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RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Tri-X
June 19, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the acquisition of Tri-X, a 37-year-old fire and security systems integrator based in San Dimas, Calif.
Tri-X enhances RapidFire’s security offerings and significantly strengthens its footprint across Southern California. Tri-X represents RapidFire’s 10th acquisition in California.
Founded in 1988, Tri-X began as a telephone, sound, security, and alarm installation business. Over the last 37 years, Tri-X has grown into...
Growing RapidFire offers ‘total solution’
June 16, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has carried out what it calls its “Buy & Build” strategy with an aggressive start to 2025, adding six businesses to its portfolio in the first half of the year.
Kane Fire Protection, All Source Fire Protection, Advanced Security Contractors, Progressive Protection Security Systems, Christopherson Fire Protection and, its most recent addition, SDS Security bring the company’s total acquisitions to 20 since its founding in 2022.
“Our...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires SDS Security
May 29, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the acquisition of SDS Security (SDS), a security systems integrator based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. SDS is RapidFire’s fifth acquisition in Texas and 20th acquisition overall since its founding in 2022.
Founded in 1994, SDS Security has built a reputation for delivering customized security solutions to a broad range of industries. With a team possessing over 200 years of combined industry experience, SDS specializes in designing,...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Christopherson Fire Protection
May 16, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the acquisition of Christopherson Fire Protection, a 40-year-old fire protection company based in Chino, Calif. This acquisition enhances RapidFire’s service capabilities and solidifies its presence in Southern California.
Christopherson is RapidFire’s ninth acquisition in California.
Christopherson Fire Protection was founded in 1985 by David Christopherson and is currently owned by his son, Eric. Christopherson has...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Progressive Protection Security Systems
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Progressive Protection Security Systems, Inc. (Progressive) based in Belton, Texas.
This acquisition, RapidFire’s fourth in Texas, expands its security and fire offerings and serves as a foundation for expanding service offerings throughout Texas.
Progressive Protection Security Systems, founded in 1997 by Eddie Notgrass, offers installation, maintenance and monitoring of commercial security, fire,...
RapidFire acquires Albuquerque Low Voltage
April 24, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Albuquerque Low Voltage, a full-service fire alarm and fire protection service provider in Albuquerque, N.M.
This addition represents the second acquisition in the New Mexico market for RapidFire and further establishes its presence in the American Southwest.
Established in 2001, RapidFire said that Albuquerque Low Voltage has had a consistent emphasis on customer service and taking care of...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Troy Alarm
March 1, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security, a multi-regional provider of solutions for the fire, life safety, and security industries, has announced the acquisition of Troy Alarm, a fire alarm and security services provider based in Riverside, Calif.
This represents the 10th acquisition for the RapidFire platform since its inaugural acquisition in September 2022. According to the company, this strategic move underscores RapidFire's commitment to expanding its footprint and enhancing...