Safeway Fire & Protection Company

Frank Califano has been an owner of Safeway Fire & Protection since it's inception. He has also been a business owner for over 25 years. Frank brings with him a strong service acumen from his experience in owning and managing the largest privately held secuirty company in New York. It is the fire alarm industry that Frank wanted to vest his time and bring with him his knowledege and expertise from his past. Frank received his business degree from Adelphi University in 1994. He has been hononred several times through various organizations and currently holds a board seat with two non- forprofit organizations. It was Frank's vision along with his business partner Martin Brophy to put the pieces together to build the best Fire Alarm Company in the New York tri-state area. 

With over 25 years of experience in the Fire Alarm industry, Marty has always found success by making the customer the highest priority.  As a Partner and Owner of Safeway Fire his vision in 2011 was to build and grow a company that requires equal emphasis being placed on excellence in sales, engineering and service company wide.  The past and future success of Safeway Fire & Protection is based upon this principal and with Marty leading the day to day operations the company continues to be a leader in the industry.

Marty is NY State Licensed in fire alarm & security and has multiple certifications in the Life Safety industry, most notably he is NICET Level IV certified in Fire Alarm Systems.  His many years serving on multiple association boards including currently the New York Fire Alarm Association, keep him on the cutting edge of both technology and code changes.  Safeway Fire & Protection will continue to rely on his experience and leadership to help guide a team of highly qualified professionals to the forefront of the industry.

Steve joined Safeway Fire & Protection in February 2019 and serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, he oversees Safeway Fire's corporate strategy as well as all phases of financial management including financial reporting and planning, taxation, and compliance. With decades of experience in financial leadership, Steve started his career at Arizona Beverages and then moved into security services in 2000 with FJC Security Services. There he rose in the ranks from an Assistant Controller to Senior Vice President of Finance and then promoted to Chief Financial Officer, for his successful initiatives in M&A, trend analysis, budgeting methodologies, developing internal controls and implementing new business software for the company, managing all banking and insurance relationships, global budgeting and financial reporting, complex cost proposals. Also, his focus extended to oversight of corporate compliance, Human Resources, IT and all audit functions for the company. He was instrumental in the sale of FJC to Allied Universal. Steve earned a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration of strategic management and human resources from Quinnipiac University. He also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from Long Island University, Post. Steve reports directly to the President and ownership and assists in the planning and strategy of company stability and growth.

From the initial bid stage through the final project acceptance, Frank and our highly experienced Engineering team will plan, design and coordinate all technical facets respective to our projects. Daily activities involve interfacing with Sales, Consultants, Installers and Technical personnel regarding project evaluations and reviews, code compliance, product suitability and support solutions with a primary focus in the design and delivery of our exceptional project submission packages.

Frank is a graduate of Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is backed by over 25 Years of extensive training in the Fire & Security industry with multiple honors and certifications including a NICET Level IV. Under his direction, our team will ensure the proper execution of the design parameters, compliance to contractual requirements and the concise and timely processing of our projects.

Altan joined Safeway Fire & Protection November 2017 as a Senior Service Sales Account Executive. Since joining, Altan demonstrates the skill sets and qualities that Leaders exhibit on a daily basis. Altan values the customer relationship, identifying their needs and wants; effectively communicates to achieve customer Peace of Mind, Trust and Loyalty.

Over the course of his 15+ year career in the NYC market, Altan has developed business relationships with Tishman Speyer Properties, Brookfield Properties, The Durst Organization, Cushman & Wakefield, SL Green, Madison Square Garden, Columbia University, The Dermot Company, Related Management; in addition to NYC agencies, such as: Department of Corrections, Metropolitan Transit Authority & NYC Department of Education.

Altan is an active participant with the NYFAA, BOMA-NY and the Fire Safety Directors Association of Greater New York.

Altan shares the following quote to everyone he interacts with, whether it is his peers, staff, clients and/or family: “Be Your Best Self”

Mike started in the Fire Alarm business as a technician back in 1984. He worked as a Local “3” technician for fourteen years where he programmed and commissioned a wide array of projects in the five boroughs. While a technician his passion was always sales and project management. In 1997, Mike transitioned to a sales position. He immediately morphed into a hybrid account representative / project manager where he ran the jobs that he sold. Mike brought his expertise and hands on approach to Safeway Fire over seven years ago. Working with electrical contractors, building owners and engineers to implement code compliant designs for high rise office buildings, hotels, schools, hospitals, dormitories and retail establishments. Mike does it all! He continues to follow his passion looking for the next challenge. Being a member of the Safeway Fire family and working with some of the most respected people in the industry on some of the most high profile projects in NYC makes coming to work easy. Putting the Safeway stamp on an ever evolving life safety business is what it’s all about for him.

Peter started in the fire alarm industry over 25 years ago as a local #3 apprentice. After 8 years learning the ropes in the field, he was asked by his employer to make the move into sales.  Today he is held in high regard by loyal customers who rely on his expertise and commitment to excellence to help support them from the initial bid process through job close out on their fire alarm and auxiliary radio communication jobs. Peter has been described as loyal, honest, and detail-oriented.  He believes that teamwork and moral character are the keys to success.