Company Background

Company History – West Coast Fire Equipment was founded in 1988 in Fort Myers, Florida by Bernie Murphy, who today still owns and operates the company.  Bernie and his team focus on providing fire alarms and extinguishers to businesses and residential communities.

Corporate Philosophy – Do it right.  It’s a simple philosophy but one we embrace with conviction.  Our technicians follow stated procedures for every task.  They work safe and don’t take shortcuts.  High standards help set us apart from other electrical companies, which is how we’ve thrived for 25+ years.

Our Capabilities

Emergency Services — We offer emergency services 24/7, 365 days a year.  Call us any day, any time.  You will always get a human, not voicemail.  Our service technicians will be dispatched to your location immediately.  

Fire Alarm Checks – We’re certified to conduct the annual fire alarm inspections and repairs required by law.

National Accounts – We offer fire alarm services for national account maintenance firms that provide services for major chain stores and retailers across the U.S.

Guarantee — West Coast Fire Equipment proudly stands behind its work.  We offer a one-year guarantee on parts and labor on everything we install.

Equipment and Inventory

Vehicles – Our trucks are fully stocked with hundreds of parts, allowing our technicians to complete most repair jobs in one visit.

Inventory – Our warehouse is stocked with over 16,000 items to ensure we have the product or part you need on hand.  We use only quality parts proven to function well and last.

Our Employees

Employees – Our technicians arrive on schedule and complete work in a timely manner.  Most have been with the company for more than five years; all have been background checked.  They are courteous and respectful of your property, always cleaning the jobsite before they leave.

Our Customers

Service Areas — We serve Ft. Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Labelle, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte and other locales throughout Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, and Collier County.

Customer Base – We currently service over 2,000 customers.  They include condominium communities, commercial facilities, churches, hotels, storage facilities, parking garages, retailers, restaurants, hospitals, bingo halls, industrial facilities, government buildings and more.

Who We Work With — Property managers, building owners, project managers, architects, engineers and general contractors choose West Coast Fire Equipment because they know we’ll bring the project in on time and within budget.

Estimates – We provide free quotes on service work.  For upgrades and retrofits we will provide a spreadsheet showing your payback and your return on investment.

Safety and Security

Safety – We are proud of our exceptional safety record.  We’ve had no serious injuries in our company’s history, which dates back to 1988.  Our employees know we insist they “work safe,” and our training includes best practices for safety.

Insurance – West Coast Fire Equipment is fully insured, and licensed.  Our employees all have workman’s comp coverage.