What Fire Protection Services does

Fire Protection Services, Inc. (FPS) is a B2B life-safety and security services provider headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. Founded in 2003, FPS delivers the full lifecycle of fire protection — inspection, installation, monitoring, and maintenance — for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, special hazard and kitchen suppression systems, bi-directional amplifiers (BDA) for emergency responder communications, and mass notification. The firm also supplies security systems (video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms) and physical access hardware (automatic gates, doors, turnstiles), plus live-fire training programs for end customers.

Operating under an integrated service model, FPS monetizes primarily through recurring multi-year inspection, maintenance, and UL-listed monitoring contracts via its Emergency Monitoring Services (EMS) subsidiary, which runs 24/7 alarm monitoring with rapid dispatch. Pricing is quote-based, set after on-site assessment, with multi-year billing cadence typical for ongoing monitoring and inspection agreements. The company sells via a sales-led motion: direct field sales to enterprise, inside sales via dedicated phone lines by service category for mid-market, and a self-serve customer portal for installed-base scheduling.

In 2025, FPS and EMS were acquired by Silco Fire & Security, an Ohio-headquartered platform, and now operate as divisions under the Silco brand. The acquisition consolidated FPS into an eight-office Midwest network spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan, broadening field service capacity, technical resources, and digital customer tooling (digital reporting and scheduling) while preserving brand continuity for legacy FPS customers.

Name

Fire Protection Services

Legal name

Fire Protection Services, Inc.

Website

https://fireprotectionservices.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fire Protection Services, Inc. is a B2B fire protection and security services provider in Louisville, Kentucky, delivering inspection, installation, UL-listed 24/7 alarm monitoring, suppression, and integrated security systems to commercial, industrial, and K-12 customers across the Midwest as a division of Silco Fire & Security.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Life Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Alarm monitoring
• Sprinkler systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Security systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Recurring revenue from fire alarm and sprinkler system inspection, installation, and maintenance services. Services include monitoring contracts and ongoing maintenance agreements.
2. Alarm Monitoring Services: UL-listed 24/7 alarm monitoring providing continuous surveillance and rapid emergency dispatch services.
3. Security Services: Video surveillance, access control, security alarms, and gates/doors/turnstiles installation and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fire Protection Services provides inspection, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, special hazard and vehicle suppression systems, kitchen suppression, BDA systems, mass notification, exit/emergency lighting, and related security solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Through its Emergency Monitoring Services (EMS) subsidiary, it delivers UL-listed 24/7 alarm monitoring with rapid emergency dispatch.

Product overview

Fire Protection Services (FPS), now a division of Silco Fire & Security, offers a comprehensive suite of life safety solutions consisting of fire protection products and security systems. The fire protection portfolio includes fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire alarms and mass notification systems, exit and emergency lighting, kitchen suppression, bi-directional amplifiers (BDA), special hazard suppression systems (including vehicle suppression), and live fire training programs. The security offering encompasses video surveillance, access control, K-12 school security, and security alarms. Additionally, the company provides gates, doors, and turnstiles for access control applications. Through its Emergency Monitoring Services (EMS) subsidiary, FPS offers UL-listed 24/7 alarm monitoring and rapid dispatch services. This integrated portfolio enables the company to provide complete fire and security solutions from inspection and installation through ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguisher products for commercial and industrial use, available via walk-in service at the Louisville office.
• Sprinkler Systems Sprinkler system installation and monitoring for fire suppression in commercial properties.
• Fire Alarms & Mass Notification Fire alarm installation, monitoring, and mass notification systems for comprehensive fire detection and emergency communication.
• Exit & Emergency Lighting Exit and emergency lighting solutions for safe evacuation in commercial buildings.
• Kitchen Suppression Fire suppression systems specifically designed for commercial kitchen environments.
• Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) BDA systems to enhance emergency responder radio communications within buildings.
• Special Hazard Suppression (including Vehicle Suppression) Fire suppression solutions for special hazard environments including vehicle suppression for buses, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Live Fire Training and Classroom Programs Hands-on live fire training and classroom-based educational programs for fire safety.
• Video Surveillance Video surveillance systems for security monitoring of commercial properties.
• Access Control Access control systems for managing entry and security permissions at facilities.
• K-12 School Security Solutions Security solutions specifically designed for K-12 educational institutions, integrating fire protection, security alarms, video surveillance, and access control.
• Security Alarms Security alarm systems for intrusion detection and property protection.
• Automatic Gates Automatic gate systems for controlled vehicle access.
• Automatic Doors Automatic door systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Automatic Turnstiles Automatic turnstile systems for pedestrian access control.
• UL-Listed 24/7 Alarm Monitoring UL-listed alarm monitoring and rapid dispatch service operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, provided through the Emergency Monitoring Services (EMS) subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded service offerings and enhanced customer tools as part of Silco network
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silco Fire & SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fire Protection Services (FPS) and Emergency Monitoring Services (EMS) joined Silco Fire & Security in 2025, becoming a division under the Silco brand. This acquisition expanded Silco's regional footprint in the Midwest and strengthened their fire protection and security service capabilities in Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. FPS/EMS customers continue receiving service backed by Silco's larger team and expanded resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KOORSEN Fire & Security: Regional fire protection and security services company serving the Midwest and Southeast with fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and monitoring services. Closely comparable in service mix, customer segments, and geographic concentration.
• Hiller Companies: Fire protection services provider specializing in fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and special hazard systems for commercial and industrial customers across multiple U.S. regions.
• Vanguard Fire & Security Systems: Midwest-based fire and security systems integrator providing fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and monitoring services to commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable in scope and regional positioning.
• Telgian Fire Safety: Fire protection and life safety services firm offering inspections, testing, maintenance, and consulting for fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems across commercial and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Silco Fire & Security: Parent company and overlapping fire protection/security services provider across Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. Directly comparable in services, customer base, and regulatory positioning, and is the entity that FPS now operates within.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Large multi-state fire protection and life safety services provider formed through roll-up acquisitions. Direct competitor in the same inspection/installation/monitoring services category via a buy-and-build strategy.
• Johnson Controls Fire Protection: Global building systems giant with a dedicated fire detection, suppression, and life safety services division. Competes with FPS in fire alarm, sprinkler, and monitoring services at the high end of the commercial market.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection and life safety services arm of Cintas, offering fire extinguisher, sprinkler, alarm, and suppression inspection and service across the U.S. A scaled incumbent competing in the same commercial fire protection category.
• Everon (formerly ADT Commercial): National commercial fire alarm, suppression, sprinkler, and security integrator serving large enterprises. Overlaps with FPS in fire alarm integration and 24/7 monitoring but at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Sentry Fire & Safety: Regional fire protection services company serving portions of the Midwest with inspection, installation, and monitoring of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Comparable service portfolio with geographic overlap in the broader Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Silcofs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@silcofireandsecurity
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fire-protective-svc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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