Getz Fire Equipment Co.

What Getz Fire Equipment Co. does

Getz Fire Equipment Co. is a family-owned, private fire protection equipment and services company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. It provides commercial and industrial customers across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin with portable fire extinguishers, engineered special hazard fire suppression systems (clean agents including Novec 1230, FM-200, FE-13, and Argon; CO2; dry chemical; foam; and water mist), fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, restaurant and vehicle/industrial fire suppression, explosion protection, fire doors, backflow devices, and kitchen exhaust cleaning through its wholly-owned subsidiary Getz Industrial Cleaning. The company also delivers fire extinguisher training and CPR/first aid training. Underlying technical components are predominantly physical safety equipment sourced from manufacturer partners such as Ansul, Amerex, Buckeye, Kidde, Fenwal, Fike, Siemens (Advanced Partner status), Firetrace, Badger, Gamewell-FCI, and others, combined with proprietary service tools like the SignFire camera-based smoke detection product and Omni rooftop grease containment.

The company's revenue mechanics combine one-time equipment sales with high-margin, recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance contracts that ensure NFPA, OSHA, and local fire code compliance across more than 762 communities. Distribution is exclusively direct: a field force of 175 certified technicians operating from five branch offices (Peoria HQ, Champaign, Quincy, Rockford, Bettendorf) conducts on-site sales, installation, and inspection work under a three-step consultative process (free quote → technician inspection → certification report), supplemented by a toll-free call center and online quote forms. Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with recurring annual inspection programs functioning as subscription-style engagements.

Customers span restaurants and commercial kitchens (Ansul systems and NFPA 96 kitchen exhaust cleaning), industrial and manufacturing facilities (special hazard suppression and explosion protection), healthcare and education (alarms, extinguishers, and training), commercial real estate (sprinkler, alarm, fire door, and backflow inspections), and vehicle/heavy-equipment operators in mining, construction, forestry, and waste. The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and is led by Jesse Getz as CEO, with the ownership remaining within the founding family and no institutional investors, M&A activity, or parent company identified.

Name

Getz Fire Equipment Co.

Legal name

Getz Fire Equipment Company, Inc.

Website

https://getzfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Getz Fire Equipment Co. is a family-owned, private fire protection equipment and services company founded in 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. It sells, installs, inspects, and maintains portable extinguishers, suppression systems, alarms, sprinklers, kitchen exhaust cleaning, and related safety services for commercial and industrial customers across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services and Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Building Inspection Services (541350)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Smoke Control, Fire Doors & Egress Door Hardware Inspection Services (BPABAHAG), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Pump Inspection, Testing & Service (IMAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Fire protection equipment
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm inspection
• Kitchen exhaust cleaning
• Fire extinguisher services

Headquarters

HQ city

Champaign

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of portable fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler components, and related fire safety equipment to commercial and industrial customers. Equipment is sourced from manufacturer partners including Amerex, Ansul, Buckeye, Fenwal, Kidde, Fike, Siemens, and others.
2. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Services: Recurring revenue from annual and periodic inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems including fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire alarms, fire pumps, backflow devices, and fire doors. Services ensure NFPA code compliance and generate long-term customer relationships.
3. Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning: Professional kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning services for commercial restaurants and industrial kitchens, including maintenance services such as belt servicing, filter exchange, and concrete cleaning. Provided through the Getz Industrial Cleaning brand.
4. Fire Safety Training: Fire extinguisher training programs (indoor and outdoor) combining tactile and classroom experience, plus CPR and First Aid training programs delivered at customer locations or via scheduled classes.
5. Business Disinfectant Services: Disinfectant spray services for commercial businesses using CDC-approved chemical solutions, provided during and after the COVID-19 pandemic as an ancillary service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Getz Fire Equipment Co. sells, installs, inspects, and maintains fire protection equipment and systems — including portable fire extinguishers, special hazard fire suppression systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, restaurant/industrial fire suppression, vehicle fire suppression, and explosion protection. The company also provides recurring inspection, testing, and maintenance services along with kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire safety training, CPR/first aid training, fire door inspections, and backflow device testing for commercial and industrial customers.

Product overview

Getz Fire Equipment Co. is a comprehensive fire protection equipment and service company offering a broad portfolio of products and services rather than a single unified platform. The core product offerings include portable fire extinguishers (ABC, CO2, Class K, Class D, and halon types), engineered special hazard fire suppression systems (clean agents, CO2, dry chemical, foam, and watermist), fire alarm systems with specialty detection products, restaurant/industrial fire suppression systems, vehicle fire suppression systems, and explosion protection systems. These equipment products are complemented by an extensive service portfolio including fire sprinkler inspection services, kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire extinguisher training, CPR/first aid training, fire door inspections, backflow device testing, and commercial security solutions. The company operates as a distributor and service provider for multiple fire protection equipment manufacturers including Amerex, Ansul, Buckeye, Fike, Firetrace, and others, providing installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair services across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri since 1957.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Getz Industrial Cleaning: Kitchen exhaust cleaning services division, member of International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA).

Products and services

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of continuous operation since 1957 with an A+ BBB rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amerex FirecoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerex Fire is a manufacturer of fire extinguishers and related fire safety equipment. Getz Fire works with Amerex as a distributor/service provider for Amerex products including various fire extinguisher models.
• Siemens (Advanced Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a global leader in building technologies including fire safety systems. Getz Fire holds Advanced Partner status with Siemens for fire alarm and detection products.
• Ansul (Innovative Fire Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationAnsul is a leading manufacturer of restaurant fire suppression systems and kitchen hood fire protection. Getz Fire installs, inspects, and services Ansul systems (including ANSUL and Ansul PRX wet chemical agents) and is a preferred provider in the Midwest.
• Badger Fire ProtectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationBadger Fire Protection manufactures fire extinguishers and suppression systems. Getz Fire serves as a distributor and service provider for Badger products.
• Buckeye Fire EquipmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuckeye Fire Equipment is a manufacturer of fire extinguishers and restaurant fire suppression systems. Getz Fire offers Buckeye restaurant agents and related products.
• KiddecoreTechnology or IntegrationKidde is a major manufacturer of fire safety equipment including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and suppression systems. Getz Fire offers Kidde products as part of its comprehensive fire safety portfolio.
• Fike (Explosion, Fire & Pressure Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationFike specializes in explosion protection, fire protection, and pressure solutions for industrial environments. Getz Fire partners with Fike to provide explosion protection systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Firetrace (Automatic Fire Suppression System)coreTechnology or IntegrationFiretrace develops automatic fire suppression systems using engineered detection tubes for special hazard applications. Getz Fire designs, installs, and services Firetrace systems for industrial and commercial customers.
• Gamewell-FCI by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationGamewell-FCI (a Honeywell company) is a manufacturer of fire alarm and detection systems. Getz Fire installs and services Gamewell-FCI fire alarm products for commercial and industrial buildings.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreOthersNFPA is the primary standards-setting body for fire protection. Getz Fire aligns all equipment and services with NFPA codes and standards and is a member of the organization.
• International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKECA is the governing body for professional kitchen exhaust cleaning standards. Getz Industrial Cleaning (a division of Getz Fire) is a member of IKECA, demonstrating adherence to industry best practices for kitchen exhaust cleaning and NFPA 96 compliance.
• National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)minorOthersNAFED is a trade association for fire equipment distributors. Getz Fire is a member supporting industry standards and best practices.
• Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA)minorOthersFSSA is an industry association for fire suppression system manufacturers and service providers. Getz Fire holds membership demonstrating expertise in engineered fire suppression.
• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)minorOthersASSE is a professional organization for safety engineers. Getz Fire's technicians hold ASSE certifications demonstrating professional safety credentials.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)minorOthersNICET provides certification for engineering technicians. Getz Fire holds NICET-certified technician credentials validating technical expertise in fire protection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies): Certification body whose NICET-certified technician credentials underpin the talent standards across the fire protection industry, including Getz's workforce. Listed as an ecosystem rather than competitor.

Direct peers

• VFS Fire & Security Services: Fire and life safety services provider covering sprinklers, alarms, suppression, extinguishers, and inspection across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable integrated offering and recurring inspection revenue model.
• Impact Fire Services: Multi-state fire protection services platform providing installation, inspection, and maintenance of sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and extinguishers. Highly comparable business model and customer base, though larger and more geographically diversified.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: One of the largest U.S. consolidators of fire and life safety services, offering extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and inspection. Competes head-to-head with Getz in the Midwest and represents both a direct competitor and a potential strategic acquirer.
• Sciens Building Solutions: Fire and life safety integrator offering design, installation, and service of fire alarm, suppression, and detection systems across multiple states. Competes for the same enterprise and mid-market customers in fire protection services.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Family-owned, Indianapolis-based fire protection and security services company with a comparable Midwest footprint, certified technician base, and full-service offering spanning fire suppression, alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and inspection. Closest size and operating-model analog to Getz.
• Fire Systems Inc. Independent fire protection services company offering design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of sprinklers, alarms, suppression, and extinguishers. Comparable size and operating philosophy to Getz.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Large publicly traded safety, specialty, and industrial services conglomerate whose life safety segment competes with Getz in fire suppression, alarm, and inspection services. Much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Cintas: National business services giant whose Fire Protection division offers extinguishers, alarms, suppression, and inspection. Overlaps with Getz on services but operates as part of a much broader uniform, first aid, and facility services portfolio.

Regional players

• Triangle Fire Protection: Regional fire protection services company focused on sprinkler and alarm inspection, installation, and service. Closely comparable on services though not as deeply multi-line as Getz.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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