Reliable Fire & Safety

What Reliable Fire & Safety does

Reliable Fire & Safety, Inc. is a family-owned fire protection services company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bessemer City, North Carolina. The company provides installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and recharge services across five core product categories: fire extinguishers (Class A through K), fire sprinklers (wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge), fire alarms (smoke, heat, flame, and CO detectors plus pull stations), emergency lights and exit signage, and fire suppression systems. Specialized offerings include commercial kitchen suppression using UL 300-compliant wet chemical systems (Ansul and Amerex products) and special hazard suppression for industrial facilities handling chemicals or combustibles, plus backflow preventers and fire extinguisher training programs. The company operates a direct-to-customer service model with company-employed technicians delivering work across 22+ cities in North and South Carolina, with 24/7 emergency response capability and NFPA 10 certified technicians as a core differentiator.

Name

Reliable Fire & Safety

Legal name

Reliable Fire & Safety, Inc.

Website

https://reliablefireandsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reliable Fire & Safety is a family-owned fire protection services company founded in 1986, providing installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems for commercial properties across North and South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (54135), Security Systems Services (56162), Building Inspection Services (541350)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Extinguisher Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrostatic Testing) (IMAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Fire sprinkler installation
• Fire extinguisher maintenance
• Suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bessemer City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Services: Revenue generated from installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair services for fire extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, emergency lights, and suppression systems. Services offered on both scheduled and emergency basis with 24/7 support availability.
2. Fire Equipment Sales: Sales of fire extinguishers (Class A, B, C, D, K), fire alarm components (smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors, CO detectors, pull stations), and suppression system equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reliable Fire & Safety provides fire protection services across North and South Carolina, including the sale, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and recharge of fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and specialized fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens and special hazard environments. The company also offers fire extinguisher training and backflow preventer services with 24/7 emergency support.

Product overview

Reliable Fire & Safety offers a comprehensive suite of fire and safety solutions as a single integrated portfolio of services. The core offerings center on five primary product categories: Fire Extinguishers (Class A through K types with full lifecycle services), Fire Sprinklers (wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems), Fire Alarms (detectors, control panels, notification devices), Emergency Lights (exit signs and backup lighting), and Fire Suppression Systems (water-based, chemical, and gas-based). Two specialized sub-products address specific needs: Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression (wet chemical systems for grease fires) and Special Hazard Fire Suppression (for chemical and industrial facilities). Ancillary services include Backflow Preventers (for sprinkler system code compliance) and Fire Extinguisher Training (education on PASS technique and fire classes). The company provides 24/7 emergency support across all products with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair services, positioning itself as a one-stop provider for fire protection needs across commercial and residential properties in North and South Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers (Class A, B, C, D, K) for various fire types, with installation, repair, inspection, testing, and recharge services for commercial and residential applications.
• Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinkler systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems with design, installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance services to automatically detect and suppress fires.
• Fire Alarms Fire alarm systems including smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and pull stations with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for early fire detection and occupant alerting.
• Emergency Lights Exit and emergency lighting systems including exit signs, backup lighting, and illuminated pathways with installation, inspection, and repair services to guide safe evacuation during power outages and emergencies.
• Fire Suppression Systems Specialized fire suppression systems including water-based, chemical, and gas systems with installation, maintenance, and repair services for comprehensive fire protection in various facility types.
• Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Wet chemical fire suppression systems designed specifically for commercial kitchens to handle grease fires, with UL 300-compliant installations using Ansul and Amerex products.
• Special Hazard Fire Suppression Specialized fire suppression systems for facilities handling hazardous materials, chemicals, or combustible materials where water-based systems could cause additional damage, using flame-retardant materials.
• Fire Extinguisher Training Training programs covering proper use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, including PASS technique, fire classes, and hands-on demonstrations for building occupants.
• Backflow Preventers Mechanical devices to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into clean water supplies, required for fire sprinkler systems, with installation, inspection, testing, and repair services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire sprinklers can reduce injuries during a fire by up to 32%, deaths by up to 90%, and property damage by up to 70%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AmerexcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner providing fire extinguishers sold and serviced by Reliable Fire & Safety
• AnsulcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner providing fire suppression systems including kitchen suppression equipment

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Fire Protection: National facilities services giant whose Fire Protection division offers inspection, testing, and maintenance for extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, and suppression. Comparable fire protection offerings embedded in a much broader uniform/services portfolio.
• APi Group: Public safety and industrial services holding company with multiple fire protection and life safety subsidiaries (e.g., APi National Service Group). Competes in fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression services through owned regional brands.

Direct peers

• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire and life safety services company providing inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation across sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and suppression. Directly comparable in service model, product mix, and customer base.
• Impact Fire Services: Multi-state fire protection services provider covering sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, suppression, and special hazards. Comparable full-stack fire protection offering; larger and PE-backed, serving similar commercial and industrial customers.
• Total Fire Protection: Multi-state fire protection services company delivering extinguisher, sprinkler, alarm, and suppression installation, inspection, and service. Directly comparable service model and product mix for commercial customers.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-founded regional fire protection and security services provider offering extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and monitoring across multiple U.S. states. Highly comparable in business model, multi-product fire protection focus, and family-owned culture.
• Fire & Life Safety America: Fire sprinkler and life safety contractor offering design, installation, inspection, and service for sprinkler and alarm systems. Comparable in core fire protection services orientation, particularly in the sprinkler and inspection segments.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Large multi-product fire and life safety services platform offering extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and inspections nationwide. Directly comparable product mix; larger and acquisitive, making it both a direct competitor and a likely acquirer of companies like Reliable.
• Performance Systems Integration (PSI): Fire and life safety services provider offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and extinguisher services. Comparable in full-stack fire protection model and commercial property customer focus.

Regional players

• Interstate Fire Protection: Multi-state fire protection services company focused on sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and suppression. Comparable in product breadth, with overlap in the Southeast U.S. service territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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