Ranger Fire & Security News

Ranger Fire and Security has now announced its acquisition of Plymouth-based Universal Fire and Security Ltd, marking the business’s strategic entry into the South West of England.  Founded in 2001 by Mark Gibson, Universal began as a security-focused provider before expanding into fire protection services, building a strong reputation across Devon and Cornwall for its technical expertise and customer service. New installations for a strong and loyal customer base The company&...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of Limerick-based Prestige Detection Systems Ltd (PDSL), further strengthening the Group’s presence in Ireland. Established in 2005, PDSL is a major provider of fire, security and emergency response systems for businesses and community service providers throughout Ireland, with a particular focus on the Munster region and Galway. The company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and compliance with the highest design a...

It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that they launched Ranger Fire and Security, with a mission to overcome some of the biggest challenges facing the sector. As anyone working in fire and security knows, the businesses in the sector are both highly skilled and highly regulated. It means that while the quality of services are high, many businesses struggle to expand, instead focusing on providing a select number of services and doing them well. Fire and security businesses T...

Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security has been recognized as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025. The Top 50 was created by LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Now in its eighth year, the program continues to celebrate the drive and ambition of Britain’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. This year the program received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals tha...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of fire safety experts and training providers, Cork-based B-Safe Group.   B-Safe Group is an industry specialist, established in 2019, building on a legacy of fire safety expertise that dates back to 1983, offering its customers fire extinguisher service and supply, as well as a broader range of fire services, including health and safety training and fire consultancy. Focusing on fire awareness B-Safe Group is well known for its...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of fire safety experts and training providers, Cork-based B-Safe Group. B-Safe Group is an industry specialist, established in 2019, building on a legacy of fire safety expertise that dates back to 1983, offering its customers fire extinguisher service and supply, as well as a broader range of fire services, including health and safety training and fire consultancy. In particular, the company offers expert insight, serving a range of corpo...

Just over a year ago, they announced their integral partnership with Simpro, the pioneering field service management software provider. The mission to solve the fragmented state of the fire and security sector – for businesses and their customers alike – has always been clear. And the aim to bring together pioneering businesses to share knowledge, insights and cross-selling opportunities is a big part of this. But achieving this is no easy task. integrate Simpro’s software T...

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a pioneering Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group. Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Fire safety training services Aqua provides quality services to a...

Ranger Fire and Security has expanded its presence and services in Scotland with the acquisition of pioneering security specialists IRN Security – the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. With over 14 years of experience serving businesses across and beyond the Highlands, IRN Security has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, technology-driven solutions across CCTV, fire alarms, access control, and intruder detection systems.  Ranger’s foo...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. Fire protection services North-West-based F&S business MGV has a h...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. High-quality fire protection services Founded in 1925, North...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. one-stop solution The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become t...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become the one-stop solution...

Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (KSS) with funding provided by ThinCats, the alternative finance provider for mid-sized SMEs.  acquisition of KSS The acquisition is Ranger’s first deal outside the UK, while simultaneously broadening out the Group’s proposition. Ranger has strong ambitions to continue growing through Ireland, drawing on CEO Mark Bridges&r...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”). The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, whilst simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger has strong ambitions to grow out its offering through Ireland, drawing on CEO Mark Bridges’ experience and background in scaling European businesses. Ranger’s...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”).   The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, while simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger’s leadership Ranger’s leadership is also considerate of the platform that the acquisition provides for future growth Ranger has strong ambitions to gr...

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (“FDS”). This is Ranger’s first acquisition in the passive fire safety space, broadening out the Group’s offering beyond active fire safety. Fire door compliance Based in Nottinghamshire, but offering national coverage, FDS provides comprehensive fire door compliance, including building inspections, fire door maintenance and installation. FDS boasts...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the field service management software for trade and field services businesses.  Cross-selling opportunities Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greate...

 Ranger Fire and Security has announced a new, innovative partnership with Simpro, the pioneering field service management software for trade and field services businesses. Simpro’s platform enables individual businesses operating in the Ranger Group to schedule and better manage projects at scale. It also uniquely and seamlessly notifies and passes specialist jobs to other businesses in the Group with relevant expertise or geography, facilitating and driving greater cross-...

Amerex Fire International Ltd has announced it is rebranding as AFIL, reflecting its acquisition by Ranger Fire and Security earlier in 2024. AFIL is an extinguisher, vehicle, and kitchen suppression service provider that has national coverage, with long-standing relationships with key fire extinguisher distributors and service providers.  Its acquisition by Ranger was part of a wider range of acquisitions in the fire and security sector, as Ranger brings together best-in-class busine...

Amerex Fire International Ltd has announced it is rebranding as AFIL, reflecting its acquisition by Ranger Fire and Security earlier this year. AFIL is an extinguisher, vehicle and kitchen suppression service provider that has national coverage, with long-standing relationships with key fire extinguisher distributors and service providers.  Range of acquisitions Its acquisition by Ranger was part of a wider range of acquisitions in the fire and security sector, as Ranger b...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of a national fire suppression business, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd (“IPH Fire”). Based in the North West, IPH Fire is an industry pioneer with national coverage in the fire suppression sector, providing comprehensive packages of fire suppression systems, including their maintenance and removal. Prior roles of Niall  Founded in 2014 by Managing Director Niall Hackett, IPH Fire has continued to expand over the past...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of the national fire suppression business, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd ('IPH Fire'). Based in the North West, IPH Fire is an industry pioneer with national coverage in the fire suppression sector, providing comprehensive packages of fire suppression systems, including their maintenance and removal. Founded in 2014 by Managing Director, Niall Hackett, IPH Fire has continued to expand over the past decade, with the company specializing in d...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of the national fire suppression business, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd (“IPH Fire”).  IPH Fire Based in the North West, IPH Fire is an industry pioneer with national coverage in the fire suppression sector, providing comprehensive packages of fire suppression systems, including their maintenance and removal.   Founded in 2014 by Managing Director Niall Hackett, IPH Fire has continued to expand over t...

ThinCats, the major alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Hyperion Equity Partners-backed Ranger Fire and Security, with their latest acquisition of national fire and security platform Syncro Group Limited. Syncro Group Syncro is a national fire and security provider that is well positioned within the active fire market providing fire detection, extinguisher, and security services. Syncro’s founders, Gerry Bates and Paul Fallon, will join Ranger’s senior lea...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of a national fire and security provider, Syncro Group Limited (“Syncro”). Based in the Northwest but with national coverage, Syncro is an industry pioneer with national coverage in the fire protection and security sector, focusing on fire detection, extinguishers and security alarm services, boasting a wealth of experience equating to more than 100 years in the fire and security industry. Instrumental in the growth...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of a national fire and security provider, Syncro Group Limited ('Syncro'). Based in the Northwest but with national coverage, Syncro is an industry pioneer with national coverage in the fire protection and security sector, focusing on fire detection, extinguishers and security alarm services, boasting a wealth of experience equating to more than 100 years in the fire and security industry. Ranger Fire acquires Syncro Syncro was fou...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its entry into the market with the acquisition of two high-performing industry businesses, as part of its mission to reshape the sector. Founded by industry specialists and service business experts, the company will bring together high-quality fire and security businesses in partnership under a unified parent company. Innovation to the UK’s fire and security sector Ranger’s first two acquisitions will play a crucial role in creating a pioneer...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its entry into the market with the acquisition of two high-performing industry businesses, as part of its mission to reshape the sector. Founded by industry specialists and service business experts, the company will bring together high-quality fire and security businesses in partnership with a unified parent company. Ranger’s first two acquisitions will play a crucial role in creating a pioneering platform that delivers innovation to the UK’s f...