About Us
🔥 It Started With One Fire Pit for My Family.
Three years ago, I built a fire pit. Not to start a business — just to have something special in my backyard for my family. I welded it by hand, the way I've welded everything for the past 25 years, and when it was done, I was proud of it. So I posted a few pictures online.
The response stopped me in my tracks.
People wanted one. Then more people wanted one. Then more after that. What started as a single fire pit for my family became Forever Firepit — and I've been building them by hand, one at a time, ever since.
👨🏭 Meet Jim — The Only Person Who Builds Your Fire Pit
I'm Jim Gentile, and I am Forever Firepit. There's no factory. No production line. No team of welders. Just me, my shop, and 25+ years of metalwork experience that spans high-rise steel construction, sanitary stainless fabrication, and aerospace-grade inspection.
Every single fire pit that leaves my shop was designed, cut, and welded by my hands. I use CNC plasma and laser cutting for precision, and traditional welding techniques for strength — because I refuse to build anything I wouldn't be proud to put in my own backyard.
When you order a Forever Firepit, you're not buying a product off a shelf. You're commissioning a piece built specifically for you, by someone who has spent a lifetime perfecting this craft.
⚒️ What Goes Into Every Fire Pit
- 25+ years of professional metalwork experience — from aerospace to high-rise steel to your backyard
- Premium 1/8" American steel — heavy-duty, weather-resistant, built for a lifetime
- CNC plasma & laser cutting — precision patterns and cutouts that mass production can't replicate
- Hand-welded construction — every joint finished by hand for strength and beauty
- Built to order — your fire pit is made when you order it, not pulled from a warehouse
💬 Why People Keep Coming Back
Most of my customers find me on Instagram or Facebook. They see a video of me building something, or a photo of a finished piece glowing in someone's backyard — and something clicks. They reach out, we talk, and a few weeks later they have a fire pit that becomes the centerpiece of their outdoor life.
That personal connection is something no big-box store can offer. When you buy from Forever Firepit, you know exactly who built it, how it was built, and that it was made with genuine pride and care.
"Your fire should be more than just heat. It should be the place where your family gathers, your stories are told, and your memories are made."
— Jim Gentile, Founder & Builder
📦 How It Works
Because every fire pit is built by hand, I serve customers locally in Connecticut and surrounding areas.
- ✅ Local pickup available at my shop
- 🚚 Local delivery within 100 miles
- 📦 Flat-pack models available for standard shipping
Have a question or ready to order? I'd love to hear from you.
✉️ Get in Touch
📞 Call or text: 203-627-6797
📧 Email: foreverfirepit@gmail.com