Ranger Fire and Security has announced a partnership with Fire Protection Ireland, bringing the total number of businesses within the Ranger Group to 26.
Established in 2011 and based in Cavan, Ulster, Fire Protection Ireland provides fire and security services to public and private sector customers across Ireland.
Its capabilities cover the design, installation and commissioning of systems, alongside ongoing fire and security services.
Fire and security capabilities
Fire Protection Ireland provides fire alarm and extinguisher services, CCTV, fire safety training, nursing call systems, smoke ventilation systems and intruder alarms.
The company also provides fire retardant and fire resistant spraying services for materials including fabric and timber.
Fire Protection Ireland recently acquired two other fire and security businesses in Ireland, Red Blaze and Red Fire. Both businesses have since been integrated into the Fire Protection Ireland operation.
Leadership team remains
The existing senior leadership team will remain with the business following the partnership.
Sean Sharkey will continue as Managing Director, alongside Sales Director Richie MacKay and Projects Director Andy Redmond.
The team will support the continued development of Fire Protection Ireland as part of the wider Ranger Group.
Ranger continues Irish expansion
The addition of Fire Protection Ireland increases Ranger’s workforce to more than 550 employees.
It also strengthens the group’s presence in Ireland following the addition of Galway-based Henderson Fire and Safety and Cork based Emerald Fire Technology earlier this year.
Ranger is pursuing a strategy of bringing established regional fire and security businesses together to provide services across the UK and Ireland.
Group targets further growth
Ranger is backed by investment firm Inflexion and has continued to expand through acquisitions and investment in technology and personnel.
The group provides fire and security services at both regional and national level, with its growing Irish presence forming part of its wider expansion strategy.
The addition of Fire Protection Ireland gives Ranger further capabilities across areas including fire detection, extinguishers, smoke ventilation, fire safety training and security systems.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Ireland is a key market for Ranger Fire and Security and the latest addition of Fire Protection Ireland provides a key hub, which will help further broaden our reach to new customers across the Republic of Ireland.
“The company brings their leading service and maintenance experience across both security and fire systems to the Group. They will be a key addition to the team and will help us on our mission to become the one stop shop for all fire and security needs in the UK and Ireland.”
Sean Sharkey, Managing Director of Fire Protection Ireland: “Over the last fifteen years, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality customer-centric services. Joining Ranger Fire and Security was therefore the logical next step for Fire Protection Ireland, enabling us to continue expanding our business.
“We will be working closely with the other Ireland-based Ranger businesses to continue to bring the best quality fire and security services to new and existing customers across the region, and we look forward to working across the whole Group to grow Ranger’s customer base and service offering.”
