About Aries Fire Protection, LLC

Aries Fire Protection, LLC is committed to delivering exceptional safety solutions. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of fire protection for every project.

Ronald Schleich, CET - Principal

Mr. Schleich’s expertise stems from a career dedicated to mechanical systems engineering, starting back in 1994. Prior to establishing Aries Fire Protection, LLC, he contributed his vast knowledge to a leading consulting engineering firm in Florida, a prominent fire protection contractor based in Tampa, and served as the Southeast Regional Technical Adviser for the Viking Corporation.

Mr. Schleich boasts a rich and diverse background in designing fire protection systems for a wide range of clients across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. His portfolio features the design of water-based suppression systems, clean agent systems, foam suppression systems, air-sampling smoke detection systems, and specialized hazard systems. Some of his duties include:

Conducting compelling presentations and spearheading marketing initiatives to promote services.

Ensuring staff excellence through rigorous quality control measures.

Overseeing projects as the lead project manager from initial contract negotiations to final building inspections. 

Designing cutting-edge fire protection systems for a diverse range of buildings, including commercial, industrial, and institutional structures, as well as laboratories. 

Conducting third-party plan reviews, preparing technical assistance reports, and crafting material specifications to ensure project success. 

Experience (Over 25 Years)

Years Sprinkler Design

Jacksonville Fire Inspector 

Viking Corporation, SW Regional Technical Rep.

Education

St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL

Fire Inspector Program 

St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL

Fire Investigator Program 

St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL

Associates in Arts 

Registrations

NICET Water-Based Systems Layout (Level III) Certificate, No. 119786 

International Code Council Fire Inspector I/II Certificate No. 8073820 

State of Florida Fire Inspector I Certificate, No. 152488 

State of Florida Fire Inspector II Certificate, No. 166961 

State of Florida Fire Investigator II Certificate, No. 169042 

National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications:  

PROBOARD Fire Inspector I/II Certificate No. 267451

PROBOARD Plans Examiner I Certificate No. 267452

Professional Societies

National Fire Protection Association

International Code Council

Florida Fire Marshal and Inspectors Association 

Project Resume

Panama City International Airport 

Oklahoma Heart Center 

Atlanta International Airport

Storage Facilities (High-Piled and Self-Storage)

Dalí Museum 

Power Plants

USF Student Center 

Residential and Business Complexes 

Josh, SET - Design Director

Experience (Over 22 Years) 

Sprinkler Design 

Installer and Forman 

Certifications

NICET Level IV – Water-Based Systems 

Project Resume

Storage Facilities (High-Piled and Self-Storage) 

Power Plants 

Residential 

Data Centers 

Residential and Business Complexes 

Kevin, CET - Design Manager

Experience (Over 29 Years)

Sprinkler Design 

Installer and Forman 

Systems Installation Director 

Certifications

NICET Level III – Water-Based Systems 

Project Resume

Storage Facilities (High-Piled and Self-Storage)

Historic Building Renovations 

Oklahoma Heart Center 

Residential and Business Complexes