RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Black Fire & Security Services

RapidFire Safety & Security Acquires Tri-X

June 19, 2025

Electrical Services

RapidFire Safety & Security, a fire, life safety and electronic security platform backed by Concentric Equity Partners, has acquired Tri-X, a 37-year-old low-voltage fire and security systems integrator headquartered in San Dimas, California. The deal expands RapidFire's service capabilities and strengthens its footprint across Southern California as the company's continued buy-and-build growth in the region.

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 All Source Fire Protection

January 15, 2025

Industrial Services

RapidFire Safety & Security, a PE-backed multi-regional fire, life-safety and security platform, has acquired All Source Fire Protection of Kerrville, Texas. The add-on expands RapidFire’s offerings to include All Source’s security services plus extinguisher and kitchen-hood capabilities and strengthens RapidFire’s presence in the Texas Hill Country.

Blackford Capital Acquires Security Fire Systems

December 12, 2024

Construction

Blackford Capital acquired Security Fire Systems (SFS) on December 12, 2024, launching its Fire Safety Consolidation Platform; terms were not disclosed. SFS, founded in 1993 and based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area (Coppell, Texas), provides fire sprinkler design, installation, testing, maintenance and fire alarm services across Texas, Arkansas, Colorado and Oklahoma; SFS management will remain in place as Blackford pursues further add-on consolidation opportunities.

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 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.