What Fire Systems does

Fire Systems Inc. (d/b/a FSI) is a privately held, Massachusetts-incorporated fire protection and life safety services provider headquartered at 955 Reed Road, North Dartmouth, MA, with a second office at 550 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI. Founded in 1995 and operating as a company within the Altus Fire & Life Safety national platform, the firm delivers design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, monitoring, and certification services across fire alarm systems, fire suppression (clean agent, inert gas, CO2, dry chemical, foam, water mist), fire sprinklers (wet, dry, pre-action, specialty), kitchen fire suppression, portable fire extinguishers, security systems (intrusion, access control, CCTV), backflow prevention testing, and life safety/specialty communication systems (intercoms, nurse call, PA, gas detection). Its technical core is built around intelligent addressable fire detection with microprocessor-based control panels, NFPA 25-compliant reporting workflows, and 24/7 emergency response supported by fully stocked service vehicles.

The company serves commercial and industrial end-markets — commercial real estate, healthcare facilities, manufacturing and industrial plants, restaurants and commercial kitchens, logistics and warehousing, educational institutions, and multi-tenant properties — across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Customer evidence includes testimonials and reviews from property managers, operations managers, and facilities directors, with claims of 20,000+ served clients and 50,000+ completed projects over the operating history.

Go-to-market is direct, sales-led enterprise field sales targeting facility owners, property managers, and contractors; pricing is quote-based, customized per facility, and not publicly disclosed, with free assessments and multi-year service contracts. Revenue mechanics combine project-based installation fees with recurring NFPA-compliant inspection and monitoring contracts. The company employs 50+ certified, factory-trained technicians with NICET credentials, leverages its Altus affiliation for national resources and standards, and markets primarily through its website, online quote forms, direct phone lines, and customer-review platforms (Google, BBB, Facebook, Yelp).

Name

Fire Systems

Legal name

Fire Systems, Inc.

Website

https://firesystemsinc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fire Systems Inc. is a Southern New England fire and life safety services provider delivering design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring of fire alarm, suppression, sprinkler, extinguisher, kitchen suppression, security, and life safety communication systems for commercial and industrial facilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire & Life Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Fire sprinkler services
• Fire suppression systems
• Life safety systems
• Fire protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Alarm Systems Services: Design, installation, inspection, testing, and ongoing maintenance of fire alarm systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Revenue generated through project-based installation fees and recurring inspection/testing service contracts.
2. Fire Suppression Systems: Design, installation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems including clean agent, CO2, dry chemical, foam, and water mist systems. Project-based revenue from installations plus ongoing maintenance contracts.
3. Fire Sprinkler Services: Fire sprinkler design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance. Includes end-to-end project management from engineering through permitting and ongoing NFPA 25-compliant inspections.
4. Fire Extinguisher Services: Sale, inspection, and maintenance of all classes of portable fire extinguishers including annual inspections, hydrostatic testing, and recharging services with automated scheduling.
5. 24/7 Emergency Response: Round-the-clock emergency service for urgent fire and life safety issues including alarm troubles, system impairments, and suppression system discharges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fire Systems Inc. designs, installs, inspects, tests, monitors, and maintains fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems, kitchen suppression systems, fire extinguishers, security systems, backflow preventors, and life safety/specialty communication systems for commercial and industrial facilities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Services are delivered by NICET-certified, factory-trained technicians with 24/7 emergency response and code-compliant documentation.

Product overview

Fire Systems Inc. is a fire protection and life safety services company offering a portfolio of interconnected physical systems and professional services. The core offerings include Fire Alarm Systems (addressable detection with microprocessor-based control panels), Fire Suppression Systems (clean agent, CO2, dry chemical, foam, water mist), Fire Extinguishers (all classes including specialty units), Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Sprinkler Design & Installation, and Fire Sprinkler Inspections & Maintenance. Supporting services include Security Systems (intrusion, access control, CCTV), Backflow Prevention Testing, and Life Safety & Specialty Communication Systems (intercoms, emergency call, nurse call, PA, gas detection). All services are provided by certified, factory-trained technicians with 24/7 emergency response capability throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Modern fire alarm systems using advanced addressable detection and microprocessor-based control panels, providing design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring with emergency notification for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Fire Suppression Systems Comprehensive fire suppression solutions for various hazards including clean agent, inert gas, CO2, dry chemical, foam, and water mist systems, covering hazard analysis, design, installation, certification, and ongoing maintenance.
• Fire Extinguishers Full-line authorized dealer supplying, inspecting, and maintaining all classes of portable fire extinguishers including wheeled industrial models, non-magnetic MRI units, vehicle extinguishers, and marine-rated extinguishers, with annual inspections, hydrostatic testing, and recharging.
• Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Factory-trained installation, inspection, and service of kitchen fire suppression systems including leading brands like Ansul and Denlar, providing bi-annual inspections, compliance reports, and seamless scheduling for restaurants and commercial kitchens.
• Fire Sprinkler Design & Installation End-to-end fire sprinkler services combining design, installation, and project management from engineering and hydraulic calculations through permitting and code-compliant installation of wet, dry, pre-action, and specialty sprinkler systems.
• Fire Sprinkler Inspections & Maintenance Comprehensive fire sprinkler inspections, testing, and maintenance including visual assessments, functional testing, valve and gauge checks, obstruction investigations, and NFPA 25-compliant reporting.
• Security Systems Complete electronic security solutions including intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV surveillance systems, covering system layout, installation, programming, training, and ongoing support.
• Backflow Prevention Testing Certified backflow prevention testing and documentation to safeguard potable water supplies, with licensed technicians inspecting and testing assemblies to ensure compliance with municipal and state regulations.
• Life Safety & Specialty Communication Systems Specialized life safety systems including intercoms, door entry systems, emergency and nurse call solutions, public address systems, and gas detection technologies, covering design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
• 24/7 Emergency Response Service Round-the-clock emergency service for urgent fire and life safety issues including alarm troubles, system impairments, and suppression system discharges, delivered with fully stocked service vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to emergency calls 24/7 with fully stocked service vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

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

One partnership is on record.

• Altus Fire & Life SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire Systems Inc. is an Altus Fire & Life Safety company, combining national resources with strong local presence. The partnership provides access to national standards and platform resources while maintaining local service accountability and regional code expertise in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public global leader in safety, specialty, and industrial services with a large life safety and fire protection segment serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers—a direct strategic competitor and a likely acquirer of regional fire protection firms like Fire Systems.
• Cintas Fire Services: Division of Cintas Corporation providing fire extinguisher inspection/maintenance, suppression, and life safety services to commercial customers nationwide—overlaps directly with Fire Systems' extinguisher and suppression service lines.

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held full-service fire protection, suppression, and security provider serving commercial and industrial customers across the Midwest and Southeast with similar service line breadth (alarm, sprinklers, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring).
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest full-service fire protection, life safety, and security companies in the U.S. Provides fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, extinguisher, and security services to commercial and industrial customers—directly comparable to Fire Systems' integrated service model.
• CertaSite: PE-backed commercial fire and life safety service provider focused on inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems—directly comparable recurring-revenue service model.
• VSC Fire & Security: Full-service fire and life safety provider offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security system services to commercial, industrial, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
• Fire & Life Safety America: Specialty fire protection contractor providing design, installation, inspection, and service for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems to commercial and industrial customers.
• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Regional full-service fire protection company offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and extinguisher services to commercial customers—comparable mid-sized regional fire protection business model.
• Summit Fire & Security: National fire suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and security services provider serving commercial, industrial, and government customers—closely comparable integrated service model and customer base.

Regional players

• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): Regional provider of fire alarm, life safety, security, and nurse call services for healthcare, education, and commercial customers in the Southeast—comparable in scale and vertical mix to Fire Systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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