09/23/2025
🔧 TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Austin Costa, Sprinkler Foreman
Meet Austin, one of our dedicated sprinkler foremen who brings both expertise and heart to every project. From tackling 1000+ head changeouts in challenging conditions to completing complex parking garage re-pipes ahead of schedule and under budget, Austin exemplifies what makes Premier Fire Protection exceptional.
💡 What drives Austin? "The tough jobs, the mud, the rain... When it's all done and everything is functioning properly, everything leading to that point is instantly justified."
🎯 Austin's approach to challenges: "I like to soak in as much detail about the situation as possible, formulate a base plan and then forge onward until it's done."
His definition of great customer service says it all: "You can't just act like you care, you have to show it."
Fun facts about Austin:
🌊 Maritime background - spent most of his adult life working on the water
🔨 Weekend warrior - built custom wooden chests for each of his four children
🏔️ PNW hiking enthusiast with his family
☕ Coffee most mornings, tea when the mood strikes
Austin's advice for newcomers: "Nothing is definitive, do the best you can and communicate when issues arise that you aren't sure how to navigate."
We're proud to have team members like Austin who combine technical expertise with genuine care for our clients and projects.
📞 PNW: (503) 662-7469 | [email protected]
