Thompson Safety Acquires A-1 Shiner

Thompson Safety Acquires 1st Fire Safety

October 8, 2025

Industrial Services

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based safety and fire protection services provider, has acquired Austin-based 1st Fire Safety to expand its fire protection footprint in the Austin market. Steven Monaco, the former owner of 1st Fire Safety, will retain the company's specialty products division and continue to partner with Thompson Safety, while the acquisition enables cross-selling of Thompson's first aid and safety services to fire clients.

Thompson Safety Acquires Fulshear Fire Protection

February 26, 2026

Industrial Services

Thompson Safety, a national provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, has acquired Houston-area Fulshear Fire Protection to strengthen its presence in the Greater Houston market. The acquisition increases Thompson's local technician roster and service capacity, expands its commercial and industrial customer base, and is expected to create cross-sell opportunities across Thompson's safety and fire protection offerings.

Berkshire Partners Invests in Thompson Safety

April 25, 2023

Industrial Services

Berkshire Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of onsite first aid, fire, and life safety services. The capital will accelerate Thompson Safety’s regional expansion, support additional acquisitions (including recent buys Demand Safety and Protect It first aid), enhance technology, and strengthen central support infrastructure.

Thompson Safety Acquires Liberty Fire Protection

September 12, 2025

Industrial Services

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of fire protection and safety services, has acquired Liberty Fire Protection, a Houston-area fire protection firm. The deal expands Thompson's local fire protection capabilities and service offerings—adding fire alarm and sprinkler expertise, kitchen hood suppression, and broader parts/supplier access for customers across the region.

Thompson Safety Acquires Bulwark Fire Protection

August 20, 2025

Industrial Services

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of first aid and fire protection services, has acquired Bulwark Fire Protection, a Texas fire protection company based in Austin. The acquisition expands Thompson Safety’s full-service fire protection capabilities in the Austin market and brings Bulwark’s technicians and leadership into Thompson Safety to enable cross-selling of safety and fire services.

Summit Fire & Security Acquires A-1 Fire Equipment Co.

April 9, 2024

Electrical Services

Summit Fire & Security LLC, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc., has acquired Island Fire and Safety Equipment, Inc. d/b/a A-1 Fire Equipment Co., effective April 9, 2024. The acquisition expands Summit’s presence in South Texas — customers will continue to be served from the Galveston/La Marque location while gaining access to Summit’s broader fire, life-safety and security offerings.