ABOUT CROSS-FIRE
New York City fire alarm expertise. The foundation of Altus.
Founded in 1993 by Brendan Doorly and Kevin Maguire, Cross-Fire & Security built its business around fire detection and life safety in New York City. Its project experience includes Citi Field, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Intrepid Museum.
Cross-Fire supports projects through design, engineering, installation, final inspection and FDNY coordination, followed by monitoring and maintenance. Its experience spans fire alarms, radio communications and emergency communication systems.
In May 2021, Cross-Fire became the founding company of the family of companies that was renamed Altus Fire & Life Safety in 2022. It continues to operate under its own name, bringing New York City expertise to the Altus family.
How Cross-Fire & Security can help
- Fire alarm design & installation
- Testing, inspection & maintenance
- Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems
- FDNY filing & approval coordination
SERVICE AREAS
New York City expertise across all five boroughs.
Cross-Fire supports building owners, property teams and project partners across New York City.
CROSS-FIRE LOCAL TEAM
Queens, NYCross-Fire & Security Services & Capabilities
One local fire alarm specialist, from drawings to daily operation.
Connect engineering and installation with local approval-process experience and the service your building needs afterward.
Fire alarm design & installation
Design, engineering, installation and project management for fire alarm systems, from initial plans through commissioning.
Testing, inspection & maintenance
Ongoing fire alarm testing, inspection, maintenance and service for installed systems.
Central-station monitoring
Fire alarm monitoring to support the ongoing operation of your building life safety systems.
Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems, commonly known as ARCS.
FDNY filing & approval coordination
Filing, expediting and coordination through the FDNY process and final inspection. Approvals remain subject to the reviewing authority.
Emergency communications
Emergency communication and life safety system capabilities as part of coordinated building projects.
TALK TO CROSS-FIRE
Put New York City fire alarm experience behind your next project.
Talk to Cross-Fire about fire alarm engineering, installation, inspection, monitoring and radio communications for your building.