1st Fire Safety
1st Fire Safety is a privately held, founder-owned manufacturer of specialty compressed air foam fire suppression systems and ancillary detection products, serving heavy industrial operators in agriculture, mining, waste facilities, and oilfields across the United States through direct e-commerce and field sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCedar Park, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What 1st Fire Safety does
1st Fire Safety is a privately held, founder-owned specialty fire suppression equipment manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas, selling compressed air foam (CAF) systems and ancillary detection products to heavy industrial end markets. The company designs, brands, and ships a portfolio under the SAFE-CAF, SAFE-TUBE, and Safe-Scan names, with standardized handheld units (the SAFE-CAF XL at $399.95 and refill kits at $125) sold via a direct e-commerce storefront, and larger 30-, 60-, and 120-gallon mounted or wheeled systems sold by quote to enterprise customers in agriculture, mining, waste management, and oilfield operations. The underlying technology pairs proprietary CAF foam generation and SAFE-CHEM Agent AB chemistry with power-free automatic detection (SAFE-TUBE using clean agent FK-5-1-12) and a thermal-camera-based proactive detection system (Safe-Scan) targeted at cotton ginning.
The business model is direct-to-customer with a dual motion: standardized SKUs ship nationwide via the company website with e-commerce checkout, while larger CAF systems and vertical-specific configurations (SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron for heavy machinery, SAFE-CAF Cotton Harvester for combines) are sold by quote through owner Steve Monaco and a small regional contact team (Nate Avey covering Wyoming, David Drake covering the Texas Panhandle with Safe-Scan focus). Revenue is hardware-driven with an emerging consumable tail from refill kits; pricing is per-unit for retail SKUs and custom for enterprise systems. The operating footprint is US-only, and the leadership team is small (one owner plus two named regional contacts), with no disclosed funding, no parent company, no third-party distribution, and no named enterprise customers in the public data.
1st Fire Safety firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 1st Fire Safety
- Legal name
- 1st Fire Safety
- Website
- https://1stfiresafety.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- 1st Fire Safety is a privately held, founder-owned manufacturer of specialty compressed air foam fire suppression systems and ancillary detection products, serving heavy industrial operators in agriculture, mining, waste facilities, and oilfields across the United States through direct e-commerce and field sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
1st Fire Safety industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Suppression Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD)
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Where 1st Fire Safety is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cedar Park
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
1st Fire Safety business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Fire Suppression Equipment: One-time sale of physical fire suppression products including SAFE-CAF handheld units, extinguisher refill kits, and CAF systems in various sizes (3-gallon to 120-gallon capacity). Products are sold directly to end customers in heavy industries.
- Components and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts and add-ons including the Pressure Switch Add-On ($100) and extinguisher refill kits ($125)
- Detection Systems - SAFE-TUBE: Sale of automatic detection and suppression units for enclosed spaces, featuring power-free operation and clean agent technology
- Custom System Quotation: Large-scale custom fire suppression systems for specific industrial applications (cotton harvesters, heavy machinery, waste facilities, mining equipment) sold via quote requests with pricing determined per application
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SAFE-CAF XL Handheld - 3-gallon portable unit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SAFE-CAF Extinguisher Refill Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SAFE-TUBE Automatic Detection Unit |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | SAFE-CAF 30, 60, 120 Systems - Custom Quoting |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
1st Fire Safety product offering
Product offeringCore offering
1st Fire Safety designs, manufactures, and sells specialty Compressed Air Foam (CAF) fire suppression systems and proactive thermal detection equipment for heavy industrial customers. Its product portfolio includes the SAFE-CAF XL Handheld (3-gallon), SAFE-CAF 30, 60, and 120-gallon skid units, SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron for heavy machinery, the SAFE-CAF Cotton Harvester, the SAFE-TUBE automatic detection/suppression tube, and the Safe-Scan thermal detection system. Products are sold directly via the company website for standardized items and via quote for custom industrial configurations, serving agriculture, mining, waste facilities, and oilfield operations.
Product overview
1st Fire Safety is a specialty fire suppression company offering a portfolio of Compressed Air Foam (CAF) systems and proactive detection technology. The core product line includes multiple SAFE-CAF system sizes (SAFE-CAF XL Handheld at 3 gallons, SAFE-CAF 30/60/120 in various configurations) that generate increasing foam capacity from 40 to 2,400 gallons. The SAFE-TUBE provides automatic suppression with no power requirements. Safe-Scan adds proactive heat detection capability using thermal cameras. Products are sold directly online and through regional sales contacts, serving agriculture, mining, waste facilities, and oilfield industries. Add-on products include the SAFE-CAF Extinguisher Refill Kit for recharging the XL Handheld.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SAFE-CAF: Compressed Air Foam (CAF) fire suppression systems for portable and mountable applications. Product line includes SAFE-CAF XL Handheld (3-gallon), SAFE-CAF 30 (30-gallon), SAFE-CAF 60 (60-gallon), SAFE-CAF 120 Skid (120-gallon), and SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron for heavy machinery.
- SAFE-TUBE
- Safe-Scan
Products and services
- SAFE-CAF XL Handheld A 3-gallon portable compressed air foam (CAF) extinguisher that creates up to 40 gallons of foam for rapid fire suppression deployment. It uses SAFE-CHEM Agent AB high expansion foam encapsulating agent, freeze protected to -28°F, and is ideal for trucks, equipment, and emergency access situations in agriculture, mining, oilfield, and waste environments.
- SAFE-CAF Extinguisher Refill Kit A standalone recharge kit specifically designed for the SAFE-CAF XL Handheld extinguisher. Freeze protected to -28°F and contains Safe-Chem high expansion foaming agent for reliable recharge in cold environments. Sold online at $125.00.
- SAFE-CAF 30 A 30-gallon mountable or wheeled CAF unit that creates up to 600 gallons of foam. Includes a 50-foot hose for extended range, suitable for skids, trucks, or carts in waste facilities and industrial environments.
- SAFE-CAF 60 A 60-gallon CAF unit available as forklift-compatible skid or wheeled configuration. Creates up to 1,200 gallons of foam with a 50–75 foot hose for range, designed for heavy-duty industrial applications.
- SAFE-CAF 120 Skid A 120-gallon super skid CAF unit that generates 2,400 gallons of foam. Forklift compatible with a 100-foot manual hose and 50–75 foot powerful discharge range, designed for maximum fire suppression capacity.
- SAFE-TUBE An automatic detection and suppression tube providing power-free protection (no wiring required). Uses clean agent FK-5-1-12 (safe for electronics) with automatic heat activation at 224–239°F. Measures 13 feet in length providing 75 cubic feet of enclosed capacity.
- SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron A 30-gallon heavy machinery suppression system with electric in-cab actuator and fixed nozzles throughout the engine compartment. Creates 600 gallons of foam with a 50-foot flat lay fire hose for heavy equipment protection.
- SAFE-CAF Cotton Harvester A heavy-duty 60-gallon industrial CAF unit with fixed nozzles for accumulator, baler, and engine compartment protection. Features flat lay hose with 1,200 gallons of foam capacity and integrated fast response thermal detection camera.
- Safe-Scan A proactive heat detection system that scans during the cotton ginning process to find embers buried deep within bales. Uses thermal detection cameras to identify hidden heat and prevent fires before they erupt in warehouses or during processing.
Companies that use 1st Fire Safety
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
1st Fire Safety technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
1st Fire Safety partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
1st Fire Safety competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Chemguard: Manufactures foam concentrates and suppression chemicals for firefighting, including specialty Class A/B foams — comparable to 1st Fire Safety's proprietary SAFE-CHEM Agent AB high expansion foam formulation.
- AFEX Fire Suppression Systems: Specializes in fire suppression systems for heavy equipment in agriculture, forestry, and construction — the most direct comparable to 1st Fire Safety's SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron and Cotton Harvester lines serving the same end customers.
- Amerex Corporation: Manufactures fire extinguishers and foam suppression systems, including Class A/B foams for industrial use, directly competing with 1st Fire Safety's portable and mountable SAFE-CAF product family.
- Fike Corporation: Manufactures industrial fire suppression systems including foam and clean agent technologies for commercial and industrial applications, overlapping with 1st Fire Safety's industrial suppression portfolio.
- Minimax (Viking Group): Provides industrial fire suppression systems including foam-based solutions for heavy machinery and high-risk environments, serving similar industrial customers with comparable suppression technologies.
- Hazard Control Technologies: Provides foam-based fire suppression systems for heavy mobile equipment in mining, forestry, and waste handling, closely aligned with 1st Fire Safety's heavy machinery and industrial equipment suppression applications.
- Buckeye Fire Equipment: Manufactures foam fire extinguishers and suppression equipment for industrial and commercial use, with comparable foam-based product offerings to SAFE-CAF handheld and skid systems.
- Firetrace International: Specializes in automatic, self-contained fire suppression tubes using clean agents for enclosed equipment — directly comparable to 1st Fire Safety's power-free SAFE-TUBE technology for electronics and machinery enclosures.
Broad incumbents
- Kidde (Carrier Global): Large fire safety brand with a broad portfolio of extinguishers and industrial suppression products; competes with 1st Fire Safety as a much larger incumbent with national distribution and certified products.
- Ansul (Johnson Controls): Part of Johnson Controls' fire protection portfolio offering industrial foam suppression systems and kitchen hood systems, with broader scale and distribution than 1st Fire Safety but overlapping in industrial foam applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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1st Fire Safety leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
1st Fire Safety funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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1st Fire Safety M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about 1st Fire Safety
What does 1st Fire Safety do?
1st Fire Safety designs, manufactures, and sells specialty Compressed Air Foam (CAF) fire suppression systems and proactive thermal detection equipment for heavy industrial customers. Its product portfolio includes the SAFE-CAF XL Handheld (3-gallon), SAFE-CAF 30, 60, and 120-gallon skid units, SAFE-CAF Yellow Iron for heavy machinery, the SAFE-CAF Cotton Harvester, the SAFE-TUBE automatic detection/suppression tube, and the Safe-Scan thermal detection system. Products are sold directly via the company website for standardized items and via quote for custom industrial configurations, serving agriculture, mining, waste facilities, and oilfield operations.
Is 1st Fire Safety a public or private company?
1st Fire Safety is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was 1st Fire Safety founded?
1st Fire Safety was founded in -1.
Where is 1st Fire Safety based?
1st Fire Safety is headquartered in Cedar Park, United States, in the North America region.
How does 1st Fire Safety make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Fire Suppression Equipment is the primary driver. The others are components and Accessories, detection Systems - SAFE-TUBE and custom System Quotation.
Who are 1st Fire Safety's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Chemguard, AFEX Fire Suppression Systems, Amerex Corporation, Fike Corporation, Minimax (Viking Group), Hazard Control Technologies, Buckeye Fire Equipment and Firetrace International. Broad incumbents are Kidde (Carrier Global) and Ansul (Johnson Controls).
Does 1st Fire Safety have an API?
No public API is recorded for 1st Fire Safety.
What industry is 1st Fire Safety in?
1st Fire Safety's product category is Fire Suppression 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 BPABAHAD, Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood).