Altus Fire and Life Safety

What Altus Fire and Life Safety does

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, property management, and institutional customers across the Northeastern United States, with a recent expansion into the Midwest. The company delivers the full lifecycle of fire and life safety services including design, engineering, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, maintenance, training, consulting, and crisis management for fire alarm systems (NOTIFIER/Honeywell integrated addressable systems), fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, foam), fire suppression systems (clean agent, CO2, water mist), fire extinguishers, life safety systems (emergency communication, BDA, intercom), security systems, and emergency lighting.

The platform operates through 14+ retained regional brands acquired since 2021, including Cross-Fire & Security (1993), Adcock's Systems, Alarm & Suppression, BK Systems, Croker Fire Drill, Fire Systems Inc., NISCO/Northeast Fire Systems, Priority Fire and Security, Crime Intervention Alarm, FCS, Star Fire Protection, Firetek Sprinkler Systems, and ePro Services. Brand retention preserves local market relationships and regulatory expertise across state and municipal jurisdictions while the parent platform provides shared services, purchasing power, and cross-selling capabilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance contracts sold via direct field sales teams on annual subscription cycles, supplemented by installation, equipment sales, and professional services revenue. The company is privately held, currently sponsored by Apax Partners LLP since September 2024 (previously owned by AE Industrial Partners from 2021), and is executing a sustained roll-up strategy to build a national fire and life safety provider.

Name

Altus Fire and Life Safety

Legal name

Altus Fire & Life Safety

Website

https://altusfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform delivering inspection, testing, monitoring, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and life safety systems to commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional customers across the Northeast and Midwest United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Life Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Emergency & Exit Lighting / Egress Systems Testing & Maintenance (BPABAHAF), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Life safety systems
• Fire alarm monitoring
• Sprinkler system installation
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire and Life Safety Services: Altus generates revenue through recurring inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance services for fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security systems. Additional revenue from installation, design, engineering, and emergency repair services. The company also provides training, consulting, crisis management and business continuity services. Services are sold to commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional customers on contract and ad-hoc basis.
2. Fire Protection Equipment Sales: Sales of fire alarm components, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression systems, emergency lighting, and related safety products. Includes specialty units like MRI non-magnetic clean agent extinguishers, industrial wheeled units, and marine extinguishers.
3. Professional Services and Training: Fire drills, emergency training, evacuation planning, consulting services, and certification courses for fire and life safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform that designs, engineers, installs, inspects, tests, monitors, and maintains fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and life safety systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional customers. The company also delivers recurring maintenance contracts, training, drills, and emergency preparedness services, executed through a network of regional operating brands across the Northeast and Midwest.

Product overview

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform offering a complete suite of solutions from design, engineering, installation, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems to training, consulting, crisis management, and business continuity services. The platform operates as a unified national platform with multiple acquired brands including Cross-Fire & Security (original platform entry point, 1993), Alarm & Suppression (2021), NISCO/Northeast Fire Systems (2021), Adcock's Systems (2022), Croker Fire Drill (2022), Fire Systems Inc. (2022), BK Systems (2022), Priority Fire and Security (2023), Crime Intervention Alarm (2023), Facilities Compliance Services (2024), Star Fire Protection (2025), Firetek Sprinkler Systems (2025), and ePro Services (2026). Core products and services are organized around fire alarm systems (NOTIFIER-based detection and notification), fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, foam), fire suppression systems (clean agent, CO2, chemical), fire extinguishers, life safety systems (emergency communication, BDA, intercom), security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion), emergency lighting, fire pumps, and testing/inspection/monitoring services. The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, property management, government, and institutional markets across the Northeastern U.S. with recent expansion into the Midwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adcock's Systems: Fire alarm, electrical and sprinkler contracting services in Washington D.C. area
• Alarm & Suppression
• BK Systems
• Croker Fire Drill
• Cross-Fire & Security
• Fire Systems, Inc.
• Northeast Fire Systems
• Crime Intervention Alarm
• Priority Fire and Security
• Facility Compliance Services (FCS)
• Star Fire Protection
• Firetek Sprinkler Systems
• ePro Services

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Fire detection and notification systems including smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, NOTIFIER integrated network control panels, interface modules, and peripheral devices for commercial and residential buildings. Sold and serviced to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
• Fire Sprinkler Systems Complete wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, and foam water sprinkler system services including design, engineering, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance for commercial facilities.
• Fire Suppression Systems Comprehensive commercial fire suppression products including clean agent and inert gas systems, CO2 systems, water mist, foam, dry chemical systems, and kitchen suppression hoods for commercial and industrial customers.
• Fire Extinguisher Services Sales and service of fire extinguishers including 2.5, 5, and 10 lb units, specialty wheeled units, MRI non-magnetic clean agent extinguishers, heavy duty vehicle extinguishers, and marine/watercraft extinguishers for commercial and specialty customers.
• Life Safety Systems Emergency communication and life safety systems including intercom systems, door access, emergency call systems, nurse call systems, specialized gas detection, public notification systems, and Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems for commercial and healthcare facilities.
• Security Systems Individual or integrated security solutions including intrusion security, access control, and CCTV systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
• Emergency Lighting & Exit Light Systems Emergency and exit lighting solutions including LED exit signs, photoluminescent exit signs, and emergency light fixtures with installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for commercial facilities.
• Fire Pump Services Fire pump installation, testing, and maintenance services for electric and diesel fire pumps, including weekly inspections, annual flow tests, no-flow tests, and preventive maintenance programs for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Fire & Smoke Damper Services Fire and smoke damper inspection, maintenance, inventory assessment, and management services with NICET-certified technicians for commercial HVAC systems.
• Emergency Communication Systems (ECS) Emergency communication system inspection, testing, maintenance, and training services integrating public address systems, digital displays, and intelligent alert software with AI-driven analytical forecasts and multi-language message dissemination for high-occupancy and high-rise buildings.
• Backflow Testing Backflow prevention device testing and recertification services to ensure proper functioning and prevent contamination of potable water systems for commercial and institutional properties.
• Fire Drills & Emergency Training Fire drill execution, emergency action plan development, training, and compliance documentation services for building occupants and emergency responders, primarily offered through the Croker Fire Drill subsidiary.
• System Testing & Inspection Comprehensive testing and inspection services meeting NFPA72, FM, ULC S536, The Joint Commission, and AHJ requirements including UL listed 24/7 monitoring, web-based reporting, and real-time service management for commercial and institutional customers.
• Restaurant Kitchen Fire Suppression Specialized kitchen hood fire suppression systems and inspection services designed for commercial cooking equipment in restaurants and hospitality venues.
• A.R.C.S. Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance Alarm reporting and communication systems (ARCS) installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance services for commercial facilities and central station operators.
• Fire Alarm Monitoring 24/7 UL-listed central station monitoring with dispatch of emergency personnel, providing round-the-clock facility alarm protection for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Honeywell / NotifiercoreTechnology or IntegrationAltus subsidiaries are authorized Notifier/Honeywell engineered systems distributors. NISCO is a Premier authorized distributor and former Notifier U.S. Distributor of the Year. BK Systems and Fire Systems are also Honeywell Premier NOTIFIER ESDs.
• NYC Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-Fire has established relationships with the New York City Fire Department for fire alarm and life safety projects in the NYC market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• APi Group: APi Group is the largest publicly traded fire and life safety services platform in North America, with ~$7B+ revenue, built through aggressive M&A of fire protection, sprinkler, and security services companies. Comparable to Altus as a direct competitor pursuing the same PE-style roll-up strategy in fire alarm, suppression, sprinkler, and inspection services.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Pye-Barker is a leading private fire and life safety services platform that has grown through acquisitions of regional fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security companies. It is one of the most direct competitors to Altus in the U.S. fire and life safety roll-up space, with similar service mix and target customers.
• Impact Fire Services: Impact Fire Services is a private, multi-state fire and life safety services provider offering fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection services. It directly competes with Altus in the national fire and life safety services market, with comparable customer profile and recurring service model.
• Sciens Building Solutions: Sciens Building Solutions is a private fire and life safety services platform backed by private equity, providing fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services across multiple U.S. regions. It is a direct competitor to Altus, with similar M&A-driven growth strategy and code-compliance service offering.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Koorsen Fire & Security is a large privately held fire and life safety services provider based in the Midwest, offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services. Comparable to Altus in service mix and recurring inspection model, with overlap in commercial and industrial customer segments.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: VFS Fire & Security Services is a private fire and life safety services company offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services across multiple U.S. regions. It is a direct peer to Altus in scale, customer profile, and service capabilities.
• Summit Fire & Security: Summit Fire & Security is a private fire and life safety services provider offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services across the Midwest and other U.S. regions. Directly comparable to Altus in service mix and commercial/industrial customer base.
• Fire & Life Safety America (FLSA): Fire & Life Safety America is a fire and life safety services provider (now part of APi Group) offering design, installation, inspection, and monitoring of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Comparable to Altus in the fire and life safety services segment, particularly in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is a large publicly traded provider of business services including fire protection services (extinguishers, suppression, alarms) as part of a broader portfolio spanning uniforms, mats, and first aid. Overlap with Altus in fire extinguisher and suppression service, but Cintas is a broad incumbent rather than a fire and life safety specialist.

Regional players

• Sentry Fire Group: Sentry Fire Group is a regional fire and life safety services provider serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. with fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression services. Comparable to Altus in service offerings but smaller in geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A9 records

Investments

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

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