Find the right fire protection contractor
Fire protection is a set of separate trades, each with its own licences, standards and inspection schedule. A sprinkler fitter does not service kitchen hoods, and an alarm company is not a chimney sweep. Start by choosing the type of work. Each guide explains what that trade does, who is required to use one, what to check before hiring, and lists the companies we have verified in your area.
How this directory works. 217 companies across 24 provinces, territories and states. Every listing was checked against the company's own website in October 2026 (or September 2026 for a few earlier wildfire listings), and we record what we checked. We list only what each site says. A listing is not an endorsement, and credentials are as the company states them, so verify licences yourself before you sign. We do not sell placement.
What kind of work do you need?
12 contractor types
- Fire sprinkler contractors They design, install, inspect, test and repair water-based fire suppression systems: sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, backflow preventers and fire department connections. 143 listed
- Fire alarm contractors They design, install, verify, inspect and repair fire alarm systems: control panels, smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, horns and strobes, and the wiring that connects them. 133 listed
- Fire alarm monitoring stations Monitoring companies run 24/7 receiving centres that take alarm, supervisory and trouble signals from a building's fire alarm panel and call the fire department and the owner. 56 listed
- Fire extinguisher service companies They supply, inspect, maintain, recharge and pressure-test portable fire extinguishers, and tag each unit with the service date. 119 listed
- Commercial kitchen fire suppression and hood cleaning contractors Suppression contractors install and service the pre-engineered wet-chemical systems in a commercial cooking hood. 74 listed
- Special hazard suppression contractors They design and service engineered suppression systems for spaces where water is a poor fit or not enough on its own: server and telecom rooms, electrical rooms, archives, paint booths, industrial processes, flammable liquid storage, and battery energy storage. 76 listed
- Fire protection engineers and code consultants Licensed engineers who design fire protection and life-safety systems, carry out code reviews and alternative-solution or performance-based designs, and prepare fire safety plans and fire risk assessments. 27 listed
- Fire safety training and fire safety plan providers They train staff to use extinguishers (often with live-fire or digital simulators), run fire drills, train fire wardens and supervisory staff, and write or update the building's fire safety plan and evacuation diagrams. 52 listed
- Chimney sweeps and wood-heat inspectors Chimney sweeps clean creosote and soot from chimneys and flue pipes, inspect liners, caps and masonry, and repair or reline chimneys. 16 listed
- Wildfire mitigation and home-hardening specialists They assess homes and properties in the wildland-urban interface and reduce the risk of ignition from embers and flames. 29 listed
- Emergency lighting and exit sign service They install, test and repair battery-pack emergency lights, remote heads, exit signs (including the green 'running man' signs now required in new Canadian buildings), and the inverters or generators that power them. 75 listed
- Firestopping and passive fire protection contractors They seal openings where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-rated walls and floors, install fire-rated joint systems, and repair or inspect fire separations and fire doors. 7 listed
Browse by location
Major metros in every province and the highest-risk US wildfire states
Canada
United States
- California 21
- Oregon 12
- Washington 15
- Idaho 5
- Montana 7
- Nevada 4
- Colorado 10
- Arizona 11
- New Mexico 4
- Utah 4
- Texas 8
Before you hire anyone
- Match the trade to the job. Ask which systems the company installs and which it only services. Many firms do sprinklers, alarms and extinguishers; far fewer do kitchen systems, special-hazard gas systems or wildfire work.
- Check the licence yourself. Requirements are provincial and state-level. Examples: ASTTBC fire protection technicians in BC, the RBQ licence in Quebec, CFAA-trained alarm technicians in Ontario, California's C-16 contractor licence, NICET certification for US designers and technicians, WETT in Canada and CSIA in the US for chimneys.
- Ask which standard and edition they work to. For example NFPA 25 for sprinkler inspection, CAN/ULC-S536 for Canadian alarm inspection, NFPA 17A for kitchen systems. A good contractor answers without looking it up.
- Get the inspection report, not just a tag. Reports list deficiencies; tags don't. Your insurer and fire inspector will want the report.
- Watch for proprietary lock-in. Some alarm panels and systems can only be serviced by the installing dealer. Ask before you buy.
- Get two quotes and compare scope, not just price. Missing items (trip charges, parts, after-hours testing, permit fees) are where quotes differ.
Wildfire: start with the free programs. 18 provincial and municipal programs in Canada will assess a property for wildfire risk, often at no cost, and some rebate the work. They are listed in the wildfire contractors guide and on each regional guide.
Trade associations and official directories
For finding firms outside the cities we cover
- Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) ↗CA
Fire alarm technician training and the CFAA Registered Technician designation. No public lookup was found on the homepage; ask the technician for their registration number.
- Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA) ↗CA
'Find a Member' directory of sprinkler contractors by province, plus design professionals and associate members.
- ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC) ↗CA
Registrant directory (search by name or city), including Registered Fire Protection Technicians, whose designation is required to inspect fire protection equipment in BC.
- WETT Inc. (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) ↗CA
'Find a WETT Professional' directory of certified wood-burning inspectors, sweeps and installers.
- FireSmart Canada ↗CA
Home Ignition Zone guidance, self-assessment tools and app, Neighbourhood Recognition Program, and provincial liaisons for finding local programs.
- FireSmart BC (Home Partners Program) ↗CA
Free home assessments by Wildfire Mitigation Specialists in participating BC communities.
- Canadian Fire Safety Association (CFSA) ↗CA
Fire safety education, courses and member network (Ontario-centred).
- CANASA (Canadian Security Association) ↗CA
Security and alarm industry members, including monitoring providers.
- Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) ↗CA
Registre des détenteurs de licence, which verifies a Quebec contractor's licence and subcategories.
- National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) ↗US
Sprinkler industry association with member contractors, ITM and installation resources.
- American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) ↗US
'Find a Member' directory of sprinkler contractors searchable by ZIP code.
- Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) ↗US
'Find a Pro' search for CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps (CCS) and dryer exhaust technicians.
- National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) ↗US
Extinguisher and kitchen-system distributor association and technician certification. The homepage shows a member login; no public member search was confirmed.
- Electronic Security Association (ESA) ↗US
Alarm and security dealer association, with a member search (linked to alarm.org).
- Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) ↗US
Special-hazard (clean agent, CO2, etc.) suppression contractors and manufacturers.
- Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) ↗CA · US
'Find a Firestop Professional' directory filterable by FM 4991, UL Qualified Firestop and IAS AC291 accreditation, by state or province.
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) ↗US
'Verify Certified Personnel' lookup for fire alarm, water-based (sprinkler) and special hazards technicians.
- IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home ↗US
Wildfire mitigation designation program (14 states) with how-to checklist and third-party evaluation; US$125 application fee.
- NFPA Wildfire (Firewise USA, CWMS) ↗US
Firewise USA community program and the Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist credential.
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) ↗CA · US
Professional society for fire protection engineers, with chapters in the US and Canada.
- California CSLB licence lookup ↗US
Licence verification for California contractors, including the C-16 Fire Protection Contractor classification.
Do fire protection work?
If you install, inspect or service fire protection for homes or businesses in Canada or the US, tell us and we will check your website and list you. Listing is free and we do not sell placement.