Derby Fire & Security (Silco) Bill DeLong

About

Silco Fire & Security is a family-owned fire protection and life safety services company headquartered in Evendale, Ohio. Originally founded in 1931 as Standard Industrial Laundry Company (SILCO), the company’s fire protection roots began in 1959 and were expanded formally under fire and safety leadership in the 1970s, growing from a small fire protection crew of about 11 employees into a major regional service provider in the Midwest. Over its more than six decades of fire protection experience, Silco has built a reputation for integrated safety solutions that protect people, property, and facilities through design, installation, inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and emergency service of fire protection and security systems. Today Silco serves more than 45,000 customers across Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, Western Pennsylvania, and the greater Detroit area, offering a comprehensive suite of services that meet both fire code compliance and evolving safety needs. Silco’s fire protection services include fire extinguisher inspection and servicing, fire alarm installation and monitoring, sprinkler system installation and monitoring, emergency and exit lighting, kitchen suppression, special hazard suppression systems, vehicle suppression, and mass notification systems. In addition to fire solutions, Silco provides a wide range of security services, including security alarm systems, 24/7 UL-listed monitoring, video surveillance, access control, school security solutions, automatic gates and doors, and intercom systems — all designed to offer scalable protection for businesses of varying sizes and needs. Silco emphasizes quality service backed by rigorous technician training, robust monitoring infrastructure, and core values that prioritize customer safety and responsiveness. The company has been recognized as a Top Workplace and included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, reflecting both its growth trajectory and strong internal culture focused on excellence.

Industries Served

Restaurants, Commercial