Hampshire Fire Protection

What Hampshire Fire Protection does

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC is a family-owned commercial fire protection subcontractor founded in 1978 by Larry Thibodeau and headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The company designs, installs, and services four interconnected product lines for commercial and institutional customers: fire sprinkler systems (its core offering, representing ~75% of business with ~25% retrofit), fire alarm systems (as an authorized Potter distributor), fire extinguishers and the Amerex KP automatic restaurant fire suppression system (as an authorized Amerex distributor), and recurring service & inspection work mandated by NFPA codes and local Fire Marshals. Project sizes range from $100 to $2.5 million, with a project mix split between new construction and retrofit work across Northern New England.

The firm's underlying technical differentiator is its investment in Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D design software for fire protection piping design, which positions it as one of few Northeast subcontractors using this methodology, paired with an in-house prefabrication facility in Londonderry that builds and labels pipe sections for shipment to job sites. Operations are supported by 165 employees, a 105-vehicle fleet maintained by two in-house mechanics, and five regional offices (Londonderry HQ and service, West Lebanon, Saco ME, Swanzey). The company has cumulatively acquired ten small fire protection businesses to extend its geographic footprint, has been recognized on the ENR Top 600 National Specialty Contractors list for six consecutive years, and was founded and continues to be led by Larry Thibodeau, a past chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association.

Hampshire generates revenue through custom project-based pricing (no public pricing; quote-driven) on one-time design and installation engagements, plus recurring service, inspection, recharging, and hydrostatic testing streams. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting commercial property owners and general contractors across MA, ME, VT, and NH, with marketing driven by an informational website, referrals, community involvement (sponsorship of 40+ local charities), and industry recognition rather than paid advertising. Customer segments include commercial property owners, general contractors, facilities managers, and restaurants, with named enterprise customers spanning healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, food & beverage, distribution, and real estate.

Name

Hampshire Fire Protection

Legal name

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC

Website

https://hampshirefire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC is a family-owned commercial fire protection subcontractor founded in 1978, serving Northern New England with design, installation, and inspection of fire sprinkler, alarm, and extinguisher systems across MA, ME, VT, and NH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fire Protection Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

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), New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial fire protection
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Londonderry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design, development, construction, and installation of fire sprinkler systems. The company operates with 75% new installations and 25% retrofit work. Projects range from $100 to $2.5 million.
2. Fire Extinguisher Sales: Sales of full line of Amerex fire extinguishers and Amerex KP automatic restaurant fire suppression systems. Includes annual inspections, recharging, and hydrostatic testing services.
3. Fire Alarm Systems: Design and installation of fire alarm systems as an authorized Potter distributor. Includes detectors for heat and smoke sensing, manually-activated alarms, and audio alarms.
4. Service & Inspections: Periodic fire protection inspections as required by NFPA and local Fire Marshals. 24/7 emergency service available 365 days a year. Professional technician inspections with follow-up recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC designs, develops, constructs, and installs commercial fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguisher/restaurant suppression systems, and provides ongoing fire protection inspections and emergency service. With over $21 million in annual sales, it is New Hampshire's largest commercial fire protection company and serves Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire from five regional offices.

Product overview

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC is a commercial fire protection equipment and services company operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company's product portfolio consists of four interconnected service categories: Fire Sprinkler Systems (design, BIM-based design, prefabrication, and installation), Fire Alarm Systems (authorized Potter distributor for design and installation), Fire Extinguishers (authorized Amerex distributor including the KP restaurant suppression system), and Service & Inspections (periodic inspections and 24/7 emergency service). These services work together to provide comprehensive fire protection for commercial properties, with sprinkler systems representing approximately 75% of business and retrofits comprising 25%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Sprinkler Systems Design, development, construction, and installation of commercial fire sprinkler systems using advanced 3D BIM design programs. Pipes are prefabricated at the Londonderry facility and shipped to job sites, and the company offers 40+ sprinkler head types for various occupancy types.
• Fire Alarm Systems Design and installation of fire alarm systems for commercial properties, including heat and smoke detectors, manually-activated alarms, and audio alarms (sirens or recorded voice). Delivered as an authorized Potter distributor.
• Fire Extinguishers and Restaurant Suppression Systems Sales of the full line of Amerex fire extinguishers and the Amerex KP automatic restaurant fire suppression system, including annual inspections, recharging, and hydrostatic testing services, delivered as an authorized Amerex distributor.
• Service and Inspections Periodic fire protection inspections as required by NFPA and local Fire Marshals, performed by professionally-trained technicians with follow-up recommendations and 24/7/365 emergency service with live answering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sprinklers reduce the chance of dying in a fire and average property loss by one-half to two-thirds
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Hampshire Fire Protection partnered with Homes For Our Troops to donate the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems in homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. As member of American Fire Sprinkler Association, company participates in AFSA's exclusive fire sprinkler partnership with HFOT. First project for Army CPL Paul Hedge in Tuftonboro, NH.
• The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler CompanyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Donated fire sprinkler heads, pipe, fittings, and hangers for the HFOT Paul Hedge home project.
• General Air Products CompanyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Donated H2home NFPA 13D Pump and Tank System for the HFOT Paul Hedge home project.
• Independent Pipe and Supply CompanyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Donated antifreeze solution for fire sprinkler system in the HFOT Paul Hedge home project.
• American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHampshire Fire Protection is a member of AFSA. The company's president Lawrence Thibodeau was 2007-2008 AFSA Chairman of the Board. AFSA is the exclusive fire sprinkler system provider for Homes For Our Troops, and Hampshire participates in this initiative.
• PottercoreTechnology or IntegrationHampshire Fire Protection Co., LLC is an authorized Potter distributor that designs and installs essential fire alarm systems for commercial properties.
• AmerexcoreTechnology or IntegrationHampshire Fire Protection is an authorized Amerex distributor selling the full line of Amerex fire extinguishers and the Amerex KP automatic restaurant fire suppression system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire and life safety services company providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and inspection services. Comparable to Hampshire in its integrated fire protection offering to commercial and industrial customers.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned, multi-state fire protection and security services company headquartered in Indianapolis. Comparable to Hampshire as a privately held, family-operated specialty contractor offering sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and inspection services to commercial customers across a regional territory.
• Wiginton Fire Systems: Florida-based fire protection contractor specializing in automatic sprinkler system design, fabrication, installation, and service. Directly comparable to Hampshire as a regional specialty contractor with full sprinkler system capabilities and in-house fabrication.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety, security, and specialty services conglomerate (NYSE: APG) with extensive fire protection and life safety operations. Provides overlapping capabilities to Hampshire via subsidiaries serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, but operates as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Cintas Corporation: Large public company (NASDAQ: CTAS) offering fire protection services alongside uniform, first aid, and facility services. Overlaps with Hampshire on commercial fire extinguisher and suppression inspection services as part of a much larger facility services portfolio.

Others

• Amerex Corporation: Manufacturer of fire extinguishers and the KP automatic restaurant fire suppression system. Hampshire is an authorized Amerex distributor, making Amerex a key supplier/partner relationship rather than a competitor.
• Potter Electric Signal Company: Fire alarm system equipment manufacturer. Hampshire holds authorized Potter distributor status for fire alarm design and installation, making Potter a supplier/partner in the alarm portion of Hampshire's offering.

Emerging players

• Summit Fire & Security: PE-backed national fire protection services platform providing sprinkler installation, alarm, suppression, and inspection services. Comparable to Hampshire in service mix but operates at materially greater scale following a rollup strategy.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest U.S. fire and life safety services rollups, acquiring regional contractors across sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers. Comparable to Hampshire in core offerings but competes via national scale and M&A-driven geographic expansion.
• Fortis Fire & Safety: PE-backed fire and life safety services platform with a rollup strategy across sprinklers, alarms, and special hazards. Directly comparable business model to Hampshire but pursuing aggressive M&A-driven geographic expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hampshire-Fire-Protection-Inc-126741834020360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hampshire-fire-protection-inc.-co.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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