national fail safe

What national fail safe does

National Fail Safe is a family-owned and operated fire alarm and life safety systems contractor headquartered in Westminster, California. Founded in 1972, the firm designs, installs and services fire detection and notification systems, Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems (ERRCS / Digital Antenna Systems), emergency two-way communication systems, video surveillance, access control and burglar alarm systems for institutional and commercial customers. It holds factory authorized distributor status for Siemens and Silent Knight by Honeywell fire alarm platforms and supports its installations with an in-house CAD design facility and staff certified from NICET Level I through Level IV, alongside California State Fire Marshall #0028, Los Angeles Regulation 4, NFPA, CAFAA, UL Listed and California Contractors License credentials.

The company serves healthcare facilities (notably the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center), educational institutions (San Bernardino Unified School District, Lawndale High School), hospitality venues (Hilton Pasadena) and a range of commercial real estate properties across California, with marquee projects in the Los Angeles area including Pacific Design Center, Jefferson Building, Equitable Plaza and Gateway El Segundo. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct phone-based quoting, supported by a content-driven website and email inquiry channel. Revenue is generated through project-based hardware and installation work, professional services (analysis, design, installation) and recurring annual service contracts that provide priority response, discounted parts pricing and extended warranty.

Operationally the firm runs as a small specialty trade contractor with a named management team spanning ownership, operations, engineering, ERRCS division leadership, project management, service, sales and procurement. There is no disclosed external investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries and no M&A history; ownership remains within the founding Puskas family across multiple generations. Geographic operations are concentrated in California with no public claim of broader US or international expansion.

Name

national fail safe

Legal name

National Fail Safe

Website

https://nf-s.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

National Fail Safe is a family-owned Westminster, California contractor founded in 1972 that designs, installs and services fire alarm, ERRCS, two-way communication and security systems for healthcare, education, hospitality and commercial real estate customers across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Life safety systems
• Emergency responder communications
• Security system installation
• Fire protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems: Sale, installation, and service of fire alarm systems and components from Siemens and Silent Knight manufacturers. Includes design, engineering, and installation services.
2. Service Contracts: Annual service contracts offering priority response, discounted parts pricing, and extended warranty contracts.
3. Professional Services: Analysis, design, and installation services for fire alarm, ERRCS, two-way communication, surveillance, and security systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Fail Safe designs, engineers, installs, and services fire alarm and life safety systems for commercial and institutional buildings, including factory-authorized Siemens and Silent Knight by Honeywell fire alarm systems, ERRCS/Digital Antenna Systems, and emergency two-way communication systems. The company also provides complementary security offerings (video surveillance, access control, burglar alarms) and telephone/data systems, with a complete in-house CAD design facility and NICET-certified technical staff. Services are delivered on a project/quote basis plus recurring annual service contracts.

Product overview

National Fail Safe is a fire alarm and life safety systems company offering a portfolio of interconnected safety and security services. Their core offerings include Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems (featuring factory-authorized Siemens and Silent Knight by Honeywell products), ERRCS (Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems) with digital antenna systems, and Two-Way Communication Systems. Additional security offerings include Camera/Video Surveillance, Burglar Alarm Systems, and Access Control Systems. The company also provides Telephone/Data services. They operate as a factory-authorized distributor and installer offering complete CAD design facilities, with staff certified from NICET Level I to Level IV. Their services range from small server room installations to large high-rise hospital projects such as the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems
• ERRCS (Emergency Responder Radio Communications Systems) / Digital Antenna Systems
• Two-Way Emergency Communication Systems
• Camera / Video Surveillance Systems
• Burglar Alarm Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Telephone / Data Systems
• Annual Service Contracts

Named customers9 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory authorized distributor for Siemens fire alarm systems. National Fail Safe is authorized to engineer, install and service all Siemens fire alarm systems and components.
• Silent Knight by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory authorized distributor for Silent Knight products by Honeywell. National Fail Safe is authorized to engineer, install and service all Silent Knight fire alarm systems and components.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire alarm, sprinkler, and security systems integrator serving commercial and industrial customers with design, installation, inspection, and service — directly comparable in offering mix and operating model to National Fail Safe.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Multi-state fire protection and life safety services provider offering fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and security system installation and inspection — directly comparable service portfolio to National Fail Safe.
• Impact Fire Services: National fire protection services company providing fire sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression, and life safety solutions for commercial facilities — directly comparable service lines and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Fire Protection: Division of large national services firm Cintas providing fire extinguisher, sprinkler, suppression, and alarm inspection and service — broader services portfolio but directly overlapping on fire alarm and life safety inspection/testing contracts.
• APi Group: Public holding company that has rolled up numerous regional fire protection and life safety contractors — broader market exposure and deeper capital base, but overlapping service line with National Fail Safe.
• Johnson Controls: Large global building systems integrator offering fire alarm, detection, suppression, and integrated security solutions — competes for large-scale bids in the same healthcare, education, and commercial real estate verticals.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell division that manufacturers and integrates commercial fire alarm (incl. Silent Knight), security, and building management systems — directly comparable as the Silent Knight parent and a competitor in the same bid pool.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens division that manufacturers and integrates fire safety, building automation, and security systems — competes with National Fail Safe both as a manufacturer whose products National Fail Safe installs and as a direct systems integrator on large projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 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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