Susquehanna Fire Equipment

What Susquehanna Fire Equipment does

Susquehanna Fire Protection Company (formerly Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company) is a third-generation, family-owned regional provider of fire protection, suppression, alarm, and industrial safety products and services headquartered in Dewart, Pennsylvania. The company sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers, automatic fire suppression systems (Amerex, Ansul), fire alarm systems (Potter Electric Signal, DMP), emergency lighting, AEDs (HeartSine, LifePak), SCBA (MSA), and portable and fixed gas detection (BW Honeywell, RAE Systems, Honeywell Analytics), with authorized warranty repair status for MSA, Honeywell, and HeartSine products. It also supplies confined space and fall protection equipment (MSA, Capital Safety/DBI-SALA) and delivers on-site OSHA, DEP, and fire extinguisher training.

The business operates across three Pennsylvania locations (Dewart, Lewistown, Lewisburg) and serves industrial, municipal, commercial, and institutional customers in Pennsylvania with selected New Jersey industrial safety coverage through the Susquehanna Safety Solutions division. Revenue is generated from two streams: hardware sales (fire extinguishers, suppression systems, alarms, AEDs, SCBA, gas detection, safety equipment) and recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance services performed by certified technicians under NFPA 10, 17/17A, and 2001 cadences. A third stream consists of on-site training classes (fire extinguisher, OSHA compliance, DEP-approved, confined space/fall protection). The go-to-market is direct field sales with mobile service vehicles, 24-hour emergency response, free hazard surveys, and a walk-in showroom. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices.

On November 10, 2025, the company combined with A1 Lock & Key Security Systems in Lewisburg to extend into locksmith, key, safe, and security services, positioning itself as a complete protection and security provider for business and home.

Name

Susquehanna Fire Equipment

Legal name

Susquehanna Fire Protection Company

Website

https://susquehannafire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Susquehanna Fire Protection Company is a third-generation, family-owned regional provider in Pennsylvania that sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers, suppression systems, alarms, AEDs, SCBA, and gas detection equipment for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers, and combines fire protection with locksmith services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire extinguisher service
• Industrial safety equipment
• Emergency response equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dewart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of fire extinguishers, automatic fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, AEDs, SCBA, gas detection equipment, confined space/fall protection equipment, and safety vests/hard hats.
2. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Services: Recurring service contracts for fire extinguishers (monthly/annual per NFPA 10), fire suppression systems (semi-annual per NFPA 17/17A/2001), fire alarms, emergency lighting, backflow prevention, smoke detection, SCBA flow testing, and portable gas detection calibration. Includes on-site hazard surveys and free consultations.
3. Training Classes: Technical and safety training including fire extinguisher training (hands-on, video, or combined; up to 25 people per class), OSHA compliance training, DEP-approved training, and confined space/fall protection training. Delivered on-site at customer facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Susquehanna Fire Protection Company sells, installs, inspects, and services fire protection and industrial safety equipment for commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional customers across Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey. Core offerings include portable and automatic fire extinguishers, automatic fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, emergency/exit lighting, AEDs, SCBA service and testing, portable and fixed gas detection, and confined space/fall protection equipment. The company also delivers recurring NFPA-compliant inspection/testing/maintenance, DOT hydrostatic requalification, gas detection calibration, and on-site OSHA/DEP-approved safety training.

Product overview

Susquehanna Fire Protection Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection, safety, and security products and services. The core offerings include fire extinguishers (portable and wheeled) and automatic fire suppression systems (kitchen, industrial, and clean agent systems), supplemented by fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, AEDs, SCBA, and gas detection equipment. The company operates as a regional service provider combining product sales with installation, inspection, maintenance, and certification services. A division called Susquehanna Safety Solutions provides industrial safety equipment and OSHA/DEP approved training courses. In November 2025, the company combined with A1 Lock & Key Security Systems to expand into locks, keys, and safe services. Key product brands include Amerex, Ansul, HeartSine, LifePak, MSA, and Honeywell Analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Hand-held and wheeled fire extinguishers for Class A, B, C, D, and K fires including ABC multipurpose dry chemical, CO2, water mist, clean agent, wet chemical, and foam variants. Sold and serviced for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in Pennsylvania.
• Automatic Fire Suppression Systems Pre-engineered and engineered fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens, industrial applications, and data centers, including Amerex KP, IS, and CPS systems and Ansul R-102, Piranha, FM-200, Sapphire (Novec 1230), Lithium-Ion Risk Prevention, and high-pressure CO2 systems. Sold, installed, inspected, and serviced per NFPA 17/17A/2001.
• Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm system sales, installation, and servicing including inspection, testing, cleaning, calibration, battery replacement, and documentation for regulatory compliance, using Potter Electric Signal and DMP product lines.
• Emergency & Exit Lighting Emergency lighting and exit sign sales, installation, and servicing for industrial and commercial facilities, including testing and compliance documentation.
• Automated External Defibrillators (AED) HeartSine Samaritan PAD series (350P, 360P, 450P with CPR Rate Advisor) and LifePak AED products, accessories, training, and authorized service support for sudden cardiac arrest response. Special AED packages and pricing offered per product pages.
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Service MSA and Honeywell SCBA service, Quantifit respirator fit testing, NFPA flow testing, DOT hydrostatic cylinder requalification, and warranty repair services delivered through an authorized MSA service center.
• Portable Gas Detection BW Technologies by Honeywell, MSA, and RAE Systems by Honeywell portable gas meter calibration, repair, and certification services with in-house and on-site capabilities, plus calibration gas sales.
• Fixed Gas Detection Systems Honeywell Analytics fixed-point gas detector installation, service, and calibration using electrochemical, catalytic bead, open-path, and point infrared sensing technologies for industrial facilities.
• Fire Extinguisher Training Hands-on, video, and combined fire extinguisher training classes for up to 25 people using BullEx clean-burning training equipment; delivered on-site at customer facilities.
• DEP Approved Training Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection certified training courses (Certification #123) including confined space, SCBA, fire extinguishers, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, ladder safety, trench safety, flagger training, and additional DEP-approved safety courses delivered on customer sites.
• OSHA Compliance Training OSHA compliance training including hazard communications, aerial work platform, scissors lift, 10/30 hour, electrical safety, arc flash, forklift, and accident investigation courses delivered on customer sites.
• Confined Space Fall Protection Equipment MSA and Capital Safety confined space entry/retrieval systems, fall protection equipment, tripod kits, self-retracting devices, harnesses, and rental services, paired with OSHA/ANSI-compliant training.
• Backflow Water Prevention Testing ASSE certified backflow preventer testing, annual inspections, and valve repair services to protect drinking water from cross-connection contamination.
• Smoke Detection Services Smoke detection system sales, inspections, repair, and service for all types of smoke alarm installations in commercial and institutional facilities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• A1 Lock & Key Security SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025On November 10, 2025, Susquehanna Fire Protection Company and A1 Lock & Key Security Systems in Lewisburg, PA officially combined forces to become the region's leading provider of complete protection and security solutions for business and home. The combined entity offers fire protection, locksmith services, keys, safes, and security systems under one provider.
• MSA SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationSusquehanna Fire Protection Company is an authorized warranty repair and service center for MSA SCBA units and MSA gas detection meters. Also offers MSA fall protection equipment, confined space entry/retrieval systems, and self-retracting devices. MSA XTIRPA and Workman product lines prominently featured.
• BW Technologies by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationSusquehanna Fire Protection Company is an authorized warranty repair and service center for BW Technologies by Honeywell portable gas detection meters. Services include in-house and on-site calibration, repair with OEM parts, and calibration gas sales.
• RAE Systems by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationSusquehanna Fire Protection Company is an authorized warranty repair and service center for RAE Systems by Honeywell portable gas detection meters, installed as part of the Susquehanna Safety Solutions industrial safety division.
• AmerexcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerex manufactures extensive varieties of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. Susquehanna Fire sells and services Amerex fire extinguishers and automatic fire suppression systems including KP (Kitchen Protection), IS (Industrial Systems), and CPS (Clean Agent) systems.
• Ansul (Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationAnsul is a premium brand of Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products. Susquehanna Fire sells and services the full Ansul line including R-102 liquid agent systems, Piranha, FM-200 clean agent, Sapphire (Novec 1230), Lithium-Ion Risk Prevention System, and high-pressure CO2 systems.
• HeartSinecoreTechnology or IntegrationHeartSine is a world leader in AEDs. Susquehanna Fire is an authorized service provider for HeartSine AED units including Samaritan PAD 350P/360P and 450P with CPR Rate Advisor. Also offers the Forward Hearts survivor donation program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AAA Fire Safety Equipment: Regional fire protection services company offering extinguisher, suppression, alarm, sprinkler inspection, and emergency lighting — closely aligned with Susquehanna's integrated fire-protection service model.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Large regional fire protection and security service provider selling, installing, inspecting, and maintaining extinguishers, suppression systems, alarms, and security — closely aligned with Susquehanna's integrated fire/life-safety service model, though at much larger scale and broader Midwestern footprint.
• Confires Fire Protection Service: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic fire protection service company offering extinguisher sales/service, suppression systems, alarms, sprinklers, and emergency lighting — directly comparable regional service provider competing for similar commercial and industrial customers.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire and life safety service provider offering inspection, testing, maintenance, installation, and monitoring of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security systems. Comparable integrated services model targeting commercial and industrial customers.
• Wittmer Fire Protection & Equipment Co. Pennsylvania-based fire protection equipment sales and service company offering extinguishers, suppression systems, fire alarms, and inspection/testing. Closely comparable regional peer with similar product mix and customer base.

Regional players

• Koontz Fire & Safety: Mid-Atlantic fire and safety services provider selling, servicing, and inspecting extinguishers, fire alarms, suppression, sprinklers, and emergency lighting. Directly comparable service portfolio but focused on a different regional geography.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls Fire Protection (Simplex): Global fire alarm and suppression OEM and service provider (formerly Simplex Grinnell). Comparable in fire alarm/sprinkler/suppression service delivery but operates as a broad incumbent with manufacturing and national service capability rather than a regional reseller.
• APi Group: Public holding company owning numerous regional fire protection and security services subsidiaries across North America. Highly comparable underlying business activities (extinguishers, suppression, alarms, life safety services) executed at scale through acquired regional operators.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection services arm of Cintas providing extinguisher, suppression, alarm inspection/testing and compliance services to commercial customers. Comparable in offering breadth, but operates as part of Cintas's broader uniform/services platform and competes on multi-site commercial contracts.

Others

• Alarm.com: Cloud-based security and monitoring platform serving commercial and residential customers. Comparable at the technology/category level where Susquehanna sells and services DMP and Potter alarm/access-control systems, but digitally adjacent rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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