🧯The 200K/Year Fire Safety Hustle Nobody Talks About

Most people don’t even know this business exists… but it’s required by law almost everywhere.

Every commercial building — office, restaurant, retail, church, school — is legally required to maintain working fire extinguishers.

And here’s the kicker:

There are people pulling in $5K–$15K/month just driving around and checking fire extinguishers.

It’s a required service — and most business owners don’t even think about it until they get fined.

One guy in Texas reportedly runs this solo and clears over $200K/year.

👇 Let’s break down how this business works:

💼 The Business: Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Repair

One example is Statewide Fire Protection Co..

They offer monthly and quarterly inspections, recharging, replacements and emergency services.

BUT these businesses don’t just inspect fire extinguishers. They upsell maintenance, replacements, wall cabinets, and emergency lights too.

And here’s something most people miss:
While annual inspections are the legal minimum, many clients — especially property managers, warehouses, schools, and medical buildings — schedule monthly or quarterly visits to stay compliant and avoid fines.

That means recurring revenue all year long.

🧯“But Don’t You Need a License?”

This is what keeps most people out — and it’s exactly why there’s low competition.

Yes, you need to be certified.
But it’s way easier than most people think.

You can get certified online through NFPA.org, the National Fire Protection Agency.
It costs $499, and once you pass, you’re a Certified Fire Extinguisher Technician.

The training covers:

• Annual inspections

• Monthly visual checks

• Recharge requirements

• Replacement schedules

Once certified, you can start inspecting fire extinguishers the next day.

📈 How This Business Makes Money

A typical service call includes:

• Inspection: $25–$45 per unit (and most places have 10–30+)

• Tagging: Required annually

• Recharging: $15–$50+ each

• Replacement: $75–$150+ per unit

• Emergency lights, signage, cabinets: More upsells

Let’s say you inspect 20 extinguishers at one office complex.
That’s $500–$700 for a quick job that takes under an hour.

Do that monthly or quarterly, add in upsells and the revenue compounds fast.

🔁 Why This Works So Well

• Required by law = built-in demand

• Monthly & quarterly contracts = stable, recurring revenue

• Low competition

• Low cost to start

• Can be run solo at first

• Expand into alarms, sprinklers, and exit lights later

Bottom Line:
This is one of those niche service businesses hiding in plain sight.

Most people overlook it because they assume it's hard to get into.
But it’s not.

Hope you guys enjoyed this one. Have a great Memorial weekend!

-Tim