Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service

What Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service does

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service, Inc. is a family-owned fire safety equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in a single showroom at 31551 Groesbeck Hwy, Fraser, Michigan. Founded in 1967 by William G. Henderson Sr., the company is currently led by third-generation president William G. Henderson Jr. and serves commercial, industrial, marine, and residential customers across Metro Detroit and the greater Michigan region. Core offerings span portable fire extinguishers (Classes A, B, C, D, K, including USCG-approved marine units), pre-engineered and engineered fire suppression systems (clean agent, water-mist, CO2, foam) for commercial kitchens, industrial paint booths, vehicles, and marine applications, fire hoses and accessories, cabinets, parts and emergency-lighting equipment, plus professional installation, fire door inspection (NFPA 80), and ongoing inspection/maintenance services. Underlying technology is non-proprietary: products are sourced from third-party manufacturers and services are delivered via in-house field technicians; no software platform, API, or digital commerce channel is disclosed.

Name

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service

Legal name

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service, Inc.

Website

https://mifess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Equipment and Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Extinguishers & Suppression Equipment Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrotest) (BPABAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Extinguisher Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrostatic Testing) (IMAIAJAD), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB)

Keywords

• Fire extinguisher sales
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire safety services
• Fire door inspections
• Marine fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Fraser

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Equipment Sales: Sale of fire extinguishers (Class A, B, C, D, K), fire suppression systems, cabinets, fire hoses, and parts/equipment. Products include USCG-approved marine extinguishers, pre-engineered and engineered suppression systems.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of fire suppression systems, fire doors, and fire safety equipment for commercial and residential properties. Includes site assessment and customized solutions.
3. Inspection and Maintenance Services: Regular inspection and maintenance services for fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler systems, and fire doors. Provides compliance documentation for NFPA 80 and insurance requirements. 24/7 emergency service available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service sells fire safety equipment including portable fire extinguishers (Classes A, B, C, D, K), automatic fire suppression systems, fire hoses, cabinets, marine extinguishers, and replacement parts. The company also provides professional installation, inspection, and maintenance services for fire suppression systems, fire doors, sprinkler systems, and fire alarm/detection systems, with 24/7 emergency response for Metro Detroit and greater Michigan customers.

Product overview

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service is a fire safety equipment and service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Core products include fire extinguishers (Classes A, B, C, D, K), fire suppression systems (clean agent, water-mist, CO2, foam), fire hoses, and marine fire extinguishers. Accessory products include cabinets, replacement parts, emergency lighting, and safety signs. Services encompass fire door inspections, fire suppression system installations and maintenance, and marine fire systems. The company operates as a one-stop-shop for fire safety needs, serving commercial, industrial, and residential properties in the Metro Detroit area since 1967.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers available in multiple classes (A, B, C, D, K) for different fire types including ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, electrical fires, combustible metals, and cooking oils. Offered in hand, portable, and wheeled configurations for commercial and residential customers.
• Fire Suppression Systems Automatic and manual fire suppression systems including clean agent, water-mist, carbon-dioxide, and foam systems. Pre-engineered systems for commercial kitchens, industrial paint booths, vehicles, and marine applications that discharge within 10 seconds at 175°F.
• Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Heavy-duty steel and plastic cabinets for storing fire extinguishers and flammable liquids, available in surface-mounted, semi-recessed, and fully recessed configurations. Accommodates extinguishers from 5 lbs to 30 lbs. Prices range from $63.83 to $1,488.11 depending on material (plastic, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze anodized, fiberglass, polycarbonate, ABS plastic), size, style, and features (locks, tempered glass windows, outdoor ratings).
• Fire Hoses & Accessories High-pressure fire hoses including single jacket, double jacket, rubber covered, and forestry hose configurations. Includes nozzles, valves, fittings, brass goods, racks, reels, and municipal hand tools for commercial and municipal fire protection.
• Marine Fire Extinguishers USCG-approved marine fire extinguishers including portable B-I and B-II rated units, clean agent and CO2 systems, and automatic fire suppression units for boats and vessels. Designed for marine environments with corrosion resistance for inland lakes and Detroit River operations.
• Parts & Equipment Replacement parts including sprinkler heads, sprinkler head cages, escutcheons, gauges, water flow detectors, FDC caps, back flow devices, exit/emergency lighting, safety signs, fire extinguisher hangers, vehicle brackets, exhaust hood parts, CO2 cylinders, and beverage equipment.
• Fire Door Inspections Comprehensive twice-yearly inspections of fire-rated doors including labels, damage checks, hardware inspection, closing/latching mechanisms, clearance checks, and compliance documentation as required by NFPA 80 and IBC for hospitals, schools, apartment complexes, offices, warehouses, retail spaces, and government buildings.
• Fire Suppression System Installations Professional installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs of fire suppression systems, fire sprinkler design and installation, fire alarm and detection systems, and emergency/exit lighting for residential and commercial buildings in strict adherence to Fire Prevention Codes and insurance regulations.
• Marine Fire Systems Specialized marine fire protection systems for boats and vessels including portable extinguishers and integrated suppression systems. Services cover Class A, B, and C fire protection for vessels on inland lakes and Detroit River.
• Emergency Lighting & Safety Signs Emergency lighting systems, exit signs, and safety signage for regulatory compliance, including equipment tags, fire extinguisher hangers, escape ladders, and other miscellaneous fire safety products for commercial and residential properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% of restaurant fires involve cooking equipment - automatic fire suppression systems prevent such fires

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorOthersIndustry membership association. Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service is a member of the NFPA.
• National Association of Fire Distributors (NAFD)minorOthersIndustry trade association for fire equipment distributors. Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service is a member.
• Construction Association of MichiganminorOthersConstruction industry trade association. Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service is a member.
• Michigan Restaurant AssociationminorOthersState trade association for Michigan restaurants. Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service is a member, serving restaurant clients requiring fire suppression systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public safety and specialty services conglomerate that owns multiple fire protection and life safety service brands. Competes with FESS through its portfolio companies and represents the kind of strategic acquirer that could consolidate regional fire service operators like FESS.
• Cintas Corporation: Large diversified business services company whose Fire Protection division services extinguishers, alarms, and suppression systems nationwide. Overlaps directly with FESS's core services but as part of a much broader uniform, first-aid, and facility services portfolio.
• Orkin (Rollins) Commercial Services: Large multi-service commercial provider whose offerings overlap with FESS in commercial fire extinguisher and suppression service, particularly for multi-site restaurant and retail customers.

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Multi-state fire protection and security services provider based in Indiana serving the Midwest. Directly comparable product/service mix (extinguishers, suppression, alarms, inspections) and overlapping regional footprint in Michigan.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: National fire protection services roll-up offering extinguisher, suppression, sprinkler, alarm, and inspection services. Closely comparable business model to FESS, but at much larger geographic and customer scale; a likely acquirer or competitive benchmark.
• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Regional fire protection services firm providing extinguisher sales, inspection, suppression system installation, and sprinkler testing. Closely comparable offering to FESS at a similar mid-sized, regional scale.
• Viking Fire Protection: Fire protection services company specializing in extinguisher service, suppression systems, and sprinkler inspections for commercial customers. Comparable business model and customer base to FESS.
• Maximum Fire & Safety Services: Mid-sized fire protection services provider offering extinguisher inspection, suppression system installation, and sprinkler testing for commercial clients. Comparable service mix to FESS at similar scale.

Regional players

• Allstate Fire Equipment: Fire extinguisher sales, service, and inspection company serving restaurants and commercial facilities in the Midwest. Comparable offering focused on fire extinguishers and kitchen suppression systems, similar to FESS's restaurant-heavy book.
• Fire Pros Inc: Michigan-based fire protection services company offering extinguisher, suppression, sprinkler, and alarm services across the state. Direct local competitor with a comparable product/service mix and overlapping Metro Detroit territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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