NASHVILLE, TN – November 10, 2026 – [KOREWIRE] — Guardian Fire Services, a national leader in fire protection and life safety services, announced they have completed the acquisition of Preferred Fire Protection, a provider of commercial fire protection and security systems and services to Pittsburg, PA and surrounding areas.
Preferred Fire Protection is the Pittsburgh region’s leading full-service fire sprinkler contractor. The company offers fire protection from design and engineering, installation, service, and inspections. Preferred Fire Protection’s emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their staff includes members with 30 plus years of experience in the fire protection industry.
Preferred Fire Protection attributes their continued success directly to their employees’ intensive training, unwavering dedication, and robust work ethic. Preferred Fire Protection’s core mission will remain unchanged: to perform the highest level of quality fire protection services at a fair price.
Ray Misfelt, CEO of Guardian Fire Services stated “Ed, Jeff, Doug, and the entire Preferred Fire team have built an exceptional company with a strong culture that aligns perfectly with Guardian’s family of companies. Their consistent track record of operational excellence, strong margins, and outstanding execution speaks volumes about the quality of their leadership and their people. We are excited to welcome Preferred Fire to Guardian and look forward to building on their success together.”
Ed Gonano, Founder & President of Preferred Fire Protection added, “The partnership with Guardian Fire Services grants our operations access to robust administrative backing, cutting-edge technology, and stronger career training pathways for our dedicated employees. Our local commitment to the Pittsburgh region is only enhanced by this national network of expertise, ensuring our clients receive a more integrated and highly accountable service experience moving forward.”
Guardian’s investment in Preferred Fire Protection is its fourth add-on investment since Investcorp’s North America Private Equity acquisition of the business in December 2025.
Notably, earlier in August of this year, Guardian also acquired Houston Fire Protection, a leading Houston, Texas based provider of fire and life safety solutions for commercial customers. That acquisition also strengthened Guardian’s presence in the Southwest and expanded its ability to deliver comprehensive fire and life safety coverage to customers throughout the South Texas region.
Guardian Fire Services owns and operates a nationwide network of trusted local fire protection and life safety companies. Their mission is to protect people and assets by local professionals, reinforced by the resources and stability of one national parent company.
Guardian Fire Services, protecting what matters most with local experts you already know and trust.
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News Source: PinionNewswire
