Fire Extinguisher Service & Recharge
NFPA 10 compliant · Annual service, 6-year teardown & 12-year hydrostatic testing.
What is Fire Extinguisher Service & Recharge?
Fire extinguisher service and recharge covers the full lifecycle maintenance of every portable extinguisher in your building — annual certified service, recharge after any partial discharge, the 6-year internal teardown and the 12-year hydrostatic pressure test mandated by NFPA 10. Skipping any of these cycles is one of the most common deficiencies cited by Ontario fire prevention officers.
First National Fire Protection provides fire extinguisher service and recharge across Ontario for every class — ABC, CO₂, wet chemical Class K, clean agent, water mist and Class D. Annual service is completed on-site in a single visit; 6-year teardown and 12-year hydrostatic testing are performed at our certified facility with loaner units provided so you're never without coverage.
Bulk-portfolio operators benefit from our scheduled fire extinguisher service program — every unit barcoded, tracked and re-served on schedule with one consolidated report.
Every Fire Extinguisher Service & Recharge Visit Includes
Annual Certified Service
On-site inspection, weight check, gauge verification, new tag and recharge as required.
Recharge
Partial-discharge or post-use recharge with the correct agent class — same-day in most cases.
6-Year Internal Teardown
Full disassembly, internal inspection, parts replacement and recharge at our certified facility.
12-Year Hydrostatic Test
Cylinder hydrostatically tested to NFPA 10 spec — condemned and replaced if it fails.
Loaner Coverage
Loaner extinguishers provided during teardown or hydrostatic so coverage is never lost.
Asset & Tag Tracking
QR-tagged asset register with location, type, serial and next-due date for portfolio reporting.
Ontario Fire Code & Insurer Requirements
NFPA 10 and the Ontario Fire Code require annual certified fire extinguisher service, 6-year internal teardown and 12-year hydrostatic testing. An out-of-date tag is one of the most-cited deficiencies in Ontario fire inspections and one of the easiest claims for an insurer to push back on.
Our scheduled fire extinguisher service and recharge program closes the cycle — no missed deadlines, no surprise re-inspections, no coverage gaps.
- NFPA 10 — Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07)
Why Property Managers Choose First National Fire
- CFAA-certified technicians
Every fire alarm job inspected by a Canadian Fire Alarm Association certified technician.
- ULC-listed
Meets insurer and Ontario AHJ requirements on every life-safety system.
- Same-day digital reports
Detailed deficiency reports delivered the day of service — AHJ and insurer ready.
- Canada-wide coverage
Toronto, GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton, London and across Ontario from one accountable partner.
- 24/7 emergency response
Round-the-clock dispatch for trouble conditions, activations and burst-line emergencies.
- Portfolio pricing
Preferred rates for multi-location property managers and corporate portfolios.
Tags expired or post-use recharge needed? Book fire extinguisher service today.
“We had an unexpected city inspection at one of our short-term rental properties and discovered our fire safety systems were not up to code. First National Fire Protection responded immediately and was on-site within days. The service was thorough, informative, and efficient — exactly what we needed under pressure. We'll be using them for all annual inspections, repairs, and maintenance going forward. Highly recommend.”
