Company Profile

Estimating & Sales – Commercial/Industrial/Residential

Thomas Kelly, Sr.President tom@albanyfire.com

Tom Kelly Sr., President & CEO AFP

Tom began his trek as a sprinkler fitter in 1969 when he signed on as an apprentice with Grinnell Corporation.  He traveled through much of the northeast until finally settling down in the Capital District area.  After five years of employment with Stone Ridge Automatic Sprinkler Corp., he was appointed job superintendent.

In 1980, Tom and a prominent local mechanical contractor joined forced and formed Adirondack Sprinkler Corporation.   Following a successful run, in 1985 Tom and his former associate went their separate ways and Albany Fire Protection Inc. was born.

Tom has been a member of Road Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 for 40 years.  He is the Owner/President/CEO of Albany Fire Protection Inc.  His responsibilities includes Sales, Estimating, and overseeing the daily operations of the business.

Internal Operations

Mary Kelly Vice President mary@albanyfire.com

Mary manages internal operations ranging from billing to human resources to marketing and community relations.For over 25 years, Albany Fire Protection employees and business partners have depended upon Mary’s wide ranging expertise and experience as well as her leadership and vision.

Accounting

Danielle Liberty danielle@albanyfire.com

Purchasing

Meredith Kelly meredith@albanyfire.com

Installation/Field Operations

Led by Superintendent James Curry III, a professional sprinkler fitter with nearly 40 years of field experience, Albany Fire Protection’s team of Local 669 installers is committed to professionalism, high quality workmanship, and jobsite safety.

James Curry III jimc@albanyfire.com

Project Design & Management

Albany Fire Protection’s NICET certified design technicians and project managers use the latest version of AutoSprink design software from M.E.P. Cad, an innovative leader in the fire protection industry.Their experience includes the design and coordination of commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Scott Kelly scott@albanyfire.com

Nathan Hart nate@albanyfire.com

Philip Caiozzo phil@albanyfire.com

Chris Geer chris@albanyfire.com

Sprinkler Service Division

Albany Fire Protection provides inspection, maintenance, and emergency services for all types of wet and dry sprinkler systems, sprinkler and domestic backflow prevention devices, electric and diesel fire pumps, and fire hydrants.All inspectors and service technicians are installation professionals with additional specialized training in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems and components.

Inspections & Maintenance Services

Thomas Kelly, Jr. tomjr@albanyfire.com

Emergency & Repair Services

Kenneth McElhiney ken@albanyfire.com

Harold Williams harold@albanyfire.com

Retrofits/Remodels/Fit-Ups

Kenneth McElhiney, an installation professional and integral member of the estimating and sales team, oversees the design and installation of projects including retrofits, remodels, renovations, and fit-ups for tenant, retail, and office spaces.

Kenneth McElhiney ken@albanyfire.com

Fabrication Shop/Warehouse

Fabrication

With over 40 years of combined experience, Tom Kelly Jr. and Mark Hotaling manage the daily operations of the AFP Fabrication Shop and Warehouse with efficiency and attention to detail.They are responsible for shipping and receiving, inventory management, fleet maintenance, fulfilling fabrication and material orders from the field, and more.Tom and Mark hold welding certification from the Modern School of Welding.