Accurate Fire Equipment

What Accurate Fire Equipment does

Accurate Fire Equipment Co. is a women-led, third-generation family-owned fire protection services company headquartered at 10528 E 12th St in Tulsa, Oklahoma, operating continuously since its founding on June 1, 1945 by R.W. Cornwell. The company distributes and services a comprehensive portfolio of Amerex fire extinguishers (13 SKUs covering Class A through Class D), Ansul kitchen hood and industrial fire suppression systems (paint spray booths, total flood, vehicle, overhead, and tankside configurations), and a full fire sprinkler offering (wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action systems), supported by DOT-certified low- and high-pressure hydrotesting capability and licensed NFPA-fluent field technicians. Service mechanics include sales, installation, monthly and annual inspections, 6-year maintenance, recharging, repair, and 24/7/365 emergency response, mostly delivered on-site across Oklahoma.

The business monetizes through three integrated streams: one-time product sales of extinguishers and suppression hardware; recurring (monthly and annual) inspection subscriptions for extinguishers and sprinkler systems tied to NFPA compliance cycles; and project-based professional services for kitchen hood retrofits, sprinkler design and installation, and suppression system commissioning. Customer segmentation is vertical-led, with primary verticals including restaurant and food service, industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and assisted living, and education; secondary verticals span retail, military facilities, correctional facilities, and sports complexes. Pricing is quote-based with free consultations, no disclosed pricing models, and notably no binding service contracts. Distribution is direct on-site field service plus walk-in and phone orders for portable extinguishers; the company markets exclusively through its website and Facebook presence.

Currently owned and operated by Betty Crawford, Katie Hunter, and Mark Hunter - the third generation of the Cornwell family - the company received its first disclosed external capital from Relay Fire and Safety in September 2025. The business has remained at 1-10 employees with no technology platform beyond a static website and electronic inspection records, making operational digitization and geographic expansion the obvious next strategic frontiers.

Name

Accurate Fire Equipment

Legal name

Accurate Fire Equipment Co.

Website

https://accuratefireequip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accurate Fire Equipment is a women-led, third-generation family-owned distributor and service provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma selling, installing, inspecting, and maintaining Amerex fire extinguishers, Ansul suppression systems, and fire sprinkler systems for commercial customers across Oklahoma since 1945.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Replacement (HSAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire extinguisher sales
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Kitchen hood suppression
• Cylinder hydrotesting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Extinguisher Sales: Sales of fire extinguishers including ABC Dry Chemical, CO2, Halotron, Wet Chemical, Water, Water Mist, Class D, and specialty extinguishers. One-time product sales with potential for recurring maintenance.
2. Inspection Services: Monthly, annual, and periodic inspections for fire extinguishers and fire sprinkler systems to ensure NFPA compliance. Recurring service revenue.
3. Maintenance and Repair: Recharging, 6-year maintenance, repairs, and component replacement for fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
4. Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems: Sales, installation, and service of restaurant and pre-engineered fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens. Includes mechanical, electric, or pneumatic control options.
5. Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, and pre-action systems. 24/7/365 emergency services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Accurate Fire Equipment distributes and services commercial fire protection equipment across Oklahoma. Core offerings span the distribution of Amerex fire extinguishers (13 variants for distinct fire classes), design/sale/installation of restaurant kitchen hood and industrial pre-engineered fire suppression systems, and the Fire Sprinkler Division (wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, pre-action systems). Recurring services include monthly/annual NFPA-compliant inspections, six-year maintenance and recharging, DOT-certified low- and high-pressure hydrotesting, mounting, hazard analysis, and 24/7/365 emergency response.

Product overview

Accurate Fire Equipment offers a comprehensive fire protection portfolio centered on fire extinguishers, restaurant/industrial suppression systems, and fire sprinklers. Their extinguisher line includes 13 distinct Amerex-branded products—ABC Dry Chemical, Class D, CO2, Halon 1211, Halotron I, High Flow Dry Chemical, HT Series, Halotron BrX, Wet Chemical, Water, Water Mist, Purple K, and Z Series—each designed for specific fire classes and applications from commercial kitchens to aerospace. They provide related services including inspection, maintenance, recharging, hydrotesting, and hazard analysis. Their restaurant and pre-engineered suppression division offers kitchen hood systems and industrial systems including vehicle paint spray booths, total flood systems, and industrial vehicle suppression. In 2017, they launched a Fire Sprinkler Division providing wet/dry/deluge/pre-action systems with installation, inspection, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers (Amerex Product Line) Distribution and sale of thirteen Amerex fire extinguisher variants for distinct fire classes and environments: ABC Dry Chemical, Class D (Model B570) for combustible metal fires, CO2, Halon 1211, Halotron I, High Flow Dry Chemical, HT Series (Model 551), Halotron BrX (2-BTP), Wet Chemical for restaurant kitchens, Water (Model 240), Water Mist for hospital/clean-room use, Purple K for oil/gas/chemical/utility, and Z Series for harsh environments. Sold to commercial customers across restaurant, industrial, healthcare, education, and retail verticals.
• Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems Sales, installation, and service of restaurant and pre-engineered kitchen hood fire suppression systems with mechanical, electric, or pneumatic control options. UL-listed, NFPA-compliant, and compatible with building fire alarm panels. Used by commercial kitchens, cafeterias, military facilities, correctional facilities, and stadium concessions for new installations and retrofits.
• Industrial Fire Suppression Systems Industrial pre-engineered fire suppression systems including vehicle paint spray booth suppression, open-front paint spray booth suppression, total flood suppression systems for fixed enclosures, overhead and tankside protection for dip tanks/transformers/power generators/solvent tanks, and industrial vehicle suppression systems for commercial transit and industrial vehicles.
• Fire Sprinkler Systems Comprehensive fire sprinkler system services including design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, and pre-action systems, with 24/7/365 emergency response. Served customers across commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, and government facilities in Oklahoma and surrounding areas.
• Fire Extinguisher Inspection Services Monthly and annual fire extinguisher inspections to ensure NFPA compliance and safety across commercial customer facilities. Includes detailed electronic documentation and reporting.
• Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Recharging Services Recharging, six-year maintenance, repairs, component replacement, and related service work for fire extinguishers across all handled types.
• Hydrotesting Services DOT-certified low- and high-pressure hydrotesting for pressurized cylinders, tanks, and fire extinguishers (steel and aluminum) to verify structural integrity. One of only a few high-pressure hydrotesting facilities in the Oklahoma area.

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AnsulcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1980Acquired with A&A Fire Protection acquisition in 1980, Accurate became an Ansul distributor which enabled the kitchen hood and industrial fire suppression division.
• AmerexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1972Accurate Fire Equipment is an Amerex Fire distributor since 1972. They sell Amerex fire extinguishers and equipment designed and manufactured in the USA. In 2023, Betty Crawford and Katie Hunter were invited to Amerex Headquarters, indicating a strong distributor relationship.
• Janus Fire SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner listed on website as a trusted brand they work with.
• ZurnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner listed on website as a trusted brand they work with.
• WattsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner listed on website as a trusted brand they work with.
• VikingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner listed on website as a trusted brand they work with.
• TycominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand partner listed on website as a trusted brand they work with.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VFP Fire Systems: Specialty fire protection contractor focused on fire sprinkler and suppression system design, installation, inspection, and service. Comparable to Accurate Fire's sprinkler division and suppression capabilities, particularly for industrial and commercial customers.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned (now fourth-generation) regional fire protection and security services company headquartered in Indianapolis. Closely comparable to Accurate Fire in operating model, family ownership legacy, and full-line fire protection offerings across a multi-state footprint.
• Summit Fire & Security: Regional fire protection services provider offering inspection, installation, and service for sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and suppression systems. Operates in adjacent geographies to Accurate Fire and serves a similar commercial customer base.
• Allied Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler and suppression contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers across multiple states. Closely comparable to Accurate Fire's sprinkler division and pre-engineered suppression offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Impact Fire Services: PE-backed multi-state fire suppression, sprinkler, and life safety services platform built through roll-up acquisitions. Competes head-to-head with Accurate Fire's services but at much larger scale and with centralized operations infrastructure.
• Sciens Building Solutions: PE-backed fire life safety and security systems integrator offering design, installation, monitoring, and service. Comparable product/service portfolio to Accurate Fire but with national footprint and integrated monitoring capabilities.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest PE-backed fire and life safety services consolidators in the U.S., offering extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression, alarms, and monitoring across dozens of states. Directly comparable to Accurate Fire in service mix, but with vastly greater geographic reach and M&A-driven scale.
• APi Group: Public safety services platform (NYSE: APG) with a large fire suppression and life safety segment. Comparable service lines to Accurate Fire and acts as a benchmark consolidator in the same end markets.

Others

• Cintas Fire Protection: Division of Cintas Corporation providing fire extinguisher, suppression, and sprinkler services nationally. Competes with Accurate Fire on commercial inspection contracts but at much larger scale with a broader facilities services portfolio.

Regional players

• Winslow Fire Protection: Smaller regional fire protection services company offering extinguisher, suppression, and sprinkler services. Comparable in operating profile to Accurate Fire as a similarly sized local/regional independent player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Accurate-Fire-Equipment-108680234084731
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accurate-fire-equipment-co-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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