from State Fire Marshals

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreOthersMaximum Fire Protection operates in compliance with NFPA standards and guidelines for fire protection. Their inspection services are aligned with NFPA requirements and their website features NFPA branding indicating adherence to industry standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Large publicly traded life safety, security, and specialty services company operating fire protection subsidiaries across North America. Comparable service portfolio (sprinkler, alarm, suppression) but vastly larger scale and multi-segment portfolio.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection division of Cintas Corporation providing sprinkler inspection, fire alarm, extinguisher, and emergency service across the U.S. Overlaps with MFP on inspections, extinguisher service, and alarm monitoring but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic coverage.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Nationally consolidated fire and life safety services platform offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection services across the U.S. Comparable product set but with PE-backed scale, multi-state footprint, and active M&A strategy that pressures regional players.

Direct peers

• Summit Fire & Security: National fire sprinkler and alarm installation, service, and inspection company. Direct comparable in service portfolio (sprinkler, alarm, inspection) with multi-state U.S. coverage competing for similar commercial customers.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Multi-state fire and life safety services firm offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable product mix and customer types.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Indiana-based regional fire protection and security services provider offering sprinkler installation, alarm systems, inspections, and monitoring across the Midwest. Directly comparable as a family-rooted regional competitor with overlapping service lines and Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio presence.
• Ryan Fireprotection: Midwest-based fire protection contractor specializing in automatic sprinkler system design, installation, and service. Direct comparable on sprinkler core offering with overlapping geography in Indiana/Illinois/Wisconsin.
• Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers: Family-rooted fire sprinkler contractor with design, installation, and service operations across the Southeast U.S. Comparable core competency in sprinkler systems with similar business model and customer types.

Regional players

• Performance Systems Integration: Regional fire and life safety integrator operating primarily in the Pacific Northwest with sprinkler, alarm, and inspection services. Comparable on service mix and mid-market commercial customer focus despite different geography.

Emerging players

• Impact Fire Services: PE-backed roll-up of regional fire protection companies offering sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher, and inspection services. Comparable service mix but with explicit acquisition-driven growth model across multiple U.S. regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maximumfireprotection
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maximum-fire-protection

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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