Design Build Fire Protection

What Design Build Fire Protection does

Design Build Fire Protection, Inc. (legally Ryan Fireprotection, Inc. and operating under the Ryan Fireprotection trade name) is a privately held commercial fire protection services contractor headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana. The company delivers full-lifecycle fire protection for commercial and industrial facilities across five core product lines — fire sprinklers, fire alarm and detection, fire extinguishers, special hazards systems, and fire hydrants — supported by in-house engineering and design, in-house fabrication, construction/installation, and recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services. It also runs a customer training program and a 24/7 emergency response line, anchoring post-installation revenue and customer stickiness.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market targeting six primary verticals: Industrial, Mission Critical (data centers and similar), Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Mixed Use, and Specialty. Project-based installation revenue is complemented by recurring ITM and service contracts, and the company supports customers through a self-serve customer portal and online payment system. Distribution is anchored by ten regional offices spanning Indiana (Noblesville HQ plus Bloomington, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Valparaiso, and Indianapolis), Kentucky (Louisville), Ohio (Cincinnati), Wisconsin (Milwaukee), and Minnesota (Minneapolis, newly acquired). The corporate tagline — 'Midwest Roots. National Reach.' — describes a hybrid operating model that combines regional field-service density with national project delivery capability.

Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional or private-equity sponsor. Scott Beres is identified as President. The company maintains an active acquisition program, evidenced by a dedicated 'Company Acquisition' page on its corporate website and a recently closed Minneapolis acquisition, indicating ongoing buy-and-build expansion across the Midwest fire protection services market.

Name

Design Build Fire Protection

Legal name

Ryan Fireprotection, Inc.

Website

https://designbuildfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Design Build Fire Protection (dba Ryan Fireprotection) is a Noblesville, Indiana-based commercial fire protection contractor that designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and services fire sprinkler, alarm, extinguisher, special hazard, and hydrant systems across the Midwest for industrial, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, mixed-use, and specialty customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Fire Sprinkler System Installation & Retrofit (IMAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Commercial fire protection
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm detection
• Special hazard suppression
• Fire system inspection maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

New Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Systems Installation: Design, engineering, and construction services for commercial fire protection systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, special hazards systems, and fire hydrants. This represents the primary revenue stream for construction/installation projects.
2. Service, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts for installed fire protection systems, including inspection, testing, and maintenance services. This provides recurring service revenue.
3. In-House Fabrication: Custom fabrication of fire protection components and systems, potentially sold as part of installation projects or as standalone products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Design Build Fire Protection designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains fire sprinkler systems and related fire protection infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers. The offering covers the full project lifecycle from engineering and design through in-house fabrication, construction, and ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance services across fire sprinklers, fire alarm and detection systems, fire extinguishers, special hazards suppression, and fire hydrants.

Product overview

Ryan Fireprotection is a commercial fire protection services company offering a comprehensive suite of fire safety solutions. The portfolio centers on five core fire protection product categories: Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarm & Detection, Fire Extinguishers, Special Hazards, and Fire Hydrants. These products are supported by an integrated set of professional services including Engineering and Design, Construction, Service, In-House Fabrication, and Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. The company also provides Customer Training and serves multiple industry sectors including Industrial, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Mixed Use, and Specialty properties. The overall offering is structured as a single unified service offering where products and services are bundled to deliver complete fire protection solutions from design through ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinkler systems for commercial properties, providing automated fire suppression to protect buildings and occupants.
• Fire Alarm & Detection Fire alarm and detection systems that identify and alert occupants to fire emergencies through smoke and heat sensors.
• Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguisher products and services for manual fire suppression in emergency situations.
• Special Hazards Specialized fire protection systems designed for unique or high-risk environments requiring custom fire suppression solutions.
• Fire Hydrants Fire hydrant installation and maintenance services for water supply access in fire emergencies.
• Engineering and Design Professional engineering and design services for custom fire protection solutions tailored to specific building requirements.
• Construction Construction services for installing fire protection systems in new and existing buildings.
• Service Ongoing service and maintenance for fire protection systems to ensure operational readiness.
• In-House Fabrication Custom fabrication capabilities for fire protection components and systems.
• Customer Training Training programs for customers on fire protection systems operation and safety procedures.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety and specialty services conglomerate with a large US fire protection segment (APi National Service Group). Comparable as a multi-vertical fire sprinkler/alarm/suppression installer and ITM provider, though materially larger and more geographically diversified.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology incumbent with a substantial fire detection and suppression business. Comparable as a broad fire alarm/suppression provider, but operates as one line within a much larger HVAC/security portfolio and competes at the national/enterprise level.
• Cintas: Large facility services company whose fire protection line includes extinguishers, alarms, and suppression services. Overlaps with Design Build Fire Protection on the recurring service/maintenance side, but is far broader and serves as an embedded competitor on ITM contracts.

Direct peers

• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: PE-backed national rollup of fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher service companies. Direct peer — same product mix (sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, special hazards, hydrants), same project + recurring ITM revenue model, and same consolidation strategy via tuck-in M&A.
• CertaSite: PE-backed commercial fire and life safety services platform offering sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, suppression, and ITM. Direct competitor in the same fragmented rollup thesis, with overlapping verticals (industrial, healthcare, mixed use).
• Impact Fire Services: PE-backed fire protection services platform covering sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection across multiple US regions. Closely comparable business model and customer profile to Design Build Fire Protection / Ryan Fireprotection.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Private, family-owned Midwest-based fire protection, suppression, and security services company. Highly comparable given Midwest roots, full lifecycle fire services, and recurring ITM revenue mix.
• Summit Companies: Regional fire protection and life safety services provider offering sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and ITM across multiple US markets. Comparable multi-vertical mix and project-plus-service model.
• Fire Systems, Inc. Privately held commercial fire sprinkler and alarm contractor serving industrial, healthcare, and institutional customers. Direct comparable in scope and customer verticals, though smaller scale.
• VSC Fire & Security: Mid-Atlantic/Midwest commercial fire sprinkler, alarm, and security systems integrator. Direct peer across design-build fire protection, life safety, and recurring inspection services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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