Firenet Systems, Inc.

What Firenet Systems, Inc. does

Firenet Systems, Inc. is a family-owned life safety systems integrator founded in 1993 by Lee Sloneker, headquartered in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, with a secondary office in Wisconsin. The firm designs, distributes, installs, and services fire alarm, clean agent fire suppression, mass notification, early warning air sampling, linear heat detection, and leak detection systems for industrial, commercial, healthcare, data center, education, financial, government, and retail customers across the upper Midwest. Firenet holds Platinum distributor status with Gamewell-FCI (Honeywell Fire Solutions) in Minnesota and maintains distribution relationships with Fike, Xtralis VESDA, Permalert, Minimax, and Firetrace, with staff certified at NICET Levels I-IV and UL credentials supporting code-driven engagements.

The core technology stack is a multi-vendor hardware integration rather than a proprietary software platform. Anchor products include addressable Gamewell-FCI E3 fire alarm panels with backward-compatible upgrade paths, Fike clean agent systems (FE-25/Ecaro, FM-200, Proinert, CO2, Micromist), X-tralis VESDA and Fike FAAST air sampling detectors, Fike linear heat detection (Thermacable), and Permalert leak detection. The E3 platform also incorporates a Mass Notification System (MNS) module with Local Operating Console, backlit signage, high-threat switches, amber strobes, and specialized speakers. Service offerings include annual and semi-annual testing/inspection/maintenance, 365/24/7 emergency response, UL monitoring, design engineering for new and retrofit projects, and end-user training.

The revenue model is a hybrid of one-time project revenue (system design, installation, commissioning) and recurring revenue (service contracts, monitoring subscriptions, multi-year maintenance programs). Pricing is custom quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and contracts are typically multi-year. Distribution is direct via field sales and factory/NICET-certified technicians, with no reseller channel. The customer base is enterprise-grade and concentrated in the upper Midwest; named logos include VA Hospital Campus, Allina, Park Nicollet, St. Cloud Hospital, United Health Group, Seagate, Hormel, Honeywell, Carleton College, Gustavus Adolphus College, University of Minnesota, Best Buy, General Dynamics, Medtronic, Unisys, USPS, General Electric, Ecolab, AT&T, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Wells Fargo, Bremer Bank, Hennepin County facilities, and Calhoun Square Mall. The firm is privately held with no external investors and 11 employees, suggesting a compact, founder-led operation.

Name

Firenet Systems, Inc.

Legal name

Firenet Systems, Inc.

Website

https://firenetsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Firenet Systems, Inc. is a family-owned regional life safety systems integrator founded in 1993, providing fire alarm, clean agent fire suppression, mass notification, and early warning detection systems to commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, data center, and government clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire Detection & Suppression Systems (HDABAKAI)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Clean agent suppression
• Mass notification systems
• Life safety services
• Special hazard protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Alarm Systems Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of fire alarm systems including products from Gamewell-FCI (Platinum distributor in Minnesota), Honeywell, and other manufacturers. Systems include addressable control panels, detection devices, and notification appliances.
2. Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems: Distribution, design, installation, and service of clean agent fire suppression systems including Fike, Minimax, and Firetrace products for mission-critical facilities.
3. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service programs including annual and semi-annual inspections, testing, and maintenance for fire alarm, clean agent suppression, air sampling, leak detection, mass notification, fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting, and sprinkler systems.
4. Monitoring Services: UL monitoring services with 365/24/7 emergency response capabilities. Provides ongoing monitoring reports to customers managing multiple facilities.
5. Design Services: Engineering and design services for life safety systems, both new installations and retrofit projects.
6. Service on All Manufacturers' Products: Service and maintenance for products from any manufacturer, not limited to products they sell.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Firenet Systems designs, distributes, installs, and services life safety and special hazard fire protection systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its portfolio covers fire alarm systems, clean agent fire suppression, early warning air sampling detection, linear heat detection, leak detection, mass notification, and smoke control, complemented by testing/inspection/maintenance contracts, UL-certified 24/7 monitoring, emergency response, system design, and end-user training.

Product overview

Firenet Systems, Inc. is a life safety systems provider offering detection, suppression, alarm, and mass notification solutions for special hazard applications. The product portfolio centers on fire alarm systems (Gamewell-FCI E3 Series) and clean agent fire suppression systems (Fike, Minimax, Firetrace), supplemented by specialized detection modules including X-tralis VESDA and Fike FAAST early warning air sampling systems, Fike linear heat detection, and PermAlert leak detection systems. The company provides comprehensive services including installation, testing/inspection/maintenance, 365/24/7 emergency response, UL monitoring, design, and training programs. This is a solutions and services portfolio rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems (Gamewell-FCI) Addressable fire alarm control panels and devices from Gamewell-FCI (a Honeywell Fire Solutions Group brand) for commercial and industrial facilities; Firenet is a Platinum distributor in Minnesota and provides backward-compatible upgrades that preserve installed field devices.
• Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems (Fike, Minimax, Firetrace) Clean agent fire suppression systems including Fike FE-25 (Ecaro), FM-200, Proinert, CO2, and Micromist, plus Minimax and Firetrace clean agent systems, for mission-critical facilities where downtime is an overriding factor.
• Early Warning Detection Systems (X-tralis VESDA and Fike FAAST) Air sampling smoke detection and combustible gas detection systems from X-tralis VESDA and Fike FAAST that identify fires at the incipient stage in mission-critical environments.
• Mass Notification Systems Integrated emergency communication systems featuring Local Operating Console (LOC), backlit signage, high-threat switches, amber strobes, and specialized speakers, integrated with fire alarm systems for emergency notification.
• Leak Detection Systems (PermAlert) Leak detection systems for water, chemicals, and hydrocarbons to protect facilities and sensitive equipment from fluid leaks.
• Testing, Inspection and Maintenance Services Annual and semi-annual inspection, testing, and maintenance programs for fire alarm, clean agent fire suppression, air sampling, leak detection, mass notification, fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting, and sprinkler systems, covering products from any manufacturer.
• Emergency Services (365/24/7) Round-the-clock emergency response service with one-call dispatch capability for urgent life safety system needs.
• UL Monitoring Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 365/24/7 emergency services available with one call
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gamewell-FCI (Honeywell Fire Solutions Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGamewell-FCI is part of the Honeywell Fire Solutions Group. Firenet is a Platinum distributor, designer, installer, and service provider for Gamewell-FCI fire alarm systems in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They have a long history with Gamewell-FCI and offer backward-compatible upgrades for existing systems. Gamewell's history dates back to 1852 and FCI introduced the first addressable control panel in 1989.
• FikecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFike is a leader in the fire suppression market since 1960, offering fire suppression for industrial, commercial, and special hazard applications. Firenet is a distributor, designer, installer, and service provider for Fike products including FE-25 (Ecaro), FM-200, Proinert, CO2, and Micromist clean agent systems.
• MinimaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinimax is a fire suppression manufacturer. Firenet installs clean agent fire suppression systems from Minimax for environmentally acceptable fire protection solutions.
• FiretraceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiretrace is a fire suppression manufacturer. Firenet installs Firetrace fire suppression systems for situations requiring clean agent or electrically non-conductive medium.
• X-tralis VESDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorX-tralis VESDA provides early warning incipient air sampling systems for fire detection. Firenet is a distributor, designer, installer, and service provider for VESDA systems including air sampling detection and combustible gas detection.
• Fike FAASTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFike FAAST early warning systems provide air sampling detection for early fire detection. Firenet is a distributor, designer, installer, and service provider for Fike FAAST systems.
• Perm AlertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerm Alert provides leak detection systems for water, chemicals, and hydrocarbons. Firenet is a designer, installer, and service provider for Perm Alert leak detection systems.
• Fike Linear Heat DetectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFike linear heat detection systems including Thermacable for environments requiring linear heat sensing. Firenet is a distributor, designer, installer, and service provider.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirenet sells fire alarm products from Honeywell as part of their product portfolio. Honeywell Fire Solutions Group includes Gamewell and FCI brands. Firenet also serves Honeywell as a customer for facility fire protection.
• PermalertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirenet sells Permalert products as part of their fire alarm product offerings. Products backed by manufacturer's warranty.
• XtralisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirenet sells Xtralis products as part of their fire detection product offerings. Products backed by manufacturer's warranty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety services holding company owning multiple regional fire protection and life-safety integrators (including several Upper Midwest operators). Represents the most likely strategic acquirer profile for a Firenet-style platform.
• Cintas Fire Protection: Division of Cintas Corporation providing fire extinguisher, suppression, and alarm inspection services nationally. Operates as part of a much larger uniform services conglomerate and competes with Firenet for inspection and service contracts.
• Honeywell Fire Safety: Fire systems division of Honeywell International that manufactures Gamewell-FCI panels (Firenet's flagship line) and also sells direct service contracts. A competitor on the service side and a partner on the product side simultaneously.
• Johnson Controls Fire Protection: Global fire detection and suppression provider (legacy Tyco/Grinnell) offering integrated fire alarm, sprinkler, and special hazard solutions. Competes with Firenet on enterprise and institutional fire system contracts.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large multi-national fire safety and building systems provider serving data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Competes for the same mission-critical special hazard projects Firenet targets.

Direct peers

• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire and life-safety integrator providing design, installation, inspection, and monitoring of fire alarm and suppression systems to commercial and industrial customers. Closely comparable operating model and service portfolio to Firenet.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: A privately held regional/national fire protection, security, and life-safety integrator with similar mix of fire alarm installation, suppression, monitoring, and inspection services. Comparable in product breadth and customer types (commercial, industrial, healthcare) and a relevant M&A roll-up candidate.
• Reliable Fire Equipment: Midwestern fire protection company providing design, installation, and service of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems to commercial and industrial customers. Operates with a similar regional contractor model.
• Summit Fire Protection: Upper Midwest-based fire protection contractor that designs, installs, and services fire suppression and alarm systems—direct overlap with Firenet's territory and product mix.
• HCI Systems: Regional fire alarm, sprinkler, and life-safety integrator serving healthcare, education, and government facilities. Comparable customer mix and recurring-service orientation to Firenet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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