Galion Fire Appliance LLC. was started in 1967, in the basement of local firefighter, Raymond Russell's home. The company began to grow rapidly, and in 1969 was moved from the basement to the garage, and Raymond quit his full-time job. With the growth of the company, Raymond went from servicing and selling fire extinguishers to servicing Automatic Systems and Sprinkler Systems. In 1984, Dennis Russell joined the company, and they expanded into the installation of those systems. Once again, the growing need of this small town business required another move. Raymond and Dennis Russell bought a building in Galion, OH, and shortly after, Greg Russell joined the team. This addition allowed them to expand their service area to most of Ohio, as well surrounding states. Soon after, they began installing sprinklers and fire alarms. They were contracted for work in hotels, factories, stores, restaurants, churches, universities, and more.
In 1990, Raymond Russell stepped down as President, but continued to remain an active member of the company, servicing and recharging fire extinguishers. Dennis Russell succeeded as the President of Galion Fire Appliance Inc. with Raymond Russell managing the company, until his health decline in 2014, and Greg Russell leading the design team.
In 2018, Galion Fire underwent corporate reconstruction with Greg Russell as a member of the newly founded Galion Fire Appliance LLC.
In the spirit of the family business, founded by Raymond Russell, the Russell brothers plan to provide excellent service and prompt projection complete.
Dennis was born and raised in Galion, Ohio. He worked for Galion Fire Appliance Inc. for over 34 years. He served in many positions throughout his time with the company, from Service Tech to President. Dennis is licensed in the installation and servicing of fire extinguishers, servicing and recharging Automatic and Sprinkler systems and fire alarms.
Dennis enjoys hunting and fishing. He is married to his wife, Carla, and has two children.
Greg began helping his father, and founder of Galion Fire Appliance Inc., as a young man. What began as a summer job to earn money for his first car, soon became his passion.
Greg was born and raised in Galion, Ohio. He is happily married to his wife and has a son and daughter, and two beautiful grandchildren.