Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a leading Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group.
Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Its core services include the supply and installation of fire extinguishers, service and maintenance of equipment, fire prevention compliance and expert-led fire safety training services. Aqua provides quality services to all of its valued customers who operate in every sector of business and industry in Ireland.
The acquisition marks Ranger’s second acquisition in Ireland since its launch in early 2024, building on last year’s purchase of KSS Fire Suppression. The move further enhances the Ranger Group’s coverage across the Irish market and boosts its capabilities in providing extinguisher servicing and fire prevention compliance-related services.
By joining Ranger, Aqua will benefit from access to the entire Group’s range of expertise and knowledge, as well as creating new opportunities to cross-sell services to clients. Prior to its purchase by Ranger, Aqua had already commenced mutually beneficial cross-selling opportunities with Ranger’s other Ireland-based business – KSS Fire Suppression.
The acquisition of Aqua underlines Ranger’s ambition to become the go-to provider of quality, reliable fire and security (F&S) services in Ireland, as well as furthering its plans to expand beyond the UK, with acquisitions in Europe a potential opportunity at a later stage.
Diane Brennan will lead Aqua in her role as General Manager, while founder Brendan Mooney will remain in the business for a significant period of time to transition it to the Ranger platform. In her role, Diane will lead Aqua’s team – including technicians and operational personnel – to ensure continuity for existing and new clients. Aqua will continue to trade under its current name, in recognition of its well-established and respected brand, and operate from Dublin.
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “Aqua Fire Prevention is a standout addition to Ranger. Its well-earned and long-standing reputation, coupled with a customer-first approach, chimes well with our ethos and makes the team a perfect fit for the Group.”
“Expanding our footprint in Ireland is a major milestone for us, and with Aqua’s leadership, expertise and knowledge, we’re in a strong position to better meet the needs of Irish business, providing the highest quality fire and security services.”
Brendan Mooney, Managing Director of Aqua Fire Prevention, said: “We’ve always been committed to delivering trusted and quality fire and security service across Ireland, and joining the Ranger Group is a huge opportunity for Aqua to take this to the next level for all of our much-valued loyal customers.”
“With the backing of Mark and the Ranger team, we can expand our services and benefit from collaborating with a group of like-minded businesses, all while retaining our values and a commitment to quality that we have become well known for over our 35-year history., We will ensure that we continue to build and develop our business, whilst enhancing our offering to all existing and new businesses to come.”
Aqua’s introduction into the Ranger Group marks the tenth acquisition by the company since its launch in early 2024, and the third of 2025 alone – following the recent acquisitions of Inverness-based IRN Security and North-West based McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems.
These acquisitions enable Ranger to continue expanding its offering in all key areas of F&S services, including fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance and passive fire and security services.
Since launching in Q1 2024, with backing from the private investment firm Hyperion Equity Partners, Ranger has embarked on a mission to establish itself as the leading one-stop solution provider in the fire and security sector, offering a comprehensive range of services through both regional and national operations, and providing a seamless customer experience.
