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