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Jorgensen Company began in 1932 when Hans Jorgensen, then a Fresno auto mechanic, was asked by the local Fire Marshal if he would be interested in refilling fire extinguishers, as the previous service company had closed. This seemed like a good way to make an extra dollar during the Great Depression, and Hans agreed. Little did he imagine at the time what this sideline would grow into.
By the end of the 1930s, fire equipment had replaced auto repair as Mr. Jorgensen’s livelihood. As the decades passed, Hans, and later his sons Al and Don, continued expanding the family business both geographically and in the services they offered. By the mid-1980s, Jorgensen & Company had offices throughout the San Joaquin Valley, from Modesto to Bakersfield, and a product line that covered every aspect of fire protection and safety.
As the century drew to a close, Al and Don Jorgensen realized that the best way to continue their father’s legacy beyond their own retirement would be to sell the corporation to the employees who had been instrumental in helping it grow. So, in 1994, control of the company passed outside the family for the first time as Leon Young was named president and Darrell Hefley vice president.
What does the 21st century hold? The company continues to explore opportunities for expansion into new markets in Northern and Southern California, as well as online. We are also actively promoting a service concept that the company is uniquely suited for: Integrated Fire Protection. With this program, large single or multi-location companies can have all of their fire protection needs handled by one vendor, for a set price, and invoiced on a regular schedule. As we have since the beginning, Jorgensen Company will continue to aggressively seek out and develop new products and services for the benefit of our customers. It’s our mission.
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