Fire Research Corporation - A division of Safe Fleet

What Fire Research Corporation - A division of Safe Fleet does

Fire Research Corporation (FRC), founded in 1968 and headquartered in Nesconset, New York, is a private US manufacturer of safety, control, and electronic equipment for fire apparatus, rescue, and emergency service vehicles. It operates as a division within Safe Fleet under the ultimate parent Clarience Technologies, alongside sister brands Elkhart Brass, FoamPro, and ROM Corp. FRC employs 101-250 people and ships products worldwide to OEM fire apparatus truck builders, authorized dealers, and fire departments.

FRC's product portfolio spans LED scene lighting (Spectra, Radiant, Evolution II, Crestlight, SoBrite, WorkPro, Firefly, Sunstrip and mounting hardware), programmable pressure governors and engine throttles (PumpBoss Max, InControl, TotalControl, ThrottleXcel), information displays (TankVision Pro, Tach P3, Frog-D), flow meters and pressure indicators (Insight series), crew safety products (ManSaver Bars, SkullSaver, Jackstrap, Safer Search), communications (ACT intercom family), multiplex electrical controls (SafeLink Omniplex and ACE), and video systems (inView, TrueSight). Core technologies include J1939/ISO CAN bus integration with engines from eleven major OEMs, programmable microprocessor governors with pump cavitation detection, pressure-sensor-based tank monitoring without tank probes, and LED optics engineered for fireground illumination with 50,000+ hour lamp life. Differentiated intellectual property includes the patented TwistLock telescopic pole mechanism and registered trademarks TankVision, ManSaver, SkullSaver, and Radiant MAX.

FRC generates revenue through one-time hardware sales distributed via a three-tier model: direct OEM supply to fire apparatus manufacturers, authorized dealer/reseller channels for replacement and upgrade parts, and direct sales to fire departments and EMS operators. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Products are sold as complete kits with sensors and cables, and the company supports its installed base through downloadable catalogs, technical documentation, product change notifications, and warranty service. Marketing is conducted primarily through industry trade publications, fire service conferences, technical documentation, and the sister-brand cross-promotion within the Safe Fleet portfolio.

Name

Fire Research Corporation - A division of Safe Fleet

Legal name

Fire Research Corporation

Website

https://fireresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fire Research Corporation (FRC) manufactures LED scene lighting, pressure governors, engine throttles, displays, flow meters, safety equipment, communications, and video systems for fire apparatus, rescue, and emergency service vehicles, selling globally as a division of Safe Fleet under Clarience Technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Apparatus Safety Equipment

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Fire apparatus equipment
• LED scene lighting
• Pressure governors
• Emergency vehicle safety
• Firefighter safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Nesconset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: FRC generates revenue through the sale of physical equipment including LED scene lights, pressure governors, engine throttles, information displays, flow meters, safety equipment, communications systems, video systems, and accessories. Products are sold as complete kits with sensors and cables included. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware purchases with no recurring subscription components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fire Research Corporation manufactures and sells safety equipment, controls, instrument displays, scene lights, video and recording systems, and apparatus accessories for fire apparatus. The product lineup includes LED scene lighting, pressure governors, engine throttles, tank level displays, flow meters, safety bars, intercom systems, multiplex controls, and video systems — sold as complete kits to fire apparatus truck builders (OEM), authorized dealers, and fire departments worldwide.

Product overview

Fire Research Corporation manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of safety equipment, controls, instrument displays, scene lights, video systems, and apparatus accessories for fire, rescue, and emergency services. The product lineup includes LED scene lighting systems (Spectra, Radiant, Evolution II, Crestlight, SoBrite, WorkPro, Firefly, Sunstrip), pressure governors (PumpBoss Max, InControl, TotalControl), engine throttles (ThrottleXcel), information displays (TankVision Pro, Tach P3, Frog-D), flow meters (Insight series), safety equipment (ManSaver Bars), communications systems (ACT Intercom), multiplex controls (SafeLink), and video systems (inView, TrueSight). The products integrate via J1939 or ISO CAN bus with fire apparatus engines and are designed to promote safer working environments at emergency scenes, on the road, or in the station. The company has been manufacturing safety products for over 50 years and is a subsidiary of Clarience Technologies, operating as part of the Safe Fleet division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeLink: Multiplex vehicle communication and control system.
• PumpBoss
• InControl
• TotalControl
• TankVision Pro
• Spectra
• Radiant Series
• ThrottleXcel
• ManSaver
• SkullSaver

Products and services

• Spectra LED Scene Lighting
• Radiant Series LED Scene Lighting High-lumen LED scene lighting series for fire apparatus with asymmetrical and symmetrical lens options for pole, tower, and fixed mount applications, including the brightest surface mount light on the market at 22,000 lumens.
• Evolution II LED Lamphead Low profile LED lamphead delivering up to 20,000 lumens with advanced lens design and parabolic reflector for fire apparatus scene lighting.
• Crestlight Brow Light Low profile emergency vehicle brow light under 2 inches tall with individual low beam optic LEDs, built-in DOT marker lights, and independent control for marker, flood and low beam LEDs.
• SoBrite LED Light Compact ultrabright LED light delivering 7,000 lumens with spot, flood, and trapezoid light pattern options for harsh environments and retrofit applications.
• WorkPro LED Work Lights Work area LED light series ranging from 1,620 to 7,200 lumens with spot and flood options in square, round, and recessed form factors.
• Firefly Compact LED Light Compact ultrabright LED light with 650 lumens output and waterproof anodized aluminum case, designed for compartments, panels, and under body applications.
• Sunstrip LED Strip Light LED strip light housed in lexan tube delivering over 300 lumens per 18 inch length, waterproof and submersible, available in 9 to 63 inch increments for compartments, panels, walkways and stairways.
• Lighting Mounts and Tripods Mounting solutions for fire apparatus lighting including portable bases, LED brow mounts, tripods, TwistLock telescopic tripods and poles, and aerial mounts.
• PumpBoss Max Pressure Governor Advanced pressure governor with 3.5 inch LCD Vivid Impact display, programmable microprocessor technology monitoring discharge and intake pressure, with automatic no-water detection and pump cavitation monitoring. Supports multiple engine types via J1939 or ISO CAN bus.
• InControl Pressure Governor Series Pressure governor series with bi-color LED bar graphs, day/night sensor, and separate menu/silence buttons. Available in knob control and push button configurations.
• TotalControl Pressure Governor Pressure governor with digital master pressure display, separate pressure and RPM buttons, and interlock protection for safe pump operation across multiple engine types.
• ThrottleXcel Engine Throttle Engine throttle control with J1939 or ISO CAN bus integration, manual or automatic RPM control, interlock signal recognition, high idle capability, and diagnostic functions.
• TankVision Pro Tank Level Display Programmable multi-color LED tank level display with 180 degree viewing lens, pressure sensor monitoring for water/foam volume, self-calibration to any tank size, and multiple display options including MaxVision and cab miniatures.
• Tach P3 Engine Monitor All-in-one waterproof engine monitoring display showing digital RPM, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage with programmable audible and visual warnings.
• Frog-D Generator Displays Generator displays for single phase (6-45 kW) and three phase (10-135 kW) generators showing frequency, voltage, current, with warning functions for overloads and hydraulic oil temperature.
• Insight Flow Meter Series Flow meter and pressure indicator series with paddlewheel flow sensor technology, multiple point calibration (up to 10 flow rates), color-coded bezels, remote display capability, and NFPA colored discharge identification.
• Insight Portable FlowTester Portable flow and pressure testing system with programmable multiple diameter flow tubes, rechargeable battery, and shock resistant case for pump testing, hydrant flow testing, and hydraulic training applications.
• ManSaver Safety Bars Safety bars for fire apparatus providing personnel protection and improved scene safety for firefighters working around apparatus.
• ACT Intercom System Intercom system for emergency vehicle crew communication during operations. Additional variants include Interior, Surface Mount, and Flush Mount Intercom Systems.
• SafeLink Multiplex Control System Multiplex vehicle communication and control system series including Omniplex and ACE modules for apparatus electrical system management on fire apparatus.
• inView Video System Video system for fire apparatus providing scene monitoring and recording capabilities during emergency response and training.
• TrueSight Video System Video system for enhanced situational awareness during emergency operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Radiant MAX delivers 32,000 lumens of bright light
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Safe FleetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe Fleet is the parent company of Fire Research Corporation. FRC operates as a division of Safe Fleet, which provides a unified platform for emergency vehicle equipment manufacturers including Elkhart Brass, FoamPro, and ROM Corp.
• Clarience TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClarience Technologies is the ultimate parent company of Fire Research Corporation. FRC markets products under the Clarience Technologies umbrella and operates as a subsidiary of this company.
• Elkhart BrasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElkhart Brass is a sister company within the Safe Fleet/Clarience Technologies family, manufacturing firefighting brass equipment and apparatus. Cross-promotional links appear throughout FRC's website.
• FoamProcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoamPro is a sister company within Safe Fleet manufacturing foam proportioning systems. Cross-promotional links and integration with FRC's product ecosystem.
• ROM Corp.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROM Corp. is a sister company within Safe Fleet. Cross-promotional links on FRC website.
• CumminscoreTechnology or IntegrationCummins engines are supported across FRC's pressure governor and throttle product lines. FRC products interface with Cummins engines via J1939 CAN bus for engine monitoring and control.
• Detroit DieselcoreTechnology or IntegrationDetroit Diesel engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via DDEC J1939 integration.
• NavistarcoreTechnology or IntegrationNavistar engines (MaxxForce) are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• FordcoreTechnology or IntegrationFord engines (6.7L, 2011+) are supported with J1939 translator module required. FRC products interface with Ford powerplants for engine monitoring and throttle control.
• VolvocoreTechnology or IntegrationVolvo engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreTechnology or IntegrationMercedes engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• CaterpillarcoreTechnology or IntegrationCaterpillar engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• ScaniacoreTechnology or IntegrationScania engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• MANcoreTechnology or IntegrationMAN engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• MackcoreTechnology or IntegrationMack engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.
• John DeerecoreTechnology or IntegrationJohn Deere engines are supported across FRC pressure governor and throttle product lines via J1939 CAN bus integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Whelen Engineering: Established manufacturer of emergency vehicle LED lighting, sirens, and warning systems. Closely comparable to FRC's lighting product lines in customer base (fire/EMS/police OEMs) and product category (LED scene and warning lighting).
• Federal Signal: Diversified incumbent in emergency vehicle warning lights, sirens, and public-safety equipment. Comparable as it directly overlaps FRC's scene lighting and emergency-vehicle electronics categories while also serving broader municipal and industrial safety markets.
• Code 3 / ECCO (Truck-Lite / Clarience Technologies): Manufacturer of emergency vehicle warning lights, beacons, and sirens. Sister brand under Clarience Technologies overlapping with FRC's scene lighting line and serving the same OEM and fleet customer base.

Direct peers

• Task Force Tips (TFT): Manufacturer of firefighting nozzles, valves, and apparatus hardware. Comparable as a long-tenured, specialty fire-equipment manufacturer selling through OEMs, dealers, and fire departments with overlapping customer relationships.
• Hale Products: Manufacturer of fire pumps, foam systems, and related apparatus components competing with FRC's pressure governor and engine-control offerings in the same OEM fire-truck value chain. Comparable as a fire-apparatus subsystem specialist serving truck builders globally.
• Akron Brass: Manufacturer of firefighting nozzles, valves, and monitors. Sister company within Safe Fleet/Clarience Technologies serving the same OEM fire-apparatus customers as FRC, with bundled apparatus solutions and shared distribution.
• FoamPro: Manufacturer of electronic foam proportioning systems for fire apparatus. Sister company within Safe Fleet/Clarience Technologies selling through the same OEM and dealer channels as FRC.
• Weldon (Clarience Technologies): Manufacturer of vehicle electrical and electronic systems for emergency apparatus, including warning lights and multiplex controls. Sister division within Clarience Technologies competing and partnering with FRC in OEM electronics content.

Emerging players

• Kussmaul Electronics: Manufacturer of vehicle electrical and electronic systems for emergency and commercial vehicles, including battery chargers and load managers. Comparable as a smaller specialist competing with FRC's multiplex/electronics content per apparatus.
• Streamlight: Manufacturer of portable and scene lighting for first responders, fire, and industrial users. Comparable as a focused lighting competitor in the fire/EMS market where FRC also sells portable and tripod scene lighting products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/firercorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/fire.research.corp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fire-research-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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