What Ryan FIreprotection does

Ryan Fireprotection, Inc. is a family-owned commercial and industrial fire protection contractor founded in 1989 and headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana. The company designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm and detection systems, fire extinguishers, special hazard suppression systems, and private fire hydrants for healthcare, manufacturing, energy, government, specialty, mixed-use, and multi-family customers across the Midwest. It operates 10 offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, holds 24 state licenses, and supports a 24/7 emergency service capability within a two-hour drive radius of each office.

The company's technical backbone is a 75,000 sq ft in-house fabrication facility equipped with three NAP Automatic Orbital Welder lines and an electrostatic paint booth, paired with an in-house engineering and design team using BIM and Autodesk Revit for 3D system modeling. It is a distributor of Planit Safe clean foam testing liquid and a deployer of nitrogen-based corrosion management systems, and offers a ServiceTrade-powered customer portal for scheduling, electronic inspection reports, and digital quote approval. The company is a member of NFPA, NFSA, ASHE, and multiple sprinkler fitter unions, and employs NICET-certified professionals.

Ryan Fireprotection earns revenue through a mix of project-based design and installation contracts and recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) service agreements, supplemented by customer training programs and special hazard services. Go-to-market is primarily direct field sales with dedicated account managers, supported by Lunch & Learn events, webinars, blog content, and community involvement. Growth has been achieved through two acquisitions (Design Build Fire Protection in 2020 and Cincinnati Dayton Fire Protection in 2022) and capacity additions including a renovated Indianapolis facility in 2021 and a new Louisville facility groundbreaking in 2025.

Name

Ryan FIreprotection

Legal name

Ryan Fireprotection, Inc.

Website

https://ryanfp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ryan Fireprotection is a family-owned Midwest fire protection contractor founded in 1989 that designs, installs, inspects, and maintains fire sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher, and special hazard systems for healthcare, industrial, and commercial customers across 10 offices in five states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Security Systems Services (56162), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Pump, Hydrant & Water-Based Fire Protection Testing (Flow/Pressure) (BPABAHAI), Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm detection
• Special hazard suppression
• Inspection testing maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Noblesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection System Design and Installation: Design and installation of fire protection systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, special hazard systems, and fire hydrants for commercial and industrial facilities. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for new construction and renovation projects.
2. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Services: Recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance services for fire protection systems to ensure code and insurance compliance. Includes annual inspections, alarm tests, water flow tests, and maintenance repairs.
3. Customer Training Programs: Fire safety training programs including BullsEye fire extinguisher training and custom demonstrations at the in-house training lab.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ryan Fireprotection designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains commercial fire protection systems for facilities across the Midwest. Its offerings span fire sprinklers, fire alarm and detection systems, fire extinguishers, special hazard suppression, and private fire hydrants, supported by in-house engineering and design, fabrication, construction, ITM services, customer training, and a ServiceTrade-powered customer portal. Customers include healthcare, heavy and light industrial, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, education, specialty, mixed-use, and multi-family properties.

Product overview

Ryan Fireprotection is a fire protection solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Their core product portfolio includes Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet, dry, pre-action, and FM-200/FE 25 systems), Fire Alarm & Detection Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Special Hazard Solutions (for data centers, power plants, and sensitive facilities), and Fire Hydrants. These systems are supported by engineering and design services using BIM/Autodesk Revit, construction and installation services, inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM) services, and in-house fabrication capabilities. Additional services include customer training programs using BullsEye technology, a ServiceTrade-powered customer portal for scheduling and reports, Planit Safe clean foam testing for PFAS-free alternatives, and nitrogen-based corrosion management systems. The company serves industries including healthcare, industrial (heavy and light), education, specialty facilities, mixed-use, and multi-family properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Systems Design, installation, and ITM of wet, dry, pre-action, and FM-200/FE-25 fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Fire Alarm & Detection Systems Fire alarm and detection systems designed for facility-specific needs, integrated with building life-safety systems and installed/serviced by NICET-certified professionals.
• Fire Extinguisher Services Installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire extinguishers paired with BullsEye laser-driven extinguisher training for end users.
• Special Hazard Solutions Specialized fire protection for data centers, power plants, museums, and similar facilities using pre-action systems, clean agents, CO2, water mist, foam alternatives, and very early warning smoke detection.
• Fire Hydrant Services Service, maintenance, testing, and flushing of private fire hydrants including static pressure checks, flow rate determination, and repairs.
• Engineering and Design In-house fire protection engineering and design using BIM and Autodesk Revit to produce coordinated 3D models and reduce field errors.
• Construction and Installation New construction and renovation fire protection services including system design, installation, and project management.
• Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance services for fire protection systems with electronic reports, maintenance tracking, and code and insurance compliance assurance.
• In-House Fabrication Pipe and fire suppression component fabrication at the 75,000 sq ft Noblesville facility, including 3 NAP Automatic Orbital Welder Lines, a hand welding line, an electrostatic paint booth, and quality control.
• Customer Training Fire safety training programs including BullsEye laser-driven fire extinguisher training with simulated smoke and digital flames, delivered at the in-house training lab.
• Customer Portal Cloud-based online portal powered by ServiceTrade for scheduling service appointments, accessing electronic inspection and service reports, viewing quotes with photos and notes, and approving quotes digitally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency service response within two hours of all 10 office locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cincinnati Dayton Fire Protection (CDFP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquired in 2022, CDFP brought culture and leadership alignment to the Ryan family. Dan Ryan and Kevin Ryan personally visited the team, demonstrating hands-on, family-oriented partnership approach.
• Design Build Fire ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Acquired in 2020, Design Build Fire Protection was a strategic acquisition expanding Ryan Fireprotection's capabilities. Founder Scott Beres sought alignment in values and industry understanding, not just valuation.
• ServiceTradecoreTechnology or IntegrationServiceTrade powers Ryan Fireprotection's customer portal, used to schedule service appointments, provide electronic inspection and service reports, and deliver online quotes. The platform enables digital quote approval and proactive management of fire protection systems.
• Planit SafecoreTechnology or IntegrationRyan Fireprotection is an official distributor of Planit Safe clean foam testing liquid, an environmentally responsible alternative to AFFF firefighting foam. Protects against PFAS contamination while providing accurate, repeatable testing results.
• Honeywell FarenhytcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell Farenhyt Series fire alarm and detection systems. Complete line of systems leading the industry in innovative features at affordable prices for education, healthcare, commercial, and government buildings.
• Gamewell-FCIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGamewell-FCI provides cutting-edge fire alarm technology meeting global safety standards for education, healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
• Janus Fire SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationJanus Fire Systems provides special hazard suppression systems including clean agents, foam, CO2, and dry chemical systems. Ideal for situations where traditional sprinkler systems aren't sufficient.
• VESDA by XtraliscoreTechnology or IntegrationVESDA very early warning smoke detection solutions provide earliest possible warning of impending fire hazards. Industry's widest sensitivity range and multi-level alarms detect minute smoke levels before fires escalate.
• Victaulic VortexcoreTechnology or IntegrationVictaulic Vortex is a dual agent fire extinguishing system combining water and nitrogen for water-sensitive facilities from data centers to power generation plants.
• ANSULcoreTechnology or IntegrationANSUL special hazard fire protection products designed to meet strict standards and tested under independent labs and approval agencies. Premium brand introduced by Tyco Fire Protection Products in 1939.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreOthersRyan Fireprotection is a proud member of NFPA, the leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards.
• National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)coreOthersMember of NFSA, the non-profit trade association representing the fire sprinkler industry.
• Sprinkler Fitters Local 669coreOthersUnion membership providing trained sprinkler fitter professionals. Quote: 'When you join a sprinkler union, you join a brotherhood. When you join Ryan Fireprotection, you join a family.'
• Chicago Local 281coreOthersLabor union partnership for sprinkler fitters in the Chicago area.
• 183 Sprinkler FitterscoreOthersLabor union partnership for sprinkler fitters.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASHE)minorOthersMember of ASHE, the leading organization for safety professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned fire protection and security services company with strong Midwest presence, offering sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and ITM services to commercial and industrial customers—a near mirror of Ryan Fireprotection's business model and culture.
• Sciens Building Solutions: National fire life safety and security integrator formed via rollup of regional fire protection firms; competes directly with Ryan in sprinklers, alarms, special hazards, and ITM, particularly on multi-site enterprise accounts.
• Summit Fire & Security: Multi-state fire protection and security services company providing design, installation, inspection, and monitoring across the Midwest and other regions—directly comparable in service mix, customer verticals, and recurring ITM model.
• CertaSite: Fire and life safety services provider built through acquisitions of regional fire protection companies, focused on commercial customers with recurring inspection revenue—a comparable growth-by-rollup strategy.
• Allied Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler and suppression contractor serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare customers across the Midwest with design, installation, and inspection services—comparable scale and vertical mix.
• Fire & Life Safety America (FLSA): Fire sprinkler and suppression specialist serving commercial and industrial customers across multiple U.S. regions with design-build and ITM services—directly comparable on core sprinkler product line and recurring inspection offering.
• Vanguard Fire & Security Systems: Fire alarm, sprinkler, and special hazard systems integrator serving commercial customers—comparable in scope, although typically smaller in geographic footprint than Ryan.

Regional players

• Grunau Fire Protection: Fire protection and mechanical services company with strong Midwest footprint (Wisconsin-based) and similar commercial/industrial customer base; primary overlap is geographic rather than product.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety, life safety, and specialty services conglomerate with a large global fire protection segment that competes directly with Ryan on commercial sprinkler and alarm work, while also operating well beyond the Midwest.
• Cintas Fire Protection (Cintas Corporation): National fire protection services arm of Cintas, offering extinguisher, sprinkler, and alarm services at broad scale; overlaps with Ryan on commercial accounts but as part of a much larger uniform and facility services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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