Fire Monitoring of Canada Inc. acquires Bulldog Fire and Security Inc.

Fire Monitoring of Canada Inc. (FMC), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bulldog Fire & Security Inc. This new acquisition brings together two complementary companies with over 40 years of combined experience in the fire and security industry, along with a passion for customer service excellence.
 
The acquisition of Bulldog Fire and Security allows FMC to further diversify their offerings to include fire alarm service and inspections, while also strengthening and expanding their ability to offer large scale integration projects and security solutions. A former SP&T Magazine Security Integrator of the Year, Bulldog has earned an excellent reputation over the past 17 years through excellent customer service and customized fire and security solutions.
 
“This is an exciting new opportunity for us,” said Kevin Allison, Vice President of FMC. “The strategic move allows us to expand our customer base while growing our knowledgeable and strong technical services and customer support team. This move allows us to bring all of our customer’s needs – from fire to security to monitoring under one roof.”
 
FMC has established itself as a leader in the fire alarm monitoring industry, specializing in the early notification of fire alarm signals to the fire department.  Additionally, FMC is a full-service security company with its own ULC-listed Signals Receiving Centre (SRC), which allows the company to provide fire monitoring and security solutions that are ideal for a variety of commercial facilities. “FMC is pleased to welcome the Bulldog team and we look forward to taking our combined assets to market as a stronger, more dynamic company,” said FMC Vice President of Business Development, Chad Asselstine.
 
Established in 2000 in Kitchener Ontario, Bulldog Fire & Security specializes in security integration and fire alarm services.  Bulldog has earned a solid reputation for quality work, innovation, and customer service. Bulldog Chief Operating Officer, Ron Landry said, “We are excited to be a part of the FMC team.  I believe that both of these companies are committed to using state-of-the-art technology to offer their customers the very best fire and security solutions and excellent customer service. We feel this is a great match for our company and customers.”
 
Harding Security Services acted in an advisory capacity to the owners of Bulldog Fire & Security Services on the deal.
 
About FMC
 
FMC is a full service, ULC-listed monitoring company, which employs its own staff of technicians, owns and operates its own Signals Receiving Centre based out of St. Catharines, ON, and its own Client Services staff.  FMC’s technicians are CFAA certified and are also Canadian Security Association (CANASA) ATC designated technicians.  In addition to its ULC-listing, FMC’s dispatchers have been trained through the The Monitoring Association’s operator training and have gained “5 Diamond” status.  Where available, FMC utilizes OPEN ACCESS™ technology for fire alarm monitoring which has been verified to reduce fire department response times by up to 2 full minutes.  More information can be found on the website www.fire-monitoring.com.
 
For inquiries please contact Rob Diehl at 289 208 4423 or email rdiehl@fire-monitoring.com.