Monroe Extinguisher Company, Inc was incorporated in 1972 by John B. Agness, as a fire protection sales and service company. In 1975 Monroe earned its Factory Mutual Approval on its recharge facility. Becoming one of two companies in New York State to hold this approval. In 1976, after Mr. Agness passed away, management was transferred to Thomas J. Curtin. Mr. Curtin had been an employee of the company since 1972 and was certified for Ansul and Walter Kidde pre-engineered fire systems. In the late 70’s the company continued to expand throughout Western New York, servicing hand portables, pre-engineered fire systems and Halon engineered extinguishing systems.