FirEst

What FirEst does

FirEst S.r.l. is a Trieste-based Italian limited liability company founded on December 23, 1992 by Fulvio Degrassi, Fabrizio Cernecca, and Claudio Cernecca. It operates in the fire safety and workplace safety sector, providing fire prevention system design, installation, and maintenance, alongside workplace safety consulting, training, and equipment sales. Since 2000 the company has been part of the SicurNet group, a national Italian network of companies serving over 150,000 clients with 400+ employees and 200+ service vehicles, giving FirEst access to a much larger operational footprint than its own 18-person headcount suggests.

The company's product and service portfolio spans fire extinguisher systems (water, CO2, powder, wheeled), fire detection and alarm systems, hydrants and fire hoses, passive fire protection, and emergency lighting, alongside a broad occupational safety catalog including fall protection, helmets, respiratory and hearing protection, safety footwear, work clothing, first aid supplies, signage, portable gas detectors, industrial absorbents, and confined space rescue equipment. Services include ICIM third-party certified maintenance (FirEst is the first and only such provider in Friuli-Venezia Giulia), AiFOS-accredited workplace safety training delivered in-person and via e-learning, and consulting on fire prevention, occupational health, food hygiene, and privacy including technical documentation such as SCIA, DVR, DUVRI, and POS. The e-commerce platform store.firest.eu distributes products nationally.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: one-time product sales via e-commerce (unit pricing visible in the range of €29–€148 per item with free delivery over €150+VAT within Italy), recurring maintenance subscriptions, and professional services for training and consulting. The customer base spans B2B enterprises requiring fire and workplace safety compliance, RSPP/employers/workers needing certified training, and SMB/retail customers purchasing safety equipment online. FirEst holds ISO 9001:2015 (RINA, IQNET), AiFOS Training Center, AiFOS Affiliated Company (code A147, since 2025), and ICIM certified maintenance credentials. Current ownership rests with Davide Degrassi, Fabrizio Cernecca, and Claudio Cernecca, with fully paid-in share capital of €31,200.

Name

FirEst

Legal name

FirEst S.r.l.

Website

https://firest.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FirEst S.r.l. is a Trieste-based Italian fire safety and workplace safety company offering certified fire system design, installation, and maintenance, AiFOS-accredited training, and safety equipment sales via e-commerce to businesses and compliance-driven customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Fire safety services
• Fire extinguisher maintenance
• Workplace safety training
• Personal protective equipment
• Fire suppression systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Trieste

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sales of fire safety equipment, extinguishers, safety clothing, signage, first aid supplies, and related products through e-commerce platform
2. Training Services: Training courses for fire safety, workplace safety, equipment operation, and confined spaces - delivered as AiFOS certified programs
3. Maintenance Services: Certified maintenance of fire prevention systems including design, installation, and ongoing maintenance
4. Consulting Services: Consulting on fire prevention, workplace safety and health, food hygiene, and privacy - including technical documentation (SCIA, emergency plans, DVR, DUVRI, POS)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FirEst S.r.l. designs, installs, and maintains certified fire prevention and suppression systems for Italian businesses, and delivers AiFOS-accredited workplace safety training and occupational safety consulting. The company also sells certified fire extinguishers, fire detection/alarm equipment, personal protective equipment (including CAMP fall-protection and confined-space gear), first-aid supplies, and safety signage through its own e-commerce store.

Product overview

FirEst S.r.l. is a fire safety and workplace safety company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering combines fire protection systems (design, installation, and maintenance) with an e-commerce store (store.firest.eu) selling fire extinguishers (water-based, CO2, powder, wheeled), fire detection and alarm systems, hydrants, passive fire protection, and fire safety accessories. The product line extends to occupational safety equipment including CAMP fall protection kits (harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, temporary lifelines), safety helmets, respiratory protection, hearing protection, eye protection, safety footwear, and work clothing. Additional offerings include first aid supplies (defibrillators, kits), safety signage, portable gas detectors, industrial absorbents, and confined space rescue equipment. Services encompass ICIM-certified fire equipment maintenance, AiFOS-accredited workplace safety training (with e-learning options), and expert consulting for fire prevention, occupational health, food hygiene, and privacy compliance. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certified by RINA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Prevention System Design and Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% participant satisfaction for training courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AiFOScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Since 2003, FirEst has been an AiFOS Training Center (Associazione Italiana Formatori ed Operatori della Sicurezza sul Lavoro), providing certified training courses. Certified in outsourcing for AiFOS courses since 2008. Since 2025, registered as Affiliated AiFOS Company with code n. A147.
• SicurNetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Since 2000, FirEst is part of the SicurNet group - a network of companies with high professionalism and attention to services, serving over 150,000 clients across Italy with over 400 employees and 200+ vehicles for maintenance services.
• ICIM S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationICIM is an independent Italian certification body founded in Milan in 1988, accredited by ACCREDIA for quality, environmental, health and safety management certification. ICIM conducts inspection verification for FirEst's certified maintenance protocol, verifying technician competence and compliance with fire extinguisher maintenance standards UNI 9994-2.
• Studio Peric – Drufovka – SimeoniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabor consulting partner shown in company partners section
• Norma S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company in the FirEst network, linked from partners section

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas AB: Swedish-origin global security services group with significant fire and safety services in Italy and Europe. Comparable to FirEst in integrated safety services, though Securitas' core focus is guarding/security rather than fire equipment contracting.
• Sicuritalia Group: Italy's largest privately owned security and fire safety services group, providing integrated security, fire prevention, and compliance services to enterprises nationwide. Directly comparable as a fire protection and integrated safety services operator in Italy, but at much larger scale than FirEst.
• Rekeep (formerly Manutencoop Facility Management): Major Italian facility management and integrated services provider with fire prevention, building maintenance, and compliance offerings. Comparable to FirEst in delivering certified fire and life-safety services to commercial clients, but as part of a much broader FM portfolio.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme: Global manufacturer and integrator of fire alarm, detection, and evacuation systems with European presence. Overlaps with FirEst's fire detection and alarm product line, though Bosch is an upstream equipment vendor rather than a service contractor.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global fire safety and building automation provider (e.g., Cerberus PRO), serving commercial and industrial customers in Italy. Directly comparable in fire detection/alarm systems and integrated safety, but operates at industrial scale and with global R&D.
• ASSA ABLOY (Italy operations): Global provider of access control, fire doors, and building safety solutions with significant Italian operations. Overlaps with FirEst in passive fire protection (fire-rated doors, compartmentation) and integrated safety solutions for buildings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of fire alarm, detection, and integrated building management systems with established presence in Italy. Comparable to FirEst in fire detection and alarm solutions, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Carrier Global (Chubb Fire & Security / Kidde): Global fire safety and security services group (Chubb Fire & Security), operating across Europe including Italy in fire suppression, detection, and extinguisher services. Comparable to FirEst across fire equipment maintenance and service contracts, but at global scale.
• Johnson Controls International: Global fire detection, alarm, suppression, and building systems provider with operations in Italy. Overlaps with FirEst in fire alarm system design, installation, and maintenance, but at global scale with a broader building-technology portfolio.

Direct peers

• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German safety equipment manufacturer supplying gas detection, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment that FirEst resells (e.g., Drager Pac 6000, Drager half-masks). Comparable as an upstream safety product brand within FirEst's antinfortunistica catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firest

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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