Building the future of fire protection – Together
At Impact Fire and our parent company, AI Fire, we’ve built a proven, people-first approach to acquiring and partnering with fire protection companies across the country. Owners choose us because we protect what matters most—your team, your customers, and the legacy you’ve worked hard to build.
Whether you want to continue overseeing the business, create leadership opportunities for your team, or thoughtfully transition from the business, we create a path aligned with your personal and financial goals. We’re committed to retaining and elevating your people, delivering the quality service your customers expect, and profitably growing your business.
Why Owners Partner with Impact Fire
We know fire protection is a people-driven industry. That’s why our highest priority in any acquisition is ensuring a smooth, positive transition for your employees and customer base. We acquire companies not just for what they are today, but for the potential we see in your team and your reputation in the communities you serve.
People-first integration
Retention over 90% driven by a laser focus on what matters most – your team. Our Employee Ownership Program ensures everyone on the team benefits from the company’s ongoing success.
Ownership 2.0
Over 75% of owners remain with Impact Fire initially overseeing their business and many have moved into larger roles in the company leading regional operations, helping guide the next phase of growth.
Local Focus. National Support.
Joining Impact Fire means you now have partners in your field to tap into for expertise, resources, and support. Being a business owner can be isolating. Now you have colleagues across the country who know what it’s like to grow a business, manage a team, and develop a customer base.
Proven Track Record of growth after partnership
Texas fire extinguisher business
After partnering with us, this extinguisher-focused business doubled revenue and increased margins, supported by expanded services and pricing programs.
Carolinas multi-location fire protection company
A full-service provider across North and South Carolina grew revenue over 60% and expanded EBITDA margins from below 10% to ~20%.
Leadership and career growth
Team members from acquired companies have advanced into district and regional leadership positions and corporate roles including Finance, HR, Safety, Integration – creating clear growth paths for your people.
WHAT OWNERS AND THEIR TEAMS GAIN
Partnering with Impact Fire gives owners the opportunity to achieve what we call phase 2.0 of their business. Recognition for what you built and the opportunity to grow with the support of a larger team invested in your success.
Financial security. De-risk your financial position, access liquidity, and roll equity into AI Fire—allowing you to benefit from future growth.
Stronger operations. Gain enterprise-level accounting systems, service management tools, and reporting dashboards that create visibility and drive profitability.
Support for your team. Dedicated back-office teams across HR, Recruiting, Benefits, Safety, IT, Fleet, Legal and more to support your people, so they can focus on serving your customers.
Room to grow. Clear pathways for technicians and managers to advance within regional and corporate teams via leadership and financial training, apprenticeship programs, and more.
A THOUGHTFUL ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION PROCESS
1) Intro & fit. There are a lot of fire protection companies that can buy your business. You should be asking yourself, is this the team I want to play for and will my team – which is my second family – thrive here? Our M&A approach has been developed to honor the team and win seasons, not games.
2) Aligned terms. We outline a structure that aligns valuation, your role, your team, and your timeline.
3) Diligence & planning. Collaborative operational, financial, and cultural review, paired with an integration plan for your team and customers.
4) Employee onboarding. People first approach to ensuring everyone on the team feels welcomed and valued.
5) Integration & beyond. We have refined an integration process that is focused on your people and customers creating professional opportunities and profitable growth.
HEAR FROM OWNERS WE'VE PARTNERED WITH
Ellie Sparling
EVP, M&A and Strategy
Ellie leads our M&A transition team and has successfully guided dozens of owners in the fire and life safety industry through the sale process and integration. Her focus is on creating outcomes that benefit owners, their teams, and their customers.
Connect with our acquisitions team
Schedule a confidential introductory conversation to learn more about how fire protection companies are partnering with Impact Fire to unlock the full potential of their business.
