Bush Fire Services, Inc.

What Bush Fire Services, Inc. does

Bush Fire Services, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned disaster-support services company founded in 1991 in London, Kentucky, and operated with a headcount of 1-10 employees. Its core business is the rental and deployment of mobile shower trailers, restroom trailers, sink and hand-wash units, support equipment (vacuum trucks, potable water tankers, dust abatement trucks, generators, laundry units), and passenger transportation (44-passenger buses and 15-passenger vans) to government agencies, military installations, disaster-relief organizations, and event or construction site operators across North America and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company maintains an active GSA Schedule contract (GS-07F-061V) and is recognized for responding to nearly every major hurricane site in North America, as well as the Oklahoma City bombing cleanup, the Columbia Shuttle Recovery, and the 9/11 World Trade Center response.

The company's underlying technology is its fleet of physical, fully self-contained and self-sufficient mobile units, including a 10-head JAG trailer, a 46-foot No. 10 shower trailer with 10 unisex stalls, and 53-foot semi-trailers configured with 12-24 shower heads, plus matching restroom and sink configurations. Operational technology includes DOT-compliant driver programs (physicals, driving-record checks, random drug testing, annual training) and CDC-compliant cleaning procedures developed during the COVID-19 era. Eco-friendly features such as high-efficiency lighting, recycled paper products, and biodegradable soaps are embedded into the service offering.

Bush Fire Services generates revenue through quote-based, project-driven rental contracts with three primary customer segments: disaster relief and emergency response (its largest use case, serving agencies such as FEMA and the U.S. Forest Service), military transportation (recruiting stations, MEPS, and basic training facilities), and event and construction rentals (restroom trailers, shower units, water tankers, generators). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is generated through a website contact form that captures event logistics, attendance, and water/electric hookup requirements. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct phone contact, website inquiries, and federal procurement channels rather than intermediary resellers. Marketing presence is limited to the company website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Name

Bush Fire Services, Inc.

Legal name

Bush Fire Services, Inc.

Website

https://bushfireservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bush Fire Services, Inc. is a family-owned Kentucky-based provider of mobile shower trailers, restroom and support equipment, and passenger transportation for government agencies, military installations, disaster relief operations, and event organizers across North America and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Sanitation and Disaster Support Services

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAEAIAJ

Mutual Assistance Crew Logistics, Staging & Base Camp Services

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Infrastructure & Services (EPC, O&M, Field Services)/Field Services, Emergency Response & Storm Restoration

SECONDARYBPAIAGAB

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

Keywords

• Mobile shower rental
• Disaster relief services
• Portable sanitation equipment
• Mobile restroom trailers
• Emergency transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Shower Rental: Rental of portable shower trailers for disaster relief, emergency response, and events. Provides hot water showers with 426+ shower heads available.
2. Support Equipment Rental: Rental of restroom trailers, vacuum trucks, potable water tankers, dust abatement trucks, box trucks, generators, laundry units, and hand wash stations.
3. Transportation Services: Transportation rental including 44-passenger buses and 15-passenger Chevy Express vans for military and event logistics.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bush Fire Services, Inc. rents fully self-contained mobile shower trailers, restroom trailers, sink and hand wash stations, and supporting equipment (vacuum trucks, potable water tankers, dust abatement trucks, generators, laundry units) for disaster relief, emergency response, military operations, events, and construction sites. It also provides passenger transportation via 44-passenger buses and 15-passenger vans. All equipment is delivered with trained personnel and is designed for rapid deployment to desolate or disaster-affected locations.

Product overview

Bush Fire Services, Inc. is a disaster support services company offering a portfolio of mobile shower trailers, restroom trailers, and transportation vehicles. The core product line includes three types of portable shower trailers (JAG 10-Head Tag Trailer, No. 10, and Semi-Trailers with 12-24 heads), restroom trailers in large and small configurations, sink units, and hand wash stations. The company also provides support equipment including vacuum trucks, potable water tankers, generators, and laundry units. Transportation services include 44-passenger buses and 15-passenger vans. All equipment is self-contained and comes with personnel for deployment during emergency situations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JAG 10-Head Tag Trailer
• No. 10 Portable Shower Trailer
• Semi-Trailer Shower Units (12-24 Heads)
• Large Restroom Trailer
• Small Restroom Trailer
• Sink Units
• Hand Wash Stations
• Support Equipment Fleet
• 44-Passenger Bus
• 15-Passenger Chevy Express Van

Quantifiable outcome

• 426 shower heads ready for immediate deployment

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Site Services: National portable sanitation and site services company offering portable restrooms, hand wash stations, and shower trailers for events, construction, and emergency response. Directly comparable customer base and product line to Bush Fire Services, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Royal Restrooms: Provides upscale portable restroom and shower trailers for weddings, corporate events, and disaster relief. Directly comparable mobile sanitation rental model serving events and emergencies with similar trailer-based approach and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• PolyJohn Enterprises: Major portable sanitation manufacturer offering portable toilets, sinks, and specialty units including shower facilities. Comparable product category serving events, construction, and emergency response, though primarily a manufacturer rather than rental operator.
• Satellite Industries: Largest manufacturer of portable sanitation products in North America with rental operations, offering portable toilets, hand wash stations, and restroom trailers. Comparable product portfolio serving events and emergency response at much larger scale and with manufacturing integration.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world with diverse fleet including specialty equipment for emergency response and events. Indirect overlap through event and emergency equipment rental with far greater scale, broader customer reach, and public-company financial transparency.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major equipment rental company offering portable sanitation and specialty equipment for events and emergencies. Comparable customer overlap in mobile facility rentals with significantly larger scale, broader product portfolio, and national service network.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest waste services company in North America with portable sanitation services for events and emergencies. Comparable sanitation service offering as part of a much broader waste management portfolio with significant scale, public-company financial profile, and existing government contract infrastructure.

Regional players

• Biffa plc: UK-based waste management and portable sanitation company serving events and emergencies. Comparable portable sanitation rental model in the UK market; useful for international industry benchmarking though not directly competitive in the US.
• Honey Bucket: Pacific Northwest portable sanitation company offering portable toilets, sinks, and shower trailers for events and construction. Comparable portable sanitation rental model focused on a regional market rather than national disaster response.

Emerging players

• Modulair: Specializes in mobile modular facilities for events including shower and restroom trailers. Comparable product offering and event services focus with smaller, more specialized fleet than national portable sanitation players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BushFireServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/bushfireservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bush-fire-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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