What Fireblast Global does

Fireblast Global, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Murrieta, California, operates a 34,000 sq ft high-bay manufacturing facility that it bills as a vertically integrated operation covering design, fabrication, finishing, and assembly. The company runs a dual-line business: a custom sheet metal fabrication division serving industrial, construction, automotive, architectural, automation, and manufacturing customers, and a specialty fire training products division serving first responders, fire departments, and military units. Core fabrication technology centers on an Ermaksan Fiber Laser cutting system for precision cutting of sheet, tube, and pipe, a 242-ton Ermaksan Power-Bend Falcon press brake capable of forming parts up to 12 feet long and 5/8" thick in mild steel, stainless, and aluminum, MIG/TIG welding, etching and stamping, 3D CAD design using AutoCAD/Revit/Solidworks, and finishing capabilities including powder coating, paint, galvanizing, cerakote, and sandblasting. The fire training side is built around proprietary, trade-secret protected technologies—Quickburner™ gas-fired burner systems and Thermablast™ heat-resistant lining systems—deployed across gas-fired props, ARFF (aircraft rescue and firefighting) trainers including the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFT-D) for F-18 fighter aircraft, mobile training units such as the Fireflash Series, HAZMAT trainers, maritime trainers, smoke mazes, USAR trainers, and forcible-entry trainers.

The company's commercial posture is a direct-sales model operating through website contact forms and phone sales (951-277-8319, 800-716-1977), with quote-based, project-billed pricing tied to specifications, materials, and complexity. Distribution runs through three channels: direct sales to government and military buyers (anchored by GSA Schedule contract status, which pre-qualifies the company for federal procurement), direct sales to industrial and commercial customers, and explicit "Made in USA" positioning to appeal to buyers seeking domestic supply chains. Targeted customer segments include first responders and fire departments (NASJRB New Orleans, Kelseyville Fire Protection District, Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy, and various reserve units such as the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland and 209th SOCES in Gulfport) plus industrial customers. The partnership with the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA) for the SAFER 3 Grant program adds a grant-funded financing route for fire department buyers, and exhibition at the Intersec Expo in Dubai points to nascent Middle East demand. Revenue mix is split across one-time/custom fabrication projects, custom or semi-custom fire training equipment sales, industrial controls panel design and commissioning, and finishing services. Ownership is private, founder/owner-operated with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity, and financial metrics such as revenue, headcount over time, and profitability are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fireblast Global

Legal name

Fireblast Global.

Website

https://fireblast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fireblast Global is a private US manufacturer founded in 1997 in Murrieta, California, operating a 34,000 sq ft facility that produces custom sheet metal fabrication alongside proprietary gas-fired fire training equipment, ARFF trainers, mobile training units, and HAZMAT props for first responders, military, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Metal Fabrication and Fire Training Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

akta.pro primary industry

Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

Keywords

• Custom metal fabrication
• Fire training simulators
• Industrial control panels
• Precision laser cutting
• Press brake forming

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Fabrication Products: One-time fabrication of custom metal components and assemblies for industrial, construction, automotive, and manufacturing applications. Products include brackets, flanges, structural reinforcements, equipment housings, enclosures, and weld-ready assemblies.
2. Fire Training Equipment and Simulators: Sale of fire training products including gas-fired props, mobile fire training units, smoke maze trainers, ARFF trainers, HAZMAT training equipment, car fire training simulators, and maritime fire trainers. These are typically custom or semi-custom products sold to fire departments and military.
3. Industrial Controls and Panel Assembly: Design, assembly, programming, installation and commissioning of industrial control panels and systems.
4. Finishing Services: Product finishing services including powder coating, paint, galvanizing, cerakote, and sandblasting for fabricated metal products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fireblast Global is a US manufacturer that delivers two product lines from its 34,000 sq ft Murrieta, California facility: (1) custom sheet metal fabrication services — precision laser cutting, press brake forming, MIG/TIG welding, prototyping, and 3D CAD design for industrial, construction, and military buyers; and (2) live-fire training equipment — gas-fired props, mobile fire training units (Fireflash Series), ARFF trainers, HAZMAT trainers, maritime trainers, and Thermablast™ lining systems — sold to fire departments and military first responders. The company also assembles and programs industrial control panels.

Product overview

Fireblast Global is a dual-focus manufacturing company offering custom sheet metal fabrication services and fire training products. The fabrication division provides precision metal manufacturing including laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, prototyping, and 3D CAD design services. The fire products division manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of live fire training equipment including gas-fired props, mobile and fixed training facilities, ARFF trainers, HAZMAT training equipment, and maritime fire trainers. The company operates from a 34,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Murrieta, California and serves first responders, military, construction, and industrial sectors. All products are proudly manufactured in the United States since 1997.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Metal Fabrication Services Full-service custom sheet metal fabrication, including precision laser cutting, press brake forming, MIG and TIG welding, etching and stamping, prototyping, 3D CAD design, and product finishing for industrial, construction, military, automotive, architectural, automation, and signage buyers.
• Precision Press Brake Forming Metal bending and forming services using a 242-ton Ermaksan Power-Bend Falcon press brake capable of forming parts up to 12 feet long and 5/8 inch thick in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, for industrial fabrication buyers.
• CNC Laser Cutting Services Computer numerical control laser cutting using Ermaksan Fiber Laser technology for precision engraving and production of intricate metal parts with tight tolerances and reduced production time. Targets industrial and manufacturing buyers needing high-precision parts.
• Tube and Pipe Laser Cutting High-volume bulk laser cutting services for tube, pipe, and sheet metal using fiber CNC laser cutting technology for fast turnaround on larger-scale projects. For industrial and manufacturing buyers.
• Specialized Laser Cutting and Engraving Precision laser cutting for specialty products, intricate parts, and complex metal engraving using carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. For industrial and specialty-manufacturing buyers.
• Mechanical Engineering Services Industrial engineering services using AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, and CAD/CAM files for mechanical design, 3D modeling, drawing packages, and cut files, with collaboration capabilities for complete product fulfillment. For industrial and manufacturing buyers.
• Industrial Control Panels Industrial control panel design, assembly, programming, installation, and commissioning services for industrial facilities and automation buyers. Covering panel design, integration, and full lifecycle support for industrial control systems.
• Gas-Fired Fire Training Props Gas-fired live-fire training simulators using propane or natural gas with proprietary Quickburner™ burner technology for realistic fire training. Includes interior, portable, and fixed simulators plus car-fire trainers. Sold to fire departments, training academies, and military buyers.
• ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) Trainers Fixed expandable and mobile aircraft rescue and firefighting training simulators designed for airport first responders and military personnel. Simulates realistic aircraft incidents including ground fires, engine fires, wheel brake fires, and search and rescue; mobile units can generate up to 60 million BTUs for realistic heat simulation.
• HAZMAT Training Equipment Hazardous materials training equipment including HAZMAT trainers, HAZMAT tankers, and HAZMAT rollover tankers for training emergency responders in handling hazardous chemical leaks and incidents. Sold to fire departments, academies (e.g., Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy), and military units.
• Maritime Fire Trainers Maritime fire training units, including traditional barge-style floating trainers, ground-based pre-engineered buildings, and 53-foot tractor-drawn mobile maritime trainers for shipboard fire emergency training. For port, coast guard, and maritime emergency responders.
• Mobile Fire Training Units (Fireflash Series) Mobile fire training units (Fireflash Series) providing 744 square feet of training space with two gas-fired props, a flashover prop, ventilation props, and forcible entry training for structural fire scenarios. Designed for departments needing portable training that can rotate between stations.
• Thermablast™ Lining Systems Proprietary, trade-secret-protected thermal lining systems for fire training facilities providing heat-resistant surfaces for realistic live-fire training environments. Used in fixed and mobile burn structures.
• Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFT-D) Next-generation mobile aircraft firefighting training device replicating real fighter aircraft emergencies, with a focus on F-18 capabilities. Used by the NASJRB New Orleans Fire and Emergency Services to maintain all 50 active members' monthly training and trained over 10 different reserve units nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAFT-D training device at NASJRB New Orleans maintained all 50 active members' monthly training for over two years, trained over 10 different reserve units nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• CTLminorOthersCustomer partner logo displayed on Fireblast's trusted partners section. Nature of relationship appears to be customer/client of fabricated metal products.
• WilliamsminorOthersCustomer partner logo displayed on Fireblast's trusted partners section.
• IdentifireminorOthersCustomer partner logo displayed on Fireblast's trusted partners section.
• AET HazmatminorOthersCustomer partner logo displayed on Fireblast's trusted partners section, likely related to hazardous materials training industry.
• Action TargetminorOthersCustomer partner logo displayed on Fireblast's trusted partners section, training industry company.
• GSA SchedulemoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA (General Services Administration) Schedule holder, indicating Fireblast is an approved vendor for government purchasing through GSA contracts.
• California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SAFER 3 Grant program providing funding for fire training. Fire departments can access training and pay through grant funding provided by CSFA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dräger (Drägerwerk): Dräger is a global safety and fire detection/breathing apparatus manufacturer serving industrial, mining, and first-responder markets. Adjacent and partially overlapping with Fireblast on HAZMAT training equipment and the broader fire/life safety ecosystem, but as a much larger diversified safety portfolio rather than a fire-training specialist.
• Akron Brass: Akron Brass manufactures firefighting monitors, valves, and electronic water flow solutions used by municipal and industrial fire departments. Comparable end-customer overlap with Fireblast's first responder segment, with established OEM relationships with fire apparatus builders — a potential channel partner or competitor in adjacent product categories.
• Rosenbauer International: Rosenbauer is a global leader in firefighting vehicles, ARFF apparatus, and fire safety equipment with broad municipal, airport, and military customer relationships. Comparable to Fireblast's ARFF training line as an incumbent with much larger scale, international reach, and product breadth across fire apparatus, foam systems, and rescue equipment.
• Task Force Tips: Task Force Tips designs and manufactures firefighting nozzles, foam equipment, and apparatus hardware for municipal and industrial fire departments. Comparable end-customer base (fire departments) to Fireblast's first responder segment, though Task Force Tips focuses on operational hardware rather than training simulators.
• Rev Group (E-ONE): Rev Group, through its E-ONE brand, manufactures fire apparatus and ARFF (aircraft rescue and firefighting) vehicles for airports and military bases. Overlaps with Fireblast's military and airport ARFF training customer base and serves the same procurement programs, though at much larger scale and with full vehicle platforms.

Direct peers

• BullEx: BullEx manufactures digital and gas-fired fire training simulators (including the BullEx IAFC-acquired Attack digital trainer and SmartDummy products) for fire departments and industrial responders. Directly comparable to Fireblast's gas-fired props, mobile fire training units, and ARFF simulator product lines, serving the same first-responder buyer with similar custom-built training solutions.
• Symtron Systems: Symtron Systems designs and manufactures live-fire training simulators including ARFF, structural, marine, and HAZMAT trainers for military, airport, and municipal fire departments. Highly comparable to Fireblast across the ARFF, maritime, and mobile fire training product lines, with overlapping customer base at US military bases and airports.
• Haagen: Haagen manufactures fire training props, live-fire burn structures, and firefighter simulation equipment used by industrial sites, airports, and municipal fire departments. Closely comparable niche competitor to Fireblast's gas-fired props and Fireflash Series mobile training units, with similar buyer profile and project-based sale model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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