Feel confident with Sparker Fire Protection. Our company is run by active-duty firefighters Matt Parker and Jack Spink, who have over 25 years of experience. We help keep your people, property, and business safe with kitchen hood suppression, extinguisher maintenance, emergency lighting, and NFPA compliance.
“Sparker Fire Suppression Co. is amazing! The whole inspection was super smooth and they were easy to schedule. Will continue to use them for any inspections moving forward! 10/10 recommend!”
Staying safe and meeting NFPA codes can be tough for busy business owners and property managers. Missing just one thing, such as a 5-year Class K service or a check of an emergency light battery, can result in failed inspections, insurance issues, and safety risks.
With Sparker Fire Protection, you get the knowledge and experience of active-duty firefighters working for your business.
Founded by active firefighters Matt Parker and Jack Spink, we make fire safety simple and proactive, providing customized solutions engineered to safeguard your personnel, property, and high-risk environments. We deliver compliance consulting alongside routine inspections for extinguishers, commercial kitchen hoods, and emergency exit lighting to keep your business fully audit-ready.
Let active Birmingham firefighters help protect your people and property. Our real emergency experience means your systems will work when you need them most.
Get a free, detailed site evaluation on your first day with us. We give you a clear written report that makes fire marshal audits easier and keeps you compliant with NFPA rules.
No more surprise citations or missed inspections. We keep track of your service schedule and remind you before anything is due, so you can relax all year.
From your first call to ongoing compliance, working with Sparker Fire Protection is a clear, simple 3-step process.
Before we start any service, our team of active-duty firefighters does a full site walkthrough based on your facility’s layout. For every new commercial account, we check:
After our site evaluation, you’ll get a clear, easy-to-understand summary of our findings. We explain what’s compliant, point out anything that needs attention, and list upcoming service deadlines. This report is yours to keep and can be shared with your local fire marshal or insurance provider.
We make compliance easy by tracking your service history for you. Our team contacts you well before inspection deadlines, so your annual tags, semi-annual hood checks, and long-term maintenance are always up to date without any hassle.
Sparker Fire Protection offers reliable fire protection systems and fire suppression systems for businesses in Birmingham and Central Alabama. Our team of active-duty firefighters draws on real-world emergency experience to protect your people, property, and assets during every inspection, installation, and service visit.
All Commercial Businesses
NFPA 10
Make sure your facility is ready for emergencies with full extinguisher care. We handle annual inspections, 6-year maintenance, hydrostatic testing, and recharges for all hazard classes (A, B, C, D, and K).
Key Feature: All Class K wet-chemical recharges are included in our service. This means clear pricing with no surprise fees.
Required for Commercial Kitchens
NFPA 96 & 17A
Protect high-temperature cooking operations with semi-annual inspections and custom system installations. We inspect fusible links, verify detection lines, check nozzle alignment, and service certified wet-chemical systems, including Ansul, Amerex KP, Kidde, and Pyro-Chem.
Key Feature: We offer a full range of services, from regular semi-annual compliance checks to new system design and installation.
NFPA 70
Maintain clear, illuminated evacuation routes during power outages and structure fires. Our certified team conducts functional testing, 90-minute battery stress tests, and fixture repairs to verify that every exit sign and emergency light operates reliably in accordance with fire safety codes.
Key Feature: We test batteries and bulbs and record the results in your compliance log, making fire marshal audits easier.
NFPA 17A & 96
Safeguard mission-critical infrastructure, high-value assets, server rooms, data centers, industrial machinery, and vehicle fleets. We inspect and install clean-agent systems and specialized equipment, protection-engineered to suppress fires instantly without damaging sensitive technology.
Key Feature: We design fire-suppression solutions for complex, high-risk commercial or industrial spaces.
Transform team member safety into active protection. Taught directly by active-duty firefighters, our hands-on staff sessions cover live extinguisher operation by hazard class, facility-specific risk identification, evacuation procedures, and hood system emergency protocols.
Key Feature: This training is free for all ongoing commercial clients. Standalone sessions are also available if you need them.
Protect your facility with fire safety recommendations backed by our experienced team, who know exactly how systems perform under pressure.
Using the incorrect fire extinguisher for a certain type of fire can make things worse. It's important to match the right extinguisher to each area of your property to keep everyone safe and remain NFPA-compliant.
Most commercial buildings in Birmingham need a mix of extinguisher types for full protection. For example, a restaurant should have Class K in the kitchen, Class A in storage, and Class C near electrical panels.
During your compliance walk, our firefighters check your whole facility to make sure you have the right fire extinguishers in the right places.
Covers: Wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and common plastics.
Common Locations: Administrative offices, retail sales floors, warehouses, and storage areas.
Covers: Gasoline, oil, paint, grease, acetone, and flammable liquids. (Water must never be used on Class B fires.)
Common Locations: Auto repair shops, industrial facilities, fuel stations, and manufacturing floors.
Covers: Electrical panels, heavy wiring, appliances, and electronic infrastructure requiring non-conductive suppression agents.
Common Locations: Server rooms, data centers, electrical closets, and commercial facilities with heavy power infrastructure.
Covers: Specialized metal hazards, including magnesium, titanium, and sodium, requiring dry powder agents.
Common Locations: Precision manufacturing facilities, metalworking shops, and chemical laboratories.
Covers: High-temperature cooking oils, lard, and fats requiring specialized wet chemical agents.
Common Locations: Required for every commercial kitchen in Alabama, such as restaurants, food trucks, cafeterias, and catering spaces.
Our team of professional firefighters is here to guide you through every step, ensuring your Alabama business stays safe and compliant. Got a question you can't find here? Feel free to contact our friendly team!
Yes. Sparker provides certified annual inspections, 6-year maintenance, hydrostatic testing, and recharges across all hazard classes (A, B, C, D, and K) throughout Birmingham and Central Alabama in full compliance with NFPA 10 standards.
Per NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A regulations, commercial kitchen hood suppression systems must be inspected and serviced semi-annually (every 6 months) to maintain code compliance and ensure operational readiness.
Per NFPA 10, Class K wet-chemical extinguishers require an annual inspection, a full 5-year maintenance/recharge, and a 12-year hydrostatic test. Sparker includes Class K recharges directly in our standard service package with no surprise add-on fees.
Yes. Our team installs, inspects, and services all major commercial kitchen hood fire suppression brands, including Ansul, Amerex KP, Kidde, Pyro-Chem, and Range Guard.
Sparker is run by active-duty firefighters with over 25 years of combined emergency experience. We don't just do quick visits. We start with a full compliance walk, keep track of your NFPA compliance schedule, and offer expert advice whenever you need it.
Commercial kitchens in Alabama require Class K wet-chemical extinguishers specifically designed for high-temperature vegetable oils and cooking fats, supplemented by Class ABC extinguishers for adjacent dining, office, and storage areas.
The required extinguisher count depends on your facility’s square footage, physical layout, travel distances, and specific hazard profile per NFPA 10. We calculate your exact equipment requirements during our complimentary initial site walkthrough.
Sparker focuses on fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression, emergency exit lighting, and staff training. For fire alarm monitoring and sprinkler services, we work with trusted local partners to make sure your facility is fully covered.
Gain practical, real-world fire safety guidance directly from the professionals who respond to local emergencies. Co-founders Matt Parker and Jack Spink share actionable NFPA compliance insights, practical maintenance tips, and hazard-prevention strategies to help Birmingham business owners protect their teams, property, and operations.
Make NFPA code compliance and safety management simple. Schedule your free compliance walk today. Our active-duty firefighters will check your building, ensure your equipment is ready, and provide clear advice for your business to meet essential compliance requirements.
