Vanguard is your single source solution for any fire protection, life safety, and security system need. Our certified, factory-trained technicians are here to maintain or install any system, and our experienced fire and safety designers develop systems that are custom-built to best suit your facility's unique requirements. At Vanguard, it's our mission to provide experienced, tested service that protects your people, your property, and your products. Vanguard delivers customized fire protection, safety, and security system solutions for four key industries: oil & gas, healthcare, hospitality, and construction.

Founded in 1957, Vanguard Fire & Security Systems is a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security systems. From design and installation to Inspection, Testing and Maintenance, Vanguard serves clients in any and all aspects of new and upgraded system service and implementation. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Vanguard has several locations throughout Michigan and Texas, and serves clients throughout North America. It is Vanguard's mission to provide high-level, customized fire protection, life safety, and security systems to our clients in all industries.

Vanguard specializes in delivering fire protection solutions, life safety systems, and security systems for four key industries: oil & gas, healthcare, hospitality, and construction. In our decades of business, we've found that focusing on specific industries allows us to provide the very best service and expertise to our clients. Because our technicians have an intimate understanding of each of these industries, we're able to provide exceptional, customized solutions that meet or exceed all requirements, for every client.

Vanguard specializes in whole-facility communication and security systems that are cost-efficient and that meet every company's security and code requirements. Whether you're looking for a keyless entry security system or an intercom system to connect an entire campus, we can help. We design and install security and video surveillance systems for any size company in any industry. Vanguard's access control systems offer superior control features that allow you to monitor individual doors, schedule automatic locking and unlocking, quickly respond to personnel changes, and more.

Vanguard has been providing fire protection, safety, and security systems to clients in the construction industry for decades. No matter what type of projects you build, construction comes with its own unique set of hazards and security concerns. Our specialized construction industry technicians can provide you with the fire protection solutions you need to keep your projects and workers safe, as well as the security systems you need to keep intruders off your site. For construction fire protection, safety, and security needs, Vanguard provides specialized service and customized solutions.

At Vanguard, we understand that your facility is different from others. Whether you're dealing with a specialized fire hazard, or you're running a wellness facility that could use a nurse call system, no two facilities are exactly the same. That's why we custom design fire protection, life safety, and security systems to meet your facility's specific needs. From clean agent fire suppression to full-campus security systems, we're here to design a system that addresses your safety and security requirements.

Vanguard is proud to provide a full suite of safety & security system services. When you opt for a Vanguard fire protection system, a security system, or a life safety system, you'll also get a full team of experts to design, install, inspect, test, and maintenance your system. We custom design all of our systems to meet our client's unique requirements, and we work hard to make sure your system is in top condition, even years after installation. Whether you need maintenance on an old system or are interested in a new system, Vanguard offers comprehensive safety and security system services.

At Vanguard, we design, install, and inspect every component of comprehensive fire protection, detection, and suppression systems. From fire alarms to sprinkler systems to unique special hazard solutions, we're experts in every aspect of fire protection. We're here to ensure your facilities, your people, and your products are safe in the event of a fire. At Vanguard, we design, install, and inspect components of comprehensive fire protection, detection, and suppression systems. Fire alarm systems are your company's first line of defense against fire hazards.

Vanguard's certified, factory-trained technicians are here to install the fire protection, life safety, or security system your facility needs most. Our knowledgeable experts are also trained to upgrade existing systems with newer, more effective technology that can help keep your facilities safe and well protected. We install the best fire protection systems on the market, and we're happy to help upgrade any system you're working with, even if we didn't install it ourselves. Vanguard specializes in installing fire protection systems customized to suit your facility.

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