Located in Columbus, Ohio, we proudly serve our client base. Our engineered special hazard systems are installed in industries that are "mission critical" and business interruption sensitive. They include telecommunications, banking, insurance, hospitals, commercial and industrial applications, as well as computer and high technology sites.

We are a well-established specialty fire alarm and suppression contractor that offers quality equipment, and reliable systems. Our company has combined a team of Nicet and State of Ohio certified designers, highly trained installers, service technicians and sales consultants.

We look forward to providing you with the most reliable fire equipment and service available. We realize the importance of top quality service, because like you, we have assets and inventories to protect from fire. Customer Service has always been our first priority and it continues to be the foundation on which we build our reputation.

Harold was the founding father and past president of the National Association of Fire Extinguisher Equipment Distributors (NAFED). Bill was a charter member and past Installer Chairman of the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA). Mike has just finished his term as Chairman of the installer's division and currently serves on 2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) committees, which set international standards for the fire protection industry.

After his retirement and up to his death in December 2003, Harold continued to stop by the office and keep in touch. Likewise, Bill, from his retirement in 1998 until his death in January 2005 was in the office on a regular basis, both to consult or just listen. In continuing their legacy and following the examples of Harold and Bill, we continue to have a great family relationship. Mike has maintained their "open-door" policy as well as many other skills he acquired during his apprenticeship. Mike is always available to field concerns, solve installation problems, or just talk. Judy works on safety issues and is the computer drafting person for the system designs. Cathy is the family ambassador. Being in sales, she works closely with all the employees to get the job done.

As a family, we celebrate all our birthdays and our children's birthdays together. We're always attending the kids sporting events and celebrating the holidays. Mom (Angela Hard) is our resident artist. She's contributed to the numerous pieces of art throughout the office. She's also the "plant lady", adding another slice of comfort to the office. Sometimes, she just comes in to see her kids. She always brings a smile to our days, and sometimes brings in homemade goodies. We'd like to see more of that! We talk some business at home, but more important, we talk to each other and are good friends. We try to look out for each other and show our support. This carries through to every day life at work.

Our employees know we care. Our front office is open, with a large counter top half wall in the center. Everyone "hangs out" and talks about whatever's going on. The bullpen is always the center of communication. We try to show our concern, through safety meetings and stress relieving parties and cookouts. Our employees' families are always coming into the office and we share in how our "future employees" are growing.

The average employee of Hard Fire Suppression Systems, Inc. has been with us over 10 years, with several extending as far as 25-30 years. As we've grown (adding 6 new people, 3 new positions), the one thing that comes across is that our employees are family. We offer the best health and dental insurance plans available for our size of company. We offer a substantial life insurance policy, uniforms and a very successful profit-sharing program.