Proudly Serving Pennsylvania.

Abel Fire, a Proud Member of Approved Fire Protection

Since its founding in 2002 by the Fisher Family, Abel Fire has been a trusted provider of fire protection services. In 2024, we became a proud member of Approved Fire Protection, strengthening our capabilities and expanding our reach. Our dedication to fire safety, compliance, and customer service sets us apart from both local and national competitors

Our Legacy & Reputation

With over two decades of experience, Abel Fire has built a strong reputation for excellence. We proudly serve esteemed businesses and institutions, including Heinz Field, The Cathedral of Learning, Uber, Steelers UPMC Rooney Sports Training Complex, Wyndham Hotels, One Oxford Center, Pitt Panthers Training Center, and Liberty Center Federated Building.

Our commitment to quality service is reflected in our strong customer retention and our overall ability to deliver a consistently positive customer experience. We actively engage with customer feedback to maintain the highest level of service and satisfaction.

Commitment to the Community

At Abel Fire, we believe in giving back. We are actively involved in fire safety education and local community events.

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Weekend Appointments are available
24-Hour Emergency Services

Service Areas

Areas We Gladly Serve

  • Beaver
  • Allegheny
  • Washington
  • Westmoreland
  • Armstrong
  • Lawrence

What We Do?

Abel Fire specializes in comprehensive fire protection services, ensuring businesses remain safe, compliant, and prepared for any emergency.

Fire Protection System Installation, Testing & Maintenance

Fire Extinguishers

Ensures proper functionality for effective fire suppression.

Exit & Emergency Lights

Provides clear guidance for safe evacuation.

Kitchen Suppression Systems

Prevents fire spread in commercial kitchens.

Sprinkler Systems

Delivers rapid fire suppression to protect lives and property.

Special Hazard Systems

Safeguards high-value assets in areas unsuitable for standard sprinklers.

Clean Agent Systems

Protects sensitive areas like server rooms and laboratories without leaving damaging residue.

Backflow Prevention

Prevents contamination of public water supplies.

Fire Pumps

Maintains critical water pressure for fire suppression systems.

Fire Alarms & Monitoring

Provides early fire detection and immediate emergency response.

Gas Meters

Detects hazardous gas levels to ensure workplace safety.

SCBA’s (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)

Provides breathable air in hazardous environments.

PPE Equipment

Ensures worker safety in hazardous conditions.

Additional Services

Customized Fire Protection Plans

Tailored to meet business-specific needs.

Routine Inspections & Preventative Maintenance

Avoids costly emergency repairs and compliance violations.

24/7 Emergency Services

Immediate response to fire protection emergencies.

Proactive Compliance Management

We reach out in advance for inspections and recertifications, ensuring businesses remain compliant.

Why Choose us?

Industry Experience & Certifications

With nearly 25 years of expertise, Abel Fire has extensive experience serving businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large industrial and commercial clients. We are fully insured and certified under NFPA regulations (NFPA 10, 72, 25, 13, 17, 2001) and hold affiliations with AFSA, FSSA, ICC, NAFED, NFPA, NICET, and WBE.

Expert Technicians & Specialized Services

Our factory-trained technicians are certified to service equipment from leading brands, including Notifier, Ansul, Amerex, Kidde Fenwal, Victaulic, Tyco/JCI, and Napco. We offer specialized services such as:

  • Fire Protection System Design & Engineering – Custom-built solutions tailored to unique business needs.
  • Hydro Testing & Recharging – In-house servicing for faster turnaround on fire extinguishers and breathing air tanks.
  • On-Site SCBA & Gas Meter Services – Mobile testing and maintenance for workplace safety.

Reliable & Responsive Service

Abel Fire prioritizes proactive maintenance and rapid response. We:

  • Offer 24/7 emergency services for immediate support.
  • Reach out in advance to schedule inspections and ensure compliance.
  • Provide automated quotes for any deficiencies found, expediting repairs.

Partner with Abel Fire for industry-leading fire protection services, backed by decades of experience, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to safety.

SYSTEM

Sprinkler System Operation (General)

Sprinkler System Operation (General)

An automatic sprinkler system is a network of pipes and regularly spaced sprinkler heads normally located at roof/ceiling level that is connected to a source of water. In most configurations, the sprinkler head is sealed closed by a mechanism (typically a glass bulb) that is designed to release when heated to a set fixed temperature, allowing water to discharge, strike the sprinkler head’s deflector and form an umbrella-like spray pattern over the fire. Each sprinkler head operates independently. In most cases a flow switch is integrated with the system. When the flow switch detects the flow of water, it sends an electronic signal to the building alarm system which then sounds an audible alarm and notifies the fire department that the system has been activated.

  • Wet
  • Dry
  • Deluge
  • Foam
  • Pre-Action
  • Fire Pump
  • Backflow

Kitchen UL 300 / Wet Chemical Systems

Kitchen UL 300 / Wet Chemical Systems

On November 21, 1994, a new Underwriters Laboratories test standard entitled UL 300, Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Restaurant Cooking Areas went into effect. This new standard is the result of changes in fire hazards involving commercial cooking equipment.

Approved Fire Protection will only install, service, and maintain NFPA 17A-UL300 approved WET CHEMICAL Kitchen Suppression Systems

Clean Agent

Clean Agent

CLEAN AGENT SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

Approved Fire Protection began installing clean agent systems in 1956. We understand that high value and sensitive areas require a different approach to fire protection. Whether you need to protect priceless artwork or valuable computer data, clean agent systems are designed to quickly suppress a fire while minimizing the damage that can be caused by water based sprinkler systems. This means reduced collateral damage AND a rapid recovery after a fire. AFP services, installs and repairs many of the clean agent systems on the market.

SPECIAL HAZARD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

FM-200

FM-200

Environmentally friendly. The preferred fire suppression system for vital facilities that cannot afford fire-related business interruption of process controls, automated industrial operations, robotics, etc. Active on fire, but inert on people; non-toxic when used per NFPA Standard 2001. Safe, no-residue protection for Class A, B and C fires. Every Kidde system checked for design accuracy. Designed for maximum protection with minimum hardware, less space, lower cost. UL Listed and Factory Mutual approved.

Features:

  • Reduces risk of downtime and helps maintain business continuity in the event of a fire.
  • Clean, leaving no residue. Safe for discharge into occupied spaces.
  • Design concentrations for 95% of its applications fall well below NOAEL levels.
  • Cost effective engineered system, providing maximum protection.
  • Proven Kidde Reliability – tested and approved all of Kidde’s various detection and control options.
  • Sustainable technology providing an environmentally friendly solution.

Listings/Approvals:

  • UL Listed
  • UL Canada (ULC)
  • Factory Mutual Approved
  • USCG Marine
  • MEA Listed

Novec 1230

Novec 1230

Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for Use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is engineered to provide clean, fast, people-safe protection for applications requiring a “green” solution to fire suppression. The system includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping and discharge nozzles. The system is computer calculated to provide system discharge within 10 seconds.

Benefits:

  • Provides a high safety margin with a 4.2% use concentration and a 10% NOAEL level.
  • Listed for protection against Class A, Class B and Class C fires.
  • Is a fluid at atmospheric pressure and can be gravity fed for easy recharge.
  • Extinguishes fire through heat absorption and not oxygen reduction.

Listings/Approvals:

  • UL
  • ULC
  • Factory Mutual Approved
  • MEA (Pending)

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide

The Kidde Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression System is an engineered system available in three application configurations: total flooding (for unoccupied areas), local application or hand-hose line. System includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping and discharge nozzles. Gaseous carbon dioxide rapidly suppresses fire by a combination of cooling and oxygen displacement. Discharge duration and agent flow rates are customized for the individual application.

Features:

  • Proven quality and reliability with the Kidde brand.
  • Tested and approved with all of Kidde’s various detection and control options.
  • An inexpensive and easy-to-access agent when refill is necessary.
  • Wide ranges of proven safe, hazard protection.

Listings/Approvals:

  • UL
  • FM
  • MEA

Vehicle & Industrial Dry Chemical

Vehicle & Industrial Dry Chemical

Dry Chemical Systems provides 24-hour fire protection for a wide variety of industrial processes, equipment, machinery, and paint spray booth applications. The system has the choice of two dry chemical agents effective on Class A, B and C fires. Total flooding or local application design options. The system includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping, and discharge nozzles.

Benefits:

  • Easy to design
  • Safe and reliable fire protection
  • Flexible installation parameters

Listings/Approvals:

  • Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL 1254) Listed
  • Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC/ORD 1254.6) Listed
  • NYC MEA Approved
  • EC (TPED) models available

Fire Hydrant

Fire Hydrant

Approved Fire Protection will install, flow test/ service, and repair as per NFPA 24 standards private Fire Hydrants.

Vortex

Vortex

HYBRID FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

Victaulic Vortex™ is a dual agent fire extinguishing system designed for use in water sensitive facilities from data centers to power generation plants. With 95 years of fire safety product innovation as a foundation, this method is a revolutionary water and nitrogen fire extinguishing system for special hazards. This advanced fire protection device resolves issues inherent in most other systems for facilities with contents that could be destroyed or rendered inoperable by water damage.

Through water droplets smaller than white blood cells and a naturally occurring gas – nitrogen, discharged from a single emitter, Victaulic Vortex™ hybrid fire suppression system efficiently absorbs heat and reduces oxygen to extinguish fires.

  • Nearly zero wetting
  • No costly clean-up or equipment replacement
  • Quick system recharge, minimal downtime
  • No need for assurance of tight room integrity
  • Green design that is safe for the environment and personnel

DETECTION

Fire Alarm

Fire Alarm

Fire alarm detection and notification systems are an essential element for providing comprehensive fire protection. Approved Fire Protection installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs all types of fire alarm systems. We are a certified distributor of Notifier and Silent Knight and have experience with all major fire alarm and combination security life safety panels, including:

  • Ademco
  • Edwards
  • Fire-Lite
  • Seimens
  • Simplex-Grinnell;
  • and many more

We also install VESDA – Clean Room & Open Space Smoke Detection systems.

Central Station Monitoring

Central Station Monitoring

AFP provides, at a low cost, Central Station Monitoring services to our customers. Central Station Monitoring monitors alarm systems, devices and respond to critical events occurring from your alarm systems. The Central Station Monitoring service may also provide watchman and supervisory services. Your control panel registers an emergency event and sends a signal to the central monitoring station, where the appropriate authorities are notified, and information is sent to an appropriate individual at your facility and/or the police and fire department.

Call Approved Fire Protection TODAY – for your Central Monitoring Needs!

Release Panels

Release Panels

Common Fire Suppression Release Systems are activated by Fire Alarm Panels: Preaction System — allows the sprinkler system to flood and spray water once it loses air pressure. Clean Agent Fire Suppression systems are triggered to release the agent by many types of releasing panels. With the early detection capability of the agent release hazard, the fire should be extinguished before the clean agent, preaction or deluge system is activated. AFP offers many of the major manufacturers release panels.

Gas Detection

Gas Detection

Fixed Gas Detection Built to protect in even the toughest environments

Wherever toxic or combustible gases are part of an industrial process or a by-product of it, they pose a threat to people, property, and productivity. Honeywell Analytics offers a complete line of rugged, reliable, fixed-point gas detectors to serve as your first line of defense against gas threats.

The fixed line incorporates the full spectrum of Honeywell gas sensing technologies (electrochemical, catalytic bead, open-path and point Infrared), offering the safety manager a “one-stop” solution for choosing a compatible gas detection system or integrated fire/gas system. Whether your need is to monitor gas hazards in a large area or several discrete locations from a convenient central site, Honeywell Analytics has a solution.

Applications include:

  • oil and gas
  • petrochemical
  • specialty chemicals
  • industrial refrigeration
  • water and wastewater treatment
  • plastics and fibers
  • pulp and printing
  • agriculture
  • manufacturing
  • and other industrial processes

Portable Gas Detection

Personal protection you and your workforce can depend on.

  • Ideal for confined spaces, spot leak testing and mobile use, Honeywell Analytics and BW Technologies portable gas detectors are marked by flexibility and quality. A variety of single or multi-gas detectors are offered in compact, lightweight designs— from simple alarm-only units to advanced, fully configurable, and serviceable instruments.
  • Applications include underground utilities vaults, boiler rooms, post-fire sites, sewers, industrial plants, industrial hygiene, first responder crews and remote fleets.

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