About Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection’s Services in the Tri-State Area
From the basement of a rental property in Allentown to three offices and over 210 employees, the growth of Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is one of the great Lehigh Valley success stories. Now over 90 years later, with more than 100 service vehicles on the road servicing thousands of customers across the tri-state area, Kistler O’Brien is known as a leader in the life safety industry.
All these decades after its start on 15th and Chew Street, Kistler O’Brien is widely recognized as being at the forefront of the fire protection business, but it was the organization’s willingness to take the lead that led them to the success they now experience on City Line Road. George Kistler Sr. started the business by selling and servicing fire extinguishers with the help of just a few City of Allentown firefighters working with him on a part-time basis. Then in the 1960s, the organization started on a track that would catapult them to a regional powerhouse in life safety.
Over the years Kistler O’Brien’s mission has remained the same: advancing life safety in the workplace. What began with just fire extinguishers now includes full capabilities with other fire protection equipment such as fire alarm and suppression systems. Our life safety experts provide streamlined commercial fire protection services in the tri-state area.
As the trusted life safety partner in the mid-Atlantic region, Kistler O’Brien’s team of over 210 employees working from three regional offices are prepared to protect the people and property of any sized business. The organization has seen tremendous growth under various leaders from George Kistler Sr., to George W. Kistler, Jr., and Eric Blasser.
The organization’s growth reached new heights when it started a new chapter in late 2023 when Kistler O’Brien entered a partnership with Encore Fire Protection, strengthening the organization by aligning with dozens of other partners across the region. With Scott Guzzo as the executive vice president, Kistler O’Brien continues to thrive, grow, and be known as the go-to source for commercial fire protection in the region.
Our Work Makes Your Work Safer
Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is your local, commercial, fire protection provider. We offer streamlined fire protection services to businesses throughout the Tri-State Area. With offices in Bethlehem, Reading and Paoli, Pennsylvania, Kistler O’Brien proudly services over 10,000 businesses within the region.
By choosing “KOB” as your life safety partner, you can expect uncompromising service standards. We are dedicated to offering the best in the business, to help protect your employees and your property from a worst-case scenario and to keep you in compliance. We understand that our work makes your work safer, so you can expect the level of service to be top quality from a team ingrained with integrity.
Additionally, we pride ourselves on being the most reliable fire protection company during an emergency. It is all hands-on deck when one of our customers needs our assistance and time is of the essence. Our factory-trained and industry-certified technicians are available 24/7 to respond immediately and effectively.
George W. Kistler Jr. Training Center
Expert Fire Protection Training for Technicians, Employees and Fire Protection Professionals
Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection values its people and encourages continuous education. Our state-of-the-art training facility can house ongoing, hands-on instruction for our technicians and employees, but is available for use by other professionals in the fire protection industry.
Our Training Center
The George W. Kistler, Jr. Training Center is located at our corporate headquarters in Bethlehem, PA. Kistler O’Brien regularly hosts training sessions for local Authority Having Jurisdiction and Code Officials. The training center can accommodate 40 people at tables (up to 60 people with additional fee) and is equipped with a 150-inch diagonal screen, wireless internet access, electrical hookups, a full AV system and a mic set.
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KOBe – The Mascot
KOBe (Ko-bee) is a vital member of the Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection family! KOBe is the neighborhood friendly fire extinguisher, who promotes fire and life safety, particularly residential safety tips. KOBe visits local events and venues spreading his message about protecting people and property.
KOBe is available for special appearances upon request.
