What Davis Ulmer Fire Protection does

Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection is a private fire protection and life safety services company headquartered in Amherst, NY, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of APi Group Inc. (NYSE: APi) since 2005. Its core offerings span four integrated service pillars — fire alarm and detection, fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and security systems — complemented by AED rental and management, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression, inspection and testing, design and installation, service and repair, and 24/7 emergency response. The technology stack is built around UL-Listed central station monitoring, cloud-based remote diagnostics, and manufacturer partnerships (Ansul, Kidde, Siemens, Stryker, Bosch, Avigilon, Axis, Milestone, Alarm.com, Brivo, Rapid Response Monitoring, Centra-Larm) that allow it to deliver telemetry, automatic self-monitoring of AEDs, and remote management of access control and video surveillance.

The company operates the DU Family of Companies — 20+ acquired brand-retained subsidiaries across 13+ Eastern US states (NY, NJ, PA, MA, CT, ME, NH, MD, FL, WI, IN, OH, NC) with four primary Davis-Ulmer branches in Amherst, Liverpool, Rochester, and Corning, NY, plus a DU Support Team hub in Rochester. Service delivery is led by NICET- and factory-certified technicians across major fire suppression and alarm manufacturers, combined with dedicated sales representatives across all subsidiary locations.

The revenue model blends project-based professional services (design, installation, repair) with recurring subscription streams including UL-Listed 24/7 alarm and security monitoring, AED rental/management, and multi-year inspection and testing contracts. Pricing is quote-based, set by project scope, facility size, system complexity, and service agreement terms — no public price points — targeting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, residential, restaurant, and warehouse/distribution segments. Growth has been M&A-led since the 2005 APi Group acquisition, with five new subsidiaries added in 2025 alone (Clear Connection, Sonitec Security, GW Systems, Eastern Electronics & Security, ITG Larson) following four in 2023 and two in 2024.

Name

Davis Ulmer Fire Protection

Legal name

Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection

Website

https://davisulmer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection, a wholly-owned subsidiary of APi Group Inc., delivers fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, security, and life-safety services across the Eastern US through the DU Family of Companies — 20+ brand-retained subsidiaries serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Security systems installation
• Life safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Design, installation, inspection, testing, and repair services for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression systems. Revenue generated through project-based installation fees and ongoing service contracts.
2. 24/7 Monitoring Services: UL Listed central station monitoring for fire alarms, security systems, and AED programs. Recurring monitoring fees billed to customers on subscription basis.
3. Inspection and Testing Contracts: Regular inspection and testing services for fire protection systems to ensure code compliance. Typically billed through annual or multi-year maintenance agreements.
4. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency repair services for fire protection and security systems. Revenue from service calls and component replacement.
5. AED Rental and Management: Fully monitored AED rental and management program ensuring devices are maintained, charged, and compliant. Treated as operating expense rather than capital purchase for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Davis Ulmer Fire Protection designs, installs, inspects, tests, monitors, and services fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, and security systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and residential customers. As part of the DU Family of Companies (an APi Group subsidiary), it also delivers 24/7 emergency response, AED rental and management, kitchen hood suppression, and fire extinguisher services across the Eastern United States through direct branch offices and acquired regional companies.

Product overview

Davis Ulmer Fire Protection operates as a unified platform of fire protection and life safety services under the DU Family of Companies umbrella. The core offering consists of four integrated service pillars: Fire Alarm & Detection Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, and Security Systems. Supporting these core products are specialized sub-products including AED Services, Fire Extinguishers, and Kitchen Hood Systems. The company also provides complementary services including Inspection & Testing, Design & Installation, Service & Repair, and 24/7 Emergency Response. The portfolio includes multiple sub-brands (All State Fire & Security, Beach Lake Sprinkler, Cogswell Sprinkler, Eastern Electronics & Security, Eastern Fire, Ellis Fire Suppression, Flannery Fire Protection, Grunau Fire Protection, GW Systems) that collectively deliver comprehensive, code-compliant fire and security solutions across the Eastern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DU Family of Companies: The collective brand name for all subsidiary companies under Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection, including fire protection and security service companies across the Eastern US.

Products and services

• Fire Alarm & Detection Systems Fire alarm and detection systems tailored to each environment with smoke detection, occupant warnings, and 24/7 UL Listed central station monitoring; reduces false alarms and ensures reliable performance for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• Fire Sprinkler Systems Fire sprinkler systems with thermally activated nozzles that deliver water directly to fire sources, controlling or extinguishing fires in early stages; includes wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, and foam systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Fire Suppression Systems Specialized systems for controlling, extinguishing, or preventing fire spread in commercial, industrial, retail, and transportation settings; includes clean agent systems, CO2 systems, foam systems, and wet & dry chemical systems.
• Security Systems Monitored security providing 24/7 oversight through advanced systems for real-time detection and response to potential threats, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for commercial properties.
• AED Services Fully monitored AED rental and management program ensuring devices are properly maintained, fully charged, and code-compliant; features Stryker LIFEPAK CR2 devices with 24/7 cellular/Wi-Fi monitoring via LIFELINKcentral platform, treated as an operating expense rather than capital purchase.
• Fire Extinguishers Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers for residential, commercial, and industrial settings, with inspection, maintenance, installation, training, and sales services.
• Kitchen Hood Systems Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems with automatic and manual activation, gas line shut-off options, and NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 compliance; protects restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, stadiums, and food trucks.
• Inspection & Testing Thorough evaluations and functional tests on fire safety systems ensuring compliance with local regulations, NFPA standards, and operational readiness.
• Design & Installation Expert fire protection and security system design and installation ensuring facilities are equipped with reliable, code-compliant solutions for new construction, upgrades, or expansions.
• Service & Repair Fire protection and security service and repair by certified technicians including routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and system renovations.
• 24/7 Emergency Response Round-the-clock emergency dispatch for fire protection and security systems with fast response times, certified technicians, and support for fire alarms, sprinklers, suppression systems, security alarms, and access control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival chances increase 7-10% per minute with AED use
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• APi Group Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Davis-Ulmer acquired by APi Group Inc. in 2005, connecting the company to a nationwide network of fire protection and specialty construction companies. Steve Ulmer, former Davis-Ulmer President, serves as Senior Vice-President of Safety Service of APi Group Inc. Parent company provides national resources while local management continues.
• AnsulcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Ansul fire suppression products including kitchen hood systems, fire extinguishers, and suppression equipment. Manufacturer partnership for NICET certified technicians.
• KiddecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Kidde fire safety products including clean agent systems, CO2 systems, and fire extinguishers.
• AmerexcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Amerex fire suppression products including industrial systems and fire extinguishers.
• PyroChemcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for PyroChem fire suppression products and systems.
• Range GuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Range Guard kitchen hood fire suppression systems.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed distributor for Siemens fire alarm systems. Eastern Fire is a licensed Siemens distributor for advanced fire alarm systems with factory-trained technicians.
• StrykercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Stryker LIFEPAK CR2 AED devices for the fully monitored AED rental and management program. CR2 features cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity via LIFELINKcentral platform.
• Rapid Response MonitoringcoreTechnology or IntegrationUL-listed central station monitoring provider for security systems. All State Fire & Security uses Rapid Response Monitoring with secure cellular/IP communication and mobile alerts.
• Centra-Larm MonitoringcoreTechnology or IntegrationU.L.-listed monitoring facility partner for Eastern Fire. Provides 24/7 monitoring services with redundancy through two monitoring sites.
• BrivocoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-hosted access control systems provider. Integrated Protection Services (IPS) is the leading Brivo dealer in its territory since becoming dealers in 2018.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Avigilon security products including video surveillance and access control systems.
• Bosch Security SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Bosch Security Systems products including surveillance and security equipment.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Axis Communications IP camera and video surveillance products.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Milestone Systems video management software (VMS) platform.
• Alarm.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Alarm.com security and smart home monitoring platform.
• Core Systems (Tank)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor for Core Systems (Tank) kitchen hood fire suppression systems. Certified technicians trained by the manufacturer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves28 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Encore Fire Protection: Privately held fire and life safety services company providing sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and extinguisher services across multiple U.S. regions. Direct comparable in service portfolio, recurring inspection contracts, and PE-backed growth strategy.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned fire protection and security services company covering fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security across the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable multi-service offering, regional branch model, and recurring inspection/monitoring revenue mix.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Largest privately held U.S. fire and life safety services roll-up, performing fire sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and security installation/inspection/monitoring across the U.S. Direct competitor for both organic contracts and acquisition targets under Davis-Ulmer's M&A strategy.

Regional players

• Performance Systems Inc. Pacific Northwest fire and life safety services company providing sprinkler, alarm, and suppression installation/inspection. Comparable service breadth but focused on Oregon, Washington, and Northern California — a geography not currently covered by Davis-Ulmer.

Emerging players

• Vortex Fire & Security: Fire and life safety services roll-up operating across U.S. regions with sprinkler, alarm, and security offerings. Private-equity backed direct competitor for both end-customer contracts and acquisition targets in the fragmented regional operator market.
• Cogent Security & Fire: Integrated security and fire alarm provider with monitoring and inspection across the U.S. Overlaps with Davis-Ulmer on fire alarm, monitoring, and security system installations for commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco/ANSUL): Multi-national fire and security products + services conglomerate operating Tyco/ANSUL fire suppression brands globally. Competes with Davis-Ulmer both as a fire-system manufacturer counterpart and as an integrator in large commercial projects.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Large building automation and fire alarm products/services provider selling fire alarm panels, detection, and integrated life safety systems. Indirect overlap as a manufacturer-supplier-competitor in fire alarm design and installation.
• Cintas Fire Protection: Cintas Corporation's fire protection division (including the acquired State Fire) provides fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and extinguisher inspection/service nationally. Highly comparable service portfolio with a much larger, diversified corporate parent.
• API Group: Publicly traded parent (NYSE: APi) of Davis-Ulmer and a global network of fire protection and specialty services companies. Sister subsidiaries under APi's Safety Service segment include other regional fire protection operators, competing in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries18 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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