Thompson Safety Acquires Fulshear Fire Protection To Expand Greater Houston Presence

By Amit Chowdhry • Feb 25, 2026

Thompson, a national provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, announced the acquisition of Fulshear Fire Protection, a Houston-area fire protection company recognized for its deep industry experience and strong regional customer base.

The transaction strengthens Thompson’s footprint in its largest market and expands its ability to serve commercial and industrial customers across the Greater Houston area, enabling faster service, greater expertise, and greater operational scale.

With the addition of Fulshear Fire Protection, Thompson increases its roster of highly experienced fire protection technicians in Houston, enhancing response times and expanding service capacity. The deal also broadens Thompson’s customer base in the region, reinforcing its position as a leading fire and life safety provider in Texas.

Fulshear Fire Protection brings a seasoned leadership team and skilled technicians who will join Thompson following the acquisition. Their integration bolsters Thompson’s operational depth and enables the company to reach more customers more efficiently throughout the Houston market.

The acquisition is also expected to generate cross-sell opportunities across Thompson’s service lines. Fire protection clients will gain access to Thompson’s first aid and workplace safety offerings, while existing first aid and safety customers will benefit from expanded fire protection services. The combined platform is designed to help customers streamline vendor management, strengthen compliance efforts, and maintain consistent service quality across fire protection and life safety programs.

Founded and headquartered in Houston, Thompson operates in 24 markets across the United States, delivering on-site first aid and fire protection services to safety managers, facility managers, and EHS professionals. The company focuses on helping businesses optimize fire and safety programs while maintaining compliance with industry standards and local regulations.

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“We have watched Thompson over the last few years here in Houston become one of the fastest-growing fire protection companies in the area and nationwide. Our team is extremely excited to bring decades of industry expertise in advanced fire systems to this growing organization. With our experience, know-how, and customer base, we believe each company will drive value to the other, and we are excited to be a major part of the journey moving forward,”
Joshua Collom, Owner, Fulshear Fire Protection; and Jeremy English, Owner, Fulshear Fire Protection

“Fulshear Fire Protection has built an outstanding reputation through the strength of its leadership team and the experience of its technicians. By welcoming their team into Thompson, we are adding decades of hands-on expertise to our largest market and further reinforcing our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality service at scale for our customers.”
Tommy Thompson, Founder And CEO, Thompson