Allen Fire And Safety Services Ltd.

What Allen Fire And Safety Services Ltd. does

Allen Fire And Safety Services Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian fire and life safety service company headquartered in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The firm provides inspection, testing, repair, and installation services across eight core service lines: fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems (wet and dry pipe), emergency lighting and exit signs, fire extinguishers (Classes A through K), backflow prevention assemblies, special hazard fire suppression systems (clean agent, dry chemical, CO2, foam), commercial kitchen suppression systems, and fire hydrants. The underlying technology is conventional physical fire protection infrastructure serviced by ASTTBC- and BCWWA-certified technicians adhering to NFPA codes and the BC Fire Code; there is no proprietary software platform, no AI components, and no patented technology disclosed.

The company operates a single-point-of-contact service model that consolidates all fire safety vendor relationships under one provider, with 24-hour emergency support, customized service plans, and inspection data tracking offered as core features. Pricing is quote-based with no published rate card; service packages are structured around monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection cadences and billed pay-as-you-go. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with direct phone-based inquiries, a website quote-request form, email outreach, and founders' personal LinkedIn and Facebook presence. Customers span residential strata and rental buildings (primary segment), commercial and retail properties, and industrial food manufacturing environments (specialty clean agent and CO2 suppression), served by field technicians dispatched across the Greater Vancouver region from Whistler to Hope, including Sea to Sky, North Shore, Tri-cities, and Fraser Valley.

The business is co-founded and co-owned by Josh Allen and Brenda Cholette, life partners who bring over 25 years of combined fire safety industry experience dating back to 2005. The company is bootstrapped with no external institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and headcount stated at 1-10 employees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm operates as an independent local-services business competing on relationship quality, certification credentials, and service consolidation rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Allen Fire And Safety Services Ltd.

Legal name

Allen Fire and Safety Services LTD.

Website

https://allenfire.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allen Fire And Safety Services Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian fire and life safety service company based in Maple Ridge, BC, providing inspection, testing, repair, and installation across fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency lighting, extinguisher, backflow, suppression, and hydrant systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Greater Vancouver region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Building Inspection Services (54135), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

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 Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

Keywords

• Fire alarm services
• Fire protection services
• Fire safety inspection
• Sprinkler system testing
• Emergency life safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Ridge

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Services: Provides comprehensive fire and life safety services including inspections, testing, repairs, and installations for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention, fire suppression, kitchen suppression, and fire hydrants. Revenue derived from service contracts and one-time service calls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Allen Fire and Safety Services Ltd. provides inspection, testing, repair, and installation of fire protection and life safety systems for commercial, residential, and industrial properties in the Greater Vancouver region. The company operates a single-point-of-contact service model that consolidates fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention, fire suppression, kitchen suppression, and fire hydrant services under one provider with 24/7 emergency support.

Product overview

Allen Fire and Safety Services Ltd. is a fire and life safety service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of inspection, testing, repair, and installation services for commercial and residential properties. The company provides eight core service offerings: Fire Alarm Systems (detection, notification, monitoring, and fire department alerting), Fire Sprinkler Inspections (wet and dry pipe systems), Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs, Fire Extinguishers (inspection, refilling, multiple hazard classes), Backflow Prevention (assembly testing and reporting), Fire Suppression Systems (special hazard systems including clean agent, dry chemical, CO2, and foam), Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems (wet chemical systems for commercial kitchens), and Fire Hydrants. The company operates on a single-point-of-contact service model, consolidating all fire safety needs under one provider with 24-hour emergency support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems using manual and automatic detection devices including manual pull stations, smoke detectors, and heat detectors. Systems provide audible and visual notification via bells, horns, strobes, and speakers. Many systems connect to monitoring services that alert the fire department. Allen Fire and Safety Services provides inspections, testing, repairs, and installations for these systems in commercial and residential buildings.
• Fire Sprinkler Inspections Inspection and maintenance services for fire sprinkler systems including wet pipe systems (constant water supply under pressure) and dry pipe systems (used in unheated spaces, parking garages, refrigerated coolers). Services include annual testing, daily/weekly visual inspections, and monthly functional testing for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs Battery-backed emergency lighting devices that activate automatically during power outages, providing sufficient light for safe building evacuation. Exit signs available in traditional red and green running man formats. Services include annual inspections and monthly function tests.
• Fire Extinguishers Inspection, refilling, and maintenance services for fire extinguishers of various hazard classes: Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical equipment), Class D (combustible metals), and Class K (cooking media). Monthly visual inspections and annual certified technician inspections provided.
• Backflow Prevention Testing and inspection services for backflow prevention assemblies including reduced-pressure principal assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, and double check valve assemblies. Annual testing by BCWWA certified testers ensures protection of potable water systems from contamination.
• Fire Suppression Systems Special hazard fire suppression systems including clean agent (for museums, electrical cabinets, data storage), dry chemical (for auto paint booths, dip tanks), CO2 (for vaults, engine rooms, power plants), and foam systems (for aircraft hangers, refueling stations, marine applications). Semi-annual inspections by certified technicians.
• Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Automatic fire extinguishing systems for commercial kitchens using wet chemical agents, with manual activation capability, gas valve control, and nozzles installed above cooking appliances and in exhaust hood/ducting. Semi-annual inspection and maintenance by certified technicians.
• Fire Hydrants Inspection, maintenance, and flow testing services for fire hydrants. Services include six-month inspections, annual tear-down inspections of internal components, and water supply/pressure testing. Maintains one-meter clear radius around hydrants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consolidates all fire safety needs with one trusted partner - one phone number for all services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association)coreOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating commitment to fire alarm industry standards and best practices.
• BCWWA (British Columbia Water & Waste Association)coreOthersIndustry association membership required for BCWWA certified backflow assembly testers who must test backflow prevention assemblies annually.
• ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC)coreOthersCertification body for technicians. Many municipalities require technicians to hold valid ASTTBC certifications in fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency lighting, and fire extinguisher disciplines.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreOthersIndustry association providing standards and guidance for fire safety. Company adheres to NFPA codes and standards.
• Kidde CommercialminorOthersCommercial fire safety equipment brand. Company provides services related to Kidde commercial fire safety products.
• Ridge Meadows Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chamber of commerce membership providing business networking and local business community engagement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Reliable Fire & Safety Services: Canadian fire and life safety services company serving BC and the Prairies with inspection, testing, and installation of fire alarms, sprinklers, and suppression systems. Comparable in scale and scope to Allen.
• AAA Fire Safety Services Ltd. BC-based fire and life safety service provider offering inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and emergency lighting. Closely comparable service mix and regional footprint to Allen.
• Evergreen Fire & Safety Services: BC-based fire safety contractor offering fire alarm, sprinkler, and emergency lighting services in the Greater Vancouver region. A direct local competitor with similar customer segments (residential strata, commercial).
• API Alarm & Intercom: BC-based fire alarm and security systems provider serving the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. A direct regional competitor with overlapping fire alarm and life safety inspection services.
• Firematic Sprinkler & Fire Protection: BC-based fire protection contractor specializing in sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers in the Lower Mainland. A direct regional peer that overlaps with Allen in residential strata and commercial fire safety services.

Broad incumbents

• Chubb Fire & Security Canada: Global fire safety and security provider with substantial Canadian operations, offering inspection, monitoring, and installation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems. Comparable service portfolio with significantly broader geographic reach.
• Troy Life & Fire Safety: One of Canada's largest privately-owned fire and life safety service providers, offering inspection, testing, installation, and monitoring across multiple provinces. Directly comparable to Allen's services but at vastly larger national scale.
• Johnson Controls Canada: Global building technologies and fire safety services provider with a sizable Canadian footprint. Competes across Allen's full service portfolio through its Tyco/Simplex Grinnell heritage and integrated building solutions.
• Viking Fire Protection: National fire protection contractor in Canada providing sprinkler, alarm, and suppression design, installation, inspection, and service. Comparable to Allen in service mix but operates across all major Canadian provinces.
• Vipond Inc. Canadian fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security systems integrator with national reach. Offers a similar multi-service capability profile to Allen Fire and Safety Services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AllenFireAndSafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allen-fire-and-safety-services-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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