brindlee fire services

What brindlee fire services does

Solomon Safety Group LLC, operating through its flagship brand Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, is a Huntsville, Alabama-based holding company for a portfolio of eight subsidiaries serving the fire protection and emergency services sector. Founded by James Wessel in 2001 (Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus) and reorganized under the holding company structure in 2016, the group operates what it describes as the world's largest used fire apparatus sales and service operation, servicing over 500 fire trucks annually with stated global reach.

The company's subsidiaries span the full lifecycle of emergency service equipment: used fire apparatus sales and refurbishment (Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus), EMS ambulance refurbishment, ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) equipment, real estate services for emergency service operations, fleet leasing, EVT-certified training programs, private fire protection services, and wildland fire apparatus. Customers are predominantly municipal and volunteer fire departments served domestically and internationally, with no software or recurring SaaS component disclosed.

The business model is primarily transaction- and service-based: revenue is generated through unit sales of used fire apparatus, refurbishment and service contracts, training program delivery, real estate transactions, and fleet leasing arrangements. Pricing is quote-based, consistent with custom-spec used equipment sales and bespoke service contracts to public-sector buyers. No proprietary technology stack, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are evident in the available information; the underlying asset base is physical inventory (fire apparatus) and certified technician labor.

Name

brindlee fire services

Legal name

Solomon Safety Group LLC

Website

https://brindleefireservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solomon Safety Group is a Huntsville, Alabama holding company operating eight subsidiaries across used fire apparatus sales, EMS refurbishment, ARFF, training, fleet leasing, and real estate, serving municipal and volunteer fire departments globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Used fire apparatus sales
• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire truck refurbishment
• ARFF leasing and repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Fire Apparatus Sales: Sale of used fire trucks, ambulances, and fire equipment to fire departments globally
2. Refurbishment and Repair Services: EVT-certified team refurbishes, repairs, and services fire trucks - over 500 annually

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Brindlee Fire Services, operating under the Solomon Safety Group holding company, provides used fire apparatus and ambulance sales, fire truck refurbishment and repair services, private fire protection and emergency medical services, ARFF leasing and repair, wildland firefighting services, fleet leasing, and aircraft rescue training. Its EVT-certified team services over 500 fire trucks annually, and it operates the world's largest on-site inventory of used fire trucks serving fire departments globally.

Product overview

Solomon Safety Group operates as a diversified holding company providing fire protection services, emergency medical services, and used fire apparatus/ambulance sales across multiple brands. The portfolio includes eight distinct business units: Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (world's largest used fire truck sales and service), Capstone Fire & Safety Management (specialized fire and rescue for high-risk industries), Company Two Fire (ARFF leasing, sales, parts, and repair), Emergency Services Real Estate (property management for emergency operations), Fire Trucks Unlimited (refurbishment and ambulance remounts), Public Safety Capital (fleet leasing solutions), Pro-Tec Fire Services (aircraft rescue training and management), and Rural Metro Fire (private fire protection services since 1948). Together, these brands provide a comprehensive suite of fire service solutions from equipment sales and refurbishment to training, real estate, and operational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus World's largest used fire truck sales and service company with the nation's largest on-site inventory; provides used fire apparatus, ambulances, and equipment services to fire departments globally via an EVT-certified team that refurbishes, repairs, and services over 500 fire trucks annually.
• Capstone Fire & Safety Management Provides specialized fire, rescue, and safety services for high-risk industries, along with wildland firefighting services to insurers, homeowners, and others; delivers reliable 24/7 support using certified teams, proven practices, and advanced technology.
• Company Two Fire Provides ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) leasing, sales, parts, and repair services to airport and aviation customers.
• Fire Trucks Unlimited Experts in EMS fleet services and a primary source to buy, sell, and refurbish fire trucks across North America; specializes in dependable used fire apparatus, refurbishment, ambulance remounts, and repair services for fire and EMS departments.
• Pro-Tec Fire Services Provides aircraft rescue training and management services meeting FAA and NFPA standards across the entire North American region, built on core values of safety, service, efficiency, and excellence.
• Rural Metro Fire Provides private fire protection and emergency medical services to unincorporated communities and other areas, delivering dependable, professional response tailored to the unique needs of each area served.
• Emergency Services Real Estate (ESRE) Owns and manages real estate that supports fire, emergency response, and public safety operations, focusing on mission-critical facilities that house personnel, apparatus, equipment, and administrative functions.
• Public Safety Capital Provides fleet leasing solutions for fire, emergency response, and public safety organizations, helping operators access specialized vehicles and equipment while preserving capital and supporting operational readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ fire trucks serviced annually

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pierce Manufacturing: Pierce Manufacturing is an established producer of fire and rescue apparatus under Oshkosh Corporation. It is a broad incumbent serving many of the same fire departments, though it is more heavily oriented toward new vehicles.

Direct peers

• KME Fire Apparatus: KME Fire Apparatus builds custom fire trucks and related emergency vehicles for public-safety organizations. It is comparable through its specialized apparatus offering and shared fire-department customer base.
• E-ONE: E-ONE designs and manufactures fire trucks and related emergency vehicles. Its products serve the same municipal and volunteer fire-department customers that procure Brindlee's used and refurbished apparatus.
• HME Fire Trucks: HME Fire Trucks produces custom fire apparatus and related equipment for fire departments and other emergency-response organizations. It competes for similar specialized vehicle demand, although primarily as a new-apparatus manufacturer.
• Sutphen Corporation: Sutphen manufactures custom fire apparatus for municipal and other emergency-response customers. It competes for the same fire-department apparatus budgets, although its core delivery model is new vehicle production rather than used inventory.
• Ferrara Fire Apparatus: Ferrara Fire Apparatus manufactures custom fire trucks for municipal, industrial, and airport customers. Its specialized emergency-vehicle focus and shared fire-service buyers make it a relevant product comparator.
• Rosenbauer: Rosenbauer manufactures firefighting vehicles and equipment for municipal, airport, and industrial customers globally. Brindlee is comparable through its global fire-apparatus offering, service capabilities, and emergency-services customer base.
• Spartan Emergency Vehicles: Spartan Emergency Vehicles manufactures custom fire apparatus and chassis for fire and emergency-service fleets. It addresses the same mission-critical vehicle needs, albeit primarily through new apparatus.
• Firetrucks Unlimited: Firetrucks Unlimited refurbishes used fire apparatus, remounts ambulances, and serves fire and EMS departments. It is the closest operating comparator to Brindlee's used-apparatus sales and repair proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 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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