About Us

Fire Sprinklers Fire Extinguishers Fire Suppression Fire Pumps Backflow Testing Emergency Lighting Fire Hydrants Fire System Installation Fire System Inspections

Trusted Fire Protection Services Across the Central Coast

Mid-Coast Fire Protection proudly serves Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, including Santa Maria, Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and surrounding communities.

Your Fire Protection Experts Since 1981

For over four decades, we have served as the premier authority in fire protection and life safety for the entire Central Coast region. Since our founding in 1981, we have dedicated our professional lives to protecting the homes, businesses, and commercial kitchens of our neighbors from Big Sur and Greenfield down to Santa Barbara. Based in Grover Beach, we have built a lasting legacy on the belief that true fire safety requires more than just high-quality equipment—it requires a deeply committed local partner. Holding CSLB C16/D64 License #579499 and SFM #E1651, we bring certified, fully accredited authority to every project we touch.

Our mission is focused on ensuring your facility is completely prepared for the unexpected while remaining fully compliant with all California state and local fire codes. We handle the entire lifecycle of your life safety infrastructure—specializing in sales, installation, testing, certification, service, and repair for all fire protection equipment. Whether you are navigating a complex insurance inspection, looking to remodel, or need an expert evaluation of an existing setup, our comprehensive consulting services ensure your property is strategically protected.

Full-Service Infrastructure and Operations

Fire Sprinkler Design & Installation: We take your residential or commercial project from initial layout to finished product. Our team handles everything from small tenant improvements to large-scale commercial installations, including mandatory 5-Year Fire Sprinkler System testing to satisfy state regulations.
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems: From the initial onset of your kitchen layout to final code approval, we design, install, and service specialized suppression systems to keep your culinary operations compliant and safe from high-hazard grease fires.
Complete System Maintenance: We provide an all-inclusive safety net for your property by offering precision maintenance, repairs, and inspections for fire extinguishers, suppression systems, fire pumps, and hydrants.

Your Quality Service Team

We have set the bar incredibly high—right where it should be when your safety relies on our hands-on experience. Our team of professionals averages years of dedicated field experience, and we invest heavily in their craftsmanship. Each year, our technicians participate in over 40 hours of continuing education to stay ahead of evolving industry trends, shifting building codes, and emerging safety technologies.

No matter when a crisis strikes or a question arises, we remain true to our core value of absolute reliability: we are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our Team

Vincent Carattini

CEO/ RMO

C16/ D64 License 579499
Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification
Pre-engineered Systems Certifications
Clean Agent Systems Certifications
Backflow Tester Certified
Extinguishers Certification
E-Lights
Fire Hydrants
Fire Pumps Expert

Izaiha Wright

PES Install Lead & Sprinkler Fitter Trainee

Pre-engineered Systems Certified
Installation, Service & Repair
Clean Agent Systems Service
Extinguisher Certified
E-Lights
Fire Sprinklers Systems Service & Repairs
Fire Pumps & Fire Hydrants Service & Repairs

Ryan Greathead

Service Tech, PES Installer & Sprinkler Fitter Trainee

Backflow Tester Certified
Pre-engineered Systems Certified
Installation, Service & Repair
Clean Agent & CO2 Systems
Extinguishers Certified, E-Lights
Fire Sprinklers Systems, Fire Pumps & Fire Hydrants Service & Repairs

Aaron Subido

Service Tech

Extinguisher Certified
E-Lights
Pre-engineered Systems Certified

Michael Baisch

Backflow Tester Certified
Parts Coordinator GB SHOP

Dustin Anderson

Parts Coordinator AT SHOP

Angel Lopez

Parts Coordinator
BU SHOP

Kyle Greenwell

Service Tech Trainee

Pre-engineered Systems Service
Extinguisher Certified
E-Lights

Fire Sprinklers Systems Service & Repairs

Fire Hydrants

Greg Bledsoe

Service Tech

E-Lights
Extinguisher Certified
Pre-engineered Systems Certified
Clean Agent Systems

James Akridge

Sprinkler Fitter Lead & Fire Pumps & Hydrants Specialist

Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Hydrants
Fire Pumps
Clean Agent Systems Installation, Repair & Service
Backflow Preventers Install & Repair

Danny Lambert

Sprinkler Fitter Tech

Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Hydrants
Fire Pumps
Clean Agent Systems
Installation, Service & Repairs
Backflow Tester Certified

Emery Boeddeker

Service Tech & Sprinkler Fitter Trainee

Fire Sprinkler Systems Install, Service & Repair
Fire Pumps & Fire Hydrants Service & Repairs
Pre-engineered Systems Service
Clean Agent & CO2 Systems
E-Lights, Extinguisher Certified

Partner with the Central Coast’s Premier Fire Safety Team

Ready to experience the peace of mind that comes with over four decades of trusted fire protection expertise? Our highly trained technicians are standing by 24/7 to handle your installations, compliance testing, or emergency service needs. Contact our Grover Beach office today at 805-489-2889 to discuss how we can safeguard your residential or commercial property. Let us put our decades of certified experience to work for you, ensuring your facility remains fully code-compliant and completely protected.

Let Us Know How We Did

We value your feedback and strive to provide the highest level of fire safety excellence. If we’ve recently serviced your property, please let us know how we did so we can continue to serve you better.