Fire Detection Systems

What Fire Detection Systems does

Fire Detection Systems is a privately held regional integrator of fire and life safety systems headquartered in Hastings, New York, founded in 1989. The company designs, installs, and services fire alarm, security, access control, video surveillance, nurse call, and intercom systems for commercial and institutional clients across Upstate New York. It operates as the exclusive distributor of Edwards-UTC fire alarm platforms (EST3 and EST4) in its territory and maintains a multi-vendor technology stack spanning Honeywell, Hikvision, Digital Watchdog, Aiphone, HID, Keri Systems, Bogen, Silent Knight, and Ademco product lines.

The company is led by President Ryan Cobb and staffed by NICET-certified technicians in a headcount band of 1-10 employees. Service delivery includes design-build project work, system inspection and testing, and recurring central station monitoring provided through a partnership with Rapid Response Monitoring under UL-listed standards. Customer verticals include higher education (Syracuse University, colleges, school districts), federal government (Fort Drum), healthcare systems, hospitality, and retail.

Revenue is generated through one-time installation contracts, recurring inspection and maintenance agreements, and residuals from monitoring subscriptions. Operations require New York State licensing and adherence to NFPA 72 and International Building Code standards. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or disclosed financial metrics are present in the available data.

Name

Fire Detection Systems

Legal name

Fire Detection Systems, Inc.

Website

https://firedetectionsystemsny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fire Detection Systems is a regional fire and life safety systems integrator based in Hastings, NY, designing, installing, and servicing fire alarm, security, access control, surveillance, nurse call, and intercom systems for commercial and institutional clients across Upstate New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAJAC

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Fire Protection & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers)

SECONDARYBPAKAGAF

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

SECONDARYBPAKAFAC

Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Alarm Monitoring & Emergency Dispatch Services

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Commercial security systems
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Nurse call systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Detection and Security System Installation: One-time installation revenue from fire alarm systems, security systems, access control, surveillance, intercom, and nurse call systems for commercial properties. Revenue generated through equipment sales and professional installation services.
2. Fire System Monitoring Services: Ongoing monitoring services provided through Rapid Response Monitoring partnership. UL-listed central station monitoring for fire detection and security systems with 24/7 emergency response capabilities.
3. Maintenance, Inspection, and Certification Services: Annual testing and certifications, system commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and repair services for installed fire detection and security systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fire Detection Systems, Inc. is a regional life safety and security systems integrator that designs, installs, monitors, and services fire alarm, security/intrusion, access control, surveillance (CCTV/IP), intercom, and nurse call systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, government, and multi-tenant residential customers in Upstate New York. The company is a distributor of Edwards-UTC fire alarm systems (EST3/EST4 platforms) and partners with Rapid Response Monitoring for UL-listed 24/7 central station monitoring, while providing design-build delivery for new construction and renovation projects.

Product overview

Fire Detection Systems is a fire protection and security systems integrator offering a portfolio of interconnected life safety products and services. Their core offerings include Fire Alarm Systems (featuring Edwards-UTC distributed products), Security Systems, Access Control, Surveillance, Intercom, and Nurse Call Systems—each representing distinct product categories that can be deployed individually or integrated together for comprehensive building safety. They serve as a distributor of Edwards-UTC systems including the EST3 and EST4 networked life safety platforms, and partner with Rapid Response Monitoring for 24/7 system monitoring services. Additional services include design-build project delivery, annual testing and certifications, UL-listed central station monitoring, system commissioning, and 24-hour emergency services for new construction and renovation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of reliable service in fire detection and security industry since 1989
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• Edwards-UTCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire Detection Systems is a proud distributor of Edwards-UTC fire alarm systems, the leading manufacturer for the nation's fire and security systems. They offer Edwards EST4 and EST3 networked life safety platforms. Edwards-UTC provides the core fire detection technology that forms the primary product offering.
• Rapid Response MonitoringcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire system monitoring partner providing 24/7 central station monitoring services. Rapid Response offers comprehensive monitoring, personalized training, and coordination of advanced technologies for fire detection systems installed by Fire Detection Systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Indiana-based fire alarm, security, and life safety systems integrator with a similar regional service model. Provides installation, inspection, monitoring, and maintenance across fire alarm, security, access control, and surveillance for commercial and institutional customers.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire alarm and security systems integrator offering design, installation, inspection, and monitoring services to commercial customers. Closely comparable business model and product mix to Fire Detection Systems.
• Alarm Detection Systems: Illinois-based fire alarm and security systems integrator established for over 50 years, providing UL-listed monitoring, installation, and inspection services to commercial and institutional customers. Directly comparable regional integrator model.
• FE Moran Security Solutions: Midwest-based commercial security and fire alarm integrator providing intrusion detection, access control, surveillance, and monitoring services to commercial and institutional customers. Comparable in scale and regional service focus.
• Sonitrol: National commercial security and fire alarm monitoring provider with a franchise/dealer model that includes regional integrators. Directly competes in commercial intrusion, fire alarm, and monitored security services for businesses and institutions.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Publicly traded fire and life safety services conglomerate encompassing fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services across North America. Operates through multiple regional integrator brands with offerings directly comparable to Fire Detection Systems.
• Chubb Fire & Security: National fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security systems integrator serving commercial customers across the U.S. Larger and broader portfolio than Fire Detection Systems, with overlapping core offerings.
• Johnson Controls: Global building systems provider offering integrated fire alarm, security, access control, surveillance, and HVAC solutions to commercial and institutional customers. Much larger scale and operates broadly beyond fire detection.
• ADT Commercial: National commercial security provider offering intrusion, fire alarm, access control, surveillance, and monitoring services to enterprise and mid-market customers. Much larger and broader than Fire Detection Systems.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection services provider offering fire alarm inspection, suppression, sprinkler, and extinguisher services as part of a broader commercial services portfolio. Much larger scale and geographic reach than Fire Detection Systems.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fire-detection-systems-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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