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Keeping You Safe Since 1978.
New Name, Same Great Service!

That’s right, we’ve changed our name from Westminster Fire Extinguisher to WFX to better reflect ALL we offer our valued customers. At WFX, we are 100% focused on protecting you and your business from fire, theft, property damage and security threats.

Complete Protection. Quality Service.

For more than 40 years, WFX (formerly Westminster Fire) has been designing and delivering the best in fire, lock and security protection. Count on WFX for complete protection and stay secure in the knowledge that our business is built on a legacy of protecting yours.

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WFX OFFERS THE BEST
PRODUCTS

Highest-rated products to match our top-notch service and expert installation.

A HISTORY OF KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE
History

Founded in 1978 by Fred Plunkert during his 30-year career as a professional firefighter (and 20 subsequent years as a Volunteer!), WFX has delivered fire safety products and services to Carroll County and Baltimore County Maryland and Pennsylvania businesses for more than 40 years.

WESTMINSTER FIRE ESTABLISHED
May 1978
WF RELOCATES TO DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER.
March 1982
WF EXPANDS; MOVES TO LARGER FACILITY.
October 2002
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March 2008
WF OPENS BRANCH IN HANOVER, PA.
January 2009
WF EXPANDS AGAIN–INTO FREDERICK MARKET.
July 2013
WF CONTINUES TO EXPAND—ADDS SECURITY AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES.
November 2017
WESTMINSTER FIRE BECOMES WFX!
September 2019
WESTMINSTER FIRE ESTABLISHED

WESTMINSTER FIRE ESTABLISHED.

May 1978

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service founded by Fred Plunkert, a career and volunteer firefighter. The company was originally located in a single car garage behind his residence in Westminster, MD.

WF RELOCATES TO DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER.

WFX RELOCATES TO DOWNTOWN WESTMINSTER.

March 1982

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service relocates to downtown Westminster…

WFX EXPANDS; MOVES TO LARGER FACILITY.

October 2002

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. relocates to the Westminster Trade Center, next to the Carroll County Regional Airport.

WF EXPANDS; MOVES TO LARGER FACILITY.

2ND GENERATION OF PLUNKERTS TAKE THE REINS!

March 2008

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. is purchased by Bob Plunkert, Fred’s son…

2ND GENERATION OF PLUNKERTS TAKE THE REINS!
WF OPENS BRANCH IN HANOVER, PA.

WFX OPENS BRANCH IN HANOVER, PA.

January 2009

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. opens a branch location in Hanover, PA, after acquiring Dale E. Ness Co – a local company providing fire protection services since 1972.

WF EXPANDS AGAIN–INTO FREDERICK MARKET.

WFX EXPANDS AGAIN–INTO FREDERICK MARKET.

July 2013

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. opens a branch location in Frederick, MD after acquiring Baker’s Fire & Safety – a local company providing fire protection services since 1958.

WF CONTINUES TO EXPAND—ADDS SECURITY AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES.

WFX CONTINUES TO EXPAND—ADDS SECURITY AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES.

November 2017

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. expands its presence in the Hanover, PA community and its product lines and services by acquiring Channell’s Locksmith shop and Law Security – a local company providing services since 1971.

WESTMINSTER FIRE BECOMES WFX!

WESTMINSTER FIRE BECOMES WFX!

September 2019

Westminster Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. becomes WFX Fire, Lock & Security…

Our customers have been counting on WFX for more than 40 years. Here’s what they say about why they stay!
Testimonials

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