Kings III
About
Kings III Emergency Communications is a fully integrated provider of emergency communication systems and monitoring services, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures emergency phones for elevators, pools, stairwells, parking garages, and areas of refuge, and operates an ETL-listed 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Center staffed by Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (AEMD) and CPR-certified operators. Kings III monitors over 150,000 emergenc...
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Headquarters
Coppell, Texas
Website
kingsiii.comFounded
1989
Company size
201-500 employees
Offerings
9 active
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Ideal Customer
- Kings III's self-described typical customer base is owners and managers of multifamily and commercial real estate properties, with a particular sweet spot in portfolio-level property management companies managing multiple sites.
- Named reference customers such as Greystar, Cushman & Wakefield, Public Storage, and RAM Partners suggest a mid-market to enterprise profile — regional and national property management firms managing dozens to hundreds of locations.
Key Differentiators
- Kings III positions itself as the only fully integrated, full-service emergency communications provider in the U.S. — designing, engineering, manufacturing, installing, maintaining, and monitoring its own proprietary equipment through its own ETL-listed dispatch center.
- Key differentiators include AEMD-certified, HIPAA-compliant, and Red Cross CPR-trained dispatchers (a higher certification standard than most 911 centers), proprietary line seizure technology that allows multiple phones to share a single line, permanent digital recording and storage of all calls, a claimed 98% customer retention rate, and an average 7-second response time.
Industries Served
- Kings III serves a broad range of property-centric industries including commercial real estate, multifamily residential, self-storage, hospitality, healthcare, education, and government.
- It also serves elevator companies and telecom companies as channel partners.
Service Coverage
- Kings III operates across the United States and Canada, serving major metros including Chicago, Miami, New York, Cleveland, and Los Angeles.
- The company currently monitors over 150,000 emergency phones across North America, a significant scale-up from 41,000 phones noted in earlier records, reflecting substantial growth over its history.
Partnerships
- Kings III's M90 cellular dialer is FirstNet Ready, reflecting a certified integration with AT&T's FirstNet public safety network — a significant public-safety technology partnership.
- Kings III operates a formal dealer program targeting elevator companies and life safety dealers, offering turnkey monitoring and compliance support through channel partners.
Company Size
- Kings III was founded in 1989 and currently employs approximately 200–500 people (various sources cite 294–388 U.S. employees as of 2025–2026).
- Estimated annual revenue is approximately $71.5 million per ZoomInfo and RocketReach, though some aggregators estimate higher.
Ownership
- Kings III is a privately held company.
- It was first acquired by Rockbridge Growth Equity (Detroit-based private equity) in June 2017, then sold in a secondary buyout to Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under management, on September 6, 2022.
Compliance & Certifications
- Kings III's Emergency Dispatch Center is ETL-listed as a Central Station, certified to comply with UL 827 (Standard for Central Station Alarm Services, 8th Edition), UL 1981 (Standard for Central Station Automation Systems, 3rd Edition), and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
- Dispatch operators are Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (AEMD)-certified, Red Cross CPR-trained, and HIPAA-compliant.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
9 offerings24/7 Emergency Phone Monitoring
Kings III operates an ETL-listed Emergency Dispatch Center providing round-the-clock professional monitoring of all emergency telephone types. Dispatchers are Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (AEMD)-certified and CPR-trained, capable of responding in over 175 languages. All calls are digitally recorded, date and time stamped, and stored permanently, with recordings available upon request.
Area of Refuge Monitoring
Kings III provides 24/7/365 emergency monitoring for Area of Refuge communication systems, which must comply with NFPA, IBC, and ADA code requirements. Kings III uses line seizure technology to allow multiple area of refuge phones to share an existing phone line without requiring a dedicated line per phone. When necessary, Kings III can also supply the dial tone to support existing customer equipment.
CabView Elevator Video Monitoring
CabView is Kings III's managed elevator video monitoring and emergency communication service, bundling code-compliant hardware, secure cellular connectivity, and 24/7 UL-certified voice and video monitoring into a single managed package. The turnkey solution includes professional installation, voice and video hardware, emergency dispatch, and ongoing support to help properties maintain elevator code compliance. It is compatible with video messaging systems and fixtures from a range of manufacturers.
Elevator Emergency Phones
Kings III offers ADA-compliant elevator emergency phones in both cellular and standard landline models, designed to meet ASME elevator code requirements. The all-inclusive solution covers equipment, code-compliant installation, lifetime maintenance, and 24/7 emergency monitoring. Both flush mount and surface mount options are available to suit different elevator systems.
Emergency Help Phones
Kings III offers blue light and stand-alone emergency help phones designed for vulnerable areas including stairwells, parking lots and garages, fitness centers, campuses, and other common areas. Both landline and cellular options are available. These phones are backed by Kings III's 24/7 ETL-listed emergency dispatch center.
Emergency Pool Phones
Kings III provides rugged, weather-resistant ADA-compliant pool emergency phones available in landline and cellular models tailored for outdoor spaces. The all-inclusive solution includes equipment, installation, lifetime maintenance, and 24/7/365 emergency pool phone monitoring through Kings III's ETL-listed dispatch center. Operators provide location-based call identification and rapid emergency response.
FirstNet Ready Emergency Phones (M90)
Kings III offers the M90 cellular dialer, a FirstNet Ready emergency phone communicator that provides priority access on the nationwide FirstNet network built for first responders. The M90 replaces up to four POTS lines per unit and supports up to eight emergency elevator phones when connected to the Kings III Emergency Dispatch Center. It meets ASME A17.1 elevator code requirements, including communications failure alarm and caller location identification.
Skyline Cellular Emergency Solution (POTS Line Replacement)
Kings III's Skyline LTE cellular solution replaces legacy POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) landlines for elevator and property emergency phones, eliminating the cost and reliability issues of dedicated phone lines. The proprietary Kings III M90 cellular dialer is FirstNet Ready and meets ASME A17.1 elevator code requirements, including 4-hour battery backup and caller location identification. The solution is currently deployed in over 80,000 customer emergency phones across the U.S. and Canada.
VoIP Solution for Emergency Phones
Kings III offers guidance and solutions for property managers dealing with the elimination of analog POTS lines who are considering VoIP alternatives for their emergency phones. Kings III helps clients understand the limitations of VoIP for emergency communications and offers compliant alternatives. The service helps ensure emergency phones remain code-compliant during telecommunications infrastructure transitions.
Considering Kings III?
Our team will work with you to determine if Kings III is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.