Bob Stocker, a firefighter from Wood River, Illinois, founded Fire Safety, Inc. in 1968 after noticing that local businesses needed fire extinguishers. With support from his wife Mary, a few hundred dollars, and a 1954 Ford pick-up, Bob started the business in his basement.

We moved out of Bob’s basement a long time ago and that old Ford has been replaced by 20+ service vehicles which cover a large portion of Illinois and Missouri.

Fire Safety, Inc. remains a family-owned business; operated by Donna Karpan, Bob and Mary’s niece. Fire Safety’s employees are some of the best in the industry with many employees exceeding 30+ years of service. The company remains dedicated to the core values of integrity, quality, expertise, and service established by Bob. Fire Safety offers comprehensive fire protection services for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.