Fire Training Structures
Fire Training Structures (FTS), LLC is a Phoenix-based custom manufacturer of NFPA 1400-compliant stationary and mobile live-fire training structures built from modified ISO shipping containers, serving US municipal fire departments across 35+ states, military ARFF installations, and international maritime academies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersPhoenix, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fire Training Structures does
Fire Training Structures (FTS), LLC is a Phoenix, Arizona-based custom manufacturer of stationary and mobile live-fire training structures for fire service and adjacent-vertical customers. Founded by Damon and Travis Jacobson (the principals also of Southwest Mobile Storage, founded 1995), the company designs and fabricates its training buildings from modified ISO shipping containers as modular building blocks, with configurations ranging from single-story burn rooms to five-story towers such as Buckeye, Fairmount, Flagstaff, Tallassee, Rowlett, and the FTS Custom Systems 1 through 8. The product line includes three categories: stationary structures (single, two-, three-, and multi-story buildings with reconfigurable SCBA maze panels, LPG and Class A fuel capability, NRTL-certified LPG systems, and NFPA 1400 compliance), mobile structures (flashover simulators, mobile trainers, and multi-trainer systems on DOT-compliant chassis), and standalone training props (LPG burn props, vehicle simulators, electrical props, hazmat props, and control panels). Specialty configurations include ARFF aircraft simulators for military airports and Maritime Simulators shaped like actual vessels for academies and shipping companies.
The business model is project-based custom B2B sales with no public pricing; structures are sold as one-time purchases with pricing determined through consultation based on specifications, fuel type, and delivery location. Installation and on-site construction are performed by the FTS team, and Certified Fire Instructor (CFI) training is included. GTM is direct enterprise field sales via toll-free and regional phone lines, website contact forms, and dedicated booth presence at the FDIC and FRI trade shows. Customers include municipal fire departments in 35+ US states, military installations such as Fort Irwin, and international maritime academies including the Nassau Bahamas Maritime Academy.
The company's competitive position rests on active membership on the NFPA 1400 technical committee (FTS contributed to authoring the standard), a registered Professional Engineer on staff, NRTL certification of LPG systems shipped with each structure, a 90,000 sq ft Phoenix fabrication facility housing approximately 40 engineers, certified welders, electricians, and carpenters, and a dual-coast operating footprint with a Long Island, NY regional office for East Coast coverage.
Fire Training Structures firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fire Training Structures
- Legal name
- Fire Training Structures, LLC
- Website
- https://firetrainingstructures.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Fire Training Structures (FTS), LLC is a Phoenix-based custom manufacturer of NFPA 1400-compliant stationary and mobile live-fire training structures built from modified ISO shipping containers, serving US municipal fire departments across 35+ states, military ARFF installations, and international maritime academies.
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Fire Training Structures industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Training Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB)
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Where Fire Training Structures is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Phoenix
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fire Training Structures business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Fire Training Structures: Design, fabrication, delivery, and construction of custom fire training structures. Structures are sold as one-time purchases with customization based on customer specifications. Includes stationary structures (single-story to multi-story towers), mobile structures, and specialized configurations (ARFF, maritime simulators).
- Fire Training Props and Accessories: Individual fire training props including LPG burn props, vehicle simulators, electrical props, control panels, and forced-entry doors sold as standalone products or add-ons to existing structures.
- Installation and On-Site Training Services: On-site construction services and Certified Fire Instructor (CFI) training included with structure purchases. Professional engineering support available for project execution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Fire Training Structures product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fire Training Structures designs, fabricates, delivers, and constructs custom stationary and mobile fire training structures built from ISO shipping containers, along with standalone fire training props. Products include single-story to multi-story live-fire training buildings, mobile trainers mounted on DOT-compliant chassis, maritime fire simulators, aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) simulators, and LPG/Class A fuel props, all engineered to NFPA 1400 standards for fire service professionals.
Product overview
Fire Training Structures (FTS) is a manufacturer of custom fire training simulators for fire service professionals, both domestic and international. The company offers three main product categories: Stationary Structures (single-story, two-story, three-story, and multi-story configurations), Mobile Structures (flashover simulators, trainers, and multi-trainers), and Fire Training Props (LPG props, vehicle simulators, electrical props, and hazmat props). All structures are built using ISO freight containers as the main building blocks and are NFPA 1400 compliant. The company also offers fully custom systems (Custom System 1-8) that can be configured to meet specific training needs. Products are designed for repeated live-fire training using Class A or LPG fuel sources, with LPG structures tested and certified by NRTL. The company was founded in 2005 and operates from a 90,000 square foot fabrication facility in Phoenix, AZ.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Open Bay System A single-story stationary fire training structure with standard door, window, clean-out, and ventilation hatches; can be made mobile with a standard ISO container chassis; designed for repeated live-fire use with minimal maintenance.
- SCBA Confined Space System A single-story stationary training structure for confined space and SCBA maze training featuring dual-level reconfigurable maze panels (18-gauge cold-rolled steel with proprietary locking mechanism), high/low crawl panels, ramps, electrical entanglement props, shoring prop, manholes, crawl tubes, rappelling tower, and active rooftop.
- Flashover Simulator A fire behavior training prop for observation and recognition of fire behavior from rollover to flashover, featuring a burn module, observation module with chimney vent, steel flooring with brick pavers, integrated temperature monitoring system, and optional trailer for mobility.
- Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) System A single-story live-fire training structure for ARFF training with a fabricated interior cockpit, lavatory, seats, overhead bins, wings, landing gear, and engines featuring five independently operated burn locations; fully insulated for repeated LPG-fueled live-fire training.
- Clovis System A single-story structure consisting of an Open Bay System plus an additional container, with moveable wall partitions or reconfigurable maze panels, window breach or burglar bar prop, forcible entry and steel cutting props, horizontal or vertical ventilation, and rappelling tower.
- Scottsdale System A simple, affordable single-story live-fire training structure with a fully insulated and enclosed 20ft burn room designed for repeated use with minimal maintenance.
- U System A single-story training structure with two enclosed burn rooms, reconfigurable maze panels, Bluetooth temperature monitoring system, shoring prop, and fire doors and windows.
- Sable System A two-story training structure with wall breach, Denver or Nance drill, wall breach or garage panel cutting prop, forcible entry, steel cutting props, horizontal or pitched ventilation, exterior stairs, exterior and interior lighting, and standpipe and sprinkler system.
- Two Stack System A two-story training structure with forcible entry or steel cutting props and horizontal or pitched ventilation; a second enclosed burn chamber may be added in lieu of SCBA Confined Space Maze training.
- Bullhead System A three-story training structure with two enclosed burn locations, moveable wall partitions or reconfigurable maze panels, rappelling tower, exterior stairs, active rooftop with interior stairs and crawl tubes.
- FTS Custom System 4 A three-story live-fire training building with two fully insulated open or closed burn rooms, moveable wall partitions or reconfigurable SCBA maze panels, wall breach and shoring props, pitched roof attic prop, burglar bar prop, wall breach and garage panel cutting props.
- Madison System A three-story live-fire training building with two fully insulated burn rooms, Class A fuel fire props, interior and exterior stairs, rappelling tower, active roof, standpipe and sprinkler systems, pitched roof prop, forced entry and fire doors, Denver drill and fire windows, and garage door cutting prop.
- Manhattan System A three-story training structure designed to simulate a hotel/motel building with moveable wall panels for multiple interior hallway and room scenarios, including a fully insulated open or closed burn room.
- Maritime Simulator 1 A live-fire training structure for maritime academies or shipping companies with two fully insulated burn rooms mocked up as galley and engine room with three burn locations; includes automatic flame monitoring and temperature monitoring system.
- Maritime Simulator 2 A maritime live-fire training structure shaped to resemble an actual ship with multiple fully insulated burn rooms mocked up as galleys, sleeping quarters, engine room, and accommodation rooms; the second story accommodates cargo deck fire and fuel spill fire scenarios.
- Linton System A three-story live-fire training building with three fully insulated burn rooms, wall breach prop, and Denver drill windows.
- Buckeye System A five-story live-fire training building with three open or enclosed burn locations, canopy with pitched roof prop, inlet and cantilevered balconies, parapet walls, forcible entry, steel cutting props, flat or pitched ventilation, and elevator shaft.
- Fairmount Tower A five-story live-fire training building with four open or enclosed burn locations.
- Flagstaff Tower A five-story live-fire training building with moveable wall partitions or reconfigurable SCBA maze panels, rappelling tower, exterior stairs, active rooftop with interior stairs and crawl tubes, and Denver or Nance drill.
- Tallassee System A five-story live-fire training structure for multiple training and rescue scenarios that can be customized with larger containers to replace smaller ones.
- Rowlett System A four-story live-fire training building with shoring and wall breach props, rappelling station, pitched roof props, forced entry door, and rebar cutting prop.
- FTS Custom System 1 A four-story live-fire training building with balcony.
- FTS Custom System 2 A five-story live-fire training building with interior stairs, standpipe system, sprinkler system, personnel doors and windows.
- FTS Custom System 3 A three-story live-fire training building with four fully insulated burn rooms, pitched roof and flat roof props, and garage door prop.
- FTS Custom System 5 A five-story live-fire training building that can be fully customized to meet live-fire, confined space, and rope rappelling training needs.
- FTS Custom System 6 A three-story live-fire training building that can be fully customized to meet live-fire, confined space, and rope rappelling training needs.
- FTS Custom System 7 A five-story live-fire training building with confined space tubes that can be fully customized to meet live-fire, confined space, and rope rappelling training needs.
- FTS Custom System 8 A five-story live-fire training building that can be fully customized to meet live-fire, confined space, and rope rappelling training needs.
- Mobile Flashover Simulator A portable live-fire training building for observation and recognition of fire behavior, featuring a fully insulated burn room, enclosed observation module, adjustable vents, fire doors, and a Department of Transportation certified trailer.
- Mobile SCBA System A portable confined space training structure with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus capabilities, designed for repeated use with minimal maintenance.
- FTS Mobile Custom System 1 A portable live-fire training building with high/low crawl panels, ramp, electrical entanglement props, ceiling pull and pitched roof props, mounted on a Department of Transportation compliant chassis.
- Pigeon Forge System A portable live-fire training building with ceiling pull prop mounted on four Department of Transportation compliant chassis.
- East Providence System A portable two-story live-fire training building with automatic temperature reduction system, active roof and rappelling tower, forced entry and personnel doors, Denver drill and breach windows, confined space vault props, mounted on two DOT compliant chassis.
- Dual Mobile System A portable live-fire training building for observation and recognition of fire behavior, designed for repeated use with minimal maintenance.
- Multi Trainer System A portable live-fire training building for observation and recognition of fire behavior, designed for repeated use with minimal maintenance.
- Fire Training LPG Props Custom-made fire training props using ISO containers or steel fabrication, suitable for live-fire training using Class A, LPG, or both fuels; OSHA and NFPA 1400 compliant. Includes LPG burn props, vehicle simulators, electrical props, control panels, and hazmat props.
- Installation and On-Site Training Services On-site construction services and Certified Fire Instructor (CFI) training included with structure purchases, plus professional engineering support for project execution.
Quantifiable outcome
- Structures can be assembled on-site in less than one week compared to months for traditional construction
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Fire Training Structures competitors and assessment
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- Containment Solutions: Containment Solutions is a US manufacturer of steel storage tanks and related fabricated metal products. It is not a direct competitor but shares the fabricated-metal-manufacturing supply chain and similar industrial customer base relevant to FTS's steel fabrication operations.
- National Foam: National Foam supplies firefighting foam concentrates and foam proportioning equipment used by municipal and industrial fire services. It is an ecosystem enabler for the live-fire and ARFF training scenarios that FTS structures are built to support.
Broad incumbents
- Task Force Tips: Task Force Tips (TFT) manufactures a wide range of firefighting hardware, including nozzles, monitors, and foam equipment used by the same municipal and industrial fire departments that purchase FTS training structures. It is an adjacent incumbent in the fire service supply chain.
- Dräger: Dräger is a large international safety and medical technology company offering fire service equipment, gas detection, and training solutions. While not a direct training-structure manufacturer, its fire service portfolio overlaps with the broader firefighter training ecosystem FTS serves.
Direct peers
- Fireblast Global: Fireblast Global designs and builds container-based live-fire training units and props, primarily serving the UK and European fire services. It uses a similar container-modular methodology and product philosophy to FTS, making it the closest international peer.
- BullEx: BullEx produces portable digital and propane-fired fire training simulators and props for fire service and industrial safety training. It overlaps with FTS on training props and mobile training units, though BullEx leans more toward compact/portable systems.
- Fire Facilities: Fire Facilities designs and installs acquired-structure and purpose-built live-fire training buildings for fire departments across the US. It competes most directly with FTS in the stationary training-structure category serving the same municipal customer base.
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Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Fire Training Structures
What does Fire Training Structures do?
Fire Training Structures designs, fabricates, delivers, and constructs custom stationary and mobile fire training structures built from ISO shipping containers, along with standalone fire training props. Products include single-story to multi-story live-fire training buildings, mobile trainers mounted on DOT-compliant chassis, maritime fire simulators, aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) simulators, and LPG/Class A fuel props, all engineered to NFPA 1400 standards for fire service professionals.
Is Fire Training Structures a public or private company?
Fire Training Structures is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fire Training Structures founded?
Fire Training Structures was founded in 2005. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Fire Training Structures based?
Fire Training Structures is headquartered in Phoenix, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fire Training Structures make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Fire Training Structures are the primary driver. The others are fire Training Props and Accessories and installation and On-Site Training Services.
Who are Fire Training Structures's main competitors?
Others on record are Containment Solutions and National Foam. Broad incumbents are Task Force Tips and Dräger. Direct peers are Fireblast Global, BullEx and Fire Facilities.
Does Fire Training Structures have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fire Training Structures.
What industry is Fire Training Structures in?
Fire Training Structures's product category is Fire Training Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAHAE, Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services, with a secondary code of EDAOAMAB, Firefighter & Fire Service Training.