1985

Contract Fire Systems is Formed by Brothers Gary & Steven Quirke as a specialist provider of electronic fire detection and fire suppressions systems. The business was formed as of the father’s electrical contracting business AJAY electrical. The business is based in Aldridge, West Midlands and has 4 employees with a 1^st year turnover of £160,000

1988

The company moves to Derwent house and into the very centre of Birmingham. The business continues to grow, working with a combination of local businesses and the many Property Management companies situated around the city centre.

1995

A regular subcontractor to CFS, "Cutbill Fire", is purchased and the next Stage of the "One stop Shop" is in place, CFS own a sprinkler company.

1998

As Chubb purchase Kidde Thorn, CFS manage to bring the Midlands branch manager & his team on board to provide a quality fire extinguisher department that will continue to grow and provide first class service to many national retailers later including Woolworth’s and Phones 4U

1999

After 13 years of organic growth through referrals, a sales team was formed for the first time. New business sales would grow from £1M in year 1 to 4.6M by year 4. CFS complete a project protecting a major European Fibre optic network in record time and win an award for their efforts

2000

The turn of the millennium and another milestone, Treadway Fire, based in Kings Cross, were purchased to provide cover to the ever expanding customer base in the south of England. CFS awarded the Green Shamrock award for export, presented by the Mayor of Birmingham

2001

Things become even more exciting with the formation of Contract Security and the Purchase of Shivon security in Northampton as a sister company to the group followed by Northern Fire Systems in West Yorkshire. Suddenly CFS were a major player and a real alternative to be considered for National Service contracts. Growth of the company and profitability continue to rise resulting in 34^th Place at the Financial Times Inner City top 100 awards

2002

As the strengths of CFS as a national service provider are recognised in the market place, major high street names such as B&Q, Carphone Warehouse, Clarks Shoes and Focus Wickes, become clients.

2003

Contract Fire Systems purchase sister company Contract Security and form Contract Fire Security. Turnover now approaching £9M per annum and CFS are the fastest growing independent fire & security company in the UK. Southern office moves to modern facility in Waltham Abbey. A new headquarters in Sutton Coldfield is occupied 29/9/03 and CFS strengthen board to enable the realisation of a 3 year plan to become the largest independent fire & security company in the UK. It is estimated that the current 167 strong workforce will double during this period.

2004