Chillicothe Fire & Security

What Chillicothe Fire & Security does

Chillicothe Fire & Security is a second-generation, family-owned provider of fire protection and security systems based in Chillicothe, Ohio. The company sells and services security alarm systems, fire alarm systems, 24-hour professional monitoring, security cameras, access control and home automation, industrial and restaurant fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, life safety inspections, and emergency response and driveway sensor products. Its core technology stack is built on integrations with third-party platforms alarm.com (for security monitoring and control) and Qolsys (for access control and home automation); the company does not appear to develop proprietary software or hardware. Founded in 1986 by Dick and Clara Kutschbach and acquired by their daughter Angie Lochbaum and her husband Larry Lochbaum in 2014, the firm operates with 8 employees who collectively hold 95.5 years of industry experience.

The company serves both residential families and commercial accounts of all sizes in the local Chillicothe and broader Ohio market. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers reach the firm primarily through its website and a single phone line (740-775-FIRE), and the company provides free on-site estimates before quoting project-based work. Revenue is generated through a combination of one-time hardware sales and installation (fire alarms, suppression systems, cameras) and recurring subscription monitoring contracts tied to the alarm.com and Qolsys platforms. After-hours calls are answered by certified technicians rather than a third-party call center, which is presented as a service-quality differentiator.

The business operates with no outside funding, no disclosed revenue figures, no institutional ownership, and no documented geographic expansion beyond Ohio. Marketing is limited to a company website and direct phone contact; there is no app, no API, no social media presence, and no disclosed certifications or regulatory actions. The product portfolio functions as an integrated suite in which fire and security systems can be monitored centrally, with each engagement customized to the customer's site through on-site assessment.

Name

Chillicothe Fire & Security

Legal name

Chillicothe Fire & Security

Website

https://chillicothefireandsecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chillicothe Fire & Security is a family-owned Ohio provider of fire alarm, suppression, security, and 24-hour monitoring systems serving residential families and commercial businesses in the local Chillicothe market through direct on-site sales and installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Security system installation
• Alarm monitoring services
• Life safety inspections
• Access control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chillicothe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Sales and Monitoring: Installation and ongoing monitoring of security systems including alarm.com integrated products, security cameras, and access control systems.
2. Fire Protection Services: Fire alarm systems, industrial fire suppression, restaurant fire suppression, fire extinguisher sales and service, and life safety inspections.
3. Home Automation Integration: Access control and home automation services through qolsys.com platform integration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Chillicothe Fire & Security installs, sells, and services fire protection and security systems for residential and commercial customers in the Chillicothe, Ohio area. Core offerings include monitored security alarm systems, fire alarm systems, 24-hour professional monitoring, industrial and restaurant fire suppression systems, security cameras, access control and home automation, life safety inspections, and fire extinguisher sales and service.

Product overview

Chillicothe Fire & Security is a second-generation family-owned business serving the Chillicothe community for 39 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fire and security products and services for both residential and commercial customers. The company's core offerings center on Security Systems and Fire Alarm Systems, supported by 24 Hour Monitoring services, with specialized variations including Industrial Fire Suppression Systems and Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems for different commercial sectors. Additional products include Security Cameras and Wifi Cameras for video surveillance, Access Control & Home Automation systems via Qolsys integration, Emergency Response Systems, Driveway Sensors, and Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service. The company also provides Life Safety Inspections as an ongoing service. The product portfolio functions as an integrated suite where security and fire systems can be monitored through alarm.com and Qolsys platforms, with all offerings customizable to individual customer requirements through free on-site estimates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Systems Monitored security alarm systems for residential and commercial properties, integrated with the alarm.com platform for remote monitoring and control.
• Fire Alarm Systems Fire detection and alarm systems designed to identify fires early and alert occupants and monitoring stations. For residential and commercial properties.
• 24 Hour Monitoring Round-the-clock professional monitoring service with certified technicians available after hours to respond to emergencies involving installed security and fire systems.
• Industrial Fire Suppression Systems Fire suppression systems designed for industrial facilities and large-scale commercial applications.
• Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems Specialized fire suppression systems designed for commercial kitchen environments and restaurant applications.
• Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service Sales and maintenance services for portable fire extinguishers, including customer training videos on proper extinguisher use.
• Security Cameras Video surveillance camera systems for monitoring and recording property and premises for residential and commercial customers.
• Access Control & Home Automation Access control systems and home automation solutions integrated with the Qolsys platform for residential and commercial security management.
• Life Safety Inspections Inspection services to ensure compliance with life safety codes and proper functioning of fire and security equipment.
• Emergency Response Systems Systems designed to alert emergency services and facilitate rapid response during emergencies for residential and commercial customers.
• Driveway Sensors Wireless sensors that detect vehicles and visitors approaching or entering a property's driveway area.
• Wifi Cameras Wireless IP cameras that connect via WiFi for flexible installation and remote monitoring at residential and commercial properties.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• alarm.comcoreTechnology or Integrationalarm.com is a technology platform integrated with Chillicothe Fire & Security's security systems. The company offers alarm.com-based security systems as part of their product portfolio.
• qolsys.comcoreTechnology or Integrationqolsys.com provides access control and home automation technology that Chillicothe Fire & Security integrates into their product offerings for residential and commercial customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Global building technology company whose fire detection and suppression products and integrated life safety services address the same end-customers as Chillicothe Fire & Security. A broad incumbent rather than a direct local competitor.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart home and security provider offering professionally installed and monitored home security, cameras, and automation. Comparable product set to Chillicothe Fire & Security's home automation and security offerings but with a national, consumer-finance-driven go-to-market.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection services division within the broader Cintas uniform and facility services platform. Provides fire extinguisher service, inspections, suppression, and alarm work to commercial customers across the U.S. — directly analogous to Chillicothe's commercial fire protection offerings, but at much larger scale.
• ADT Inc. Largest U.S. residential and commercial security and fire monitoring company with national coverage. Overlaps with Chillicothe Fire & Security across intrusion, fire alarm, and monitored services but operates at vastly greater scale and through authorized dealer networks.

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Mid-sized regional fire protection and security integrator serving commercial and residential customers across multiple U.S. states. Closely comparable business model to Chillicothe Fire & Security: install, monitor, inspect fire alarms, suppression, and security systems with a local-service orientation.
• Guardian Protection: U.S.-based security and fire alarm provider delivering residential and commercial monitoring, installation, and life safety services. Directly comparable to Chillicothe Fire & Security's install-and-monitor model with a regional service footprint.
• Vector Security: Regional security and fire alarm provider offering installation, monitoring, and life safety services to homes and businesses across the eastern and central U.S. Comparable to Chillicothe Fire & Security in offering bundled intrusion, fire, video, and access control solutions with recurring monitoring.

Emerging players

• SimpliSafe: DIY home security brand offering self-installed, professionally monitored intrusion and environmental sensors. Represents the emerging direct-to-consumer threat to traditional local installers like Chillicothe Fire & Security in the residential segment.

Others

• Alarm.com: Technology platform provider of cloud-based security, video, and access control services, already integrated into Chillicothe Fire & Security's product stack. Adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor for installation services.

Regional players

• Briscoe Protective Systems: Regional fire alarm, sprinkler, and security systems integrator serving the Northeast U.S. Closely comparable business model to Chillicothe Fire & Security in fire alarm install/monitor/inspect, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chillicothe-fire-and-security-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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