Patriot Fire Protection

What Patriot Fire Protection does

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is a family-owned, second-generation fire protection contractor founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. The company designs, installs, fabricates, inspects, and services fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and antifreeze), fire alarm and detection systems (including VESDA early-warning smoke detection), and 24/7 emergency repair services for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and residential customers across the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho). Operations are delivered through three regional offices (Tacoma headquarters and fabrication facility, Spokane Valley, Vancouver), a fleet of 25+ service vehicles, and an in-house metal fabrication shop with plasma cutting, automated/galvanized/stainless welding, and high-speed threading equipment. The design organization holds nearly 1,000 years of combined experience with 50+ NICET-certified designers, ~30 Washington State licensed sprinkler designers, and multiple licensed Professional Engineers.

The business generates revenue across four streams: one-time project installation (design-build fire sprinkler and alarm systems for new construction and tenant improvements), recurring Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) contracts tied to NFPA and local fire code compliance, on-demand 24/7 emergency service and repair, and hardware resale of Knox secure-access products via a dedicated e-commerce storefront (shop.patriotfire.com). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public list pricing; the company offers free consultations and operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion through its regional offices. Customer concentration is anchored by marquee enterprise and government accounts including Amazon, Boeing, Costco, Lowe's, Home Depot, Microsoft, Starbucks, Delta Airlines, Swedish Hospital, the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (190+ miles of pipe installed across 22 structures on 65 acres).

The company holds the exclusive Tyco-issued Quell Fire Sprinkler System license for cold storage facilities in the Pacific Northwest and is the primary regional distributor for Knox products in Washington and Oregon. Ownership remains concentrated in the founding families, with Jim Boulanger serving as Chairman, his son Evan Boulanger as President, and the Manning family in the COO and CFO roles. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

Name

Patriot Fire Protection

Legal name

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc.

Website

https://patriotfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Patriot Fire Protection is a family-owned, second-generation fire protection contractor founded in 1990, serving commercial, industrial, and government customers across the Pacific Northwest with design, installation, inspection, and 24/7 emergency service for fire sprinkler and alarm systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) (IMAIAJAA), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire protection services
• Inspection testing maintenance
• Emergency fire repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Wausau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 Sprinkler System Installation: Design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and antifreeze systems for all building types. Services include site evaluation, fire code consultation, design engineering, custom fabrication, and professional installation.
2. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM): Regular ITM services ensuring fire protection systems remain reliable and compliant. State-certified technicians perform thorough inspections with detailed reporting. Includes compliance checks with NFPA standards and local fire codes.
3. Emergency Service and Repair: 24/7 emergency repair services for all fire protection system types including wet, dry, antifreeze, deluge, and pre-action sprinkler systems. Available weekends and holidays.
4. Knox Products Sales: E-commerce sales of Knox products including secure access boxes trusted by first responders for over 40 years
5. Fire Alarm Systems: Design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems including detection systems, notification systems, and 24/7 monitoring services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Patriot Fire Protection designs, installs, and maintains fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and antifreeze) and fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government buildings. The company complements installation with recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services, 24/7 emergency repair, and special project/tenant improvement work, supported by an in-house fabrication facility.

Product overview

Patriot Fire Protection is a fire protection service company offering a comprehensive suite of fire safety solutions. Their core offerings include fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and antifreeze systems) and fire alarm systems, complemented by inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services. They provide 24/7 emergency repair services and specialize in custom solutions for special projects and tenant improvements. The company also distributes Knox access products and is licensed to install Quell fire sprinkler systems and VESDA smoke detection systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Systems (New Systems) Design, fabrication, and professional installation of fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and antifreeze) for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government buildings across the Pacific Northwest.
• Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, and monitoring of fire alarm systems including detection (smoke, heat, flame detectors) and notification (alarms, strobes, voice evacuation) with round-the-clock monitoring.
• Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler and alarm systems to ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local fire codes, with detailed reporting.
• Emergency Service & Repair 24/7 emergency repair services for wet, dry, antifreeze, deluge, and pre-action sprinkler systems, plus fire alarm systems, available weekends and holidays.
• Special Projects & Tenant Improvements Custom fire protection solutions for renovations, expansions, and specialized facilities, including special hazard fire suppression for unique projects and tenant improvements.
• Knox Products Distribution of Knox secure access boxes and solutions that have been trusted by first responders for over 40 years, providing secure access for emergencies.
• Quell Fire Sprinkler System Specialty Quell fire sprinkler system design and installation for cold storage facilities, eliminating the need for in-rack sprinklers in spaces below 40°F, available exclusively through Patriot in the Northwest under a Tyco license.
• VESDA Early Warning Smoke Detection VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) installation for early identification of smoke and fire conditions in sensitive environments such as data centers and high-hazard facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 190 miles of pipe installed on single project (Hanford WTP)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KnoxcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPatriot Fire Protection is the primary trusted partner and supplier of Knox products and solutions for Washington and Oregon. Knox boxes have been trusted by first responders for over 40 years, providing secure access for emergencies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Fire Protection: Large national provider of fire protection services (sprinkler, alarm, suppression, extinguisher) as part of Cintas's broader uniform and facility services portfolio. Provides enterprise fire protection at national scale.
• APi Group: Public market leader in fire protection services and life safety, with extensive national footprint through subsidiaries. Operates broader portfolio including specialty services beyond fire protection.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest US consolidators of fire protection and life safety services, with broad geographic coverage and a roll-up acquisition strategy. Comparable full-service fire protection offering with national scale.

Direct peers

• Summit Fire & Security: Multi-state fire sprinkler and alarm contractor with design, installation, and inspection services. Comparable mid-sized regional fire protection contractor competing for similar enterprise customers.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: National fire sprinkler, alarm, and suppression contractor with design-build, ITM, and emergency service offerings. Closely aligned to Patriot on full-service fire protection contracting model.
• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): Pacific Northwest-based fire life safety and security integrator offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and ITM services. Headquartered in the PNW with overlapping customer segments and service portfolio.
• Rapid Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler and alarm contractor serving commercial and industrial customers with comparable design-build, ITM, and emergency service capabilities.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately-held Midwest-based fire protection and security services company offering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and ITM services with a comparable multi-state, multi-branch operational model.
• Crawford Sprinkler Co. Regional fire sprinkler contractor with design, installation, and ITM services. Comparable family/mid-sized fire protection contractor competing for similar commercial and industrial customers.
• Western States Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler and alarm contractor operating across the western United States with comparable design-build, ITM, and special hazards capabilities. Directly comparable to Patriot on geography overlap and core service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PatriotFire
• Facebookfacebook.com/PatriotFireProtectionInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/patriotfireprotection

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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