Our History
WELCOME TO abj FIRE PROTECTION
abj Fire Protection Company was initially incorporated in 1976 as a commercial sprinkler company. During this time abj has expanded services to become one of New York’s leaders in the sprinkler and fire alarm industry. In 1998, abj Fire Protection joined Comfort Systems USA, an organization of leading specialty contractors across the country. This partnership combines expertise and manpower of abj and Comfort Systems USA to offer potential customers a total facility maintenance solution. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and safety will ensure the success of your project.
Why Choose Us
Our Experience
abj Fire Protection Company is a full- service alarm and sprinkler company with extensive expertise in the design and installation in the life safety sector. Company headquarters are located in Syracuse, New York with regional offices in Rochester & Buffalo, NY. Our territory coverage spans the entire State of New York with the exception of the New York City area. abj Fire Protection Company is a premier provider of business solutions addressing safety of your employees, customers and property through the proper design, installation and service of the fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
Please keep in mind that the National Fire Alarm Code requires the following:
10.2.2.5 Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Examples of qualified personnel shall be permitted to include, but shall not be limited to, individuals with the following qualifications:
- Factory trained and certified (i.e. Notifier, FireLite, Pyrotronics, etc.)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm certified.
- International Municipal Signal Association fire alarm certified.
- Certified by a state or local authority (i.e. New York State Fire Alarm License).
- Trained and qualified personnel employed by an organization listed by the national testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems.
We maintain our leading position in the industry by consistently exceeding the commitments to our clients, whether the work is a small renovation project or high-rise office building. Our expertise is extensive. abj has performed work for a variety of markets, including cogeneration plants, manufacturing, office facilities, hospitality, healthcare and retail.
Repeat business with an ever expanding client base is strong testimony to abj’s focus on exceeding all our client’s needs in the following areas:
- Fire Alarm Inspection/Maintenance
- Distributor of Notifier Product Line
- Central Station Monitoring Services
- Project Estimating/Management
- Sprinkler Inspection/Maintenance
- Fire Pump Inspection/Maintenance
- Backflow Preventor Services
- Custom Sprinkler Fabrication and Design
- 24/7/365 Emergency Service
The Folks In Charge
Our Leadership Team
abj’s dedicated staff of more than 90 sprinkler and fire alarm professionals (managers, estimators, project engineers, field technicians and support staff) offer expertise and experience in fields of value engineering, system design, system renovation, estimating, contracts, scheduling and safety. The following overview lists the combined talents of our technical staff.
Robert Marsh
Vice President-
Frank LeClair
Director of Construction
Ken Mezger
Director of Pre-Construction
Dave Przychodzen
Director of Service
Corey Fitzpatrick
Director of Alarm and Detection
Shila Tierney
Director of Administration