Summit Fire & Security Expands Presence in Cincinnati with the Acquisition of Total Life Safety, LLC
RENO, NEVADA – Summit Fire & Security LLC, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), announced the acquisition of Total Life Safety, LLC in Cincinnati, OH effective August 12, 2025.
With more than a century of combined industry experience, Total Life Safety (TLS) has earned a strong reputation for providing reliable life safety solutions to local and regional customers. Founded in 2010, the company has operated from its West Chester headquarters, which was opened that same year by Doug Patterson. Patterson has led the company’s steady growth ever since.
TLS delivers a full range of fire and life safety services — including fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting, kitchen suppression, backflow preventers, and engineered fire suppression systems. Guided by its core values of Service, Value, and Satisfaction, the company serves more than 1,000 customers and performs over 4,000 inspections each year across diverse markets such as education, religious, healthcare, property management companies, commercial properties, and municipalities.
Patterson credits TLS’s success to its dedicated team, whose focus on rapid response times, clear communication, and competitive pricing has fueled year-over-year growth of 20–30%, driven largely by customer referrals and a stellar reputation in the industry.
“We are excited to announce the addition of Total Life Safety, which significantly enhances our capabilities in the greater Cincinnati area,” said Jeremiah Hazzard, VP of Operations for Summit Fire & Security. “With their expertise in fire alarms and fire extinguishers, Summit is now the premier one-stop shop for life safety solutions in the region. We proudly welcome Doug and his exceptional team to the Summit family and look forward to a strong future together.”
“Total Life Safety has always prioritized our customers by delivering clear communication, quick response, and affordable pricing,” said Doug Patterson, Owner of TLS. “We wanted a partner who could complement our current services and strengthen the areas where we relied on outside support. Joining Summit Fire & Security gives TLS access to a broader network of expertise, more in-house capabilities, and the resources to better serve our customers. This acquisition also opens the door for enhanced training for our current employees and new hiring opportunities to keep pace with the exponential growth we’re experiencing in the greater Cincinnati market.”
Summit Fire & Security continues to provide superior service to local and regional customers with a comprehensive suite of fire protection, security, and life safety solutions. Visit www.SummitFireSecurity.com to learn more.