Health and safety focus deepens as Ranger acquires Cork’s B-Safe Group
Iain Hoey
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Acquisition strengthens Irish health and safety services
Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Cork-based B-Safe Group to expand its services in Ireland.
According to Ranger Fire and Security, B-Safe Group becomes the company’s third acquisition in Ireland following Aqua Fire Prevention and KSS Fire Suppression.
The organisation explained that B-Safe Group offers fire extinguisher servicing, fire safety training, and consultancy to a range of clients including pharmaceutical companies and local businesses.
Ranger confirmed that B-Safe Group’s leadership team will remain in place and continue to guide the company’s operations.
It added that the acquisition will allow the business to enhance training provision and generate new cross-selling opportunities with other Ranger companies in Ireland.
Details of B-Safe Group services
Ranger Fire and Security reported that B-Safe Group was established in 2019 and builds on fire safety expertise dating back to 1983.
The company stated that B-Safe provides health and safety training courses, fire awareness and extinguisher training, fire warden programmes, and emergency response team training.
It added that B-Safe also delivers first aid and manual handling courses to meet regulatory and workplace needs.
Ranger commented that these services would complement its wider fire detection, suppression, and security offerings across Ireland.
The organisation explained that integration with B-Safe will broaden the group’s ability to meet the demands of large corporate clients and local businesses.
Leadership and continuity at B-Safe
Ranger Fire and Security confirmed that B-Safe Group will continue under its existing management team.
It reported that Damien Byrne will remain as Managing Director, Jason O’Brien as Director of Portables, Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting, and Aiden Bolster as Director of Operations and Suppression.
The company explained that this leadership continuity will help maintain B-Safe’s client relationships while aligning strategy with Ranger’s growth plans.
According to Ranger, the three directors will play a key role in developing future services and integration across the group.
It added that collaboration between management teams is expected to deliver shared expertise and improved customer service.
Comments from Ranger leadership
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, said: “B-Safe Group marks another excellent addition to the Ranger team, in particular helping to further strengthen our reach across Ireland.
“With the company’s training programs we are looking forward to expanding our services for customers, while offering even more cross-selling and collaboration opportunities to the businesses within the group.
“The team at B-Safe are well-known to Ranger Ireland and are a well-respected member of the sector. We look forward to working with leadership closely to further Ranger’s mission to be the one-stop shop for all fire and security needs in both the UK and Ireland.”
Comments from B-Safe Group
Damien Byrne, Managing Director of B-Safe Group, said: “As a new member of the Ranger team we are excited to work with the stand-out businesses across the team to improve their fire and safety offering across Ireland and the UK while expanding our own services to meet the needs of our loyal customer base.
“As a company we are committed to providing trusted fire safety and training services and we look forward to continuing to meet this goal as a part of the Ranger Group.”
Ranger’s wider acquisition strategy
Ranger Fire and Security reported that the addition of B-Safe Group represents its eleventh acquisition since launching in 2024.
It added that this is its fourth acquisition of the year and its third in Ireland.
The company explained that its acquisitions cover fire detection, alarm systems, extinguisher maintenance, and passive fire and security services.
According to Ranger, the business is backed by Hyperion Equity Partners and aims to build a one-stop solution for fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.
The organisation stated that the acquisitions allow it to strengthen both regional and national operations while improving customer service delivery.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The acquisition of B-Safe Group highlights continued consolidation in the fire and security sector.
It shows that training, consultancy, and health and safety services remain central to market growth.
For fire and safety professionals, the integration of B-Safe into Ranger creates a broader service network in Ireland.
It also illustrates how acquisitions can support cross-selling and collaboration, with implications for industry competition and client service models.
Ranger Fire and Security expands Irish presence with B-Safe acquisition: Summary
Ranger Fire and Security has acquired Cork-based B-Safe Group.
The company said this is its third acquisition in Ireland, joining Aqua Fire Prevention and KSS Fire Suppression.
Ranger explained that B-Safe provides fire extinguisher servicing, health and safety training, and consultancy.
It added that B-Safe will continue under its existing leadership team.
Ranger CEO Mark Bridges welcomed the acquisition as an expansion of services and training opportunities.
B-Safe Managing Director Damien Byrne said the deal would support expanded services and client support.
Ranger stated this is its eleventh acquisition since launching in 2024.
The business reported that the acquisitions are supported by Hyperion Equity Partners.
It explained that the strategy aims to build a one-stop provider of fire and security services across the UK and Ireland.