With the focus set on the client's satisfaction and ways to improve the FCF model, clients and word of mouth continued to spread. Jacob Foster wasn't willing to risk anything to chance. His hard work and knowledge has witnessed him gain a Diploma in Franchising. He earned his electrical contractor license and is now recognised as one of the leading electrical contractors in the industry. He obtained fire business certificates and other business certificates for the company and became a qualified fire certifier.?
Although, the company's success doesn't rely on one person. The company owes its success to the support team and group of skilled technicians and electricians. With their hard work and skills, FCF Fire & Electrical is the leading Fire Protection Company with innovative technology focused around customer experience and also cutting customer costs while maintaining the Australian Standards and compliance.
2016?- The FCF Brand was recognized internationally as a leader at the International Franchising Association conference. Jacob Foster was selected amongst the top 20 individuals under thirty-five to see franchise systems global. This type of recognition shows that the FCF Team are true leaders. And as the fire industry changes, FCF will continue to look out for their clients as they are always number one.
2017?- Jacob Foster was plastered in multiple billboards across different cities thanks to Vero Insurance. He was selected by Vero Insurance as one of three representatives for their Success Hub. His parents were thrilled to see their son on a billboard at the Brisbane Gateway Bridge.
FCF Fire & Electrical has expanded its operations to regional areas while maintaining its quality service in key capital cities. Given Australia's vast lands, having the right Territory Managers in these regions is key to the business success.
Becoming a Territory Manager is not as easy as applying for a regular position. FCF Fire & Electrical has a list of qualifications for this position that has earned FCF a roster of brightest and friendliest skilled operators in the country.
With everyone working together, FCF's dream of offering services to small business, councils and large business are coming true.
2019?- Virtual Reality fire extinguisher training has hit the Australian market and FCF have been very busy helping the designers meet the fire regulations to an office scenario.
2020?- The year of Covid and starting franchisees in this year especially Melbourne as a challenging experience. With marketing plans and normal business opening procedures hindered by government policy FCF managed to not only have one, but two new franchisees start in Covid. These guys and their families really pushed hard, and one family even managed to pay off their franchise in Covid.
FCF opens up free training online for Australian businesses to help them meet compliance and save some money in these trying times.
2021?- The year has finally arrived where the business now has 50+ National clients and growing. Its also a time to start the second phase of our long-term plan. The second stage is slowing down franchise sales as all key areas have been met. This stage also includes bring in a General Manager to assist meeting goals for the business along side Jacob Foster.
Franchise sales are still available and only to the best of the best in the fire industry. If you have the skills and experience of being in the fire industry, we are happy to help you grow with our Brand.
2022- Fire AI is released by FCF Fire and Electrical with the aim of assisting clients understand the complexity of legislation, regulations and ACTS to follow as business owners. Fire Ai has been converted to a chat bot at present due to legal obligations which are unclear via the Australian Government. As Ai is fast moving the legal requirements are slower than technology at present. We are looking to switching all of our hard work back on to make business owners lives easier in relation to fire safety obligations under the law.
2023 - First External Acquisition, this purchase was a test run for acquisitions outside of the FCF Brand. Having preformed two internal Acquisitions of franchisees that wanted to retire and the other of which was unfortunate marriage breakup. FCF wanted to look at significate growth via competitors.
2024- Purchase of new Sunshine Coast warehouse so that FCF Team on the Sunny Coast has a permanent home.
Set-up of the Fire Extinguisher Recycling Association, FCF are more than just an industry provider we are a leader in our Industry for many reasons and another is recycling waste from our industry.
2025- Acquisition of large Family Owned business of FirePak. Operating with a total of 20 staff and additional contractors. FCF seen the opportunity of a industry icon retiring and offered to purchase the business. With a successful re-branding FCF is now the dominate player in the region with 25 plus staff and growing.
AFSESA creation- Australian Fire Sfatey and Environmental Sustainability Association firerecycling.com.au was created to redirect landfill into a reusable product. Christmas 2024 seen Jacob Foster write the policies and website for this association, joining 6 operators across Australia together to form an Association to help people find the recycling teams.
2026- New franchise model allowing for smaller operators to utilize the brand and also operate a business inside the FCF Network as a franchise with less obligations on the administrative side. This opportunity has grown from the future expectation of the electrical contractors market into 2040.
