Swartz Fire & Safety

What Swartz Fire & Safety does

Swartz Fire & Safety Inc. is a privately held, family-owned specialty fire-protection-systems contractor founded by Larry and Dottie Swartz in 1988 and headquartered in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The company sells, installs, inspects, and maintains a full line of portable fire extinguishers (ABC dry chemical, CO2, water, cartridge-operated, wheeled, and kitchen-specific models) and engineered fire suppression systems (ANSUL R-102 and INERGEN kitchen and clean-agent systems, Amerex kitchen protection, Badger Range Guard, Piranha dual-agent, Monarch industrial, and ANSUL CHECKFIRE heavy equipment systems), distributed under partnerships with ANSUL (Johnson Controls), AMEREX, BADGER, BUCKEYE, KIDDE, and Pyro Chem. Service coverage spans 15 counties across Central Pennsylvania, delivered through a fleet of mobile service trucks offering on-site recharging, cylinder service, annual and semiannual inspections, fire-safety evaluation and design, and extinguisher training, with 24/7 emergency mobile recharging available.

The business model blends one-time equipment sales with recurring inspection and maintenance contracts, plus project-based suppression system installation work. Pricing is quote-based and quote-driven through direct phone outreach and on-site consultation rather than published rate cards. Customer segments are horizontal and include commercial businesses, restaurants and food service, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and vehicle and heavy equipment operators. Marketing relies on the company website and SEO-oriented blog content, manufacturer affiliation logos (ANSUL, AMEREX, BADGER, BUCKEYE, KIDDE, NFPA, NAFED, PAFED, OSHA, EPA, DOT), and community involvement. Operational credibility is anchored by NAFED certification, OSHA and MSHA compliance, and full insurance coverage, with services aligned to NFPA standards such as NFPA 2001, NFPA 17A, and NFPA 96.

The company is small (11-50 employees), founder-operated, privately held with no disclosed institutional capital, no acquisitions, no subsidiaries, and no app, API, or software product. Its core assets are the regulatory certifications, the regional mobile service fleet, the multi-decade brand reputation in Central Pennsylvania, and the recurring inspection relationships with an SMB customer base.

Name

Swartz Fire & Safety

Legal name

Swartz Fire & Safety Inc.

Website

https://swartzfireandsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swartz Fire & Safety is a family-owned specialty fire-protection contractor in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania that sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers and engineered suppression systems for commercial, restaurant, industrial, and vehicle customers across 15 Central Pennsylvania counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Smoke/CO Detector & Life-Safety Electrical Troubleshooting (HSAOAEAJ)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire extinguisher sales
• Fire suppression systems
• Commercial kitchen suppression
• Fire safety inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellefonte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire Equipment Sales: Sales of portable and fixed-system fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, fire detection and control products. Products include ANSUL, AMEREX, BADGER, BUCKEYE brands across multiple categories (CO2, dry chemical, wheeled units, kitchen systems).
2. Annual Inspection Services: Annual fire safety/system inspection services for fire extinguishers and suppression systems. Includes free scheduling service where technicians call customers when servicing is due.
3. On-site Mobile Recharging: Mobile fire extinguisher recharging services. Fleet of trucks travel to customer sites to refill and inspect extinguishers. Emergency 24-hour mobile recharging available after fire incidents.
4. Fire Safety Evaluation and Design: Planning services to help businesses design optimal fire control plans to meet regulatory requirements and budgets.
5. Cylinder Service: Service and maintenance of fire extinguisher cylinders including inspection and recharge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swartz Fire & Safety is a full-service, specialty fire-protection-systems contractor that sells, installs, inspects, recharges, and maintains a complete line of portable and fixed-system fire extinguishers, engineered fire-suppression systems (commercial kitchen, industrial, vehicle, and clean-agent), and fire detection/control products. The company operates a regional mobile service fleet to deliver on-site inspection, recharging, and 24/7 emergency response across 15 counties in Central Pennsylvania, complemented by fire-safety evaluation, system design, cylinder service, and hands-on extinguisher training.

Product overview

Swartz Fire & Safety is a full-service fire protection company offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety products and services. The product lineup centers on fire extinguishers (including ABC dry chemical, CO2, water, cartridge-operated, wheeled, and kitchen-specific K-GUARD models from brands like ANSUL, Amerex, Badger, and Buckeye) and engineered fire suppression systems (kitchen hood systems, INERGEN clean agent systems, vehicle suppression, and heavy equipment detection/actuation systems). Services include annual inspections, on-site mobile recharging, cylinder service, fire safety evaluation and design, and professional extinguisher training. The company operates as a distributor and certified installer for multiple fire equipment manufacturers, providing both products and ongoing maintenance services across Central Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANSUL Sentry Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ANSUL (Johnson Controls)coreTechnology or IntegrationANSUL is a major manufacturer of fire protection equipment. Swartz Fire & Safety sells and installs ANSUL products including INERGEN systems, R-102 kitchen suppression, RED LINE cartridge operated extinguishers, and K-GUARD kitchen extinguishers.
• AMEREXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMEREX is a manufacturer of fire protection equipment. Swartz offers Amerex kitchen protection fire suppression systems.
• BADGERcoreTechnology or IntegrationBADGER is a manufacturer of fire extinguishers. Swartz sells and installs Badger Range Guard Fixed Systems for commercial kitchens.
• BUCKEYEcoreTechnology or IntegrationBUCKEYE is a manufacturer of handheld and wheeled fire extinguishers, extinguishing agents, fire suppressing foam concentrates, hardware, and pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems.
• National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAFED is the primary industry certification body. Swartz Fire & Safety is certified by NAFED, which is a key trust indicator for customers.
• Pennsylvania Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (PAFED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level industry association. Swartz is a member supporting regional fire equipment distribution standards.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFPA develops and publishes codes and standards for fire safety. Swartz aligns products and services with NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 2001, NFPA 17A, NFPA 96).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: One of the largest independent full-service fire protection and security contractors in the Midwest. Directly comparable to Swartz as a regional, multi-line distributor/installer of extinguishers, suppression systems, and alarms with mobile inspection and recharging services.
• Fire & Life Safety America: Specialty fire protection contractor providing design, installation, inspection, and service of suppression and life safety systems across multiple U.S. regions. Directly comparable product/service mix and target customer base to Swartz.
• VSC Fire & Security: Regional fire and life safety contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with extinguisher, suppression, and alarm services. Closely matches Swartz's service model and customer types, with slightly larger geographic reach.
• Fire Pros: Michigan-based full-service fire protection company offering extinguisher sales/service, suppression system installation, and inspections. Directly comparable independent contractor model serving commercial and industrial customers.
• Koontz-Wagner Custom Fire & Safety Equipment: Indiana-based specialty fire protection contractor offering portable extinguisher service, engineered suppression systems, and inspections. Closely matches Swartz's regional, full-service contractor profile.
• Orion Fire Engineering: Specialty fire suppression and life safety contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic with extinguisher, sprinkler, and alarm services. Comparable regional full-service model and customer types.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety services holding company (NYSE: APG) with a large fire suppression and life safety services segment operating across the U.S. Represents the national consolidator benchmark against which Swartz competes and could be a strategic acquirer.
• Cintas: National facility services company (Nasdaq: CTAS) whose Fire Protection division provides extinguisher sales, inspection, and maintenance. Operates at much larger scale than Swartz but addresses the same compliance-driven customer use case.

Regional players

• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Fire protection contractor operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with extinguisher, suppression, and sprinkler services. Comparable service offering to Swartz but with a different geographic focus.

Others

• Johnson Controls (ANSUL parent): Global building systems conglomerate that owns ANSUL, a primary product supplier to Swartz. Not a direct competitor but a key upstream partner whose channel strategy directly affects Swartz's product access and margins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SwartzFireInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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