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RapidFire Safety & Security names Ken Obermeyer as new chief financial officer
October 1, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the appointment of Ken Obermeyer as its new chief financial officer.
Obermeyer brings more than 32 years of CFO experience in the security and life safety industry to RapidFire. His appointment supports RapidFire’s ambitious growth strategy and enhances its capabilities to support our ever-expanding branch operations.
Prior to joining RapidFire, Obermeyer served as chief financial officer of Interface Security Systems for...
RapidFire Safety & Security names Mark Grudzien VP of business development
June 23, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security has announced the appointment of Mark Grudzien as vice president of business development.
In his role, Grudzien will lead and scale the company’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) program, underscoring RapidFire's commitment to aggressive expansion in the fire, life safety, and security industry.
Grudzien brings over a decade of M&A advisory and strategic growth planning experience within the fire, life safety, and security sectors. He has...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Advanced Security Contractors
February 4, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Advanced Security Contractors, Inc. (ASC), based in El Paso, Texas.
The acquisition of ASC expands RapidFire’s Texas security and fire alarm service area to now include West Texas and serves as a foundation for expanding service offerings for ASC’s customers in the future. This represents the third acquisition in Texas for RapidFire.
“The ASC team brings a wealth of experience and a strong...
RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Kane Fire Protection
January 9, 2025SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS—RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Kane Fire Protection (Kane), a full-service fire protection contractor based in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The acquisition of Kane Fire Protection expands RapidFire’s service offerings with the addition of Kane’s fire sprinkler services. This represents RapidFire’s second acquisition in the St. Louis market, where it is also headquartered.
Kane serves both the St. Louis and...
RapidFire acquires Texas Star Fire Systems
March 6, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security recently announced its entry into the Texas market with the acquisition of Texas Star Fire Systems, a provider of fire protection and life safety services.
The company said that this acquisition establishes a foundational presence for RapidFire as it lays the course for rapid expansion in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Based in Austin and San Antonio, Texas Star will serve as RapidFire’s anchor as it expands throughout...
RapidFire acquires Paraclete Fire & Safety
January 31, 2024SSN Staff
ST. LOUIS – RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire) has announced the acquisition of Paraclete Fire & Safety, a 33-year-old fire extinguisher, alarm, inspection, suppression, and sprinkler provider in Brea, Calif., serving the Greater Los Angeles area.
RapidFire said that the acquisition of Paraclete cements itself as a world-class curator of people-centric, family-built businesses throughout the Midwest, Southwest and Western United States.
“In my decision to work...