Ranger Group Acquired Fire Protection Ireland
The acquisition expands the group’s footprint as it aims to provide single-source fire and security services.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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Ranger Fire and Security has acquired County Cavan-based Fire Protection Ireland to broaden its customer reach across the Republic of Ireland. The deal adds to Ranger’s growing portfolio, which now includes 26 businesses.
Why it matters
This move reflects Ranger's strategy to consolidate regional providers into a unified platform for fire and security services in the UK and Ireland. By scaling operations, the firm aims to capture efficiencies and offer a more comprehensive service package to both public and private sectors.
The Ranger Group now comprises 26 businesses, up from 25 before this acquisition, supported by a workforce exceeding 550 staff members. Fire Protection Ireland, founded in 2011, brings 15 years of operational experience to the group.
The players
Ranger Fire and Security
A growing group of 26 fire and security services businesses aiming to provide unified coverage across the UK and Ireland.
Fire Protection Ireland
A County Cavan-based provider of fire safety design, installation, and commission services founded in 2011.
The details
Ranger Fire and Security operates by integrating specialized regional providers, such as the recently acquired Fire Protection Ireland, to build a centralized service network. This model allows the firm to offer design, installation, and commission services to public and private sector clients. The acquisition of Fire Protection Ireland follows its own recent growth, as it had previously integrated Red Blaze and Red Fire into its operations.
Timeline
Fire Protection Ireland was established in 2011.
Ranger acquired Fire Protection Ireland in September 2026.
Market Landscape
This deal continues an aggressive consolidation trend for Ranger Fire and Security, following its 2026 acquisitions of Henderson Fire and Safety and Emerald Fire Technology. The strategy seeks to dominate the fire and security sector by scaling as a singular service provider across national borders.
Operators in the fire and safety sector should watch for further regional consolidation as larger groups seek to standardize service offerings. Businesses providing niche security services may face increased pressure to either integrate into larger platforms or differentiate their value proposition.
The takeaway
Ranger is aggressively building a pan-regional utility for fire safety through rapid, systematic M&A. Owners should evaluate whether their own service contracts are robust enough to withstand potential disruption from shifting parent-company ownership.
Further reading
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More information
For more information on the firm's portfolio and service expansion, visit the Ranger Fire and Security corporate website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Professional Security.
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