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
Adelaide Standley
2 hours ago
The fire protection training at Silco columbus taught by Heath and Richard was very informative
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind feedback! We’re glad to hear the training with Heath and Richard in Columbus was informative.
Callie List
2 hours ago
Great training with Richard and Heath!
Robert Petry
2 hours ago
Thank you far a great training for our Firefighters department! Thanks Heath and Richard!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad the training was valuable for your firefighters. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to Heath and Richard, and we hope to see you back again soon!
Jeremy Judis
2 hours ago
Great training class taught by Heath and Richard and the information they went over with us and how it translated to the job
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear the training with Heath and Richard was valuable and translated well to your work in the field. We appreciate you joining us!
Chase Noland
2 hours ago
Had a great experience learning about alarm systems and sprinkler systems.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing! We’re glad you had a great experience learning about alarm and sprinkler systems.
jeremy rager
2 hours ago
Good job Richard and Heath.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We’re proud to have Richard and Heath leading these trainings—glad they delivered a great experience.
Steve Lohner
2 hours ago
Heath and Richard did a great job today!
Response from the owner:Love hearing that—thank you! We’ll be sure to share your feedback with Heath and Richard.
Tracy Urwin
2 days ago
Michael Calhoun always takes care of us
Response from the owner:Thank you for your continued trust! We’re glad to hear Michael Calhoun always takes great care of you. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!
Nikolai Smiley
3 days ago
These guys really are the best of the best. Avery went above and beyond, and took time out of his day to give me a tow when my car was stalled. Avery’s the man, I wouldn’t go to anybody else for my Fire and Security needs!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re proud to have team members like Avery who go above and beyond—not just on the job, but for the people around them.
We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to help with your fire and security needs!
We truly appreciate your support and are grateful for the opportunity to help with your fire and security needs!
Brennan Woods
1 week ago
Great day of training. Easy to understand and Heath explained everything very well and was very engaging. I would recommend this class to anyone in the fire service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing a great day of training! We're glad the class was clear and engaging, and that Heath made the material easy to follow. We very much appreciate the recommendation!
Ed White
1 week ago
Heath McNamee taught an amazing course on fire alarms and suppression systems. Strongly recommend for anyone that would interact with these systems on the job.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the recommendation! Fire alarm and suppression systems play a critical role in life safety, so it is great when training helps people feel more confident working around them. Heath does a great job of making it all easy to understand.
scott smith
1 week ago
Heath was a great instructor.
Response from the owner:Heath does a great job making the material engaging and easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
Michael Hurd
1 week ago
Great fire alarm and sprinkler system class.
Response from the owner:We're so glad you enjoyed the class! Fire alarm and sprinkler systems can be complex, so it's our hope to offer educational training that helps make them clearer and more practical. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Jessica Cavinee
2 weeks ago
Robert Roush was efficient, professional, and did a great job!
Response from the owner:Robert takes a lot of pride in his work, so it is great to hear that came through during your service. Thanks for sharing your experience and recognizing the job he did!
Billee Duty
2 weeks ago
Matt with silco is Awesome. He was quick with responding and services. I highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you for the recommendation! Glad to hear Matt was quick to respond and get everything taken care of. We appreciate you sharing your experience and your business.
jeff grossman
2 weeks ago
This is an excellent training that should almost be mandatory. Richard’s and Heath did a phenomenal job teaching the class!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! Glad the training made that kind of impact. Heath and Richard do a fantastic job bringing the material to life, and it is great to hear the class delivered real value.
Jeff Haines
2 weeks ago
Heath and Richard are very knowledgeable about the systems and did a good job explaining everything.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the feedback! We're glad the class was helpful and that Heath and Richard were able to clearly explain the systems. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Dan Horn
2 weeks ago
Heath & Richard ran a well organized and informative class. The facility is awesome and so much more than I expected. Great class for any firefighter.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! It is great to hear the class was well organized and informative, and that the facility exceeded your expectations. Creating a space where firefighters can see and work with the systems up close is exactly what we hoped for!
Ron Casto
2 weeks ago
Excellent class from Heath and Richard at Columbus training facility. Very knowledgeable and excellent facilities.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the feedback and taking the time to share your experience! Heath and Richard put a lot of effort into making the training practical and useful, and the Columbus training facility was built to give firefighters the chance to see and work with the systems up close.
Andrew Morales
2 weeks ago
Richard and Heath were very informative and professional. Great knowledge base above and beyond what was needed for a fire dept service training. It was very helpful.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! It is great to hear the class provided insight beyond the typical service training. Richard and Heath both bring years of hands on experience with these systems, and that deeper perspective can make a big difference when you encounter them in the field.
Jason Hensley
2 weeks ago
Agent was very professional and courteous.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind feedback. We are glad to hear you had a positive experience and that the service was professional and courteous. We appreciate you taking the time to share your review.
andrew warner
3 weeks ago
Austin Billingsley and Matthew Hetrick are very knowledgeable
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad to hear that Austin Billingsley and Matthew Hetrick provided such knowledgeable service. We appreciate your trust!
Matt Razzano
3 weeks ago
We have a large inventory of fire extinguishers at my facility and Robert Roush service us for our annual inspections and testing. He provided us with great service and I appreciate his attention to detail and his attitude while at my facility.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! With a large inventory like yours, that level of care makes a big difference. We appreciate your trust in us for your inspections and testing!
Nicole Phillips
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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
4 weeks 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”
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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!
