Rapid Fire Protection

What Rapid Fire Protection does

Rapid Fire Protection, founded in 1993 by Marty Hammon in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a full-service fire protection contractor that designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains fire sprinkler, fire suppression, fire alarm, and special hazards systems for commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, education, and multi-unit residential customers across the Mountain West and Great Plains. The company offers a vertically integrated stack: in-house licensed Fire Protection Engineers provide design and BIM modeling services, NICET-certified designers produce engineered drawings, factory-trained technicians install and service systems from OEMs such as Siemens, Mircom, VESDA, Spectrex, Protectowire, Potter, Faraday, Harrington Signal, Hochiki, and Janus, and an UL Listed, FM Approved, TMA 5 Diamond Certified central station provides 24/7/365 alarm monitoring across three redundant locations. Specialty capabilities include non-water-based suppression (FM-200, CO2, dry chemical, foam, water mist, Vortex hybrid) for petrochemical, power generation, mining, data center, defense, and aviation environments, plus AFFF-to-PFAS-free foam conversion services driven by environmental regulation.

The business operates a quote-based, project-driven model with recurring service and inspection revenue layered on top: one-time installation revenue from new construction and retrofit projects (including design-build and BIM-enabled work) is combined with multi-year subscription contracts for inspection, maintenance, backflow testing, and central station alarm monitoring. Distribution is executed through a 12-office regional network spanning South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Idaho, with enterprise field sales, dedicated inside-sales phone lines per office, a website quote-request funnel, and SEO-targeted state and industry landing pages. Customer logos span healthcare (UC Health, Denver VA Hospital, Lone Peak Hospital), education (University of Wyoming, University of Utah), government and defense (Wyoming State Capitol, North Dakota State Capitol, Ellsworth Air Force Base), energy (Black Hills Corporation, a 16-tank petrochemical retrofit in Galveston), and multi-unit residential developments.

The company has been built and expanded primarily through acquisitions: it acquired AdTech (alarm/security) in 2013, partnered with Boyne Capital in 2019 to form the Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG) acquisition platform, added Aegis Fire Protection (CA), Brick Wall (CO), Park City Fire (UT), Allied Alarms (CO), Paradise Fire Protection (UT), and IT&M (MT), and was itself acquired by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in 2021. Rapid Fire Protection now operates as a regional subsidiary within the Pye-Barker portfolio alongside other retained-brand fire protection companies, executing the same M&A playbook at the platform level.

Name

Rapid Fire Protection

Legal name

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

Website

https://rapidfireinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rapid Fire Protection is a regional, full-service fire protection contractor designing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and special hazards systems for commercial, industrial, government, and healthcare customers across 8 U.S. Mountain West and Great Plains states, operating as a subsidiary of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG), System Monitoring & Dispatch Services (Fire/CO Alarm Monitoring) (HSAHAFAF), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm monitoring
• Special hazards suppression
• Fire suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design, installation, and service of automatic fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. One-time project revenue plus recurring inspection/maintenance contracts.
2. Design & Engineering Services: Licensed Fire Protection Engineers providing design services for fire sprinkler and suppression systems during all stages of construction. Professional services revenue.
3. Special Hazards Fire Protection: Non-water-based fire suppression and detection systems for mission-critical equipment including clean agent systems, CO2 suppression, dry chemical, foam water, and water mist systems.
4. Fire Protection Systems: Fire system installation, fire suppression systems (FM-200, CO2, foam, Vortex hybrid), and fire protection sprinklers with FM and CO2 suppression capabilities.
5. Service & Inspection: 24/7 inspection, maintenance and repair services for fire suppression systems. ASSE Backflow Certified inspectors providing ongoing compliance inspections. Recurring revenue model.
6. Alarm Monitoring: Central station monitoring detecting emergencies including fires, 24/7/365 operations. Monitors fire departments, EMS, and police response. Monthly/annual subscription monitoring fees.
7. Fire Alarm & Security Systems: Commercial life safety system sales and service since 1998. Fire alarm, keyless entry, CCTV, intercoms, nurse call systems. Equipment sales plus ongoing service contracts.
8. AFFF Firefighting Foam Replacement: PFAS-free foam conversion services including engineering evaluation, foam concentrate replacement, third-party disposal, hardware replacement, and system commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rapid Fire Protection designs, installs, inspects, tests, and maintains fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems (including special hazards clean agent, CO2, foam, and water mist systems), and fire alarm/security systems for commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers. The company also provides 24/7 UL Listed central station alarm monitoring across 3 redundant locations, plus design and engineering services using BIM and AFFF-to-PFAS-free foam replacement services.

Product overview

Rapid Fire Protection offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection solutions as a unified service offering, encompassing fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, fire alarm and security systems, and alarm monitoring. The core offering includes Design & Engineering and Service & Inspection capabilities. The company operates under the AdTech sub-brand for advanced fire alarm and security systems, and provides Special Hazards Fire Protection for mission-critical environments. Alarm Monitoring is delivered through company-owned UL Listed, FM Approved, TMA 5 Diamond Certified central stations. Services are complemented by AFFF Firefighting Foam Replacement for PFAS compliance. The company was founded in 1993 and became part of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Design & Engineering
• Service & Inspection
• Special Hazards Fire Protection
• Alarm Monitoring
• AFFF Firefighting Foam Replacement
• Fire Alarm & Security Systems (AdTech)

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed in more than half of the U.S.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IT&MminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023RFPG acquired IT&M in Helena, MT.
• Park City FireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RFPG acquired Park City Fire in Salt Lake City, UT.
• Allied AlarmsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RFPG acquired Allied Alarms in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Paradise Fire ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RFPG acquired Paradise Fire Protection in Logan, UT.
• Brick Wall Fire ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020RFPG acquired Brick Wall Fire Protection in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Aegis Fire ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RFPG acquired Aegis Fire Protection in Pleasanton, CA as part of national expansion.
• AdTechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013First acquisition by Rapid Fire Protection - a Fire Alarm and Detection company in Rapid City, SD.
• Strickland Fire ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner testimonial on acquisitions page - President Jay Strickland stated 'Working with Rapid Fire and Pye-Barker was the best decision we ever made.'

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Parent company and largest national fire and life safety services consolidator in the US. Directly comparable to RFP because it operates the same fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, monitoring, and extinguisher services model across dozens of regional brands under a unified platform.
• APi Group: Public safety, security, and life safety services holding company (NYSE: APG) with extensive fire protection operations including suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and monitoring. Comparable to RFP as a large incumbent that aggregates regional fire protection contractors and serves the same commercial, industrial, and government end markets.
• Cintas Fire Protection: Fire protection division of Cintas Corporation (publicly traded uniform/services company) offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher services nationally. Comparable to RFP in core fire protection service offerings, with a broader incumbent parent providing scale advantages in sales and service infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Indiana-based private fire protection and security services company offering sprinkler, suppression, alarm, monitoring, and inspection services across the Midwest and Southeast. Closely comparable to RFP in services mix, geographic model (multi-state regional), customer segments (commercial, industrial, healthcare), and recurring service/inspection revenue model.
• Impact Fire Services: PE-backed national fire and life safety services roll-up providing sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and special hazards services across multiple US regions. Directly comparable to RFP as a similarly structured PE-backed regional consolidator pursuing acquisition-driven growth in the same fragmented market.
• Wiginton Fire Systems: Florida-based fire protection contractor specializing in design, installation, and service of fire sprinkler, suppression, and alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Comparable to RFP in full-lifecycle service model, design-build capabilities, and recurring inspection/maintenance revenue.
• S.A. Comunale: Ohio-based fire protection contractor providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and special hazards services across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to RFP in regional multi-office operating model, industrial and commercial customer base, and emphasis on engineering-driven system design.
• VFP Fire Systems: Kentucky-based specialty fire protection contractor focused on fire sprinkler and special hazard suppression systems for industrial, commercial, and government facilities. Comparable to RFP in special hazards expertise (clean agent, foam, CO2), engineering capabilities, and emphasis on complex mission-critical environments.
• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): Pacific Northwest-based fire and life safety services provider offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and monitoring services. Comparable to RFP as a multi-state regional fire protection contractor with similar service mix and recurring inspection/maintenance revenue model.

Regional players

• Crawford Fire & Safety: Rocky Mountain / mountain-west fire protection services contractor offering design, installation, inspection, and service for sprinkler, alarm, and suppression systems. Comparable to RFP through overlapping geographic markets in Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding states, and similar commercial and industrial customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rapid-fire-protection

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 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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