Sonoma · Napa · Solano · Sacramento
Inspections done right. Priced straight.
Owner-operated, C-16 licensed fire protection for restaurants, commercial buildings and multi-family properties. Over 30 years of hands-on experience, flat-rate quotes, and no long-term contracts.
- CA Lic. C-16 #781945
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 24/7 emergency response
- No surprise fees
Equipment & standards we work with
What we do
Everything that keeps your fire marshal happy.
From a single restaurant hood to a multi-building apartment complex, you get the same licensed technician, the same flat-rate pricing, and paperwork that's done right the first time.
Fire sprinkler systems
Quarterly, annual and five-year inspections, plus repairs, retrofits and new installs. Held to California Title 19 and NFPA 25.
Sprinkler servicesRestaurant hood suppression
Semi-annual service for Ansul, Pyro-Chem and Amerex systems. We work around your prep and service hours.
Kitchen systemsInspections & testing
Clear, code-compliant reports you can hand straight to your fire marshal or insurer.
Testing & maintenancePrivate fire hydrants
Annual flow testing and maintenance for off-street hydrants at mobile home parks, business parks and HOAs.
Hydrant testing24/7 emergency recharge & reset
System discharged? We restore protection fast so you can reopen for business.
Emergency serviceWhy First Response
The big-company alternative, without the big-company invoice.
National fire companies often win you with a low per-unit price, then add charges for parts and "small services" once they're on site. We quote a flat, all-in price upfront. The number you approve is the number you pay.
- You deal with the owner. Kevin Reynolds has 30+ years in fire protection and answers his own phone.
- Parts and chemicals included. Fusible links, nozzle caps and standard components are part of the quote.
- No contracts, short-notice scheduling. Fire marshal gave you 30 days? We can usually get you in this week.
Years of hands-on fire protection experience
Better Business Bureau rating, accredited business
Emergency line, answered by a real person
Surprise charges. Your quote is your bill.
Compliance planner
What does your property actually need?
Pick a system to see the inspection schedule California requires. Miss one and you can fail a fire marshal visit, and in a worst case, an insurance claim.
Fire sprinkler systems
California requires water-based systems to be inspected, tested and maintained by a C-16 licensed contractor, with records kept on site.
Schedule this- QuarterlyGauges, control valves, waterflow and supervisory alarm devices, fire department connection.
- AnnuallyEverything quarterly, plus main drain test, sprinkler heads, piping and hangers, spare-head cabinet, and dry-pipe trip test where applicable.
- Every 5 yearsInternal inspection of piping and check valves with a full flush, gauge replacement or calibration, and certification.
Restaurant hood suppression
Wet-chemical kitchen systems must be serviced by a qualified technician at least every six months, and again any time they discharge.
Schedule this- Every 6 monthsFull inspection and test: nozzles cleaned and capped, fusible links, remote pull station, gas and electric shutoffs, and agent tank pressure.
- After a dischargeRecharge, replace links and caps, and reset before the line goes back into service.
- When the line changesNew fryer or moved appliances? Nozzle coverage has to be re-verified.
- Every 12 yearsHydrostatic test of agent and cartridge cylinders.
Off-street fire hydrants
Privately owned hydrants, common at mobile home parks, business parks and HOAs, are the property owner's responsibility to maintain.
Schedule this- AnnuallyFlow test and full inspection: valves exercised, caps and threads checked, barrel drained, and flow and pressure verified.
- After useInspect for leaks and proper drainage, and lubricate as needed.
- As neededRepairs, caps, valves and paint to keep the hydrant visible and ready.
Portable fire extinguishers
Extinguishers need a monthly visual check by staff and an annual service tag from a licensed technician.
Schedule this- MonthlyQuick visual check by your staff: in place, gauge in the green, pin and seal intact.
- AnnuallyProfessional maintenance and a new service tag.
- Every 6 yearsInternal maintenance on stored-pressure dry chemical units.
- Every 5 or 12 yearsHydrostatic test, depending on extinguisher type.
Summary for planning purposes. Your local fire authority may require more. We'll confirm the exact schedule for your property.
Service area
Wine country to the capital.
Based in Fairfield, right between Sonoma County and Sacramento, so we serve the whole North Bay and Sacramento Valley without charging you for the drive.
Sonoma County
Most servedSanta Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Healdsburg, Windsor, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Cloverdale
Sacramento Region
Growing fastSacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Davis, Woodland
Napa, Solano & East Bay
Home turfFairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Napa, Benicia, Suisun City, Rio Vista, Concord, Antioch, Pinole
System discharged? We'll get you reopened.
If a sprinkler head or hood system has gone off at your restaurant, apartment complex or business, call any time, day or night. A qualified technician can reach most of Solano, Napa and the East Bay within one to two hours with everything needed to recharge and reset your system.
Meet the owner
One licensed pro. Every job. Every time.
When you call First Response, you get Kevin. He's the one who quotes the job, does the work, signs the report and picks up when something goes wrong at 2 a.m.
Kevin has spent more than three decades in fire protection, specializing in restaurant hood systems, fire sprinklers and inspections. He holds a California C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license and a CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal fire sprinkler fitter certification.
★★★★★He beat the pricing on all my fire sprinkler system inspections and yearly service for all my commercial buildings and has great communication.
Customer review · Commercial property owner
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot
Still have a question? Call (707) 386-0006 and you'll get Kevin, not a call center.
How often do fire sprinklers need to be inspected in California?
California Code of Regulations Title 19, which adopts NFPA 25, requires quarterly, annual and five-year inspections and tests of commercial fire sprinkler systems, performed by a C-16 licensed fire protection contractor. We handle all three and keep you on schedule.
How often does a restaurant hood suppression system need service?
At least every six months, per the California Fire Code and NFPA 17A and 96. It also needs service after any discharge and whenever cooking appliances are added or moved. We service Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Amerex and other major systems.
What does your flat-rate price include?
Your quote covers the inspection or test, standard replacement parts and chemicals the service calls for, and your paperwork. Other companies often quote a low per-unit price and then add charges on site. Our quote is the bill.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. There are no long-term contracts. Most customers stay because the service is good, and we'll remind you when your next inspection is due.
Do you really cover Sonoma County and Sacramento from Fairfield?
Yes. Fairfield sits right between the two. Sonoma County is our busiest area, and we're in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg and Sonoma every week. We also run regular routes through Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom and the surrounding suburbs.
Can you take over a system another company installed?
Absolutely. Most of our customers switched to us from another provider. We'll review your last report, inspect the system and let you know upfront if anything needs attention.
Free quote
Let's get your property compliant.
Flat-rate, upfront pricing on every job. No long-term contracts, and short-notice scheduling when the fire marshal is waiting.
- Call or text · 24/7 emergencies(707) 386-0006
- Office hoursMon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
- Based in Fairfield, servingSonoma · Napa · Solano · Sacramento · East Bay