Clearwater fire protection services firm acquired by Chicago company

Fortis Fire & Safety’s purchase of Piper Fire Protection comes on the heels of buying a similar business in Boyton Beach.

By Brian Hartz
| 11:45 a.m. March 14, 2023
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Piper Fire Protection's executive team, including Founder Terry Johnson, third from right, and President Chris Johnson, third from left.

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Fortis Fire & Safety, a fast-growing fire protection service company headquartered in Chicago, has acquired Clearwater-based Piper Fire Protection, a family-owned business, founded in 1986, that also has offices in Sarasota and Tampa.

The purchase, according to a news release, further strengthens Fortis’s position in Florida as it follows the acquisition of LifeSafety Management in Boynton Beach.

"Fortis is honored to welcome the Piper team into the Fortis family," Fortis CEO Rich Ennis states in the release. "As an industry leader, Piper will enable us to bolster our competitive presence and significantly grow our business in Florida. Piper's advocacy for life safety in the communities where they live, work and serve, and commitment to delivering superior customer experience, fits right into the Fortis model."