Family-Owned. Union-Built. Relationship-Driven.
Meet the Owners
Shilo Tapp
President & Director of Business Operations
As President of Valiant Fire Protection Inc., Shilo leads the company's strategic direction and oversees administration, scheduling, client relations, project coordination, and day-to-day business operations.
With a Diploma in Community & Justice Services and an extensive background in leadership, community-focused work, customer service, and organizational management, Shilo brings a people-first philosophy to the company. Her professional experiences have taught her the importance of communication, accountability, and creating environments where people feel valued and respected.
Growing up around the construction industry and gaining firsthand experience working alongside her father's renovation business provided an early appreciation for quality workmanship, project coordination, and the dedication required to successfully complete projects.
Shilo is passionate about building strong relationships with clients, employees, general contractors, and industry partners. Her vision for Valiant is to create a company known not only for the quality of its work, but for the way it treats people.
Joel Rines
Vice PresidenTÂ & Lead Sprinkler Fitter
Joel oversees field operations and project execution for Valiant Fire Protection. A proud Local 853 Union Sprinkler Fitter, he entered the sprinkler trade in 2002 and has dedicated his career to delivering quality fire protection systems throughout Ontario.
Joel brings extensive experience in sprinkler installation, inspections, testing, maintenance, service, and system modifications across a wide range of occupancies and industries.
His project experience includes hospitals and healthcare facilities, high-rise commercial towers, industrial and manufacturing facilities, OPP facilities and government buildings, military installations and air force bases, retail and big-box developments, automotive dealerships, and institutional and educational facilities.
Notable projects throughout his career have included major commercial developments, hospitals, military installations, manufacturing facilities, and large-scale retail projects, including work associated with the Bay Adelaide Centre and other complex fire protection projects across Ontario.
Joel's educational background includes Civil Engineering studies, Business studies, extensive Local 853 training and certifications, and his 427A Certificate of Qualification. His commitment to craftsmanship, continuous learning, and doing the job right the first time forms the technical foundation of Valiant Fire Protection.
After establishing himself in the trade, Joel stepped away from the industry for a period to focus on raising his family and helping build the family's home. That experience reinforced the values of commitment, perseverance, and family that continue to shape both his leadership and the culture of Valiant Fire Protection today.
Protecting what matters most
The Valiant Family
At Valiant Fire Protection, we're building more than a fire protection company. We're building a family business founded on trust, integrity, craftsmanship, and meaningful relationships.
As parents, business owners, and construction professionals, we understand the importance of protecting what matters most. Those values guide every project we undertake and every relationship we build.
Our Story
Our story is built on family, construction, fire protection, and a commitment to doing the right thing for the people we serve.
At Valiant Fire Protection Inc., we believe great companies are built the same way great relationships are built: through trust, integrity, hard work, and genuine care for people.
As a family-owned and operated business, Valiant was founded with a simple vision: to create a company where people matter, quality is never compromised, and relationships are valued as much as the work itself.
Our story is shaped by decades of experience in the fire protection industry, a lifelong connection to construction, and personal experiences that reinforced the importance of protecting what matters most.
Like many families, we have faced challenges that strengthened our appreciation for resilience, community, and supporting one another. Those experiences inspired us to build more than a fire protection company. We wanted to build a company people trust, a company clients enjoy working with, and a company employees are proud to call home.
As parents of three boys, ages 1, 7, and 9, family is at the heart of everything we do. The values that guide us at home—honesty, accountability, respect, and hard work—are the same values that guide our business.
Today, Valiant Fire Protection proudly combines professional service, Local 853 union craftsmanship, and family values to deliver dependable fire protection solutions throughout Ontario.
Our commitment is simple: Build Trust. Deliver Quality. Protect What Matters.
Built on Shared Values
At Valiant Fire Protection, we know that successful projects are built on more than pipe and fittings. They are built on relationships.
We value the trust placed in us by our clients, employees, suppliers, general contractors, and fellow trades. Every relationship is earned through honest communication, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Whether we are completing an inspection, installing a new system, performing service work, or partnering on a large construction project, our goal remains the same:
To provide exceptional fire protection services while building lasting relationships and a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and craftsmanship.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring honesty and transparency in every project we undertake.
Craftsmanship
Our union-trained professionals deliver superior workmanship, paying meticulous attention to every safety detail.
Accountability
We take full responsibility for the safety systems we manage, providing reliable protection you can count on 24/7.