Illinois Fire and Safety Company Inc. Protecting your Future.

It's the Law!

Is that why most business owners choose to have their fire protection equipment properly maintained? No. A fire can hurt your employees and your business. Insurance will only cover so much. Downtime is costly and may result in lost customers. Employees will leave unsafe work environments. Planning for the right protection is invaluable, but only part of the job. Your fire protection equipment must be maintained so it is ready to prevent major disasters. We can help!

On-site fire extinguisher recharging and maintenance service
Our fully equipped service vehicles enable us to refill and repair most fire extinguishers at your location, thereby greatly reducing fire extinguisher downtime. It is a capability most other fire equipment service companies don't offer.

On-site fire extinguisher inspection service
Local, state and federal fire protection ordinances require that businesses and other types of public organizations have regular inspections of their fire protection equipment. We will automatically dispatch a state licensed technician annually, semi-annually, monthly, or even weekly, depending on the equipment usage or the severity of the fire hazards within the facility.

Facility fire protection survey and analysis
Not sure what protection you need. No problem. It's better to be safe and have a professional help. Our fully trained specialists will determine the facility's fire protection requirements and ensure the fire equipment is in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal codes.

Fire & safety layout plans
Fire and safety equipment layout plans map out the locations of important fire equipment and the type of equipment at each location. These plans, coupled with fire and safety signage, help employees (and our technicians) find your fire and safety equipment quickly.

Fire & safety equipment identification systems
These systems can be devised to ensure that the proper size and type of fire and safety equipment remains in the location it was originally intended to protect. It can also help pinpoint areas in need of additional protection or employee misuse.

Fire extinguisher loaner service
This service is available upon request to replace fire extinguishers needed to be removed from the facility for maintenance or repairs.

24-hour emergency service
Facilities with two or three shifts no longer have to wait until normal business hours to have their fire equipment recharged after use.

Short-term fire extinguisher leasing and rental service
This service provides temporary protection of special hazards or areas.

On-site employee fire training programs
Presentations and instructions on the types, sizes and, most importantly, proper usage of the different fire equipment you have are given by fire protection professionals. Programs range from single 3x3 pan fires to computer simulated and custom designed programs. Click here for more information on our training programs.

Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders
Periodic hydrostatic testing of pressurized cylinders is required by law to ensure the integrity of the cylinder. The test is required to be performed at certain intervals, depending on the type of cylinder. Illinois Fire & Safety is a DOT registered testing site and we test many different types of cylinders including fire equipment, scuba tanks, SCBA, and carbon dioxide beverage tanks. We can also provide visual cylinder inspections on clean agent fire suppression systems cylinders. One of our technicians can explain what this service entails and when you need this service.

Emergency & exit lighting inspection service
Our people can verify that your emergency and exit lighting is functioning properly.

Fire hose inspection service
Our trained professionals can inspect your fire hoses to ensure they are in operating condition.

Fire protection solutions for special fire hazards
Our fire safety specialists will survey, analyze, and design an automatic fire suppression system specifically for your unique fire hazard. Whether it be a computer room, flammables storage area, or an engine room on a tow boat, we'll pair the appropriate fire detection equipment with the most effective fire extinguishing agent to provide a solution that matches your needs!.

Enclosure integrity testing (door fan testing)
We can perform the enclosure integrity test that is required when a new gaseous fire suppression system is installed and commissioned and every year thereafter. It is important to conduct these tests when required to ensure a sufficient amount of fire extinguishing agent will remain in the protected enclosure to successfully put out a fire.

Defense

Fire Extinguishers - Your First Defense

Local Success Stories:

Statistics show that fire extinguishers are effective in extinguishing fire over 95% of the time they are used. (Source: National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors)

8/17/10 Itasca, IL A man was spraying foam insulation through a hole in a wall. When the foam contacted a bare wire, it caused an arc which then caused a large flame to shoot out towards him through the opening. The man retrieved a 10lb. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher from nearby, inserted the nozzle through the opening in the wall, activated the extinguisher and put out the fire. Later he commented that he was very happy that he was able to put out the fire by himself and that this extinguisher worked just the way it should have. The fire department was not called.

8/12/10 Huntley, IL One of our technicians, Paul, was driving in his service truck near Rt. 47 and Interstate 90 when he saw a fire in the engine compartment of a car that was parked by the side of the road. An elderly gentleman was standing helplessly nearby as the car burned. Paul instinctively reacted, retrieved the 5lb. ABC fire extinguisher he carried on his truck, and quickly put out the fire. The fire department had been called and arrived just as the fire was being extinguished. They then thoroughly checked the vehicle for any remaining hot spots. The gentleman was very grateful that his car was not destroyed and that Paul was willing to help out – especially since so many others drove past without stopping.

7/20/10 Elk Grove Village, IL Friction from a paper jam up on an adhesive application machine caused enough heat to ignite the flammable adhesive vapors. A quick-thinking staff member used a halon 1211 clean-agent fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Afterwards he marveled at the effectiveness and cleanliness of the extinguishing agent! The machine was operational again in a short time. The fire department was not notified.

Note: The company recently completed one of Illinois Fire & Safety's employee fire extinguisher training programs.

7/8/10 University Park, IL A fuel line for the refrigeration unit on a box truck caught fire, which quickly spread to the box itself. Nearby truck drivers brought their own 5lb. extinguishers to attack the fire and factory employees brought another 3 - 10lb ABC fire extinguishers to the scene. Together they extinguished the fire. The fire department was not called.

7/2/10 Broadview, IL A forklift hit a gas furnace that was suspended some distance down from the ceiling, breaking the gas line in the process. Leaking gas quickly ignited. The fire department responded and, upon arrival, used one of the plant's 10lb. ABC fire extinguishers to put out the fire.

6/20/10 Carol Stream, IL A conveyor belt caught on fire at a distribution center for a shipping company. One 10lb. multi-purpose ABC was used to put out the fire. The fire department was not called.

6/17/10 Woodridge, IL A cigarette was discarded into a garbage can that was located just outside of a business. The cigarette had not been completely extinguished and ignited the contents of the garbage can. One 10lb. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the fire. The fire department was not called.

6/10/10 Carol Stream, IL A fire started in an exhaust stack at a metal heat treating facility. Six 10lb. Co2 fire extinguishers were used to successfully extinguish the fire. The fire department was not called.

5/21/10 Elk Grove Village, IL One 10lb. multi-purpose ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher was used to extinguish a brake fire. The fire department was not called.

4/27/10 Naperville, IL Hot brake fluid from a forklift sprayed on its battery causing a fire. The fire was successfully extinguished by use of one 10lb. Co2 fire extinguisher. The fire department was not called.

Recurrent training in the proper use of fire extinguishers will greatly increase the chance of successfully extinguishing a fire. Illinois Fire & Safety offers a variety of on-site employee training programs. We also advise that the fire department be called immediately whenever a fire occurs.

702 South Rohlwing Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 MAP | 530 Lark Unit C, Geneva, Illinois 60134 MAP | phone: 1-888-ILLFIRE | email: info@illinoisfire.com



It's the Law! Is that why most business owners choose to have their fire protection equipment properly maintained? No. A fire can hurt your employees and your business. Insurance will only cover so much. Downtime is costly and may result in lost customers. Employees will leave unsafe work environments. Planning for the right protection is invaluable, but only part of the job. Your fire protection equipment must be maintained so it is ready to prevent major disasters. We can help! On-site fire extinguisher recharging and maintenance service Our fully equipped service vehicles enable us to refill and repair most fire extinguishers at your location, thereby greatly reducing fire extinguisher downtime. It is a capability most other fire equipment service companies don't offer. On-site fire extinguisher inspection service Local, state and federal fire protection ordinances require that businesses and other types of public organizations have regular inspections of their fire protection equipment. We will automatically dispatch a state licensed technician annually, semi-annually, monthly, or even weekly, depending on the equipment usage or the severity of the fire hazards within the facility. Facility fire protection survey and analysis Not sure what protection you need. No problem. It's better to be safe and have a professional help. Our fully trained specialists will determine the facility's fire protection requirements and ensure the fire equipment is in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal codes. Fire & safety layout plans Fire and safety equipment layout plans map out the locations of important fire equipment and the type of equipment at each location. These plans, coupled with fire and safety signage, help employees (and our technicians) find your fire and safety equipment quickly. Fire & safety equipment identification systems These systems can be devised to ensure that the proper size and type of fire and safety equipment remains in the location it was originally intended to protect. It can also help pinpoint areas in need of additional protection or employee misuse. Fire extinguisher loaner service This service is available upon request to replace fire extinguishers needed to be removed from the facility for maintenance or repairs. 24-hour emergency service Facilities with two or three shifts no longer have to wait until normal business hours to have their fire equipment recharged after use. Short-term fire extinguisher leasing and rental service This service provides temporary protection of special hazards or areas. On-site employee fire training programs Presentations and instructions on the types, sizes and, most importantly, proper usage of the different fire equipment you have are given by fire protection professionals. Programs range from single 3x3 pan fires to computer simulated and custom designed programs. Click here for more information on our training programs. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders Periodic hydrostatic testing of pressurized cylinders is required by law to ensure the integrity of the cylinder. The test is required to be performed at certain intervals, depending on the type of cylinder. Illinois Fire & Safety is a DOT registered testing site and we test many different types of cylinders including fire equipment, scuba tanks, SCBA, and carbon dioxide beverage tanks. We can also provide visual cylinder inspections on clean agent fire suppression systems cylinders. One of our technicians can explain what this service entails and when you need this service. Emergency & exit lighting inspection service Our people can verify that your emergency and exit lighting is functioning properly. Fire hose inspection service Our trained professionals can inspect your fire hoses to ensure they are in operating condition. Fire protection solutions for special fire hazards Our fire safety specialists will survey, analyze, and design an automatic fire suppression system specifically for your unique fire hazard. Whether it be a computer room, flammables storage area, or an engine room on a tow boat, we'll pair the appropriate fire detection equipment with the most effective fire extinguishing agent to provide a solution that matches your needs!. Enclosure integrity testing (door fan testing) We can perform the enclosure integrity test that is required when a new gaseous fire suppression system is installed and commissioned and every year thereafter. It is important to conduct these tests when required to ensure a sufficient amount of fire extinguishing agent will remain in the protected enclosure to successfully put out a fire.	Defense Fire Extinguishers - Your First Defense Local Success Stories: Statistics show that fire extinguishers are effective in extinguishing fire over 95% of the time they are used. (Source: National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors) 8/17/10 Itasca, IL A man was spraying foam insulation through a hole in a wall. When the foam contacted a bare wire, it caused an arc which then caused a large flame to shoot out towards him through the opening. The man retrieved a 10lb. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher from nearby, inserted the nozzle through the opening in the wall, activated the extinguisher and put out the fire. Later he commented that he was very happy that he was able to put out the fire by himself and that this extinguisher worked just the way it should have. The fire department was not called. 8/12/10 Huntley, IL One of our technicians, Paul, was driving in his service truck near Rt. 47 and Interstate 90 when he saw a fire in the engine compartment of a car that was parked by the side of the road. An elderly gentleman was standing helplessly nearby as the car burned. Paul instinctively reacted, retrieved the 5lb. ABC fire extinguisher he carried on his truck, and quickly put out the fire. The fire department had been called and arrived just as the fire was being extinguished. They then thoroughly checked the vehicle for any remaining hot spots. The gentleman was very grateful that his car was not destroyed and that Paul was willing to help out – especially since so many others drove past without stopping. 7/20/10 Elk Grove Village, IL Friction from a paper jam up on an adhesive application machine caused enough heat to ignite the flammable adhesive vapors. A quick-thinking staff member used a halon 1211 clean-agent fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Afterwards he marveled at the effectiveness and cleanliness of the extinguishing agent! The machine was operational again in a short time. The fire department was not notified. Note: The company recently completed one of Illinois Fire & Safety's employee fire extinguisher training programs. 7/8/10 University Park, IL A fuel line for the refrigeration unit on a box truck caught fire, which quickly spread to the box itself. Nearby truck drivers brought their own 5lb. extinguishers to attack the fire and factory employees brought another 3 - 10lb ABC fire extinguishers to the scene. Together they extinguished the fire. The fire department was not called. 7/2/10 Broadview, IL A forklift hit a gas furnace that was suspended some distance down from the ceiling, breaking the gas line in the process. Leaking gas quickly ignited. The fire department responded and, upon arrival, used one of the plant's 10lb. ABC fire extinguishers to put out the fire. 6/20/10 Carol Stream, IL A conveyor belt caught on fire at a distribution center for a shipping company. One 10lb. multi-purpose ABC was used to put out the fire. The fire department was not called. 6/17/10 Woodridge, IL A cigarette was discarded into a garbage can that was located just outside of a business. The cigarette had not been completely extinguished and ignited the contents of the garbage can. One 10lb. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the fire. The fire department was not called. 6/10/10 Carol Stream, IL A fire started in an exhaust stack at a metal heat treating facility. Six 10lb. Co2 fire extinguishers were used to successfully extinguish the fire. The fire department was not called. 5/21/10 Elk Grove Village, IL One 10lb. multi-purpose ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher was used to extinguish a brake fire. The fire department was not called. 4/27/10 Naperville, IL Hot brake fluid from a forklift sprayed on its battery causing a fire. The fire was successfully extinguished by use of one 10lb. Co2 fire extinguisher. The fire department was not called. Recurrent training in the proper use of fire extinguishers will greatly increase the chance of successfully extinguishing a fire. Illinois Fire & Safety offers a variety of on-site employee training programs. We also advise that the fire department be called immediately whenever a fire occurs.
702 South Rohlwing Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 MAP \| 530 Lark Unit C, Geneva, Illinois 60134 MAP \| phone: 1-888-ILLFIRE \| email: info@illinoisfire.com