JR WAGNER FIRE PROTECTION INC

What JR WAGNER FIRE PROTECTION INC does

J.R. Wagner Fire Protection, Inc. is a privately held fire protection services company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Modesto, California. The company inspects, tests, maintains, repairs, and installs fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, and fire pumps, and has extended its offering to underground utility work including fire and domestic water mains, storm and water lines, drainage systems, and pump stations. Service lines are organized around Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) on quarterly, annual, and 5-year cycles, supplemented by 24/7 emergency response and new installation support for tenant improvements, upgrades, and new builds. The customer base spans commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, warehouse/distribution, general contractor, and residential segments.

The business operates as a professional services firm with a sales-led, field-based go-to-market model. Revenue is generated from project-based work and ongoing service contracts priced via quote; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Channels include the company website (jrwagnerfire.com), a 24/7 phone service line, the InspectPoint customer portal for scheduling and documentation, and referral-driven demand supported by published testimonials. The company holds California C-16 Fire Sprinkler Contractor License (No. C16 968003) and Idaho Fire Protection Service Contractor License (No. FPSC-168), and maintains Cal OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention compliance with a published safety record of 3,204+ days without an accident.

Geographic reach covers California's Central Valley, Central Coast, Sierra Foothills, and Bay Area, plus Idaho's Treasure Valley. Named enterprise customers include Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Wells Fargo, Old Navy, Subway, Olive Garden, and In-Shape, alongside a long tail of small commercial and residential jobs. The company achieved Inc. 5000 recognition in 2020 (No. 4,411; 74.14% three-year revenue growth, 2016-2019). Jon R. Wagner serves as President.

Name

JR WAGNER FIRE PROTECTION INC

Legal name

J.R. Wagner Fire Protection, Inc.

Website

https://jrwagnerfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

J.R. Wagner Fire Protection, Inc., founded in 1998 in Modesto, California, provides inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, installation, and underground utility services for fire sprinkler, hydrant, and pump systems across California and Idaho, serving commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and residential facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) (IMAIAJAA), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Hydrant & Standpipe Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Fire sprinkler inspection
• Fire protection services
• Fire hydrant maintenance
• Fire pump testing
• Underground fire lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Service-based revenue from inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs, and new installations of fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, and fire pumps. Includes 24/7 emergency response services. Revenue derived from project-based work and ongoing service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JR Wagner Fire Protection Inc is a licensed C-16 fire sprinkler contractor that performs inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and new installation of fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, fire pumps, and underground fire-service water mains. The firm also offers 24/7 emergency response and an online customer portal for scheduling and documentation. Its customer base spans commercial, industrial, retail, automotive, financial, healthcare, educational, and residential properties.

Product overview

J.R. Wagner Fire Protection Inc. is a fire protection service company offering a comprehensive suite of inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation services for fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, and fire pumps. The core offering is organized around ITM (Inspection, Testing & Maintenance) services, which include Fire Sprinkler ITM, Fire Hydrant ITM, and Fire Pump ITM as specialized sub-services. The company also provides 24/7 Emergency Service for urgent issues, Maintenance & Repair services for diagnosing and fixing system problems, New Installations for new builds and upgrades, and Underground Services covering fire water mains, storm/water lines, drainage systems, and pump stations. A digital Customer Portal on the inspectpoint.com platform supports customer self-service for scheduling and documentation access. The company operates primarily in California (Central Valley, Central Coast, Sierra Foothills, Bay Area) and Idaho (Treasure Valley), serving commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and residential facilities since 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspections, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Recurring code-required inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, and pumps for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential property owners and facility managers to maintain NFPA compliance and insurance eligibility.
• Emergency Service (24/7) 24/7/365 emergency dispatch and on-site response for fire sprinkler, fire hydrant, and fire pump failures, leaks, and impairments affecting commercial and residential properties.
• Maintenance & Repair Corrective and preventive maintenance, component replacement, and repair work on fire sprinkler, hydrant, and pump systems to restore impaired equipment and extend service life.
• New Installations Design-assist and installation of new fire sprinkler, hydrant, and fire pump systems for new construction, tenant improvements, and retrofit projects undertaken by general contractors, property owners, and developers.
• Underground Services Installation, repair, and testing of underground fire-service water mains, hydrant leads, domestic water lines, and related supply piping connecting municipal water supplies to building sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Customer Portal Online customer portal that enables clients to request inspections and quotes, view inspection reports, download compliance documentation, and manage their fire-protection asset records.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency response availability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Impact Fire Services: Multi-state fire and life safety services provider focused on commercial customers, offering sprinkler, suppression, and alarm inspection and installation across the western and southern U.S.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held regional fire protection and security services company based in the Midwest offering sprinkler ITM, suppression, alarm, and emergency services to commercial and industrial customers — directly comparable service mix and go-to-market model.
• Western States Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler contractor offering design, installation, inspection, and service for wet, dry, and special hazard systems — direct competitor in the same trade contractor category.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Multi-state fire and life safety services company offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security installation and inspection — overlapping service lines and customer profiles.
• Encore Fire Protection: Multi-state fire protection services firm providing sprinkler inspection, installation, repair, and 24/7 emergency response for commercial facilities — highly comparable full-stack service offering and customer base.
• Anchor Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler contractor providing design, installation, ITM, and emergency services to commercial, industrial, and residential customers in the Pacific Northwest.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies conglomerate offering integrated fire detection, suppression, and sprinkler service contracts through its Tyco-era product portfolio — broad incumbent with overlapping services to large facility customers.
• APi Group: Public holding company (NYSE: APG) operating a portfolio of fire protection and life safety service subsidiaries across North America — much larger scale incumbent with overlapping sprinkler ITM and installation services.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Division of Honeywell providing fire alarm, detection, and life safety systems plus connected building services — broad incumbent competing for compliance-driven facility spend alongside regional service contractors.
• Cintas Corporation: Large national facilities services company that offers fire extinguisher and fire protection services as part of a broader uniform, first-aid, and compliance portfolio — competes for the same facility-manager budget with broader reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jr-wagner-fire-protection-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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