Firestop Carolinas, Inc. was formed and incorporated in 1998 by Mike and Pam Wellons and is certified by both the NC Historically Underutilized Businesses and the Charlotte Woman-Owned Business associations. Firestop Carolina’s Inc. is a Factory Mutual 4991 Approved Contractor.

Mike Wellons attended the University of South Carolina, graduating with a BS in Structural Engineering and received his Professional Engineering Registration in 1977. Firestop Carolina’s Inc. was founded in 1998 to address the growing need for firestopping solutions in the Carolinas. Mike handles Sales and Estimating for the company.

Pam Wellons holds a BS in Nursing and has worked extensively in the Carolina HealthCare system. In 2001 Pam became majority owner and was named President of Firestop Carolina’s Inc. In 2001 Pam joined Firestop Carolina’s Inc. full time. She oversees production and administration.

Firestop Carolinas, Inc. now has 30 full time employees fulfilling firestopping needs in all of North and South Carolina. Our clients consist of General Contractors, MEP Trades, Masonry and Drywall Contractors, Cabling and Computer Companies, Owners and recently the US Navy.

Firestop Carolinas, Inc. has firestopped in the following industries:
Educational facilities
Medical facilities
Light and heavy industrial
Commercial projects
Government projects
Prisons
Hi-rise facilities

Our services range from basic firestopping sealant projects to complex cabling projects, high traffic openings, rated expansion joints and openings in fire-rated barrier systems along with the highly unusual. We regularly enjoy finding and implementing economical solutions others have difficulty resolving. With Firestop Carolina, Inc., you can be sure it’ll be done right the first time, saving you valuable time and money.