Frequently Asked Questions — Fire Extinguisher Service Tampa
How far is your facility from Tampa?
We are located at 3200 62nd Ave N in St. Petersburg, FL — just off I-275. From most of Tampa the drive is about 30 minutes across the Howard Frankland Bridge. There's no service call fee, no scheduling delays, and no waiting on a technician. Most Tampa customers tell us the drive pays for itself the moment they see what they save compared to a mobile service company.
How much does fire extinguisher service cost for Tampa businesses?
Annual inspection and certification costs $8 to $15 per unit depending on quantity. Recharge pricing starts at $25 for a 2.5 lb ABC unit. Class K kitchen recharge is $195 including hydro if needed. CO₂ recharges start at $35 for a 5 lb unit. There is no service call fee — walk in and we start working immediately.
Do I need an appointment for walk-in service?
No appointment is needed. Simply drive to our St. Petersburg facility at 3200 62nd Ave N during business hours Monday through Friday and our certified technicians will take care of everything on the spot. For large bulk orders we recommend calling ahead at (813) 228-8283 so we can prepare for your arrival.
How long does fire extinguisher service take?
Most walk-in inspections and recharges are completed in under 10 minutes per unit. If you don't want to wait at all we'll swap your unit out on the spot with one of similar condition that fits the same bracket — fully charged, tagged, and certified. You're back on the road in about 5 minutes. Larger batches of 10 or fewer extinguishers are typically done within the hour.
Do you offer mobile fire extinguisher service in Tampa?
No — we operate as a walk-in facility only. This is intentional. By performing all work in-house we turn extinguishers around faster, maintain consistent quality, and handle bulk quantities efficiently. The 30-minute drive across the Howard Frankland is significantly more cost-effective than paying a mobile company's $100+ service call fee before they've touched a single unit.
Are you licensed to service fire extinguishers in Florida?
Yes. Serviced Fire Equipment holds all required State of Florida fire extinguisher service licenses and operates as a DOT-authorized hydrostatic testing facility. All work is performed by certified technicians in compliance with NFPA 10 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. We have been serving Tampa Bay businesses since 1999.
Do you handle bulk orders from Tampa contractors?
Yes — bulk orders are welcome and we handle them efficiently. Tampa contractors and property managers regularly bring in truckloads of extinguishers for inspection, recharge, and certification. No scheduling required — just call ahead at (813) 228-8283 for large quantities so we can prepare for your arrival.
What types of fire extinguishers do you service?
We service all common types including ABC dry chemical, CO₂, Class K kitchen units, clean agent systems (Halotron, FM200, Halon, Cleanguard, Novec), Ansul Red Line extinguishers, water and water mist units, and marine fire extinguishers. We no longer service foam extinguishers (AFFF and FFFP).
Do you do SCBA hydrostatic testing for Tampa fire departments?
Yes. We provide SCBA hydrostatic testing for fire departments, industrial safety teams, and dive operations throughout Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area. Cylinders can be dropped off at our facility, shipped directly to us, or we can arrange freight pickup for larger quantities. Call (813) 228-8283 to discuss your cylinder testing needs.
Do you provide documentation after service?
Yes. Every extinguisher we service receives a certification tag with the date, technician ID, and work performed. We also provide written inspection reports and can upload your documentation directly to the Brycer Compliance Portal if your property management company or insurance provider requires digital records.