Fire Alarm & Life Safety for New York City
Cross-Fire & Security keeps New York City buildings protected and in good standing with the FDNY. One team designs, files, installs and tests your fire alarm and emergency communication systems, then services and monitors them around the clock.
One team for your fire alarm, from first drawing to FDNY sign-off
In New York City, a fire alarm project runs through engineers, the Department of Buildings, the FDNY, installers and a monitoring company before it is finished, and it still needs testing and service every year after that. Cross-Fire brings all of it under one roof. Our engineers design the system, our expediting team handles the filings, our technicians install and pre-test it, and our service and central station teams keep it working.
Cross-Fire is a New York State licensed and insured life safety company. Our technicians are factory-trained, NICET-certified and members of IBEW Local 3, and we are available 24/7 with a maximum 2-hour emergency response.
More about Cross-FireThe life safety systems that protect your building
We design, install, test, service and monitor each of the systems below.
Fire Alarm & Voice Communication Systems
Addressable fire alarm, voice evacuation and fire command stations, built to NYC code and FDNY requirements.
View system →ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems)
Auxiliary radio communication systems that keep firefighters connected on every floor, installed, tested and certified.
View system →Early Warning Smoke Detection
Aspirating (VESDA) smoke detection for data rooms, museums, landmarks and other sensitive spaces.
View system →From engineering and filing to 24/7 monitoring
Engineering & Design
Site surveys, CAD drawings and code-compliant designs for new systems and upgrades.
View service →Expediting & Filing
DOB and FDNY filings, inspection scheduling and Letters of Approval, handled for you.
View service →Installation & Upgrades
New systems, panel replacements and full upgrades, installed and commissioned to code.
View service →Inspection & Testing
FDNY pre-tests, on-site representation at inspections and annual testing.
View service →Service & Repair
Trouble signals and failed devices fixed fast, with a maximum 2-hour emergency response.
View service →Maintenance
Maintenance programs scheduled around your building, including nights and weekends.
View service →24/7 Central Station Monitoring
Round-the-clock monitoring with prompt FDNY notification.
View service →Fire Safety Plans, Drills & Training
Emergency plans, fire drills and staff training for NYC buildings.
View service →Trusted in the buildings that define New York
Frequently asked questions
What does Cross-Fire & Security do?
We design, file, install, test, service and monitor fire alarm and life safety systems in New York City, including fire alarm and voice communication systems, ARCS, early warning smoke detection and intrusion alarms. We also handle FDNY pre-tests, inspections and Letters of Approval.
How fast can you respond to an emergency?
Our service department is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a maximum 2-hour emergency response. Call (718) 234-8600 any time.
Do you serve my area?
We serve all five boroughs of New York City from our office in Long Island City, Queens.
Is your building ready for its next FDNY inspection?
If you're not sure, or you've just received a violation order, we'll help you see where things stand and what comes next.