PA highly specialised and challenging field, FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire provides the installation and maintenance of fire protection systems across the entire Top of the South. In business for over 25 years, the experienced and professional FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire team pride themselves on reliable technical advice and quality on all of their installations. Co-Directors, Kirstin Smith and Thorben Hoffschneider say it is the knowledge that the work that they put into the community can help save someone’s life, and their property, is what drives their passion for the sector.
Kirstin has been with FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire for more than 25 years, Thorben since 2017. Complementing each other's strengths perfectly the impressive duo purchased the business in 2020, and continue to provide a trusted, reputable leading company for fire protection services. Attributing to the success of the business is their amazing team and clients, says Thorben. “Without this bunch of amazing people working together, and with such strong company values and great professional can-do attitude, we could not make it this far.”
Protecting critical assets from damage or destruction by fire is fundamental to any company or organisation, says Thorben. “And there is no challenge out there that we can’t help our clients to overcome.” Modernising the fleet has helped to improve their coverage of the Top of the South reinforcing the local FFP Nelson Marlborough team in Blenheim. This has enabled them to provide high profile organisations and businesses in Nelson and Blenheim with the installation of full fire protection systems and equipment sales, systems testing and maintenance and building warrants of fitness. The undertaking of some massive projects across the districts include installing fire protection systems in the new terminal at Nelson Airport and in the Control Tower, Countdown Richmond, Summerset Richmond, Nelson Hospice, the Manuka Street Hospital Extension, Nelson Marlborough Hospital Dialysis Building, Oceanview Apartments, Green Gables Rest home in Nelson, Golden Bay Fruit Ltd, K-Mart Blenheim, Talley’s Mussel Factory and Clearwater Mussels Ltd in Havelock, to projects at Drylands Winery and the extensions of Two Rivers Winery and Churchill Trust Hospital.
“Currently we are working on the extension of the Redwood Retirement Village which is a business part of the Oceania Group. This building extension will double the size of their facility and add a whole new floor level, brand new commercial kitchen, series of new apartments and social areas to the building. Also, we have been completing fire protection at major hops processing facilities around Tasman.”
With a total of nineteen fully trained and experienced staff on hand who are exceptionally competent to work on many different fire protection systems, Thorben says they are immensely proud of their team. “They are problem solvers with a ‘can do’ attitude to get any job done. We are a local company specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of commercial and residential fire protection systems and BWOF management. We are truly a one-stop shop. With over 20 years’ experience in the fire protection industry, we have designed and installed all types of special hazard systems. This includes gas suppression systems, foam fire suppression systems, deluge systems and aspirating systems.”
The future of FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire looks bright with the region growing exponentially. "We noticed a large increase in commercial and residential buildings over the last few years and we know that there is much more to coming in the pipeline. Also, we are very excited with all the improvements and investments and to see them playout improving the quality of our services and installations.”
Caring for the community remains a top priority for the team, holding a special place in their hearts as their home, and they are committed to continuing to serve the region well into the future. Seeing each project as an opportunity to be part of something significant, and establishing trust, is a hallmark of the business. “We want to say a big thank you to our community, and to think of FFP when you need to know a bit more about fire protection and to give us a chance to work with you. Your business is very much appreciated, and we are here for you when you need us. We know and understand the market in the Nelson and Marlborough regions. Our clients know they can count on us to complete a project on time and on budget and compliant with all the legal standards. We are proud of the long-term and trusted relationships we have formed with our clients.”
