Ranger Fire and Security has announced the acquisition of Cork-based B-Safe Group, further strengthening its growing presence in Ireland.
The move marks Ranger’s third acquisition in the country, following Aqua Fire Prevention and KSS Fire Suppression, as the business continues to expand its reach beyond the UK.
B-Safe Group, founded in 2019 and built on fire safety expertise dating back to 1983, specialises in fire extinguisher servicing and supply, health and safety training, and fire consultancy.
The company works with a wide range of clients, including some of Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical firms, offering tailored training courses such as fire awareness, extinguisher use, fire warden certification, emergency response training, first aid, and manual handling.
The acquisition will enable Ranger to broaden its service offering across Ireland. B-Safe’s training capabilities, in particular, are expected to create valuable cross-selling opportunities across the wider Ranger Group, unlocking synergies and expanding its footprint in both fire safety and consultancy services.
B-Safe Group will continue to be led by its existing leadership team, with Managing Director Damien Byrne, Director of Portables, Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Jason O’Brien, and Director of Operations and Suppression Aiden Bolster all remaining in post. Their continued presence ensures a stable transition and strategic continuity as the company enters this next phase of growth.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, welcomed the acquisition, noting the significance of B-Safe’s training programmes and the value they bring to the wider Ranger network. He also highlighted the team’s longstanding relationship with Ranger Ireland and its respected reputation within the sector.
Damien Byrne, Managing Director of B-Safe Group, expressed enthusiasm for the future, citing the opportunity to expand services, collaborate across the Ranger portfolio, and continue delivering trusted fire safety training to their loyal customer base.
The addition of B-Safe Group brings Ranger’s total acquisitions to eleven since its launch in early 2024, and marks the company’s fourth deal this year.
Supported by Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger continues to build its mission of becoming the leading one-stop solution provider in fire and security services across the UK and Ireland, delivering comprehensive solutions with both national reach and local expertise.
