MECO

What MECO does

Municipal Equipment Company (MECO) is a privately-held, Orlando-based distributor of professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), founded in 1984 and operating as an LLC domiciled in Florida. The company has served professional firefighters and municipal fire departments across Florida and Georgia for over 40 years, positioning itself as a single-source distributor for nearly all fire-service equipment needs except fire trucks and apparatus. Its mission is to provide the safest and highest-quality firefighting and PPE products to fire departments.

MECO's product portfolio spans turnout gear, station wear, helmets, rubber and leather firefighting boots, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), gloves, hoods, ladders, nozzles (including HEN nozzles), fire hose, pumps and pump parts, light bars, and emergency lighting components. The company is an authorized distributor for top-tier manufacturers including Dräger, Lion, HAIX, FLIR, Bullard, Snap-tite Hose, Akron Brass, Team Wendy, CMC Pro, Arctic Compressor, Supervac, DeWalt, and Toxic Suppression. Featured SKUs include the HAIX Fire Eagle Xtreme boot and the Lion Particulate Hood. Beyond equipment distribution, MECO runs a gear cleaning and repair service that maintains equipment lifecycle and adds a recurring service touchpoint beyond one-time hardware sales.

The business operates on a B2B, quote-based distribution model serving governmental and enterprise fire-department buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales representatives or customer service for quotes. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supported by direct customer-service channels, an online B2B portal with order history, quote management, and job worksheets, and active participation in Florida and Georgia tradeshow circuits. MECO does not use third-party resellers, maintaining direct relationships with end customers across its two-state Southeast territory. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no headcount growth signals, no M&A history, and no AI/technology platforms.

Name

MECO

Legal name

Municipal Equipment Company, LLC

Website

https://mecofire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipal Equipment Company (MECO) is an Orlando-based distributor of professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment serving municipal fire departments in Florida and Georgia. Founded in 1984, the company distributes turnout gear, SCBA, helmets, hoses, and related products from leading manufacturers, with gear cleaning and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firefighting Equipment Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services Gear Laundry (HSAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Firefighting equipment distribution
• Personal protective equipment
• Fire department supplies
• Turnout gear
• SCBA equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Firefighting Equipment and PPE Sales: MECO generates revenue through the sale of professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to fire departments and professional firefighters. This includes turnout gear, station wear, helmets, boots, SCBA, gloves, hoods, ladders, nozzles, fire hose, pumps, and related accessories. The company also offers gear cleaning and repair services as an additional revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Municipal Equipment Company (MECO) distributes professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to fire departments and professional firefighters across Florida and Georgia. Its product range spans turnout gear, station wear, helmets, boots, SCBA, gloves, hoods, ladders, nozzles, fire hose, pumps, and light bars sourced from manufacturers such as Dräger, Lion, HAIX, FLIR, and Bullard. The company also provides gear cleaning and repair services as a complementary offering.

Product overview

Municipal Equipment Company (MECO) is a distributor of professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of firefighting products including turnout gear, station wear, firefighting helmets, rubber and leather boots, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), firefighting gloves and hoods, ladders, nozzles (including HEN Nozzles), firefighting hose, pumps and pump parts, and light bars. Featured brands include Fire Eagle Xtreme (HAIX) boots and Lion Particulate Hoods. MECO also provides gear cleaning and repair services. The company serves professional firefighters and fire departments throughout Florida and Georgia as a leading distributor of firefighting equipment, sourcing products from trusted manufacturers including Draeger, Lion, HAIX, FLIR, Snap-Tite Hose, Bullard, Arctic Compressor, Toxic Suppression, Akron Brass, Supervac, DeWalt, CMC Pro, Team Wendy, and Hebert Hose Clamp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firefighting Equipment and PPE Distribution Comprehensive distribution of professional firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment including turnout gear, station wear, helmets, boots, SCBA, gloves, hoods, ladders, nozzles, fire hose, pumps, and light bars for fire departments and professional firefighters in Florida and Georgia.
• Gear Cleaning and Repair Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DrägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDräger is listed as a supplier partner on MECO's website, providing professional firefighting equipment including safety products distributed by MECO.
• LioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLion is featured as a supplier partner on MECO's website, providing turnout gear, particulate hoods, and rescue equipment.
• HAIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHAIX is featured as a supplier partner providing fire boots and footwear, including the Fire Eagle Xtreme boots sold by MECO.
• FLIRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFLIR is listed as a supplier partner providing thermal imaging equipment for firefighting applications.
• BullardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBullard is featured as a supplier partner providing firefighting helmets and safety equipment.
• Snap-tite HosecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSnap-tite Hose is listed as a supplier partner providing firefighting hose products.
• Akron BrasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAkron Brass is featured as a supplier partner providing nozzles and firefighting equipment.
• DeWaltsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeWalt is listed as a supplier partner providing power tools for fire service applications.
• CMC ProsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMC Pro is featured as a supplier partner providing rescue equipment.
• Team WendysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam Wendy is listed as a supplier partner providing helmet components and accessories.
• SupervacsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupervac is listed as a supplier partner providing ventilation equipment.
• Arctic CompressorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArctic Compressor is featured as a supplier partner providing air compressor systems for fire service.
• Toxic SuppressionsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToxic Suppression is listed as a supplier partner providing suppression system products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Large industrial MRO and safety equipment distributor serving government, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. While not a fire-service specialist, Grainger supplies adjacent safety/PPE categories and competes with MECO for general municipal safety spend.
• Fastenal: National industrial and safety supply distributor with significant government and municipal account penetration. Represents the broad-incumbent pressure on regional specialty distributors like MECO as procurement becomes more consolidated.
• Air Systems International: Manufacturer and supplier of breathing air compressors, SCBA fill stations, and respiratory equipment for fire and hazmat services. MECO distributes Arctic Compressor products in adjacent categories, making Air Systems a complementary adjacent player rather than a strict distributor competitor.

Direct peers

• Witmer Public Safety Group: Distributor of fire, EMS, and law enforcement equipment to public safety agencies across multiple U.S. regions. Directly comparable to MECO as a multi-brand distributor addressing the same municipal fire service procurement process.
• Adamson Industries Corp: Distributor of fire apparatus, firefighting equipment, and emergency vehicle products serving fire departments in the Northeast U.S. Directly comparable to MECO as a regional specialty distributor of fire service hardware and PPE to municipal customers.
• Municipal Emergency Services (MES): National distributor of fire, EMS, and public safety equipment to municipal and industrial customers. Directly competes with MECO in the same fire-PPE distribution category, with broader geographic coverage that highlights MECO's regional concentration.
• Phoenix Rescue Equipment: Distributor of firefighting and rescue equipment to fire departments and rescue squads, with a focus on technical rescue and PPE products. Comparable to MECO in product breadth and municipal customer base, though geographically complementary.
• Dinges Fire & Rescue: Midwest-based distributor of firefighting equipment and rescue gear serving fire departments and EMS agencies. Mirrors MECO's model of carrying multiple manufacturer brands (helmets, boots, SCBA, rescue equipment) under one distributor relationship.
• W.S. Darley & Co: Family-owned fire and EMS equipment distributor serving municipal fire departments across the U.S. since 1908. Highly comparable to MECO as a multi-brand PPE and firefighting equipment distributor targeting the same government fire-service customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MECOFIREBROTHERHOOD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/municipal-equipment-co.-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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