Encore Fire Protection, a company backed by Los Angeles private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, was sold to Permira, a London-based investment firm, for $1.8 billion, including debt.

Riverside Company, Leonard Green and Altas Partners are among the PE firms gaining ground in this space lately.

L-R: Rod DiBona–Pye-Barker EVP, Business Development; Conrad Buhrman–Nebraska Safety & Fire Equipment Owner; Ray Wright–Pye-Barker VP; Blake Niesen–Nebraska Safety VP; Justin Merrick–Pye ...

Basements and garages present additional fire safety risks compared to other home areas. Flammable liquids, storage of combustibles, gas appliances and electrical tools can lead to fires.

Fire officials say the new equipment is expected to enhance the department's ability to respond to emergencies and helps ...

The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered fire safety equipment not working in some city of Cleveland buildings, including recreation centers and even fire stations.