Ranger Fire & Security News

Ranger Fire and Security has announced two more acquisitions in both the South and North West of England, as part of plans to accelerate the company’s growth across the UK. The announcement comes after the recent majority investment from Inflexion, enabling Ranger to step up its acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland. Recent majority investment The first of Ranger’s new acquisitions, CIA Fire and Security Limited is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, serving customers...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the acquisition of two high-performing businesses across the UK and Ireland, strengthening its footprint and furthering its mission to become the one-stop shop for all fire and security service needs. Scion Communications Limited is a fire safety and security solutions provider covering the South of England. Its core offering, spans fire alarms, security systems and access control. Scion serves a diverse commercial customer base, including education, and f...

Ranger Fire and Security (Ranger), a national one-stop solution for fire and security services, is pleased to announce that Inflexion, a pioneer European mid-market firm, has made a majority investment in the business, accelerating its growth plans and acquisition strategy across the UK and Ireland. The investment will enable Ranger to continue acquiring high-performing local businesses, a core part of its growth strategy, and will also support the further integration of back-office functions a...

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its fire risk assessment capabilities with the acquisition of Total Fire Group.  A leading fire safety consultancy based in Bolton, the acquisition represents a significant milestone in Ranger’s mission to build a fully integrated, national fire and security platform.  Enhancing delivery services The addition of Total Fire will enable Ranger to combine its existing delivery services with standalone best-in...

Ranger Fire and Security announces the acquisition of Midlands-based MarkOne Safety Solutions, further expanding its presence in the West Midlands and strengthening its capacity to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across the UK. MarkOne Safety Solutions specialises in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety and emergency lighting systems. Over its near 20-year history, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored and high-st...

Ranger Fire and Security has acquired its 15th company since launch, with Huddersfield-based Centurion Fire & Security.   The announcement marks Ranger’s second acquisition in 2026 and will enable the company to expand its operations into Yorkshire, reaching more customers and expanding its overall footprint in the North of England.   About Centurion Fire & Security Centurion Fire &...

Ranger Fire and Security announces a £150 million funding package from Apera, a pioneer European private debt asset manager, to support the next phase of its growth and acquisition strategy. The funding will enable Ranger to significantly accelerate its expansion plans, with a focus on driving organic growth and acquiring high-performing, regulatory compliance driven, preventative maintenance-focused businesses in the fire and security sector and building on Ranger’s successful trac...

Ranger Fire and Security has completed its first acquisition of 2026 with Dorset-based based alarm and security experts Partnership Fire and Security. Partnership Fire and Security was established in 1999 and has grown to cover more than 3,000 customers across Shaftesbury, Dorset and the South Coast. The team, which consists of both engineers and administrative staff, has adapted over time to meet ever-changing customer demands, and now includes teams specialising in installation, as well...

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&...

Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security has been recognised 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 programme continues to celebrate the drive and ambition of Britain’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. This year the programme received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals that...

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 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...

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 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...

ThinCats, the pioneering 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 senio...