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Silco Fire & Security
Silco Fire & Security protects People and Property. We do this by installing, maintaining, inspecting, and monitoring fire protection and security systems for our customers. We provide schools with video surveillance and door lockdown systems. We install and monitor fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial businesses. We also inspect and maintain more fire extinguishers in Ohio than any other company. We protect the commercial cooking equipment at thousands of restaurants in Ohio. Silco is family owned and was established in 1959. Silco is the recent president of our national trade association for fire protection and also of the Ohio Chapter of the Electronic Security Association. Silco is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with 4 other full service operations located in the state.
Purpose
Protecting businesses' most important assets - People and Property
Additional Culture Details
1. The Market Leader
a. More customers choose Silco in Ohio than any other company in the fire and security industry. Silco has held leadership positions in state and national industry associations.
2. Making a Difference
a. The systems we install, maintain, inspect, and monitor saves lives and protects property. We take pride in everything we do, because what we do makes a difference.
3. Unparalleled Expertise
a. We are a team comprised of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and talented fire and security professionals in the industry.
4. A Growing Company
a. With growth comes opportunity. New positions, new departments, new products and services… Silco has consistent double digit growth year to year. Current year’s growth is approximately 20%.
5. Meet The Owners
a. David Fraser (President - age 41) and Chris Leonidas (Vice President – age 40) lead the company with guidance from David’s father (Jim Fraser – Chairman).
6. Silco Gives Back
a. We believe in giving back. Silco recently donated panic alarms to schools, supported underfunded fire departments, donated and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, amongst other projects.
7. Rewarding Performance
a. On average field technicians, sales, and management positions make approximately 30% higher wages at Silco compared to industry averages. We are all about rewarding those who are willing to work hard and smart. Virtually every position has a portion of compensation to reward performance.
8. Training & Education
a. New field technicians participate in an extensive training program that starts with Silco Boot Camp. Once trained we are committed to continuous education.
9. Promoting From Within
a. Almost every member of Silco’s 35+ member management team has been promoted from within. We are all about investing in people who shine.
a. More customers choose Silco in Ohio than any other company in the fire and security industry. Silco has held leadership positions in state and national industry associations.
2. Making a Difference
a. The systems we install, maintain, inspect, and monitor saves lives and protects property. We take pride in everything we do, because what we do makes a difference.
3. Unparalleled Expertise
a. We are a team comprised of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and talented fire and security professionals in the industry.
4. A Growing Company
a. With growth comes opportunity. New positions, new departments, new products and services… Silco has consistent double digit growth year to year. Current year’s growth is approximately 20%.
5. Meet The Owners
a. David Fraser (President - age 41) and Chris Leonidas (Vice President – age 40) lead the company with guidance from David’s father (Jim Fraser – Chairman).
6. Silco Gives Back
a. We believe in giving back. Silco recently donated panic alarms to schools, supported underfunded fire departments, donated and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, amongst other projects.
7. Rewarding Performance
a. On average field technicians, sales, and management positions make approximately 30% higher wages at Silco compared to industry averages. We are all about rewarding those who are willing to work hard and smart. Virtually every position has a portion of compensation to reward performance.
8. Training & Education
a. New field technicians participate in an extensive training program that starts with Silco Boot Camp. Once trained we are committed to continuous education.
9. Promoting From Within
a. Almost every member of Silco’s 35+ member management team has been promoted from within. We are all about investing in people who shine.
Values
- Quality is Paramount
- In the Life Safety Industry, quality saves lives. We will hold quality at its highest regards in everything we do.