Since 1959, Silco has been a trusted family-owned business, committed to delivering the best fire protection and security life safety services with the highest quality and reliability. Serving 45,000+ customers, we offer basic to complex solutions backed by our team of 450+ employees across eight Ohio and Kentucky offices. Our flagship Cincinnati office, which is also our original office, now serves as our corporate headquarters.
Serving Columbus and surrounding areas
CO2 fill customers: Please call ahead for availability
Fire Extinguisher Walk-in Service
Monday – Thursday
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to noon
Reviews
Nicole Phillips
12 hours ago
Heath and Richard were a fantastic teaching team for fire department training today. Hands on equipment and the opportunity to see everything was way better than just seeing it in the field. Will recommend!
Response from the owner:We appreciate you sharing this! Getting up close with the equipment really brings it all together. And, Heath and Richard make a great team. Thanks for the recommendation!
Nathaniel Greene
12 hours ago
Great training! Facility and instructors Heath and Richard were top notch! Lots of great information, but not too much.
Response from the owner:We love hearing that! Glad the balance of information hit the mark and that both the facility and instructors delivered a top-notch experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share!
Greg Bernhardt
12 hours ago
Heath and Richard were extremely knowledgeable with the fire department trainings. A lot of valuable info passed to the class. Excellent training. All fire departments should attend.
Response from the owner:Thank you, we love hearing that! And, we're glad the training delivered valuable, real-world insight. We think more departments take advantage of it, too!
David Ames
12 hours ago
Great training. Heath and Richard work great together. Very knowledgeable and great instructors.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! Heath and Richard really do make a strong team. We appreciate you taking the time to share!
Cj Maisenbacher
12 hours ago
Heath and Richard were great very knowledgeable and very helpful. The Silco training is awesome small lecture for a lot of hands on. I would recommend this class to any of my fire department members.
Response from the owner:Thank you, this is great to hear! That balance of a classroom with plenty of hands on time is exactly what we aim for. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see more of your department in a future class!
Joseph Smith
12 hours ago
Heath and Richard did a great job at the training center! I was excellent hands on training for fire alarm systems!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a strong hands-on training experience with fire alarm systems. Heath and Richard do a great job making the training practical and engaging.
Hope to see you again at a future class!
Hope to see you again at a future class!
Josh Bailey
12 hours ago
I’ve taken this class 3 times now. Heath and Richard were great instructors and I plan to send more firefighters through this training!
Response from the owner:Three times says a lot! We’re glad Heath and Richard continue to deliver a great experience, and we really appreciate you planning to send more firefighters our way. Looking forward to having you back again!
Juhl Douglas
3 days ago
Heath and Richard did an EXELLENT job of delivering an outstanding training of the fire alarm and sprinkler training
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We’re glad to hear Heath and Richard delivered such a strong training experience on fire alarm and sprinkler systems. They're the best!
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again at a future class!
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again at a future class!
Donald Goldhardt
3 days ago
Awesome training. Heath and Richard in Columbus were knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this training.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear you had an awesome training experience in Columbus. Heath and Richard do a great job delivering knowledgeable, professional instruction.
We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Charles Fultz
3 days ago
Great training provided by Heath and Richard. Would definitely recommend attending this training to get familiar with or update your knowledge on alarm panels or fire suppression systems.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear the training helped build your familiarity with alarm panels and fire suppression systems. Heath and Richard do a great job making the material practical and easy to apply.
Hope to see you again at a future training!
Hope to see you again at a future training!
Alan Baker
3 days ago
Kieth and Richard were excellent instructors and very knowledgeable about their industry. All of the information was relevant to my work and increased my knowledge and skills when encountering incidents involving alarm and suppression systems.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear the training was relevant and helped build your confidence when responding to alarm and suppression systems. Heath and Richard are both passionate about sharing real-world knowledge.
We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again at a future class!
We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again at a future class!
Chad Lawhun
3 days ago
We had Heath and Richard as our instructors and they were a wealth of knowledge and kept the class interesting. Would recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear Heath and Richard made the class engaging and informative — they’re both passionate about what they do. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again at a future training!
michael stemple
7 days ago
Robert Roush completed our building's fire extinguisher inspection last year and did an outstanding job. During this year's inspection, Robert was able to complete the inspection within 2 days and was able to return the extinguishers that needed service within 1 week. I would highly recommend both Silco and Robert for fire extinguisher service!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review and for your continued trust in us! We’re glad Robert was able to complete your inspection efficiently and turn around the serviced extinguishers quickly. He takes a lot of pride in his work, and it shows.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting your fire protection needs moving forward!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting your fire protection needs moving forward!
Pat “Heavy P”
1 week ago
Robert Roush was perfect. Showed up on time and did more that was asked of him.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear Robert took such great care of you. Showing up on time and going above and beyond is exactly what we strive for. We appreciate your support.
Lily James
1 week ago
Just wanted to say my experience with Robert Roush at Silco was excellent. I have a very large property that I'm not too familiar with and he was very patient as we worked our way around to find every extinguisher. I will definitely be switching some of my other properties over to Silco.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Robert took the time to walk the property with you and make sure everything was accounted for—especially on a large site like yours. That level of patience and attention to detail is exactly what we aim for.
We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to supporting your other properties as well!
We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to supporting your other properties as well!
Kim Danison
2 weeks ago
Robert Roush was our service tech. He was very courteous, kind and helpful. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We’re glad to hear Robert provided courteous and helpful service. Thanks for trusting us with your service needs!
Scott Williams
2 weeks ago
Every component we covered was great and I learned alot. Heath and Richard did an excellent job teaching our firefighters. Their knowledge was invaluable to us and will allow us to do our jobs more effectively!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback. We’re glad to hear the training was valuable for your team. Heath and Richard are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping firefighters better understand the systems they encounter in the field. We appreciate you taking the time to train with us and for the work you do serving your community.
Craig K
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard did an excellent job teaching a very in depth class covering multiple systems of fire protection. Thanks guys!!
Response from the owner:We appreciate you taking the class and sharing your feedback. Heath and Richard put a lot of effort into building in-depth training that helps firefighters better understand the systems they encounter in the field. Thanks again for joining us.
Ray Helton
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard thoroughly covered all the topics and I would recommend the training for any firefighters.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the recommendation. We’re glad to hear the class was helpful and that Heath and Richard were able to thoroughly cover the topics. We appreciate you taking the time to train with us and for the work you do.
Israel Frazer
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard are very knowledgeable
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear that Heath’s expertise and instruction made a positive impact.
jcook9333
2 weeks ago
Thanks to Heath and Richard for the training. Very informative and educational. Highly recommend to all Firefighters.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear the training was informative and valuable. Heath and Richard are both passionate about sharing their knowledge and supporting the fire service, so they'll appreciate the shoutout. Thanks for all you do!
Andrew Muller
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard were great, this is a wonderful facility. Well worth the trip (3hr one way) !!!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for making the trip to train with us. We’re glad the class and facility made it worth the drive. Heath and Richard work hard to make these sessions practical, informative and worthwhile for everyone who attends.
Brian Lukee
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard answered all the questions that were asked while they presented the material. Silco in Columbus is a great place to learn the how and why and to have the hands on needed for the everyday call the fire department has.
Response from the owner:We’re glad to hear you found the class helpful and engaging. Providing a place where firefighters can learn the “how and why” of fire protection systems and get hands-on experience is exactly what our training center is designed for. Thank you for joining us.
John Wheatley
2 weeks ago
Heath McNamee and Richard are top notch instructors.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words. Heath and Richard are both passionate about sharing their knowledge and creating a valuable learning experience for those in the fire service. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Molly Bush
1 month ago
Robert did an amazing job during this inspection. He was very kind and professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear Robert provided a professional and positive inspection experience.
Jack Ellis
1 month ago
Excellent course with great information. Heath was very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you found the course informative and that Heath’s knowledge and instruction made a strong impression. We appreciate you training with us!
Ethan Razor
1 month ago
Well done very insightful. Any question asked was answered. Everyone went above and beyond to make learning experience great. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you found the training insightful and that our team helped create a positive learning experience by addressing every question. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your participation!
Daniel Ellinger
1 month ago
Fantastic class! Haven’t had anything like it in my 25 year career. Heath was a fantastic instructor how showed true passion and master level knowledge in this arena.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the incredible feedback! We’re honored to hear the class stood out in your 25-year career. Heath’s passion and deep expertise make a big impact in the classroom, and we’re glad you experienced that firsthand. We appreciate you training with us!
Jonas Proffitt
1 month ago
Very professional and knowledgeable class that covered a ton of useful information. Great for beginners or more advanced level learning. Heath Mcnamee did a great job
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you found the class informative and valuable for all experience levels. Heath will be happy to hear your kind words — we appreciate you training with Silco!
Adam Waddell
1 month ago
Great training opportunity with Silco! Our instructor Heath provided a great environment for learning and engagement.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you found the training valuable and that Heath created an engaging, supportive learning environment. We appreciate you choosing Silco for your training needs!
Douglas Eagan
1 month ago
Members of our fire department took a class with Heath. The educational opportunity was great and was the first time most of us were able to put hands on fire suppression equipment in a training environment, and we all have 15 plus years in the fire service. I would recommend this class for anyone in the fire service, looking to improve.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback. We’re glad to hear the hands-on training with Heath was a valuable experience for your team. Providing opportunities for fire service professionals to work directly with suppression equipment in a training environment is exactly what our training center was built for. We appreciate the recommendation and the work you do to protect your community.
Brian
1 month ago
Great training on fire detection and suppression systems!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re so glad you found the training on fire detection and suppression systems helpful.
Andrew Korb
1 month ago
Great training, very interactive with hands on opportunities. Would recommend the class to others.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the interactive, hands-on approach. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to supporting you again in the future!
Joseph Hansen
1 month ago
This was a great training. Very useful. Instructor was top shelf. I feel a lot more confident around sprinkler systems. Thanks Silco!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear the training was useful and that the instruction helped build your confidence around sprinkler systems. That’s exactly what we aim for.
We appreciate the kind words and thank you for training with Silco Fire & Security!
We appreciate the kind words and thank you for training with Silco Fire & Security!
Ron Lang
1 month ago
Instructor was awesome and facilities were top notch!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear the instructor made a strong impact and that you enjoyed the facility. Delivering top-notch training in a professional environment is something we take a lot of pride in.
Chloe Dean
2 months ago
I was almost in a car accident because one of your drivers decided to cut me off while I was getting into the turn lane on E Broad St by Dairy Queen, they used NO turn signal, just quickly hopped in front of me and cut me off. I had to slam on my breaks as hard as possible and slam on my horn to notify them that they almost hit me. Then they proceeded to drive recklessly down the road. I’m appalled and honestly shaken up. I should’ve gotten the license plate number but my main concern was making it home safely as I was genuinely scared.
Response from the owner:Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we are truly sorry for the experience you described. We take safety very seriously, and we understand how frightening that situation must have been. Please accept our sincere apologies for the distress this caused.
So we can investigate this thoroughly, would you be willing to share the date and approximate time of the incident? Any additional details you’re able to provide would be helpful. Our priority is to address this internally and ensure this type of behavior does not happen again.
Thank you for letting us know, and we’re very sorry this occurred.
So we can investigate this thoroughly, would you be willing to share the date and approximate time of the incident? Any additional details you’re able to provide would be helpful. Our priority is to address this internally and ensure this type of behavior does not happen again.
Thank you for letting us know, and we’re very sorry this occurred.
Kelly Darrow
3 months ago
We use your company every year and always have great service. This year we had Robert Roush, and again the service was excellent. I definitely recommend this company
Response from the owner:Thank you for your continued trust and kind words! We’re so glad to hear you consistently receive great service and that Robert Roush provided another excellent experience this year. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again.
Bre K
3 months ago
Rob roush visited our property and was very efficient. He informed us of everything he was doing and gave us a summary when finished of the work completed. 👍🏼
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Rob was efficient, kept you informed throughout the visit, and provided a clear summary of the work completed. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
Shenelle Cook
3 months ago
Jai is absolutely amazing. He’s fast, polite and great at his job!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Jai provided fast, polite, and outstanding service. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
Paul Prendeville
4 months ago
Excellent training opportunity! Heath was very knowledgeable. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad you found the training valuable and that Heath’s expertise made a positive impact. We appreciate you joining us!
Tom Schwab
4 months ago
Great information presented by Heath
Response from the owner:Thank you! We're happy to hear Heath’s presentation was helpful.
Ryan Merrill
4 months ago
Heath was a fantastic instructor. Extremely knowledgeable on the topic. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the class and that Heath’s expertise stood out. We appreciate the recommendation!
Ryan Rose
4 months ago
Heath was very informative and had substantial knowledge on all the topics covered. Will definitely recommend this training to other members of my Fire Department.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re glad the training was informative and that Heath’s knowledge stood out. We appreciate your recommendation to others in your fire department!
Joe Thompson
4 months ago
Great company with lots of knowledge.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re happy to hear you found our team knowledgeable. We appreciate the review!
brebob2828
4 months ago
Heath is very knowledgeable about fire suppression systems and does an excellent job of explaining the components, characteristics and operation of them. This class was interesting with a comfortable facility and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended fire personnel and fire safety inspectors.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re glad to hear you had a great experience and found the training valuable. Heath does an excellent job, and we’re proud to have such knowledgeable instructors on our team.
cbharrow
4 months ago
Heath McNamee provided our crew a very educational and enlightening class
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind feedback! We’re glad to hear the class was educational and enlightening for your crew. Heath does a great job sharing his knowledge, and we’ll be sure to pass this along to him. We appreciate you training with us and look forward to seeing you again.
Mary Beth Roy
4 months ago
We had an excellent experience with Silco Fire & Security Columbus. Robert arrived on time, was very professional and efficient in getting all of our extinguishers inspected. He had what we needed with him for tanks that needed switched out.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear Robert provided timely, professional, and efficient service and came prepared to handle everything on the spot. Thank you for trusting Silco Fire & Security—we appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
Gail Alden
4 months ago
We like working with Silco. So many services offered, and Silco cares about the safety of our facility. Michael Calhoun has been taking great care of us for years.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We appreciate your trust in Silco, and we’re glad Michael has been taking great care of you. We're always here if you need anything!
Lexie Thomas
4 months ago
Fast and responsive! Robert was super knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re glad you had a fast, friendly, and knowledgeable experience. We appreciate you choosing Silco!
George Daugherty
4 months ago
Excellent instructor! Great facility!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We're happy to hear you had an excellent instructor and a great experience at our facility.
