Columbia Safety Services

Columbia Safety Services (CSS) is a multi-brand fire protection platform built for long-term stewardship and strategic growth across the West Coast and Mountain West. Formed in 2021, CSS brings together trusted legacy companies with deep local roots, strong technical capability, and a shared focus on customer-centric service. Columbia Fire (founded 2005) Headquartered in Seattle, Columbia Fire has become one of the most reliable full-service fire protection providers in the Puget Sound—serving Olympia to Bellingham—and is expanding across Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Valley Fire Control (founded 1952) Acquired by CSS in 2025, Valley Fire Control adds two Oregon offices (Albany and Newport) and one of the state’s longest-standing family-run fire protection brands. Founded by the Martin family, the company now operates under Kyle Cox, General Manager and CSS owner, with Cliff Martin serving as Legacy Advisor, helping guide industry relationships and support long-term continuity. Core Services • Inspection & testing • Repairs & service • Tenant improvements • New system installations Service Lines • Fire sprinklers • Fire alarm systems • Fire pumps • Backflow prevention • Fire extinguishers • Wet & dry chemical systems • Clean agent & special hazards • Marine suppression • Low-voltage solutions (CCTV, intrusion, access control) Current Markets • Seattle, WA – HQ; new South Seattle facility in 2025 • Spokane/Coeur d’Alene – St. Maries, ID branch • Oregon – Albany & Newport offices via Valley Fire Control • Reno, NV – new location underway CSS continues to grow across WA, OR, ID, NV, UT, AZ, TX, MT, and CO. Our long-term vision is simple: build the most formidable, reliable, and locally rooted fire protection provider in the West.

Website

https://columbiafire.net/acquisitions/

External link for Columbia Safety Services

Industry

Fire Protection

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Type

Privately Held

Founded

2021

Specialties

Acquisitions