JS&A Fire and Safety LLC has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which currently operates as JS&A Control Systems, primarily offers fire protection and security systems services.
Case records show that the Addison, Texas-based company reported liabilities that significantly exceeded its assets, while revenue declined in recent years. The Chapter 11 filing allows the company to reorganize its finances while continuing operations.
Overview of the Filing
JS&A Fire and Safety LLC submitted its bankruptcy petition on June 17, 2026. Case records show that the company qualified as a small business debtor. In addition, it elected to move forward with a Subchapter V filing under Chapter 11.
Such filings typically enable small businesses to complete their bankruptcy requirements in a faster and cost-effective manner than traditional filings.
Company president James R. Stofer signed the petition prior to filing. The records add that attorney Robert T DeMarco of DeMarco Mitchell, PLLC, is the legal counsel in the case.
Highlights from the Petition
Court records filed through PACER provide additional details about the company’s financial position.
The summary of assets and liabilities suggests that JS&A Fire and Safety LLC owes more than what it owns. While its total liabilities are estimated at approximately $1.59 million, its total assets are around $174,920.
The company’s statement of financial affairs details its revenue trends from 2024 through the filing date. The filing shows gross revenue of approximately $1.38 million in 2024, declining to $745,428 in 2025.
Through the filing date in 2026, the company reported gross revenue of approximately $187,442.
The company also submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. Some of these creditors included QFS Capital, LLC, M2C Energy Management Inc, Cadence Bank, and others.
Court filings indicate that after administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The list of equity security holders submitted by the company shows that James R. Stofer holds a 100% membership interest in JS&A Fire and Safety LLC.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: June 17, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-42647
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About JS&A Fire and Safety LLC
The company provides integrated fire protection, life-safety, and security system services. Its offerings also include security technologies for commercial, institutional, government, and industrial clients.
Case filings show that the company is currently operating under its business name JS&A Control Systems. Services include the design, installation, sale, and servicing of a range of solutions. These include fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler and suppression systems, intrusion alarms, access control platforms, video surveillance systems, and emergency or mass notification technologies.
Services also comprise security assessments, compliance testing, inspections, and consulting.
As per its website, the service areas include Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. It also offers its services across Colorado and Oklahoma. Industries covered include retail operations, educational institutions, commercial properties, healthcare organizations, hospitality venues, and government entities.
Previous Filings by Similar Companies
The broader security and property technology industry has been facing a series of bankruptcies in the past months.
Smartz Inc. sought bankruptcy protection using Chapter 11 proceedings on April 12, 2026. The filing was intended to facilitate a financial restructuring. The property management-focused IT company from Champaign, Illinois, offers software that combines property management tools with smart home automation. Users can access security features while also managing residential properties.
Amid a wide gap between its assets and liabilities, Gatekeeper Security Solutions, LLC filed for bankruptcy. The petition showed on March 11, 2026, that the locksmith services company decided to move ahead using a Subchapter V filing. The Lebanon, New Hampshire-based company offers locksmith security solutions alongside access control, CCTV cameras, and smart locks.
JS&A Fire and Safety LLC’s filing adds to the wave of recent restructurings within the security, life-safety, and property technology sector. Upcoming court proceedings are expected to shape the company’s path forward.
