Integrated Fire and Security Solutions

IP Systems designs, installs and supports fire and security systems that work together: fire alarm, access control, video and intrusion. We start with an obligation-free assessment, survey door hardware, coordinate with your AHJ and plan work around occupied spaces. After go-live, our support programs and NOC device-health monitoring help keep the interfaces between systems working.

Technician installing integrated fire and security equipment in a commercial facility

Our Fire and Security Services

Assessment, design, installation and support for fire and security systems that have to work together.

System Assessment

An obligation-free walk-through of your property and systems to find risks and gaps before you commit to upgrades or new construction.

System Design Installation

Access control, video, fire systems and cloud-based monitoring designed around your doors, risks and network, then installed by our certified, trained team.

Video Surveillance

Cameras placed for what each one needs to identify, with recording retention set by your policy rather than the recorder's default.

Access Control

Card access from a single door to multi-site systems, with door hardware surveyed and fire-release behavior confirmed door by door.

Intrusion Alarm Systems

We install and service intrusion panels and sensors. Round-the-clock alarm monitoring comes from a monitoring provider you contract with directly.

Hosted & Managed Services

Move servers and software off-site, with device-health monitoring, software updates and redundant storage through certified data center partners.

Fire and Security, Planned Together

Getting the Fire and Security Interfaces Right

Most integration problems we see start at the door. The fire alarm contractor and the access contractor each assume the other handles release, and nobody tests it until the fire marshal does. We start with a door-hardware survey, map every interface between fire, access, video and intrusion, and confirm requirements with your AHJ before shutdown windows are booked. In occupied buildings we phase work so life-safety systems stay in service. At handover you get as-built drawings, an interface list and trained staff.

Integrated security monitoring dashboard with cameras and access control systems
How We Work

Why Facilities Teams Work With IPS

A team that plans interfaces carefully, documents them and stays on for support after go-live.

Since 1998

We have worked in schools, hospitals, government buildings, plants and other occupied facilities since 1998.

One Owner for Interfaces

One project manager owns the door-release, camera and alarm interfaces instead of splitting them across contractors.

Device-Health Monitoring

Our NOC checks the health of connected security devices and flags issues so we can fix them under your maintenance contract.

Room to Expand

We design so the next building or the next set of doors fits the same panels, software and standards.

Meet The IP Systems Team

The people who plan, install and support your fire and security systems.

Portrait of Rob Jackson, CEO of IP Systems

Rob Jackson

CEO

Rob Jackson serves as CEO of IP Systems, leading the company's mission to safeguard the assets of commercial and public-sector organizations across the country. With deep experience in the security systems integration industry, Rob has guided IP Systems since its founding in 1998, steering its growth from a regional installer into a comprehensive provider of video, access control, fire, and communication solutions. He is instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction, including its integration into the SafeEdge Solutions group of security integrators. Rob is committed to the company's core values of honesty, integrity, and reliability, ensuring that every client receives customized, scalable security solutions backed by responsive, accountable service and long-term partnership.

Portrait of Eric Schmidt, CFO of IP Systems

Eric Schmidt

CFO

Eric Schmidt serves as Chief Financial Officer of IP Systems, overseeing the company's financial strategy and ensuring sustainable growth as the organization expands its managed services and technology offerings. Eric plays a critical role in supporting IP Systems' commitment to reliability and accountability, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to deliver high-quality security solutions to clients across healthcare, government, education, banking, and other regulated industries. His financial oversight enables IP Systems to continue investing in advanced technologies, including Network Operations Center support and predictive maintenance capabilities, while maintaining the ethical business practices that have defined the company since 1998.

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Marty Borer

VP, Operations

Marty Borer serves as Vice President of Operations at IP Systems, overseeing the day-to-day execution of security-system design, installation, and support services for clients nationwide. He plays a vital role in ensuring that projects are delivered with consistency and excellence, aligning with the company's standardized processes and commitment to distinctive customer service. Marty's operational expertise supports IP Systems' ability to scale solutions for organizations ranging from small retail facilities to large, complex public-sector and commercial sites. He works closely with technical teams to maintain high standards of quality, reliability, and responsiveness, helping clients feel confident in the security infrastructure protecting their most valuable assets.

Portrait of Ken Probola, Director of Operations at IP Systems

Ken Probola

Director, Operations

Ken Probola serves as Director of Operations at IP Systems, supporting the company's efforts to deliver dependable, high-quality security solutions across industries such as healthcare, education, banking, and government. He helps coordinate the teams responsible for system assessment, installation, and ongoing support, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Ken's focus on operational excellence and accountability reflects IP Systems' core values, helping the company maintain strong client relationships built on trust and reliability. His contributions support IP Systems' broader mission of protecting client assets through innovative video, access control, fire, and communication technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does integrated fire and security actually mean?

It means your fire alarm, access control, video and intrusion systems share the events that matter. The most common link is door release: when the fire alarm activates, electrified locks on egress paths let go. Another is an intrusion or door-forced alarm calling up the nearest camera. The fire alarm stays its own listed system. Integration happens through defined interfaces, not by folding everything into one box.

Which systems does IP Systems design and support?

Should we start with an assessment?

How are access-controlled doors handled in a fire alarm?

Can cameras respond to alarm and door events?

Who monitors the fire alarm once it is installed?

What maintenance do integrated systems need?

What happens if a security device stops working?

Questions About Fire and Security Integration?

Tell us which fire, access and security systems you have today and where you see gaps.

Plan Your Integrated Fire and Security Project

Tell us about the building, the systems you have now and what needs to change. A security specialist will follow up to talk through scope and next steps.

Request a Consultation

If you would rather talk it through, call us directly at (330) 963-0064. You can also email the team at salesteam@ipsystems.tech.