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Trusted Fire Protection & Security Systems in New York
Great Lakes Building Systems is a nationally recognized leader in fire safety, detection, and suppression systems serving Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY. Founded by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, we specialize in designing, engineering, installing, and maintaining fire protection and commercial security systems tailored to commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, and retail facilities. Our team includes NICET-certified technicians and factory-trained professionals with partnerships with top manufacturers like Notifier, Honeywell, and Fike. We maintain New York State Office of General Services approval and prioritize code compliance, rapid emergency response times, and continuous staff development through industry-leading training programs.Recognized as Notifier's 2016 Distributor of the Year among 450 dealers nationwide, we combine cutting-edge technology with personalized service to deliver reliable protection solutions. Our commitment extends beyond equipment sales to long-term client relationships built on trust, technical excellence, and 24/7 dedicated support. Through web-based reporting systems and barcode inventory tracking, we ensure consistent service quality and regulatory compliance for all clients.
Services
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Suppression
Security Systems
Emergency Lighting
Access Control
Sprinkler Systems
Fire Extinguishers
Clean Agent Systems
Nurse Call Systems
Gunshot Detection
Highlights and features
- 40 years of industry experience with NICET-certified technicians
- 24/7 emergency service with 4-hour response guarantees
- Factory-trained experts partnered with top manufacturers
- Web-based reporting and barcode inventory tracking systems
- Award-winning service recognized by Notifier nationwide
Associations and certifications
- NICET
- New York State Office of General Services
What people say
Award-winning service
24/7 support
Code compliance
Technical excellence
Long-term reliability
Services
Fire Alarm Systems
We design and install advanced fire alarm systems with mass notification capabilities. Our NICET-certified technicians ensure compliance with NFPA, New York State, and local codes. Systems feature integration with emergency paging and building management platforms for comprehensive protection.
Fire Suppression
Custom clean agent suppression systems protect valuable assets from fire damage without water. We offer FM200, Ecaro, Novec gas solutions, and CO2 systems with complete installation, maintenance, and code-compliant inspections for industrial and commercial facilities.
Security Systems
Integrated security solutions combine intrusion detection, CCTV, and IP-based access control. Our certified team designs scalable systems with centralized monitoring for healthcare, education, and commercial properties across Western New York.
Emergency Lighting
Code-compliant emergency lighting systems ensure safe evacuation during power failures. We provide complete installation, testing, and maintenance services with battery backup solutions that meet all local and national safety standards.
Sprinkler Systems
Custom fire sprinkler systems for diverse facilities including wet, dry, pre-action, and water mist configurations. Our certified installers ensure proper backflow prevention and maintenance to meet specific building requirements and safety codes.
People
John F. Wojdan
President & CEO
With 40 years in fire protection, John leads as founder and CEO. He established GLBS's commitment to technical excellence and customer relationships. Under his leadership, the company earned Notifier's top national distributor award.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and surrounding areas in Western and Central New York with 24/7 emergency response capabilities.
Are your technicians certified?
Yes, we have more NICET-certified technicians than all competitors combined, with factory training from Notifier, Honeywell, and other industry leaders.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
We provide comprehensive service contracts with guaranteed 4-hour emergency response times and web-based inspection reporting systems.
What fire protection systems do you offer?
We handle all systems including fire alarms, sprinklers, clean agent suppression, extinguishers, and mass notification platforms for commercial facilities.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
Contract customers receive guaranteed 4-hour response times with cross-trained technicians available 24/7 for fire, security, or system issues.
Are you industry certified?
We're approved by New York State OGS, hold NICET certifications, and maintain partnerships with major manufacturers like Notifier and Honeywell.
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Reviews (6)
Justin Thompson
Jun 06, 2020
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GLBS does most of the hotels I oversee. They do an amazing job. Great customer service and fast response to all my life safety issues at the hotels.
David Pawlak
Apr 18, 2020
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Great Company to work with. Their technicians are knowledgeable, they are quick to respond to any issues, and they are very reliable.
Kevin Hassen
Jan 09, 2020
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I have been working with Great Lakes and the team of folks there for the past six years. From top to bottom, the company is staffed with professional and capable talent. I have worked with them On maintenance issues, problem-solving, and new installation. Keith Matot has been outstanding to deal with. Dusty Smith is professional, informative, thorough and determined to find solutions. Sterling Shepperd is always responsive, sensitive to issues, and helpful. I heartily recommend this team and company.
Crystal Guash
Jan 04, 2020
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I've been using GLBS for fire/life safety at the properties I manage for a few years and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. Sterling and Jen in particular are always incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in their recommendations. I highly recommend them!
Tyler Rampado
Dec 30, 2019
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Great Lakes has been servicing our fire alarm and life safety systems at our schools for numerous years. They are very responsive and quick to resolve issues at hand which is really important when dealing with life safety. Dusty is always very professional to our needs and knowledgeable of customer service and relationships.
Taylor Clark
Dec 25, 2019
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Great Lakes is a wonderful, thoughtful and amazing company to work with. We have had to call them for many day time/ late night emergencies and we are always taken care of right away & receive follow up calls. They have always gone above & beyond for my company for service, scheduling and help with upcoming projects. Thank you Great Lakes!
