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Commercial fire sprinkler activating inside a building

35+ years in business

Protecting People, Property & Peace of Mind

At Gateway Fire Protection we take pride in providing the most professional and efficient fire protection services in the industry.

Complete fire sprinkler engineering, design, installation, inspection and service across the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

Gateway Fire Protection Systems, Inc.

One team from first drawing to final test.

Engineering insight and field experience stay under one roof. That means clearer scopes, practical installations and a crew that understands your system long after the project is complete.

We’re proud to say that we’re the leading provider of fire protection services in the area, and we’re constantly innovating to bring you the best possible services in areas like design and fire safety equipment.

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Gateway Fire Protection crew standing beside their ladder trucks
Our crew and fleet

Company facts

Years in business
35+
Emergency response
24/7
Service area
Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area
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Technician inspecting a ceiling sprinkler head in a commercial building
Inspection & testing
Stainless steel and brass sprinkler riser assembly in a clean mechanical room
Riser rooms
Fire sprinkler piping installed on a bright office ceiling
Tenant finish

Full-service fire protection

Every service your system needs.

24-hour emergency service01

24-hour emergency service

Ruptured heads, frozen lines and system trouble answered around the clock, weekends and holidays included.

Engineering consultation02

Engineering consultation

Hydraulic calculations, code review and system assessments before you commit to a scope.

Design / build03

Design / build

One accountable team from drawings and calculations through installation and commissioning.

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New installation04

New installation

Wet, dry, pre-action and deluge systems for new construction, tenant finishes and retrofits.

Inspections & testing05

Inspections & testing

Quarterly, annual and five-year system tests with clear documentation for your records.

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Maintenance06

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance and repairs that keep valves, pumps, piping and heads ready.

Underground fire mains07

Underground fire mains

Trenching, fire mains, hydrant leads and water supply tap-ins, flushed and flow-tested.

Design / build

Fire Protection Estimating and Design Services

HydraCad, AutoCad, and 3D capable

We provide the following services in Fire Protection Design.

  1. 01

    Analyze bid documents and specifications to provide the most competitive and complete estimations

  2. 02

    Hydraulically calculate and design fire sprinkler systems

  3. 03

    Coordinate carefully with other trades to ensure the ideal installation of the sprinkler system

  4. 04

    Obtain the appropriate approvals and permits from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction

  5. 05

    Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to system design while in accordance with NFPA and the local AHJ

  6. 06

    Prepare high-quality and complete fire sprinkler plans

  7. 07

    Building surveys

  8. 08

    Prepare stocklists

  9. 09

    Size fire pumps

Fire Protection Design St. Louis

Our design team works closely with the men in the field to ensure the accuracy of the plans, the ease of the installation, and the integrity of the fire protection system installed. We maintain a current library of all the national standards and codes, and compliance with the fire code is never a problem.

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Inspections & testing

Fire Building Safety Inspections

Computer-based reporting

We keep track of your inspection schedule and file all required documents with the appropriate fire departments, water authorities, and state agencies.

We use a cutting-edge computer-based inspection program that generates clean, succinct reports.

Fire Building System Inspections

When it comes to safety, there’s no room for error, and that’s why you can trust Gateway Fire Protection to keep your property safe. We understand the importance of compliance, and we always go above and beyond to ensure that our clients are getting the very best service possible.

Our Fire Protection Inspection Includes:

  • A visual inspection of all fire protection equipment

  • A test of the water flow from all standpipe systems and automatic sprinklers

  • A test of backflow from fire systems

  • An operation check of all fire pumps

  • A hydrostatic test of all fire extinguishers

  • A check of all exit signs and emergency lights

We also inspect

Sprinkler systemsAnti-freeze loopsFire hydrant test

After the inspection is complete, our technicians will provide you with a comprehensive report.

Built clean. Built to perform.

Systems ready when they matter most.

Commercial · Industrial · New construction
Clean commercial fire pump installation with gauges and piping
Fire pumps
Backflow preventer assembly with control valves installed against a gray wall
Backflow assemblies
Industrial foam fire suppression system with tank and piping
Foam systems
Fire sprinkler piping and pendent sprinkler heads on an industrial ceiling
Sprinkler systems
Fire hydrants outside a commercial property
Hydrants & underground

Our affiliates

Sprinkler Fitters Local 268

Sprinkler Fitters Local 268

NFSA St. Louis Metro Area Chapter

NFSA St. Louis Metro Area Chapter

NFPA

NFPA

Proud Sponsor of:

Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor

Special Education Foundation

Special Education Foundation

The BackStoppers Inc.

The BackStoppers Inc.

SFPE Foundation

SFPE Scholarship Fund

MRH Operations

MRH Master Tradesman Scholarship

Community Living, Inc.

Community Living

Careers

Employment Opportunities

At Gateway Fire Protection, we are always looking for hard working, cooperative, and motivated team members to make our company successful. Gateway is currently taking applications for the following positions:

Engineer and/or Protection Designers

Job Requirements

  • Field surveys

  • Designing automatic sprinkler systems using HydraCAD

  • Producing drawing submittals for required building permits

  • Generating hydraulic calculations

  • Preparing stock lists

  • Preparing project close-out and operation and maintenance documents

  • Some project management

Required Skills

  • Proficient using AutoCAD

  • Microsoft Office

  • Valid Driver’s License

Desired Skills

  • NFPA-13 experience

  • Working knowledge of Navis Works for 3D BIM coordination

  • NICET Level II or higher

Send your resume to ekhoffman@gatewayfire.com

Service starts with one call

Need a system designed, serviced or inspected?

Tell us what your building needs. For emergencies, call anytime and speak with our 24-hour response team.

314-892-7622
1862 Borman Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63146