RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires All Source Fire Protection

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Progressive Protection Security Systems

March 25, 2025

Industrial Services

RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire), a St. Louis-based fire and security platform, has acquired Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc., a Belton, Texas provider of commercial security, fire, access control, automation and low-voltage services. The acquisition — RapidFire's fourth in Texas — expands its service footprint and capabilities across Central and broader Texas, with Progressive’s employees remaining on staff to support continuity of service.

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Texas Star Fire Systems

March 6, 2024

Construction

RapidFire Safety & Security, a PE-backed fire, life safety and security platform, has acquired Texas Star Fire Systems to establish a foundational presence in Texas. The deal, completed in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners and Financial Investments Corporation (the Steans family office), positions RapidFire for rapid expansion across Austin, San Antonio, Houston and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Rapid Fire Safety & Security Acquires Pacific Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company

December 6, 2022

Electrical Services

Rapid Fire Safety & Security, a Concentric Equity Partners-backed platform, has acquired Pacific Auxiliary Fire Alarm Company (PAFA), a San Francisco-based provider of commercial fire alarm design, installation, testing, maintenance and monitoring. The deal — Rapid Fire's second add-on since launching the platform — expands its presence into Northern California while the seller, third-generation owner Derek Shackley, will remain in a leadership role.

Rapid Fire Safety & Security Acquires Security & Access Systems

September 27, 2022

Industrial Services

Rapid Fire Safety & Security, a new PE-backed platform launched in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Security & Access Systems (SAS), a commercial and government security and fire alarm services provider headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. SAS's founders Chris and Molly Ipiotis will remain for an interim transition period as the business becomes the first add-on for the Rapid Fire platform to expand its regional footprint and service capabilities.

Fire Safety & Protection Acquires Total Fire Protection, Inc.

October 7, 2021

Industrial Services

Fire Safety & Protection, LLC (a portfolio company of Sunny River Management) acquired Total Fire Protection, Inc. effective Sept. 20, 2021. Total, a full-service fire protection contractor based in Alabama and licensed across the Southeast, will be integrated into FSP as part of its strategy to expand its Southeast regional presence; the company was owned by co-owners Donald and Tommy Black.

Fire Safety & Protection (Sunny River) Acquires All-Star Fire, LLC

December 7, 2020

Industrial Services

Fire Safety & Protection, a portfolio company of Sunny River Management, has acquired All-Star Fire, LLC, a tenured fire and life safety services provider in the greater Atlanta market. The deal is an add-on to FSP's platform as it expands its Southeastern U.S. footprint and capabilities while All-Star's president, Kevin Biando, will remain to manage local operations.