FIRE CONTROL SERVICE CO - Key Persons


Bill Butterworth - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Bill is our President and has been with FCS for 36 years. He is your contact for sales of all Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Industrial Systems, Fire Extinguishers and all other Fire Equipment needs. He works closely with Restaurant Suppliers, Architects, Engineers and General Contractors on bid specifications. He also manages our accounts receivables and payables. Fan of NY Mets, Yankees and hockey.

Charlie Hastey

Charlie Joined our team in July of 2022. He has 35 years of experience running his own company and decided it was time to join a larger company and get the benefits related to the move. He is a solid addition, and we are happy to have him. Charlie is long suffering Mets fan.

Craig Squire

Job Titles:
  • Connecticut Licensed F - 4 Technician
  • Fire Suppression Technician
Craig is a Connecticut Licensed F-4 Technician. He services and installs commercial kitchen systems, clean agent suppression systems, and industrial suppression systems. Craig has been with FCS for 10 years. He is an avid fisherman.

Derek Vilani

Derek is a full time Bridgeport, CT Firefighter. He also works for us on his off days and covers fire extinguisher accounts in Eastern Connecticut. Derek will bring a personal contact to your location and perform annual inspections of your portable fire extinguishers. He will generate a locator list for your records which will display service records and maintenance performed for all extinguishers in your business.

Erick Ramirez

Erick joined our team 1 year ago after a 15 year career in the US Navy. He is a quick learner and had proven to be a valuable part of our team. He is working towards his L6 Electrical license after he finishes his apprenticeship.

Geoff Bakewell

Job Titles:
  • Fire Extinguisher Technician
Geoff Joined our team in 2021 after a long career in HVAC, both as a technician, and teacher. He will come to your business and create a locator list of all fire extinguishers and perform annual inspections. Geoff is a very personable guy, and will develop an efficient inspection process for you. Geoff loves to play Pickleball in his spare time.

Greg Mercier

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Greg has 31 years in the business, and will bring a personal contact to your location and perform annual inspections of your portable fire extinguishers. He will generate a locator list for your records which will display service records and maintenance performed for all extinguishers in your business. Greg is also an avid camper and biker.

John Norcross

Job Titles:
  • Partner
CT license F-4 #0040033. 36 years with FCS. Service and installer for commercial kitchen systems, clean agent suppression systems, and industrial suppression systems. John is a true gearhead at heart. Loves his vintage Camaro and working on hid old Cub Cadet tractors.

Max Rybrinski

Max joined our team 2 years ago. He has proven to be a solid addition to our team. He is working towards his L6 Electrical License after he finishes his apprenticeship.

Nick Devita

Job Titles:
  • Fire Suppression Apprentice
Nick has been with the company for about 1 year now. He is working towards his CT State F4 license. Nick is a volunteer fire fighter with Stoney Hill Fire Dept. in Bethel, CT.

Ryan Delaney

Ryan is our Alarm Services Operations Manager and Licensed L-5 Contractor in CT. He has been with us since 2013 and he brings several years of experience from the Cable TV industry. He is a volunteer fireman with Waterwitch Fire Dept. in New Milford, as well as past Chief of New Milford Community Ambulance.

Tim McSherry

Job Titles:
  • Partner
CT licensed contractor L-5 #0183975 and F-4 #0040030. FCS employee for 38 years. Nick named "McGuyver", Tim can repair and figure out just about any problem which may arise. Tim loves to be on the water with his new boat in his spare time.

Tom Calcinari

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Tom has 28 years in the business, and will bring a personal contact to your location and perform annual inspections of your portable fire extinguishers. He works in Westchester and Putnam NY Counties. He will generate a locator list for your records which will display service records and maintenance performed for all extinguishers in your business. Tom is an avid Pickleball player.

Tom Hoefer

Job Titles:
  • Partner / Manager Alarm Services Division
State of CT licensed contractor L-5 #0183992. 40 years experience in the alarm industry with FCS. Manages the Alarm Services Division which services Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Educational and Healthcare facilities. Member of CASIA (Connecticut Alarm Systems Integrator's Association), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ESA (Electronic Security Association). Avid golfer, playing out of Candlewood Valley Country Club, and fan of UCONN Huskies, NY Yankees, and Minnesota Vikings.