Tag: RapidFire Safety & Security (RapidFire)
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’s growth mindset: Why strategy matters more than speed in life safety and security
September 10, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
ST. LOUIS—While most life safety decision-makers agree that growth is positive, many overlook the fundamentals of why and how to grow, says Bob Ricucci of RapidFire Safety & Security, which made its latest acquisition over the summer.
RapidFire bought Tri-X, a 37-year-old fire and security systems integrator in San Dimas, Calif., in June. The deal was the company’s 10th in California.
“Exploring the discipline required to pursue growth intentionally and effectively...
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 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 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...