South Wales Fire Safety Group Targets 30 New Jobs 2026

Key Points

• Fire Safety Group (FSG), which was created in 2021 following a management buyout of FireRite, plans to continue its acquisitions and organic growth.
• The company has acquired Tower Fire, a specialist in fire safety training, and National Roofing and Cladding Solutions (NRCS).
• Fire Safety Group has created CarbonRite, a new company focused on sustainability and net zero.
• Between 20 and 30 new jobs will be generated over the coming year as the business grows.
• This strategy combines fire safety, building compliance, and environmental performance within a single governance system.
• According to Gareth Selway, FSG Group CEO, this is a strategy that meets the increasing demands for regulations and sustainability.
• The acquisition of NRCS was made possible through Comercity, a South Wales business network that both companies are members of.
• FSG offers consultancy, technical assurance, and managed delivery services to public and private sector organizations.

Wales (Wales Times) September 17, 2026 – A South uk/fire/">Wales fire safety business is targeting up to 30 new jobs and further acquisitions as it builds a wider UK group spanning fire safety, building compliance and sustainability. Fire Safety Group (FSG), the vehicle established as part of the 2021 management buy-out of family-owned FireRite, has expanded through the acquisition of fire safety training specialist Tower Fire and National Roofing and Cladding Solutions (NRCS), while also launching CarbonRite, a new sustainability and net-zero focused start-up. The group says the expansion could create up to 30 new roles over the next 12 months as it pursues both organic growth and additional acquisitions in fire safety, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

What is the Fire Safety Group’s acquisition and jobs plan?

As reported by Business News Wales, FSG is targeting further revenue growth and acquisitions over the next 12 months, with businesses operating in fire safety, renewable energy and energy efficiency among those it is interested in bringing into the group. The expansion could create up to 30 new jobs, the company said. Wales247 reported that the acquisitive growth has been further enhanced with the launch of CarbonRite, with the expanded group targeting the creation of up to 30 new jobs, strong revenue growth, and further acquisitions over the next 12 months.

Rather than operating each discipline in isolation, FSG’s strategy is to bring fire safety, building safety, compliance and environmental performance together within a single group. It says the approach reflects the increasingly complex requirements facing property owners and organisations as they respond simultaneously to changing building regulations, safety requirements and pressure to improve the energy performance of buildings. Through its specialist businesses, the group provides consultancy, technical assurance and managed delivery services to public and private sector organisations.

How has FSG expanded through acquisitions and new ventures?

Fire Safety Group (FSG), the business established as part of the management buy-out of family-owned FireRite in 2021, has expanded through the acquisition of fire safety training specialist Tower Fire and National Roofing and Cladding Solutions (NRCS). The group has also launched CarbonRite, a new business focused on sustainability and net zero, as it looks to broaden its services beyond traditional fire safety. Wales247 reported that South Wales-based FireRite is accelerating UK-wide growth plans following the strategic acquisition of Tower Fire and NRCS under its FSG brand.

Combining compliance-led fire safety, building safety, and environmental performance expertise under one governance-driven framework, FSG is building a holistic service offering that directly addresses evolving building regulations and net zero targets. Through its specialist companies, FSG supports public and private sector clients with independent consultancy, technical assurance, and managed delivery, ensuring that safety, compliance and sustainability are treated as one integrated system, not separate disciplines.

What did FSG leadership say about the strategy?

Gareth Selway, FSG Group CEO, said: “Founded by my father, FireRite has been a successful family-run business for more than 20 years.” “Since the MBO we’ve seen a lot of change in the industry. Managing risk and meeting regulations often have conflicting priorities across competing disciplines.” “With FSG, we’re building a solution-led approach that considers all requirements holistically – bringing Tower Fire and NRCS on board is just the start of that journey.”

Mr Selway said the network had provided an opportunity for the businesses to explore potential synergies before completing the deal. FireRite and NRCS are both members of Comercity, a cross-sector business network based in South Wales. “Comercity is all about community and collaboration,” continues Gareth. “As a fellow member of Comercity, it was an ideal way for us to explore synergies with NRCS before closing the deal.”

How did Comercity facilitate the NRCS deal?

The NRCS acquisition also emerged through a relationship developed within South Wales business network Comercity, of which both FireRite and NRCS are members. Jonathan Cave, founder of Comercity, said:

“FireRite has been an active part of our community since we first launched, and during that time they’ve collaborated closely with many members. Seeing NRCS become part of the wider FSG group is testament to the strength of the relationships that are forged at Comercity.”

He added that other transactions have also emerged between members, including Impact Lawyers taking a majority stake in Grounds for Good.

“In fact, this is not the only business deal to complete between our members. Impact Lawyers also recently took a majority stake in fellow member Grounds for Good, demonstrating that we really do facilitate the creation of lasting commercial partnerships,”

Mr Cave said.

What services does FSG provide and to whom?

Through its specialist businesses, the group provides consultancy, technical assurance and managed delivery services to public and private sector organisations. Wales247 reported that through its specialist companies, FSG supports public and private sector clients with independent consultancy, technical assurance, and managed delivery, ensuring that safety, compliance and sustainability are treated as one integrated system, not separate disciplines. FSG’s next phase will see the group continue to pursue both organic expansion and acquisitions, with the longer-term ambition of creating a broader platform of specialist businesses addressing the safety, compliance and environmental performance of buildings.

Background of the development

Fire Safety Group (FSG) was established as part of the management buy-out of family-owned FireRite in 2021, and has since been used as the primary vehicle to drive organic and acquisitive growth. FireRite was founded by Gareth Selway’s father and operated as a successful family-run business for more than 20 years before the MBO. Since the buy-out, the group has moved to integrate multiple disciplines—fire safety, building compliance and sustainability—under one governance framework, reflecting changes in industry regulation and client demand for holistic solutions. The acquisitions of Tower Fire and NRCS, alongside the launch of CarbonRite, mark the latest steps in that strategy.

Prediction: how could this affect fire safety professionals and clients?

If FSG’s plan to create up to 30 new jobs and complete further acquisitions proceeds as outlined, fire safety professionals in South Wales and across the UK could see increased demand for multi-disciplinary skills spanning fire safety, building compliance and sustainability. Clients in the public and private sectors may benefit from a more integrated service model that reduces the need to coordinate multiple specialist providers, potentially lowering transaction costs and improving alignment with evolving building regulations and net-zero targets. However, the pace of integration and the success of future acquisitions will depend on FSG’s ability to manage cultural and operational alignment across newly acquired businesses while maintaining service quality.