Welcome to the FSS Group
With over 35 years of expertise, the FSS Group of Companies is a trusted provider of Fire and Safety Essential Safety Provision maintenance, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) in Aviation Services.
We combine safety, innovation, and a highly skilled workforce to deliver excellence.
As a leading Technical Support Agency specialising in the area of fire safety, we focus on Through-Life Sustainment and In-Service Support, ensuring the ongoing reliability and efficiency of our customer’s systems.
Our services are underpinned by robust Program Management and delivered through three specialised divisions:
This diverse portfolio allows us to meet the unique needs of private enterprises, commercial clients, and state and federal government sectors.
Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures confidence, reliability, and exceptional support at every level.
OUR STORY
Note: The term “Company” refers to Fire System Services, which includes Aviation Fire Systems Australia and National Hydro Cylinder Testing services.
Chronological Timeline
Fire System Services was founded over 35 years ago by our current CEO, Mr. Nick Papamichael.
1990 – 2000
1999: Read More
- Fire System Services was founded by Mr. Nick Papamichael, who embarked on his career in the Fire Protection Industry in 1992. With a broad range of skills honed over the years, he established the company, establishing Fire System Services as a prominent provider of Fire Safety Services in the South Australian market. To maximize the company’s potential, Fire System Services acquired a Licensed Cylinder Test Station in the late 1990s, operating under the name National Hydro Cylinder Testing Services.
2000 – 2030
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- The Commonwealth of Australia invited the company to assist with various projects focused on testing and certifying assets owned and maintained by the Department of Defence, Defence Contractors, and CSIRO. This partnership resulted in the formation of Aviation Fire Systems Australia around 2014.
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- The company has partnered with Raytheon Australia to provide Aviation Services for the Boeing F-18 Super Hornets.
2021: Read More
- By embracing modern technology, the company is transitioning from a paper-based system to a fully cloud-based digital solution through
Uptick Software Technology.
This upgrade allows the fire safety division of the company to automate and enhance Essential Safety Provisions (ESP) Asset Management Reporting.
2022: Read More
- The company has moved to a modern office and workshop, greatly improving our aviation operational capabilities.
2023: Read More
- The company has received a Certificate of Approval CAR-30 from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), allowing us to provide cylinder testing services for private and charter, non-scheduled air transport operations within the General Aviation Sector.
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- The company has progressed by acquiring equipment for testing aviation gas cylinders and establishing Oxygen Carts & Gas Boosting equipment.
This development positions both the company and Adelaide, South Australia, as a pivotal reference point for global aviation companies in need of gas cylinder testing services.
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- The company has received the EATA, Extinguisher Agent Trading Authorization, and acquired a Getz Agent Transfer Filling Station for Halotron and F35.
This enables us to offer testing and refilling services for aviation fire extinguishers. - The company has formed partnerships with Airflite to enhance aviation services at RAAF Base Edinburgh, as well as with the Deep Maintenance Facility to support AUKUS initiatives.
- The company has also established collaborations with LSI Life Support International Australia, focusing on Unipac III Liferafts for Boeing P8 at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
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- The company made a significant investment in a large Bauer Breathable Air Filling Station, enabling our entry into the breathable air fills market and enhancing customer trust.
- The company entered into a trading agreement as a distributor with Amerex USA, supporting aviation service needs at RAAF Base Edinburgh in partnership with the Deep Maintenance Facility.
Long-Term Vision
Our future vision encompasses the expansion of our workshop facility to offer Aviation Services with Part 145 capabilities, specifically in Hydrostatic Pressure Testing and Non-Destructive Testing through Radiography, all within a single location.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY PROVISIONS MAINTENANCE
Fire System Services offers customized solutions to simplify fire protection, electrical, and mechanical compliance with the help of Uptick Asset Management Software.
Our paperless digital cloud-based reporting enables customers to quickly access up-to-date reports with easily readable, accurate data.
We recognize the impact that workplace emergencies can have on individuals, their families, and businesses, as well as the complexity of regulations.
Fire System Services reduces risks to life and property through training, proper installation, and maintenance of systems in accordance with relevant quality assurance standards.
Our workshop activities, including cylinder retesting programs, enable customers to align with their environmental policies and reduce their greenhouse footprint by avoiding the disposal of expired fire extinguishers and agents in landfills.
Choosing to have your fire extinguishers retested and refilled is the right decision.
Partner with Fire System Services for compliance: Inspect, Certify, Protect.
AVIATION SERVICES
Aviation Fire Systems Australia, also known as Fire System Services, has been established as a leading Aviation MRO company, providing comprehensive support for aircraft aviation services.
Our offerings include hydrostatic testing of DOT and non-DOT cylinders to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft bottles.
We specialize in testing a variety of aircraft bottles, including portable fire extinguishers, fire bottles, safety cylinders, oxygen life support bottles, inflation bottles, and air bottles used for gear down and engine start-up.
In addition to the above services, we offer refills for aviation portable fire extinguishers, emergency air bottles, emergency flotation devices such as lift ramps and floats, gas cylinders, and oxygen bottles.
Our expertise encompasses aviation gas cylinder services throughout the Commonwealth of Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Our client base includes both private and charter operators, including the Australian Defence Force.
Fire System Services offer a full turnkey solution for all Essential Safety Provisions, Fire & Safety maintenance requirements and can assist with:
Wet Systems
Dry Systems
Portables
Egress
Electrical Safety
Personal Safety
Why Choose Us
Our commitment to providing a friendly and professional service is reflected in our open manner and personal approach to your fire protection requirements. We prioritize meeting deadlines and completing projects promptly.
Fire System Services is FPAS accredited, ensuring that all our technicians are fully competent and hold a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, providing our clients with peace of mind.
Our customer base includes a wide range of commercial and industrial outlets such as shopping centers, hotels, motels, and apartments. We are also the preferred supplier for many Adelaide-based building & construction companies, real estate/strata managers, and property developers.
Our Facility
With a licensed gas cylinder test station workshop based locally in Wingfield South Australia, we are able to cater to walk-in services.
Managing a modern facility with over 300 square meters of floor space with high ceilings we are able to handle a variety of various sized gas cylinders.
Ranging from test & tagging of fire extinguishers to Hydrostatic Pressure Testing or Non-Destructive Testing via Eddy Current, Dye Penetrant or Radiography Testing.
Our plant equipment allows us to handle and lift up to 3000l water capacity gas cylinders & test as high as 80,000kPa / 11,603psi or as low as 1000kPa / 145psi.
Also applying Quality Assurance Testing by data logging the hydrostatic test, allows us to be able to test for various types of projects.
Our Carbon Footprint
Fire System Services aim to minimise their carbon footprint as much as possible by bringing in measures such as:
- Using non-PFAS environmentally friendly foam concentrate
- Disposing of all PFAS foams in intermediate bulk containers
- Retesting and refurbishing expired fire extinguishers where practical
- Using a Dry Powder re-atomisation process for Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers to reduce wastage of Dry Chemical Powder going to landfill
- Recapturing and reusing Carbon Dioxide gases where practical
