What Gsc Fire & Security does

GSC Fire & Security is a Texas-based, founder-owned fire protection and security services company headquartered in Round Rock and operating across 25+ cities statewide, including the Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Fort Worth metros. Founded in 2003 by Mark Cummings, whose grandfather's initials give the firm its name, the company holds four Texas state licenses covering fire alarm (ACR-2742), fire extinguishers (ECR-1674638), fire sprinklers (SCR-G-1677673), and security alarm (B16081) work, and serves as an authorized or preferred dealer for multiple fire-alarm OEMs including Secutron, Silent Knight, Potter, Fire-Lite, and Honeywell Ademco.

The company delivers a full-stack fire and security service portfolio: inspection and maintenance of fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, backflow prevention devices, and hydrants; new-construction installation of fire alarm, intrusion, and low-voltage systems for general contractors; 24/7 central station signal monitoring; and emergency repair services. A distinctive commercial offering is the consolidation of multiple code-required inspections into a single combined bill, reducing the administrative burden of coordinating multiple specialty vendors for property owners and managers.

GSC's go-to-market is direct sales-led, primarily serving commercial property owners, multi-family residential property managers, and general contractors building Texas commercial and multifamily developments (including named projects such as Austin Triangle, Alexan Vistas, Gables Westlake, Belleza At Cresta Bella, and Avanti Hills). The revenue model combines recurring inspection and monitoring subscriptions with one-time new-construction installation projects and professional-services emergency repair work. The firm is privately held, bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or public-company filings.

Name

Gsc Fire & Security

Legal name

GSC Fire & Security

Website

https://gscfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GSC Fire & Security is a Texas-based, founder-owned fire protection and security services firm providing inspections, installation, 24/7 monitoring, and new-construction system work to commercial properties, multi-family residential managers, and general contractors statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm inspections
• Security system installation
• Central station monitoring
• Sprinkler system services

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Monitoring Services: Recurring revenue from annual inspections of fire protection equipment (fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, backflows) and 24/7 monitoring services for commercial and multi-family residential properties. Services can be combined into a single bill for customer convenience.
2. New Construction Installation: One-time installation services for fire alarm systems, security systems, and low-voltage systems during new construction projects. Projects completed include commercial properties and multi-family residential developments.
3. Emergency Repair Services: As a full-service alarm contractor, provides repairs, troubleshooting, and new installations as needed by customers. 24-hour emergency service available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GSC Fire & Security provides fire protection, security systems, inspections, monitoring, and new-construction system installation for commercial and multi-family residential properties across Texas. Offerings span the sale, installation, inspection, and repair of fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention devices, and intrusion/security systems, together with 24/7 central station monitoring and combined code-required inspection billing. New-construction projects deliver fire alarm, security, and low-voltage system installations for general contractors during final project phases.

Product overview

GSC Fire & Security is a fire protection and security company offering a portfolio of integrated products and services for commercial and multi-family residential properties. Their core product offerings include fire alarm systems (servicing Secutron, Silent Knight, Potter, Fire-Lite, and Honeywell Ademco brands), fire extinguishers, backflow prevention devices, fire sprinklers, and security/intrusion alarm systems. These products are complemented by three key service offerings: 24/7 central station monitoring services, comprehensive service and inspection maintenance, and new construction installation services. The company combines multiple code-required inspections into a single service bill to reduce time and expenses for property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarms Fire alarm systems for commercial and residential properties, including installation, maintenance, and repair services. Brands serviced and installed include Secutron (Authorized Dealer), Silent Knight, Potter (Preferred Dealer), Fire-Lite, and Honeywell Ademco.
• Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguisher products, sales, and services including monthly visual inspections and annual maintenance per NFPA10 requirements.
• Back Flow Prevention Backflow prevention devices for sprinkler systems, including inspection and repair services to prevent non-potable water from entering drinking water supplies.
• Fire Sprinklers Fire sprinkler systems including inspection, maintenance, and combined inspection services for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, backflows, and hydrants.
• Security System Intrusion and alarm communications products and services including flexible keypads (talking keypads, standard keypads, graphic user interfaces) designed to reduce false alarms and provide security for businesses.
• Monitoring Services 24/7 central station monitoring services for commercial and multi-family residential properties across Texas, including signal monitoring, emergency contact management, and prompt notification of system issues.
• Service & Inspection Comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for all fire protection equipment including code-required inspections, new installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and monitoring combined into a single service offering.
• New Construction Installation Fire alarm, security, and low-voltage system installation services for new construction projects, working with general contractors to complete installations during final project phases.

Named customers8 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SecutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Secutron dealer providing sales, installation, and service of Secutron fire alarm systems. This partnership enables GSC to offer factory-authorized support for Secutron products.
• Silent KnightcoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm equipment brand serviced and installed by GSC technicians, providing customers with options for Silent Knight fire alarm systems.
• PottercoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred dealer status with Potter, a major fire alarm manufacturer. This preferred relationship indicates a strong, established partnership for selling and servicing Potter fire alarm products.
• Fire-LitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm brand serviced and installed by GSC, providing additional manufacturer options for customer fire alarm systems.
• Honeywell AdemcocoreTechnology or IntegrationFire alarm systems serviced and installed, offering customers access to Honeywell Ademco's widely-used security and fire alarm products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest fire and life safety consolidators in the US, operating across fire sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression, and extinguisher service lines. Directly comparable service portfolio to GSC but operating at national scale through aggressive M&A roll-up.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National facility services company offering fire protection (extinguisher, sprinkler, alarm) alongside uniform and first-aid services. Comparable fire inspection and extinguisher service lines but operates as part of a much larger integrated facility services portfolio.
• APi Group: Public global leader in safety, security, and specialty services with substantial fire protection and security systems operations. Comparable end-to-end life safety services but at far greater scale, geographic reach, and capital base than GSC.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology company with substantial fire detection, suppression, and security systems businesses. Comparable product categories (fire alarm panels, sprinklers, integrated security) but at vastly larger scale and through manufacturer-level relationships.
• Convergint Technologies: Large North American systems integrator delivering fire alarm, security, and life safety services to commercial, healthcare, and government clients. Comparable service breadth (fire alarm, sprinkler, security, monitoring) but at significantly larger national scale than GSC.
• ADT: National provider of monitored security systems for residential and commercial customers. Comparable intrusion/security alarm and monitoring services to GSC but at massive scale, primarily targeting residential and SMB rather than multifamily commercial GC relationships.

Direct peers

• Sciens Building Solutions: National fire and security integrator built through acquisition of regional providers, offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security services. Comparable service mix and customer base to GSC, with a multi-region model that mirrors GSC's potential expansion trajectory.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: Regional fire and life safety services provider specializing in fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security system installation, inspection, and monitoring. Directly comparable to GSC in service mix, recurring inspection revenue model, and multi-family / commercial customer focus.
• Summit Fire & Security: Regional fire and security services provider offering inspection, installation, and monitoring of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems. Closely comparable to GSC in operating model and customer profile, particularly in multifamily and commercial property management.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned regional fire protection and security services provider serving commercial and industrial customers across the Midwest. Closely comparable to GSC in business model (inspection, monitoring, installation, service), customer base (property managers, GCs), and brand-dealer approach with multiple fire alarm manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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