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ABOUT FORtis fire & safety

Who we are and
why we’re here
Built on a national network of seasoned fire and life safety companies — each rooted in its community, each strengthened by shared standards and unified purpose — we deliver local expertise supported by national strength.
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No one expects a fire.
But we all prepare.
You build SOPs. You run drills. You train. You buy systems. You hire experts. You try to control the risk.
And you hope.
You hope the system holds.
You hope it’s up to code.
You hope it works.
Because when it’s needed, failure is not an option.
This is the truth of every great business.
Not weakness – clarity.
Everything worth building is worth protecting.
You’re trusting us with your most valuable assets—your people, your property, your future.
We don’t take that lightly.
Trust isn’t given –it’s earned.
Through work. Through proof.
Every day. Every install. Every inspection. Every service call.
This is who we are.
Fortis. Technician-led, rooted in responsibility.
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ABOUT FORTIS FIRE & SAFETY

Fortis Fire & Safety is one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies in fire protection.

We are building an industry-leading company through close partnerships with regional operators and investing heavily in technology.

Through our People-First philosophy and focus on quality service, we ensure that we have the resources to consistently provide world-class service to customers. Our mission is to be the next generation of fire protection for our customers, our team, and owners of fire protection services companies.

We believe that investing in our people ensures we have the resources and caliber of company that consistently provides world-class service to customers. By putting our people first, we invest in the future of the company, the customer, and the industry as a whole.

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Fire protection excellence

Protect what matters most with Fortis Fire & Safety and our family of brands nationwide. We provide world-class testing, inspection, service & repair, and design/build services from coast to coast.

People-first philosophy

Our People-First philosophy centers on investment in the people who work for Fortis. With career progression, training, leadership opportunities and a world-class company culture. Fortis is providing the very best for its people so they can provide the very best for our customers.

World-class acquisitions

We are building something together that is greater than anything we can build alone. Selling to Fortis means you have the flexibility to choose your level of involvement and your people are a part of the next generation of fire protection companies.

FORTIS HISTORY

A scalable, operator-driven platform
Bringing the best of Fire & Life Safety together.
Jul 2021
Fortis Established

Fortis established by Imperial Capital as a new platform with inaugural acquisitions of VFS Fire & Security (CA) and LifeSafety Management (FL)

Nov 2022
Expansion in CA

Acquired CJ Suppression (CA), deepening Fortis’ footprint in the Southern California market and enhancing its specialized sprinkler/suppression capabilities

Mar 2023
Expansion in FL

Acquired Piper Fire Protection (FL), bolstering Florida presence with regional leadership in sprinkler, alarm, and suppression capabilities on the West coast.

JUL 2024
Acquisitions of Scale

Completed two acquisitions of scale: Integrated Fire & Security (5 FL branches) and Diversified Systems (1 NC branch).

2025
Tech & Culture Investment

Invested in senior talent welcoming a new Chief People Officer and Talent Acquisition Manager. Completed tech culture survey and rolled out new initiatives targeted at creating the best place to work for techs.

MAR 2026
Expansion into IL

Completed acquisition of Lamarco Systems (IL), bringing additional experience and expertise in the security and fire safety markets.

2026 +
Growth Initiatives

Fortis continues to generate significant organic growth, execute on highly attractive M&A opportunities, and accelerate innovative, best-in-industry capabilities and operating processes.

Affiliations & Certifications

we do good work.
Many of our team members hold NICET level certifications and are continuously trained on the latest equipment and trends within the life safety industry. We pride ourselves in cross-training our technicians, many of whom hold active Florida BASA/FASA certifications. We are also proud members of the NFPA, NFSA, AFSA, AAR, and FFSA. We proudly meet all Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and NFPA compliance for alarm installation and monitoring standards.
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SERVICE AREA

Fire & Life Safety Coverage

Fortis Fire & Safety operates through a national network of regionally embedded Fire and Life Safety Companies — delivering local expertise in every market we serve, backed by the resources and standards of a premier national organization.

Whether you manage a single facility or a multi-site portfolio, Fortis provides consistent, accountable emergency response wherever you operate.

For national account inquiries, contact our National Accounts team.

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CJ Suppression

205 Lewis Court
Corona, CA 92882

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VFS Fire & Security Services

501 W. Southern Avenue
Orange, CA 92865

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LaMarco Systems

425 Huehl Rd Building 5
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Diversified Systems, Inc.

1103 Great Falls Court
Knightdale, NC 27545

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Integrated Fire & Security Systems

1970 Dana Drive
Fort Myers, FL  33907

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Lifesafety Management

2017 Corporate Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

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Piper Fire Protection

13075 US Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33764

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Fortis Family of Brands

Local expertise, national strength
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The best of both — in every market we serve.

Trust is built locally. It lives in the technician who knows your building, knows your local codes, and shows up when something goes wrong at midnight. It lives in the relationship between a fire protection company and the community it has served for decades.


But capability is built at scale. The training standards, the technical resources, the purchasing power, the shared knowledge of a unified national organization — these are the things that make a local provider exceptional rather than merely adequate.

Fortis was built on this belief.

Our network of regionally rooted fire and life safety companies delivers genuine local expertise in every market we serve — technicians who know the regional AHJs, the local codes, and the specific demands of the facilities in their community. Behind each of them stands the full weight of a premier national organization.

You build. You create. You push the world forward.
We protect it all.
CJ Suppression logo with stylized flames above oval containing 'CJS' text, tagged as a Fortis brand.Diversified Systems, Inc. logo with a downward triangle and horizontal line, A Fortis brand.IFSS logo with Integrated Fire and Security Solutions, a Fortis brand text.LSM shield logo with text LifeSafety Management, a Fortis brand on black background.Piper Fire Protection logo with a stylized water droplet and swoosh, labeled a Fortis brand.VFS logo with a triangular symbol above and text Fire & Security Services, A Fortis BrandLAMARCO SYSTEMS logo with text Life Safety & Integrated Security Solutions, a FORTIS brand.