FireMaster
FireMaster is a privately held U.S. fire protection services company (founded 1960, Fort Myers, FL) that sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers, kitchen and industrial suppression systems, and vehicle fire systems for commercial kitchens, healthcare, industrial, and mining customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersFort Myers, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FireMaster does
FireMaster is a privately held U.S. fire protection services company founded in 1960 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The company sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression systems, kitchen exhaust systems, exit and emergency lighting, industrial clean agent suppression systems (including ANSUL SAPPHIRE with Novec 1230, ANSUL INERGEN, and Pyro-Chem FM 200), and vehicle fire suppression systems targeted at mining operations. Its service portfolio is built around compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 and NFPA standards (NFPA 10, NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, UL 300), and it is part of the Johnson Controls authorized brand family for ANSUL and PyroChem product lines.
FireMaster serves commercial and industrial customers across at least ten verticals, with primary focus on restaurants and commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, manufacturing and industrial plants, and the mining industry. Service delivery runs through a direct field service model: certified technicians dispatched from local offices using stocked service vehicles to perform on-site inspections, installations, recharges, hydrostatic testing, training, and emergency response. The company operates at least seven U.S. service locations spanning Florida (Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Manatee County), California (Pasadena), North Dakota (Bismarck), and South Carolina (Florence).
Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (portable and wheeled extinguishers, suppression systems, emergency lighting units) and recurring professional services (annual inspections, 6-year maintenance, 12-year hydrostatic testing, kitchen exhaust cleaning, OSHA-compliant training, and compliance documentation). Pricing is per-unit and quote-based, ranging from approximately $15-$40 per extinguisher for annual inspections to $100-$300 per unit for hydrostatic testing, with volume discounts for larger facilities. Customer acquisition is sales-led, leveraging regulatory compliance drivers and supplemented by content marketing and SEO.
FireMaster firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FireMaster
- Legal name
- FireMaster
- Website
- https://firemasterweb.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FireMaster is a privately held U.S. fire protection services company (founded 1960, Fort Myers, FL) that sells, installs, inspects, and services fire extinguishers, kitchen and industrial suppression systems, and vehicle fire systems for commercial kitchens, healthcare, industrial, and mining customers.
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FireMaster industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Services
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- 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 Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)
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Where FireMaster is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Myers
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
FireMaster business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service: Sale and servicing of fire extinguishers including portable and wheeled units. Revenue includes product sales (extinguishers, parts, signs, safety items) and service revenue (inspections, recharging, repairs, maintenance). Service vehicles are stocked with inventory for efficient on-site service delivery.
- Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Services: Recurring inspection, maintenance, and compliance services following NFPA 10 standards. Includes monthly visual inspections, annual professional inspections, 6-year maintenance, and 12-year hydrostatic testing. Provides compliance documentation and tagging.
- Fire Extinguisher Training Programs: OSHA-compliant training programs including on-site hands-on training and customizable programs. Training covers PASS technique, fire types, hazard classifications, and extinguisher selection. Equipment used in training is also available for purchase.
- Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Services: Professional cleaning, repair, and maintenance services for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Includes hood, ductwork, filters, and fan cleaning. Provides NFPA 96 compliance documentation and photo documentation. Pricing varies by kitchen size and cleaning frequency.
- Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Installation and Service: Installation, inspection, service, and upgrade of kitchen hood fire suppression systems. Includes comprehensive hazard analysis, routine maintenance, and inspection services with written compliance reports. Brands include Ansul R-102, Piranha, Buckeye Mister, PyroChem, Gaylord, and Range Guard.
- Industrial and Special Hazard Fire System Sales and Service: Sales and service of clean agent special hazard fire suppression systems for sensitive work areas. Includes fire detection systems, suppression systems, emergency lighting, and maintenance services for data centers, telecommunications rooms, paint spray booths, and flammable liquid storage.
- Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems: Fire suppression solutions for mining vehicles including surface and underground operations. Systems are serviced semi-annually on vehicles and annually for fixed systems. Primary products from Ansul, Kidde, and FireTrace.
- Exit and Emergency Lighting Services: Sale and maintenance of emergency lighting systems including incandescent, halogen, LED, dual head, photo luminescent, and combination units. Includes replacement batteries and parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Small Service Calls (1-5 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Full Annual Maintenance |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refilling / Recharge |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | 6-Year Maintenance |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | 12-Year Hydrostatic Testing |
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Volume Pricing for Larger Facilities |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
FireMaster product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FireMaster sells, installs, inspects, and services fire protection equipment for commercial and industrial customers. Core offerings include portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, kitchen hood fire suppression systems, industrial and special hazard clean agent systems, vehicle fire suppression systems for mining operations, exit and emergency lighting, and kitchen exhaust cleaning services. The company is part of the Johnson Controls brand family and distributes ANSUL and PyroChem product lines.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fire Extinguisher Training Sales and Service Sale, servicing, and OSHA-compliant training for portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, including inspections, recharging, repairs, 6-year maintenance, and 12-year hydrostatic testing. Targets commercial and industrial facilities needing NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 compliance.
- Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Installation and Service Installation, inspection, service, and upgrade of commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems including Ansul R-102, Piranha, Buckeye Mister, PyroChem, Gaylord, and Range Guard brands. Includes hazard analysis, routine maintenance, and written compliance reports.
- Exit and Emergency Lighting Sale and maintenance of emergency lighting systems including incandescent, halogen, LED, dual head, photo luminescent, and combination units, with replacement batteries and parts.
- Industrial and Special Hazard Fire System Sales and service of clean agent special hazard fire suppression systems (ANSUL SAPPHIRE/Novec 1230, ANSUL INERGEN, Pyro-Chem FM 200) for data centers, telecommunications rooms, paint spray booths, and flammable liquid storage areas.
- Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Repair & Maintenance Professional cleaning, repair, and maintenance services for commercial kitchen exhaust systems including hood, ductwork, filters, and fan cleaning. Provides NFPA 96 compliance documentation and photo documentation.
- Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems Fire suppression solutions for mining vehicles and equipment in surface and underground operations including drag lines, shovels, wheel loaders, dozers, drills, and haul trucks. Primary product lines include Ansul, Kidde, and FireTrace.
- Commercial Cooking Fire Suppression System Automatic detection and suppression system using wet chemical agents that remove heat and suppress grease fires, including automatic fuel/energy shut-off capabilities. Complies with UL 300 standards and NFPA 17A requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cooking equipment causes about 61% of restaurant fires according to NFPA data
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Companies that use FireMaster
Customer profileSegments10 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
FireMaster technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
FireMaster partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- Johnson Controls (ANSUL and PyroChem)coreFireMaster has a direct relationship with Johnson Controls to offer ANSUL and PyroChem fire suppression product lines. ANSUL products are developed and tested at the ANSUL Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin, one of the most extensive fire research and testing facilities in the world. The ANSUL kitchen fire suppression system is a core component of many commercial cooking operations.
- FireTracesecondaryFireMaster offers automatic fire suppression systems manufactured by FireTrace. FireTrace manufactures reliable, cost-effective automatic fire detection and suppression systems installable in micro-environments including computer server racks, CNC machines, electrical control cabinets, fume hoods, buses, heavy duty equipment, and wind turbines.
- AmerexsecondaryFireMaster works with Amerex for fire extinguisher products. Amerex is one of the trusted industry brands providing high-quality, reliable fire protection equipment.
- KiddesecondaryFireMaster works with Kidde for fire protection equipment. Kidde is a trusted industry brand providing reliable fire protection equipment.
- BuckeyesecondaryFireMaster works with Buckeye for fire protection equipment and suppression systems. Buckeye is a trusted industry brand known for reliable fire protection products including Buckeye Mister for Class K fire hazards.
- PiranhasecondaryFireMaster installs, inspects, services, and upgrades Piranha kitchen hood fire suppression systems. Piranha is recognized for reliable kitchen protection systems.
- FireTrace (Mining Applications)secondaryFireMaster provides FireTrace vehicle fire suppression systems for mining applications including surface and underground operations. FireTrace systems are part of the primary product lines for mining vehicle protection.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FireMaster competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cintas Fire Protection: Division of Cintas Corporation offering fire extinguisher inspection, service, and suppression system maintenance to commercial customers. Most directly comparable national fire protection services competitor, operating at significantly larger scale than FireMaster.
- APi Group (APi National Service Group): Public holding company owning numerous fire protection service subsidiaries across North America. Indirect peer through its portfolio companies that directly compete with FireMaster in fire suppression service and inspection.
Direct peers
- Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire protection, security, and life safety services company serving commercial and industrial customers across the Midwest and Southeast. Closely comparable in service offering mix (extinguisher service, suppression systems, inspections, training) and customer vertical mix.
- Impact Fire Services: National fire protection services provider offering fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and extinguisher services. Directly comparable in full lifecycle fire protection service model, with broader geographic reach than FireMaster.
- VFS Fire & Security Services: Fire and life safety services company providing inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation of suppression systems across multiple US regions. Directly comparable in service model and customer base.
- Fireline Corporation: Mid-Atlantic fire protection services company specializing in fire suppression system installation, inspection, and service for commercial kitchens and industrial facilities. Highly comparable in kitchen suppression and industrial focus.
- Maximum Fire Protection: Regional fire protection services provider offering extinguisher, suppression, and alarm services to commercial customers in the Southeastern US. Closely comparable regional competitor in Florida markets.
- State Fire LLC: Fire protection services company providing inspection, installation, and maintenance of extinguishers, suppression systems, and sprinklers across the Southeastern US. Comparable competitor with similar service mix.
Others
- Johnson Controls (Fire Suppression Products): Manufacturer of ANSUL and Tyco fire suppression products and parent of FireMaster's brand family. Acts as a supplier and ecosystem partner rather than direct service competitor, but vertical integration risk to FireMaster's distributor model.
- Denlar Fire Protection: Manufacturer of integrated range hood systems with built-in wet chemical fire protection. Listed as one of FireMaster's technology partners; indirectly comparable through overlap in kitchen fire protection product offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about FireMaster
What does FireMaster do?
FireMaster sells, installs, inspects, and services fire protection equipment for commercial and industrial customers. Core offerings include portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, kitchen hood fire suppression systems, industrial and special hazard clean agent systems, vehicle fire suppression systems for mining operations, exit and emergency lighting, and kitchen exhaust cleaning services. The company is part of the Johnson Controls brand family and distributes ANSUL and PyroChem product lines.
Is FireMaster a public or private company?
FireMaster is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was FireMaster founded?
FireMaster was founded in 1960. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FireMaster based?
FireMaster is headquartered in Fort Myers, United States, in the North America region.
How does FireMaster make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service is the primary driver. The others are fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Services, fire Extinguisher Training Programs, kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Services, kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Installation and Service, industrial and Special Hazard Fire System Sales and Service, vehicle Fire Suppression Systems and exit and Emergency Lighting Services.
Who are FireMaster's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cintas Fire Protection and APi Group (APi National Service Group). Direct peers are Koorsen Fire & Security, Impact Fire Services, VFS Fire & Security Services, Fireline Corporation, Maximum Fire Protection and State Fire LLC. Others are Johnson Controls (Fire Suppression Products) and Denlar Fire Protection.
Does FireMaster have an API?
No public API is recorded for FireMaster.
What industry is FireMaster in?
FireMaster's product category is Fire Protection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAAAI, Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms), with a secondary code of IMAFALAD, Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression). Its NAICS code is 333310 and its SIC code is 3590.