Fire & Safety Industries

What Fire & Safety Industries does

Fire & Safety Industries (FSI) is an Australian privately held manufacturer and service provider specializing in fire detection and suppression systems for heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant, and special hazard applications, founded in 1991 in Brisbane, Queensland and operating as Fire & Safety Industries PTY LTD. The company designs, manufactures, and services its own fire safety hardware, including the proprietary Foam-Guard Fluorine-Free (F3) foam suppression system, the Single Point Isolation (SPI) mechanical isolation system, Ansul LVS/Dual Agent suppression systems, and the AssetCONNECT remote condition monitoring software platform. Its core customer base is the mining industry — surface and underground coal operations, with named project work concentrated in Central Queensland's Bowen Basin — supplemented by heavy industrial/construction, transportation, marine, and commercial facility verticals. FSI's products are certified to Australian Standards (AS5062:2016, AS1851:2012) and listed under the CSIRO Activfire Scheme.

FSI monetizes through four revenue streams: hardware sales of suppression systems and agents, professional installation and fixed-fire project services, recurring managed services (servicing, testing, audits, enclosure integrity testing), and certified training programs delivered from its Emerald training academy. Pricing is custom project-based under multi-year contracts, with typical system dispatch lead times of 2–4 weeks. Go-to-market combines a global distributor network — seven Australian distributors and five+ international distributors including a multi-region strategic partnership with Epiroc covering Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia — with direct enterprise field sales for large mining operators and industrial facilities. The company holds QBCC Licence No 1041556 and maintains a network of field service technician hubs across Queensland (Brisbane, Mackay, Moranbah, Rockhampton, Blackwater, Singleton) supporting its 24/7 product support commitment.

Name

Fire & Safety Industries

Legal name

Fire & Safety Industries PTY LTD

Website

https://fireandsafety.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fire & Safety Industries is an Australian manufacturer and service provider of proprietary fire suppression and detection systems for heavy mining and industrial mobile equipment, serving mining, construction, transportation, and marine operators globally through distributors and direct field sales since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Fire suppression systems
• Mobile equipment protection
• Mining safety equipment
• Gaseous fire protection
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanefield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Suppression Systems and Products: Manufacture and sale of mobile equipment fire suppression systems (Foam-Guard, Single Point Isolation, Ansul LVS), fluorine-free foam, and fixed fire protection equipment. Products include detection systems, suppression agents, and specialized hardware.
2. Installation and Project Services: Design, installation, and commissioning of custom fire protection solutions including fixed fire projects, vehicle system installations, and infrastructure upgrades. Includes fixed fire projects team with capabilities in design and installation.
3. Maintenance and Testing Services: Ongoing servicing, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression systems including routine inspections, enclosure integrity testing, hydrant flow testing, and site system audits. Coordination with end users to maintain asset service schedules.
4. Training Programs: Industry leading training programs for technicians covering installation, maintenance, and compliance with Australian standards. Includes qualifications such as CPPFES3042 and Certificate II programs, plus product-specific certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FSI designs, manufactures, installs, and services fire detection and suppression systems for heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant, and special hazard applications across mining, construction, transportation, marine, and industrial sectors. Core offerings include the proprietary Foam-Guard Fluorine-Free (F3) vehicle suppression system, the Single Point Isolation (SPI) System, and Ansul LVS and Dual Agent suppression systems, supplemented by F3 foam agent, fixed fire project design and installation, ongoing maintenance and testing, enclosure integrity testing, and certified technician training.

Product overview

FSI offers a complete range of fire detection equipment, fire suppression systems, and appliances for heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant and special hazard applications. The product portfolio centers on the Foam-Guard Vehicle System as the core mobile equipment suppression offering, complemented by the Single Point Isolation System for safe maintenance operations, and the Ansul LVS and Dual Agent Systems as additional suppression technologies. Fluorine-Free (F3) Foam is the key chemical agent used across systems. For fixed installations, FSI provides comprehensive design, installation, and maintenance services including fire sprinklers, hydrant systems, detection and alarms, and special hazard systems. The offering is supported by testing, auditing, training, and compliance services to ensure ongoing system effectiveness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Foam-Guard: Fluorine Free Fire Suppression System for vehicles and mobile equipment
• Single Point Isolation (SPI) System
• AssetCONNECT

Products and services

• FSI Foam-Guard Vehicle System Fluorine-Free (F3) foam fire suppression system for heavy mobile equipment (haul trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, drill rigs, loaders, etc.) that automatically discharges foam through nozzles to extinguish fires, with automatic alerting and engine shutdown via the FSI Fire Alarm Panel and Shutdown Panel. Designed for enterprise mining and industrial customers.
• FSI Single Point Isolation (SPI) System Mechanical isolation control system that isolates Loss of Pressure (LOP), Rise of Pressure (ROP), and electrically operated fire suppression systems to eliminate chemical exposure and prevent accidental discharges during maintenance. Universally adaptable to leading suppression system brands. Sold to enterprise customers operating mobile equipment fire suppression systems.
• Ansul LVS & Dual Agent Systems LVS Liquid Agent Fire Suppression System using a wet chemical agent blend of organic/inorganic salts with foaming properties, and the A-101/LVS Twin-Agent system combining FORAY dry chemical with LVS agent for superior fire suppression and cooling. Distributed by FSI as an authorized Ansul distributor for off-road mobile equipment in mining, construction, and forestry.
• Fluorine-Free (F3) Foam Environmentally friendly fluorine-free foam suppressant that smothers fires by cutting oxygen supply and cooling the area to prevent reignition, without the operator vision impairment risks of powder suppressants. Sold as a suppression agent for use in FSI Foam-Guard and similar mobile equipment systems.
• Methane Gas Drainage Stub Suppression System Specialized suppression system for underground coal mines engineered to mitigate methane gas drainage fires, with thermal detection, modular design, specialized water mist technology using fog nozzles, automatic methane gas shut-off valves, and hydraulic/pneumatic design eliminating electrical ignition sources. Sold to underground coal mine operators.
• AssetCONNECT Remote Monitoring Platform Remote condition monitoring software platform for fire suppression systems installed on mobile equipment, enabling visibility into system status for enterprise mining and industrial fleets. Sold as a standalone digital offering to FSI equipment customers.
• Fixed Fire System Services Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fixed fire protection solutions including fire sprinklers, pre-action systems, fire hydrant and hose reel systems, fire pumps, fire detection and alarms, and specialized deluge systems for commercial buildings, industrial plants, and facilities.
• Training Programs Industry-leading certified training programs delivered at FSI's dedicated training facility in Emerald, covering installation, maintenance, and servicing of fire suppression systems, with qualifications such as CPPFES3042 and Certificate II programs, plus a 12-month traineeship and product-specific certifications. Targeted at technicians, distributors, and customer staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminated risk of chemical exposure to personnel, accidental discharges, and prevents chemical spills to ground through Single Point Isolation System
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Epiroc KazakhstancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2023Epiroc Kazakhstan joined the FSI distribution network as of December 2023, serving as a major distributor of FSI fire protection and suppression systems in Central Asia. Headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan, Epiroc Central Asia LLP covers Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. As distributors, they provide clientele with FSI products across mobile, transportable, and fixed machinery, with a focus on low-temperature Foam-Guard electric systems featuring fluorine-free foam suitable for sub-zero environments.
• EpiroccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing global partnership with Epiroc spanning multiple regions including Epiroc Southeast Asia, Epiroc Philippines, Epiroc Thailand, Epiroc Laos, Epiroc Australia, and most recently Epiroc Kazakhstan. Epiroc distributes FSI products as part of their Multibrand offering, providing fire protection for surface and underground mining equipment across diverse equipment types.
• Cooper Fluid SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services based in Australia.
• Paull & Warner ResourcescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Quantum Fire TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Capital Plant RepairscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Holdfast Fluid PowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Certified Mining ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services serving the mining industry.
• Toddy's Machinery MaintenancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• JachriscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Le PricecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Transwest Mongolia LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor based in Mongolia, providing FSI fire protection products and services with successful deployment of low-temperature Foam-Guard electric systems in sub-zero environments.
• MTIS GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor of FSI fire protection products and services.
• Ansul (Johnson Controls)coreTechnology or IntegrationFSI is an Authorised Distributor of ANSUL products, including LVS Liquid Agent Fire Suppression Systems and A-101/LVS Twin-Agent Fire Suppression Systems. This partnership provides access to proven fire suppression technology for mobile equipment across mining, construction, forestry, and other industries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Firetrace International: Provider of automatic fire suppression systems, including pneumatic and electronic detection systems for mobile and industrial equipment; overlaps with FSI's electronic detection/actuation offering.
• Fogmaker International: Sweden-based manufacturer of water-mist fire suppression systems for heavy mobile equipment such as haul trucks and excavators; directly competes with FSI in mining and heavy industrial vehicle fire protection.
• BlazeCut: Manufactures automatic fire suppression systems for small engine compartments and industrial machinery; comparable niche player focused on special hazard and vehicle applications.
• Dafo Vehicle Fire Suppression: Swedish specialist in fire suppression systems for heavy mobile and off-road equipment, serving mining, construction, forestry, and transport — directly comparable to FSI Foam-Guard for vehicle applications.
• SEVO Systems: US-based designer and manufacturer of vehicle-mounted automatic fire suppression systems for heavy mobile equipment; directly analogous to FSI Foam-Guard for mining and construction markets.
• Minimax (Viktorianer Group): German fire protection specialist with a strong portfolio of mobile equipment and special hazard fire suppression; competes with FSI across industrial and mining segments globally.

Emerging players

• Marioff (HI-FOG): Specializes in high-pressure water-mist fire suppression for special hazard and industrial applications, including heavy equipment; comparable technology to FSI's water-mist Methane Gas Drainage Stub system.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls / Ansul: Large global fire protection division of Johnson Controls and owner of the Ansul brand (which FSI distributes under authorization); broad incumbent with comparable fixed and mobile fire suppression offerings at global scale.
• Kidde (Honeywell): Global fire safety major under Honeywell producing gaseous suppression agents (e.g., IG541 referenced in FSI projects) along with detection and alarm; large competitor in fixed and special-hazard suppression.

Others

• BullEx / Hammer's brands in mining safety: Adjacent mining safety ecosystem participants such as Stat-X (aerosol suppression) and Pacific Helmets provide complementary mine and vehicle safety products, illustrating competitors in adjacent segments of the mining fire-protection bundle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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