
Fire extinguisher updates are required by local, state, and federal authorities for most commercial and some residential facilities.
This routine maintenance is NOT done by the fire inspector, fire department, or any other part of the government. Annual fire extinguisher updates are not the same as a fire inspection.
Annual updating must include a visual inspection of the extinguisher, replacement of the extinguishers tamper seal, and placement of an updated certification tag. Any necessary extinguisher service is expected to be completed at this time as well.
Annual updating is one way we fulfill our duty to protect ourselves, loved ones, and communities from fire!
I recently switched my account to DRB Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service and it was the best move I could have made. They were great to work with! They got my fire extinguishers updated in less than an hour including services! Jon and Elizabeth were knowledgeable and explained what they were doing at all times. Everything they did from the moment they walked in assured me that I was receiving the highest quality fire extinguisher servicing!
Steve Sorenson, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Ripon, WI
Our annual fire extinguisher updates include:
- Visual inspection of the extinguisher
- Light cleaning of the extinguisher
- Replacement of tamper seal
- Updated certification tag
Additionally, any services an extinguisher requires will be done at this time. We will NOT tag extinguishers due for service without conducting the service that is necessary. We carry various types of tags and will determine which are most suitable for your institution at the time of your update; extra charges may be incurred for specialty tags not deemed necessary.
Our tag color is updated each year to assist local inspectors.
The tag color for 2026 is red.
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During our visual inspection we look to ensure:
- Pressure gauge reading is the proper PSI
- Pressure gauge is not bent or cracked
- Previous tamper seal remains intact
- Hose or nozzle is clear of debris
- No rust, corrosion, or physical damage appears on the shell
- Handle mechanism remains mobile
- All labels are legible and intact
- Pin is able to move freely
- Proper placement and accessibility of the extinguisher
We maintain extinguisher records for each customer to the best of our abilities. These records can be shared with you upon request. Included in our extinguisher records is the number of extinguishers at a given location, the sizes of extinguishers, when they will be due for service, and what kind of service they will require. Our record keeping system allows us to schedule efficiently and provide accurate billing estimates for you each year! Estimates are FREE for both new and existing customers.

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Setting Up Your Annual
Customers can call, text, or email us to schedule their annual update. Those who are comfortable with us popping by during regular business hours need not set up an appointment. We do ask that those with 50 or more extinguishers schedule an appointment. Customers with scheduling conflicts or limited hours may want to utilize our Drop Off service.
Our record keeping system allows us to keep track of when your facility is due to be updated! Once you’re on our list, we will reach out or pop by each year when you are due to be updated. As a reminder, if we are unable to contact you, it is your responsibility, not ours, to ensure your extinguishers remain up-to-date.
We do not require a guide person for annual updating under most circumstances. Facility personnel may be asked to assist in secure or dangerous areas. We may request keys, door codes, key cards, or other building access assistance. For you have any questions regarding the annual updating process including for scheduling please contact us.
Such a good experience from start to finish! Not only offering their expertise on everything fire protection related but also the one-on-one friendly customer service they provide…Top Notch Company I will be a repeat customer moving forward.
Angie- DAR PRO
Berlin, WI
There are certain extinguishers cannot be updated this includes:
- Fire extinguishers with plastic heads
- Fire extinguishers manufactured before 1984 (excluding specialty extinguishers)
- Fire extinguishers manufactured by the “General” company which have come due for service
- Fire extinguishers that are determined Out of Service due to physical damage
