Albany Fire Protection Inc

What Albany Fire Protection Inc does

Albany Fire Protection, Inc. (AFP) is a family-owned and operated fire sprinkler contractor founded in 1989 and headquartered in Watervliet, New York, serving commercial, industrial, residential, and special hazard customers across New York, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. The company operates as a full-service provider of fire protection services spanning system design, installation, maintenance, inspection, and 24/7/365 emergency response, with work executed by NICET certified designers and Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 installation professionals who have completed 19 correspondence courses through Penn State University and OSHA 30 certification.

AFP's product portfolio covers the core fire sprinkler system types — wet, antifreeze, preaction, dry, and ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) — supplemented by a patent-pending Quell Fire Sprinkler System designed for cold storage, outdoor, and unheated warehouse facilities using a 'surround and drown' configuration that eliminates in-rack sprinklers and the need for antifreeze. Design work is performed using Auto SPRINK software from M.E.P. Cad, and the company holds a New York State Department of Health license to test, inspect, and certify backflow prevention devices. Its membership in NFPA, NFSA, and the Eastern Contractors Association underscores regulatory alignment and trade credibility.

The business model is project-based and sales-led, with revenue generated through professional services contracts for design, installation, inspection, and maintenance work priced on a quote basis tied to project scope, system type, and customer requirements. The go-to-market is direct field sales targeting enterprise and mid-market accounts — including retailers (Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart Distribution), hospitality (Hilton Garden Inn), food processing (Fage USA Dairy), residential developers (Ellsworth Commons, Heritage Village, Ridgeview Townhomes), municipal and federal facilities (Fulton County Landfill, Stratton Air National Guard Base, Bethesda House) — supported by a basic website and Facebook/Twitter presence. Recurring inspection and maintenance work under NFPA 20 and 25 provides a compliance-driven annuity on top of the project pipeline.

Name

Albany Fire Protection Inc

Legal name

Albany Fire Protection, Inc.

Website

https://albanyfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Albany Fire Protection Inc is a family-owned, NICET-staffed fire sprinkler contractor providing design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of wet, dry, preaction, ESFR, and proprietary Quell sprinkler systems to commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers across New York, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) (IMAIAJAA), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Pump, Hydrant & Water-Based Fire Protection Testing (Flow/Pressure) (BPABAHAI)

Keywords

• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire protection services
• Sprinkler installation
• Fire system inspection
• Backflow prevention testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Watervliet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Service-based revenue from design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of fire sprinkler systems. Services are provided to commercial, industrial, residential, and special hazard customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Albany Fire Protection, Inc. is a full-service fire sprinkler contractor providing design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of wet, dry, antifreeze, preaction, ESFR, and Quell fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, residential, and special hazard customers. The firm also delivers backflow prevention device testing, 24/7 emergency service, and NFPA-compliant inspection and maintenance across New York, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts.

Product overview

Albany Fire Protection Inc is a family owned and operated fire sprinkler company providing a comprehensive suite of fire protection services across New York, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. The company's offerings include four core sprinkler system types (Wet Sprinkler System, Antifreeze Sprinkler System, Preaction Sprinkler System, and Dry Sprinkler System) plus specialized systems (ESFR and Quell Fire Sprinkler Systems), supported by design, estimating, installation, inspection, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services. The portfolio is unified by the company's commitment to NICET-certified design technicians using Auto SPRINK software, Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 certified installers, and compliance with NFPA standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Sprinkler System Simplest and most common type of fire sprinkler system in which piping contains water at all times and discharges immediately when a sprinkler opens at a predetermined temperature. Includes tamper switches, flow switches, inspector's test and drain, water pressure gauges, main drain, and auxiliary drains.
• Antifreeze Sprinkler System Wet pipe variant where piping contains antifreeze solution followed by water, discharging immediately when a sprinkler opens at a predetermined temperature. Includes reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, expansion tank, tamper switches, flow switches, pressure gauges, and main drain.
• Preaction Sprinkler System Preaction system with piping filled with air for supervisory purposes; water enters the piping only after a heat or smoke detector is activated. Typically installed in high-value areas such as computer rooms. Includes tamper switches, pressure switches, air and water pressure gauges, main drain, and auxiliary drains.
• Dry Sprinkler System Dry pipe system where piping is filled with air under pressure, held back by a special dry pipe valve. When a sprinkler opens from heat, the valve releases and water fills the piping. Typically installed where piping is subject to freezing. Includes tamper switches, pressure switches, inspector's test and drain, air and water pressure gauges, main drain, and drum-drip auxiliary drains.
• ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) Sprinkler System ESFR system with large orifice sprinkler heads on larger pipe sizings, producing high-momentum water droplets in a hemispheric pattern to penetrate fire plumes and directly wet burning fuel surfaces. Designed for severe-challenge fires including palletized and solid pile storage, with 3,000 GPM @ 85 PSI capacity for high pile cold storage up to 40+ feet.
• Quell Fire Sprinkler System Patent-pending fire sprinkler system for cold storage, outdoor, and unheated warehouse facilities. Uses a 'surround and drown' configuration to rapidly reduce heat release rate without requiring expensive antifreeze; ceiling-only coverage eliminates in-rack sprinklers and increases storage array flexibility.
• Design Services NICET certified designers use Auto SPRINK design software from M.E.P. Cad to design and coordinate commercial, industrial, and residential projects including new construction, remodels, renovations, and fit-ups.
• Estimating Services Estimating and sales team led by President Thomas P. Kelly, Sr. with over 30 years of industry experience, covering projects from single family homes to federal buildings and complex industrial facilities.
• Installation Services Installation of fire sprinkler systems including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, electric fire pump, diesel fire pump, and fire hydrants. Each sprinkler fitter is a member of Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 and OSHA 30 certified.
• Inspection Services Annual and semi-annual inspections of sprinkler systems and backflow prevention devices, including water flow drain tests, flow and tamper switch testing, electrical and mechanical alarm testing, valve stem lubrication, and test/inspection reports. Compliant with NFPA 20 and NFPA 25.
• Maintenance Services Maintenance services for all types of wet and dry sprinkler systems, including pre-action, deluge, electric fire pump, diesel fire pump, fire hydrants, and sprinkler and domestic backflow prevention devices.
• 24/7 Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with fast response time and skilled service technicians trained for emergency response.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 GPM @ 85 PSI fire pump capacity for high pile cold storage (up to 40+ feet)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered industry membership and core.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)industry membershipOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating commitment to fire protection standards and best practices. AFP is a member of the NFPA which establishes and advocates of fire and life safety standards.
• National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)industry membershipOthersIndustry association membership representing the fire sprinkler industry. AFP is a member of NFSA, an organization dedicated to the fire sprinkler industry.
• Eastern Contractors Associationindustry membershipOthersRegional contractor association membership providing networking and industry advocacy. AFP is a member of this regional construction industry association.
• Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669coreOthersLabor union partnership ensuring skilled workforce. Each AFP sprinkler fitter is a member of this union, providing access to trained and certified installation professionals.
• M.E.P. Cad (Auto SPRINK)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware technology partner providing Auto SPRINK design software. NICET certified designers use the latest version of Auto SPRINK from M.E.P. Cad, described as a highly innovative leader in the fire industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Large publicly traded holding company of fire protection and life safety services subsidiaries across North America. Comparable to AFP as a full-service fire sprinkler design, install, inspection, and maintenance provider, but operating at national scale with a much broader service portfolio.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest U.S. fire and life safety consolidators offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection services. Directly comparable service mix to AFP — wet/dry sprinkler installation, inspection, and backflow testing — but with multi-state coverage built through acquisitions.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection arm of Cintas, providing sprinkler inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation. Overlaps with AFP's NFPA 25 inspection and backflow services but operates at vastly larger scale across the U.S.

Direct peers

• Maximum Fire Protection: Mid-size fire sprinkler contractor providing design, installation, service, and inspection of wet, dry, preaction, and specialty systems. Comparable niche, customer mix, and project types as AFP, particularly in industrial and cold-storage applications.
• Fire & Life Safety America: Full-service fire sprinkler and life safety contractor serving commercial, industrial, and government customers across the U.S. Directly comparable to AFP in offering NICET-level design, union installation, and NFPA 25 inspection services.
• CWS Fire Protection: Independent regional fire protection contractor offering sprinkler and suppression design, install, and inspection. Similar full-service positioning to AFP for commercial, industrial, and residential customers, with comparable headcount and revenue scale.
• Wiginton Fire Systems: Design-build fire sprinkler contractor providing design, fabrication, installation, and service for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Closest U.S. comparability to AFP's full-service wet/dry/preaction/ESFR sprinkler scope and union-trained fitter model.
• VFP Fire Systems: Fire protection contractor specializing in sprinkler system design, installation, service, and inspection for commercial, industrial, and special-hazard facilities. Comparable to AFP across product scope (wet, dry, preaction, ESFR) and customer mix including high-pile and special hazard.

Regional players

• Sampson Piping & Mechanical: Northeast-based mechanical and fire protection contractor serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to AFP in regional Northeast geography, union-trained fitters, and full-scope sprinkler design and installation services.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional full-service fire protection company headquartered in the Midwest, providing sprinkler installation, alarm, suppression, and inspection services. Similar family-influenced origins and union-trained installer base as AFP, but with multi-state Midwestern coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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