Overview
State Fire designs, installs, inspects, and repairs fire protection systems for commercial buildings, industrial operations, and organizations with multiple sites. Its systems detect fires, alert occupants, and suppress flames, while its security work covers surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection. Customers buy equipment and installation services, then use its inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services to keep systems working and meet applicable safety requirements. The business also services fire extinguishers and specialized suppression equipment for commercial kitchens and mobile machinery. Founded in 1989, State Fire is headquartered in South Salt Lake, Utah.
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What believers are saying
- Training starts with pay: State Fire employees earn wages from day one while gaining experience toward technical certifications.
- Full-time staff gain matched retirement access: State Fire permits enrollment after 60 days of employment.
- Repeat testing supports demand: State Fire describes cylinder retesting intervals ranging from three to twelve years, depending on cylinder requirements.
What critics are saying
- National reach depends on outsiders: State Fire coordinates partners for accounts beyond its direct service territory.
- Physical demands are substantial: State Fire's full-time Salt Lake City sprinkler foreman must lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
- Mine-site work adds credential requirements: State Fire's mining technicians need new-hire training and annual recertification.
What makes State Fire unique
- State Fire serves other fire protection vendors: Cintas and Telgian use its local service network.
- Specialty testing stays in Utah: State Fire limits oxygen, nitrogen, and compressed natural gas cylinder testing to Utah operations.
- Canadian operations retain another brand: State Fire owns Tomahawk Industries, which combines mobile fire suppression with heating and cooling.
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