Relay Fire and Safety

Name

Relay Fire and Safety

Legal name

Relay Fire and Safety Inc.

Website

https://relaysafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Pump, Hydrant & Water-Based Fire Protection Testing (Flow/Pressure) (BPABAHAI), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Sprinkler inspection
• Life safety services
• Fire suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Testing Services: Recurring inspection and testing services for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, backflow preventers, and other fire protection equipment per NFPA standards and local codes. Services include periodic inspections, flow tests, alarm tests, and compliance documentation.
2. Service and Repair: Ongoing maintenance and repair services for fire protection systems including troubleshooting, component replacement, leak repairs, and system restoration to peak performance. Emergency repair services available 24/7.
3. System Installation: New fire system design and installation services for fire detection, suppression, and alarm systems. Installation services for fire sprinklers, fire alarms, kitchen hood suppression, special hazards systems, and security systems in commercial and industrial properties.
4. Monitoring Services: 24/7 monitoring services for security breaches, fire alarms, and other life safety incidents with rapid response capabilities.
5. Code Compliance Consultation: Consultation services to help property owners navigate complex fire codes, identify compliance gaps, and ensure adherence to fire safety regulations and standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Relay Fire and Safety provides full-lifecycle fire protection and life safety services for commercial and industrial properties, spanning system design and installation, test and inspection, service and repair, 24/7 monitoring, and code compliance consultation. The portfolio covers fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, special hazard suppression (including clean agent systems for data centers), integrated security (intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control), private fire hydrant repair, fire risk assessments, fire and safety training, and violation removal services.

Product overview

Relay Fire and Safety operates as a full-service fire protection and life safety company offering a broad portfolio of interrelated services across the fire protection lifecycle. The core offering spans fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge), fire extinguisher service, integrated security (intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control), special hazards and suppression systems (including clean agent systems for data centers), private fire hydrant repair, fire risk assessments, code compliance consultation, violation removal, and 24/7 monitoring. These services are delivered through the company's own trained technicians and supported by a full lifecycle approach covering system design and installation, test and inspection, service and repair, monitoring, and code compliance consultation. The portfolio is supplemented by two acquired brands — Accurate Fire Equipment and A.C. & M. Fire Extinguisher Co. — which operate as wholly owned divisions providing specialized fire equipment and extinguisher services. Relay also partners with a wide range of product manufacturers (including Amerex, Ansul, SilentKnight, Edwards, Viking, Victaulic, Potter, Kidde, and others) to source equipment for installation and service. The company does not offer a software platform or API product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Fire Extinguisher Service
• Security Systems
• Service and Repair
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Special Hazards and Suppression Systems
• Private Fire Hydrant Repair
• Fire and Safety Training
• Violation Removal
• Monitoring Services
• Code Compliance Consultation
• Accurate Fire Equipment (Acquired Division)
• A.C. & M. Fire Extinguisher Co. (Acquired Division)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire sprinkler systems can last up to 50 years when properly maintained
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Metro Fire InspectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired company providing fire inspection services. Former owner Rob Perper noted trust in Relay's shared values and code of ethics. Now part of Relay's expanded service capabilities.
• Accurate Fire EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired fire equipment provider now operating as a fully owned division of Relay Fire and Safety. Strengthens Relay's fire protection capabilities and expands regional coverage.
• A.C. & M. Fire Extinguisher CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired fire extinguisher service provider located in Acton, Massachusetts. Effective January 2026, brings strong local presence and reliable fire extinguisher services to Relay's broader fire protection capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Pye-Barker is a PE-backed fire and life safety services roll-up offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, extinguisher, and security services across the U.S. It is the closest comparable to Relay's Riverside-backed acquisition strategy and full-lifecycle service model.
• APi Group: APi Group is a publicly traded global leader in safety, security, and fire protection services, including inspection, monitoring, and suppression. Its Life Safety segment directly competes with Relay's full-lifecycle offering to commercial and industrial customers.
• Impact Fire Services: Impact Fire is a PE-backed fire protection services company providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher services across the U.S. It mirrors Relay's regional roll-up model and recurring inspection revenue profile.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Koorsen is a privately held fire protection and security services provider in the Midwest and Southeast, offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, extinguisher, monitoring, and access control — directly comparable to Relay's integrated fire and security portfolio.
• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): PSI is a regional fire and life safety services integrator offering design, installation, inspection, and monitoring across the Pacific Northwest. It is comparable to Relay as a mid-sized, full-lifecycle fire and security services provider focused on recurring inspection revenue.
• Allied Fire Protection: Allied Fire Protection is a regional fire protection services contractor providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and special hazards services in the Midwest and Western U.S. It is comparable as a full-service regional fire protection specialist competing for similar commercial and industrial customers.
• Viking Fire Protection: Viking Fire Protection is a regional fire sprinkler and suppression contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic, directly competing with Relay in its core geography on design, installation, inspection, and service of water-based fire protection systems.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is a large publicly traded business services company whose Fire Protection division inspects, tests, and services fire extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, and suppression systems nationwide. It competes with Relay across inspection and extinguisher services but operates within a much broader uniform and facilities services portfolio.
• Johnson Controls International: Johnson Controls is a global building technology incumbent whose fire detection business manufactures and services commercial fire alarm, suppression, and integrated building safety systems. It is comparable as a broader incumbent in fire/life safety with overlapping services to commercial real estate and industrial customers.
• ADT Commercial: ADT Commercial (now Securitas) is a large electronic security and fire alarm systems integrator serving commercial customers with intrusion, video, access control, and fire alarm monitoring. It overlaps with Relay's security systems and 24/7 monitoring services to commercial properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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