FireDos
FireDos GmbH is a German manufacturer of mechanical foam proportioning systems, fire monitors (M1-M12), and firefighting trailers serving municipal fire departments and industrial facilities in oil and gas, petrochemical, storage, and aviation globally, with a US subsidiary in Houston and distribution partners in Japan.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersWölfersheim, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FireDos does
FireDos GmbH is a German private manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Wölfersheim, Hessen, that designs and produces foam proportioning systems (Zumischsysteme), fire monitors (Löschmonitore), and firefighting trailers (Löschanhänger). Its core technical differentiator is a purely mechanical proportioning architecture: a water-turbine-driven piston pump delivers a constant foam-to-water ratio across a wide operating range without dependence on vehicle or external electrical power, and is compatible with all foam types including highly viscous, alcohol-resistant, and fluorine-free concentrates. Fire monitors spanning flow rates from 150 l/min (M1) to 60,000 l/min (M12) employ an oval-flat pipe design for flow-optimized throw distances exceeding 150 meters, and are orchestrated by the proprietary FCON 24V CAN-Bus control system with optional 200m radio remote control.
The company serves two primary verticals: professional, industrial, and volunteer fire departments (vehicle-mounted and portable proportioners, trailer units, frontline monitors), and industrial fixed suppression installations in oil and gas, petrochemical, tank farms, jetties, hangars, high-bay warehouses, aviation, waste incineration, and recycling facilities. Adjacent applications include wildland firefighting and integration with firefighting robotics. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales of custom-configured proportioning systems and monitors, supplemented by professional services (consulting for fluorine-free foam conversion, commissioning, training, maintenance, spare parts) and a FireDos Marketplace for stock SKUs (ECO series, DZ1000 portable units). Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise sales from German HQ, a wholly-owned US subsidiary (FireDos US LLC in Houston, TX), and regional distribution partners internationally (e.g., Nippon Dry Chemical in Japan). Certifications including FM Approved and memberships in VdS, bvfa, Vfdb, NFPA, LASTFIRE, and JOIFF support access to regulated industrial and government buyers.
FireDos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FireDos
- Legal name
- FireDos GmbH
- Website
- https://firedos.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- FireDos GmbH is a German manufacturer of mechanical foam proportioning systems, fire monitors (M1-M12), and firefighting trailers serving municipal fire departments and industrial facilities in oil and gas, petrochemical, storage, and aviation globally, with a US subsidiary in Houston and distribution partners in Japan.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FireDos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Equipment
- NAICS
- Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Safety, Fire Protection & Emergency Systems (Firewater, Gas Detection, Rescue) (IMAJALAL)
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Where FireDos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wölfersheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FireDos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Proportioning Systems: Sale of stationary, vehicle-mounted, and portable foam proportioning systems for firefighting applications. Products include FD series, FZ series, DZ series systems with various flow capacities.
- Hardware Sales - Fire Monitors: Sale of fire monitors from M1 to M12 series, covering flow rates from 150 l/min to 60,000 l/min. Includes manual and electrically operated variants with various nozzle options.
- Professional Services: Consulting services for fluor-free foam conversion, product training, commissioning, maintenance, and spare parts supply.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | FireDos ECO Series - Entry-level proportioning systems with best-price guarantee |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Stationary Proportioning Systems - FD Series |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Portable Proportioning Systems - DZ Series |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
FireDos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FireDos develops and manufactures mechanical foam proportioning systems, fire monitors, and firefighting trailer units used for industrial fire protection and fire service applications. Its proportioning systems are powered by the firewater flow itself through a water-turbine-driven piston pump, requiring no external electrical power and providing a constant proportioning rate across a wide operating range. The company sells directly from its German headquarters and a US subsidiary, and through regional distribution partners globally, offering custom-engineered configurations alongside stock products via its online marketplace.
Product overview
FireDos is a German manufacturer specializing in firefighting technology with a portfolio of foam proportioning systems, fire monitors, and related products. The product portfolio consists of three core product lines: (1) Stationäre Zumischsysteme - fixed proportioning systems for industrial fire protection installations; (2) Zumischsysteme für Feuerwehrfahrzeuge - vehicle-mounted proportioners for fire trucks; and (3) Tragbare Zumischsysteme - portable proportioners for mobile deployment. Supporting products include the Löschmonitore (fire monitors) series M1-M12, Löschanhänger (trailer units), Brandfrüherkennung (early fire detection), and Smarte Zumischsysteme (smart monitoring extensions). The ECO line provides budget-conscious alternatives to the core mechanical proportioning systems. Add-on modules include the FCON CAN-Bus control system for monitors, Monitorlift pneumatic lifting device, and various nozzle types. All core proportioning products share a purely mechanical concept using water motor and piston pump, requiring no external power and suitable for all foam types including high-viscosity, alcohol-resistant, and fluorine-free concentrates.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Stationary Foam Proportioning Systems (Stationäre Zumischsysteme) Fixed foam proportioning units from the FD and FDE series for industrial fire protection installations. Purely mechanical proportioning powered by the firewater flow with constant proportioning rates across a wide operating range, compatible with all foam types including high-viscosity, alcohol-resistant, and fluorine-free concentrates.
- FZ1000 Foam Proportioner for Fire Trucks (Generation III) Purely mechanical foam proportioner for installation in fire trucks and emergency vehicles, independent of the vehicle electrical system. Compatible with all foam concentrate types including high-viscosity alcohol-resistant and fluorine-free foam, and with all discharge devices.
- Vehicle-Mounted Foam Proportioners for Fire Apparatus (FZ/FD series) Mechanical foam proportioning systems designed for installation in fire trucks across multiple size classes (FZ1000, FD2000, FD3000, FD4000). Provide constant proportioning independent of vehicle electrical systems and are used by professional, industrial, and volunteer fire departments.
- DZ1000 Portable Foam Proportioner Portable foam proportioner optimized for varying fire scenarios and mobile deployment. Suitable for all nozzle types and capable of generating firefighting foam or Netzwasser (wetting agent) at the incident site.
- DZ1000 light Portable Foam Proportioner Compact 2-in-1 foam proportioner that can be installed in fire vehicles or used as a portable unit. Weighs under 25 kg, is transportable by one person, and provides Netzwasser generation starting at 80 l/min with proportioning rates of 0.1% for wetting agent and 0.5% and 1% for foam.
- Fire Monitors (Löschmonitore) M1–M12 Series High-performance water and foam fire monitors with flow rates from 150 l/min (M1) to 60,000 l/min (M12), featuring an Oval-Flat flow-optimized design that achieves throw distances exceeding 150 meters. Available in manual and electrically operated variants with multiple nozzle options.
- M1 Fire Monitor Compact electric 24V fire monitor with flow ranges of 150–1000 l/min and 400–2000 l/min, suitable for stationary industrial fire protection and as a front monitor on fire service vehicles for vegetation and wildfire fighting.
- Firefighting Trailer Units (Löschanhänger) Towable firefighting trailer units for flexible deployment at incident sites, configurable with FireDos fire monitors and/or foam proportioning systems based on application requirements.
- Early Fire Detection (Brandfrüherkennung) System Infrared-based early fire detection system combined with remotely controlled FireDos fire monitors for automated, precise extinguishing of fire sources at industrial facilities, helping to avoid costly downtime and collateral damage.
- FireDos ECO Proportioning Systems Economy line of FireDos proportioning systems offering proven FireDos quality at best-price positioning, in three size classes with extinguishing water flow rates from 300 to 4000 l/min, available directly from stock for fast delivery.
- FireDos Professional Services (Consulting, Commissioning, Training, Maintenance, Spare Parts) Service offerings from FireDos including consulting for conversion to fluorine-free foam systems, product training, commissioning, maintenance, and spare parts supply for installed proportioning systems, monitors, and trailer units.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 100% improved firefighting efficiency when using network water compared to pure water
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Companies that use FireDos
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FireDos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
FireDos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- GSFminorCompany that built the TWS (Tank, Water, Foam) roll-off container for Feuerwehr Schierling, integrating FireDos FD1600 proportioning system.
- Nippon Dry ChemicalcoreJapanese sales partner that developed and supplied the Large Chemical I tank fire truck for Feuerwehr Kawasaki, incorporating FireDos FD4000/3 proportioning system for industrial firefighting capabilities.
- WISS FahrzeugfabrikcoreGerman fire vehicle manufacturer that integrates FireDos proportioning systems into their HLF20 rescue fire trucks for Feuerwehr Hamm. Technical integration includes bypass and pneumatic ball valve for safe operation.
- VDS (Verband der Schadenversicherer)coreGerman loss prevention association. Membership indicates compliance with German insurance requirements for fire protection equipment.
- BVFA (Bundesverband Feuerlöschgeräte und -anlagen)coreGerman association for firefighting equipment and systems. Represents industry interests and sets standards.
- VFDB (Vereinigung zur Förderung des Deutschen Brandschutzes)coreGerman association for promotion of fire protection. Professional network for fire safety industry.
- FM ApprovalscoreFM Approvals certification for fire protection products meeting rigorous testing standards. Critical certification for global market access.
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreInternational standards organization for fire and life safety. NFPA membership supports compliance with global fire protection standards.
- VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorGerman Mechanical Engineering Industry Association. Represents interests of manufacturing companies in Germany.
- LASTFIREminorInternational joint industry project addressing large atmospheric storage tank fire scenarios. Research and best practice development.
- JOIFF (Joint Organising Committee for Industrial Fire Fighter Organizations)minorInternational organization for industrial fire brigades. Training and operational best practices.
- EIC (European Industrial Fires Association)minorEuropean association for industrial fire safety and emergency response. Networking and knowledge sharing.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
FireDos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dr. Sthamer: German foam concentrate manufacturer with deep involvement in proportioning system design and fluorine-free foam transition. Comparable German specialty player serving the same industrial fire protection ecosystem as FireDos.
- Angus Fire: UK-based manufacturer of foam concentrates, proportioning equipment, and fire monitors for industrial, aviation, and military fire protection. Direct competitor to FireDos with overlapping foam proportioning and monitor product lines serving global markets.
- Task Force Tips: US-based manufacturer of fire monitors, nozzles, and foam proportioning equipment for fire departments and industrial firefighting. Closely comparable product categories including electric and manual monitors and proportioners.
- Akron Brass: US-based manufacturer of fire monitors, nozzles, valves, and foam proportioning hardware serving municipal and industrial fire services. Overlaps FireDos on the monitor and proportioner product lines.
- Williams Fire & Hazard Control: Industrial foam firefighting equipment and services provider specializing in large-scale hydrocarbon and storage tank fires. Comparable to FireDos in industrial foam proportioning applications and special hazard response.
Broad incumbents
- Rosenbauer International: Austrian global leader in fire trucks and integrated firefighting equipment, with foam proportioning and monitors as part of a much broader portfolio. A larger established player whose component offerings overlap with FireDos's fire-truck-mounted proportioners.
- Minimax: German-based full-line fire protection systems provider covering detection, suppression (including foam), and service. Compares to FireDos on the stationary foam proportioning side, while offering a broader integrated systems portfolio.
- Marioff (Carrier / UTC): Finland-based water mist fire suppression specialist, now part of Carrier. Comparable to FireDos as a special hazard suppression technology provider, though focused on water mist rather than foam proportioning.
Regional players
- SFFECO Global: Middle East-based fire protection equipment manufacturer and systems integrator offering foam proportioners, monitors, and firefighting vehicles. Comparable product categories to FireDos but primarily serves Gulf and emerging regional markets.
Emerging players
- Fomtec: Swedish-based foam concentrate manufacturer increasingly active in proportioning systems and fluorine-free foam transition. Compares to FireDos in foam technology, with concentration in chemical side of foam systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
FireDos social profiles
Digital presenceFireDos compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
FireDos financial estimates
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FireDos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
FireDos subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
FireDos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FireDos M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FireDos
What does FireDos do?
FireDos develops and manufactures mechanical foam proportioning systems, fire monitors, and firefighting trailer units used for industrial fire protection and fire service applications. Its proportioning systems are powered by the firewater flow itself through a water-turbine-driven piston pump, requiring no external electrical power and providing a constant proportioning rate across a wide operating range. The company sells directly from its German headquarters and a US subsidiary, and through regional distribution partners globally, offering custom-engineered configurations alongside stock products via its online marketplace.
Is FireDos a public or private company?
FireDos is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was FireDos founded?
FireDos was founded in 1979. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is FireDos based?
FireDos is headquartered in Wölfersheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does FireDos make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Proportioning Systems are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Fire Monitors and professional Services.
Who are FireDos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dr. Sthamer, Angus Fire, Task Force Tips, Akron Brass and Williams Fire & Hazard Control. Broad incumbents are Rosenbauer International, Minimax and Marioff (Carrier / UTC). SFFECO Global is listed as a regional player. Fomtec is listed as an emerging player.
Does FireDos have an API?
No public API is recorded for FireDos.
What industry is FireDos in?
FireDos's product category is Fire Protection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAJAE, Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood), with a secondary code of IMAJALAL, Safety, Fire Protection & Emergency Systems (Firewater, Gas Detection, Rescue). Its NAICS code is 333914 and its SIC code is 3561.