Essential Fire Protection Systems

Essential Fire Protection Systems, Inc. is an El Paso-based company specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of fire protection sprinkler systems throughout the West Texas and Southern New Mexico regions. As a business incorporated since 1982, we serve as the most experienced fire sprinkler company throughout the entire Paso del Norte area.

We focus completely on fire sprinkler systems. Whether you require residential fire sprinkler systems, commercial fire sprinkler systems or any other type of indoor fire sprinkler systems, Essential Fire Protection Systems can solve your needs.

Additional capabilities include:

  • Maintenance, repair, inspection and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems
  • Backflow prevention by certified backflow testing technicians
  • Testing and maintenance of private fire hydrants
  • All inspectors possess NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) certifications
  • Emergency services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With nearly 40 years experience in the fire sprinkler industry, Essential Fire Protection Systems, Inc. has the reputation as the most reliable and dependable company in the area. Give us a call or send an email to find out how we can best serve you!

Texas SCR No.: 0007 | New Mexico License No.: 20708

  • 10920 Marconi Lane
  • El Paso, TX 79935-4611
  • Phone (915) 592-5066
  • Fax (915) 592-6771
  • Business Hours:
  • Monday - Thursday,
    8am - 5pm
  • Friday, 8am - 4pm



Jonas Huffman, President
jhuffman@essentialfire-ep.com

Eric Rodriguez, Lead Designer/Vice President
erod@essentialfire-ep.com

Billy Ehrlich,
General Superintendent

behrlich@essentialfire-ep.com

Mark Meshirer,
Inspection Superintendent

mmeshirer@essentialfire-ep.com

Jeff Retzer,
Lead Estimator

jretzer@essentialfire-ep.com

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Please send completed applications to Kristin Pratt - Office Manager,
office@essentialfire-ep.com