safety source international

What safety source international does

Safety Source International (operating as Safety Source USA) is a private wholesale distributor of firefighter protective equipment and industrial safety products, founded in 2001 and based in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. The company sells certified personal protective equipment (PPE), turnout gear, body armor, EOD bomb suits, firefighter boots, professional flashlights, rescue tools, mountaineering boots, GPS units, industrial pumps, survival kits, and waterproof protective cases from established third-party brands including Fire-Dex, UK Flashlights (Underwater Kinetics), IMPACTO, TIRFOR, Kayland, Powermate, and Safe-Pro. Its product portfolio is organized into four primary verticals: firefighters (the primary segment), police and military, marine and rescue, and industrial safety, with products compliant to NFPA 1971, NFPA 1851/1992, NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA, ANSI S3.40/2002, ANSI 107-2010, and UL/CSA hazardous-location standards.

The business operates on a B2B wholesale pricing model with no publicly disclosed prices; customers build orders through an "Add to Quote" cart system on the website (safetysourceusa.com) and finalize purchases via direct phone (+1 305-820-5474) or email ([email protected]) contact. Sales-led GTM targets professional buyers at fire departments, law enforcement agencies, rescue organizations, and industrial businesses. The company markets itself via a downloadable bilingual brochure (English and Spanish), indicating intent to serve international — likely Latin American — markets, though only US-served geographies are formally listed. There is no app, no disclosed API, no software platform, no disclosed leadership team, no parent company, and no funding history.

Revenue is not disclosed, headcount is not disclosed, and the operating footprint appears limited to a single US location. The technology stack is a basic PHP e-commerce storefront with no proprietary features, integrations, or data assets referenced. Ownership, management, and investor information are absent from public sources, leaving the company as a small, privately held commodity distributor with niche vertical specialization in public-safety and industrial PPE channels.

Name

safety source international

Legal name

Safety Source USA

Website

https://safetysourceusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Safety Source International is a Florida-based private wholesale distributor founded in 2001 that sells certified firefighter, law enforcement, marine/rescue, and industrial safety equipment from third-party brands to professional B2B buyers via website quotes and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Safety, Survival & First Aid Retail (CRAMAMAG), Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Wholesale safety equipment
• Firefighter protective gear
• Industrial safety supplies
• Tactical body armor
• Rescue equipment distribution

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Safety Equipment Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of safety, security, and industrial equipment. Products include firefighter turnout gear, protective clothing, rescue tools, medical supplies, body armor, and industrial safety equipment sold at wholesale prices to professional buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Safety Source International is a wholesale distributor of certified personal protective equipment and industrial safety products, serving fire departments, law enforcement agencies, military units, rescue teams, and industrial buyers. The company operates on a B2B wholesale model with an "Add to Quote" e-commerce catalog covering turnout gear, firefighter boots, structural gloves, body armor, EOD bomb suits, professional flashlights, respirators, hand protection, lifting equipment, survival kits, waterproof cases, mountaineering boots, GPS units, industrial pumps, and Class 2/3 high-visibility apparel.

Product overview

Safety Source USA is a wholesale supplier of industrial and public safety equipment serving firefighters, police/military, rescue teams, and industrial workers. The product portfolio spans personal protective equipment (turnout gear, firefighter boots, gloves, body armor, helmets), professional flashlights (UK and Pelican brands), rescue equipment (TIRFOR hoists, water rescue gear), industrial safety supplies (respiratory protection, eye/ear protection, hand protection including IMPACTO anti-vibration gloves), survival and emergency kits, waterproof protective cases (UK UltraBox/Dry Box series), outdoor equipment (Kayland mountaineering boots), GPS/navigation units, industrial pumps (Powermate trash and dewatering pumps), and safety apparel (Class 2/3 vests, rain gear, winter coveralls). The company operates on a wholesale pricing model and does not appear to offer a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire-Dex Dex-Pro Gloves Structural firefighting gloves certified to NFPA 1971 with a three-dimensional design, 60+ TPP, and two layers of thermal lining for nearly 4x the NFPA heat protection requirement; sold to fire departments and professional firefighters via wholesale.
• Fire-Dex Chieftain (FXC) Deluxe Turnout Gear Premium structural firefighter turnout gear with a 32" coat featuring 3M Scotchlite reflective material, DexFlex back, XP11 double notch radio pocket, and pants with 3" lime/silver reflective trim and DexFlex knees; for fire departments.
• Fire-Dex Chieftain (FXC) Standard Turnout Gear Standard structural firefighter turnout gear with 35" coat length, hook & loop closures, 9x3x2 double notch radio pocket, and pants with PCA knee patches and padded suspenders; for professional firefighters.
• Fire-Dex FXM Standard Turnout Gear Turnout gear built with 6.5 oz. Armor AP gold, CoreCXP and Stedair 3000 materials, custom sizing, 3" Scotchlite lime triple trim in NYC configuration, and DexFlex elbows; for fire departments.
• Fire-Dex FXR Custom Turnout Gear Custom-fit turnout gear using Active Posture Design (APD) with seamless collar, Dexflex elbows, Dexcuff, Dexflex knees, and Omnidex shoulder design for maximum flexibility; for fire departments and professional firefighters.
• Bullet Resistant Tactical Body Armor (NIJ Level IIIA) NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level IIIA tactical overt MOLLE vest with 4 removable ammunition pockets, front and back ballistic aramid hybrid composite inserts, and front rifle plate pocket for 10x12 hard armor plates; for police and military.
• FireDex FDXL200 Red Leather Structural Firefighting Boot Structural firefighting boot made with Vibram, Kevlar, Flame Stop, and CROSSTECH materials offering slip, flame, liquid, and bacterial protection; meets NFPA 1851 and NFPA 1992; for fire departments.
• Safe-Pro E.O.D. Fragmentation Protection Suit EOD high-collar jacket suit with V50 fragmentation protection rated at 1850 ft/sec (17gr FSP) and 5000 ft/sec chest protection with plate; available in M, L, XL; for EOD/ bomb disposal technicians.
• UK 4AA Flashlight Industrial flashlight with rubber sheath for impact resistance, dual switch types, waterproof to 10 meters, and hydrogen scrubber catalyst for explosive risk minimization; UL listed; for professional/industrial buyers.
• UK 4AA eLED Fire Light Patent-pending Projection Optical System flashlight generating a narrow smoke-cutting beam for firefighting; features a 2-watt LED with constant brightness and is waterproof to 10 meters; for firefighters and rescue crews.
• UK Nitex Pro eLED Rechargeable Flashlight Compact flashlight with Proprietary Compound Path Optics (CPO), thermal recovery system, waterproof design, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery; made in the USA; for professional/industrial buyers.
• Disposable Dual Cartridge Respirator OV/P95 NIOSH-approved disposable respirator with OV/P95 cartridges pre-installed, soft non-allergenic facepiece, and low-profile design; available in medium and large; for industrial workers and first responders.
• Kayland Mountaineering Boot 6001 Technical mountaineering boot for high altitude and cold weather with neoprene Schoeller Nanosphere gaiter, Vibram Teton sole, Primaloft insulation, and ECT engineered composite insole; for rescue teams and high-altitude professionals.
• Kayland Mountaineering Hunter USA Boot Heavy-duty backpacking boot with oiled suede upper, full rubber rand, ePTFE lining, and Vibram Fourà sole; in service with US military special forces in Afghanistan; for tactical and military users.
• Kayland Light Mountaineering Vertigo Dual Boot Lightweight fabric/leather mountaineering boot with eVent waterproof breathable liner, Vibram sole with aggressive lugs, and semi-automatic crampon compatibility; for rescue teams and tactical users.
• UK Flashlight Series (UK 300, UK 4AA, UK 4AA Rechargeable, UK 4AA Right Angle, UK 4AA eLED Zoom) Professional-grade industrial flashlights with eLED technology, rechargeable models, and right-angle lights; UL, FM, CSA rated for hazardous locations; for industrial and hazmat professionals.
• APS 4.3" GPS Unit (PKC0PA / PKC0PB with Back-Up Camera) 4.3" GPS unit with intelligent routing software, pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps, English and Spanish modes, and day/night modes; PKC0PB variant includes back-up camera; for fleet and public-safety vehicles.
• Powermate 2" Trash Pump (PPO100342)
• Powermate 3" Dewatering Pump (PPO100365) 3" dewatering pump with 260 GPM max capacity, 85 ft max head discharge, cast iron impeller, and 62 lbs weight; for construction, fire, and industrial dewatering.
• Canadian-Alaskan Aircraft Support System (CA-20) Aircraft emergency survival kit designed for Alaskan and Canadian airspace with 150+ medical and general supply items to sustain two people for up to 14 days; for aviation operators and rescue services.
• The Traveler (TRV-01) Personal Survival Kit Personal survival kit for one person for up to three days with 50+ items in a custom nylon carrying bag with reinforced straps; for first responders and field workers.
• UK UltraBox Series (206, 207, 307, 308) Tough o-ring sealed waterproof protective boxes submersible to 100 feet with automatic pressure equalization valve, optional shock-absorbent rubber liner, and limited lifetime warranty; made in USA; for first responders, military, and marine users.
• 827 LoadoutCase Waterproof Carrying Case Tough roll-around carrying case with rigid reinforced walls, extendable handle, spring-loaded steel handles, and built-in recessed wheels; protects against salt air, water, sand, and dust; for first responders and field operators.
• UK Dry Box Lightweight Waterproof Case Lightweight waterproof dry box, dust-proof and crushproof, withstanding 7-foot drops to concrete, with silicone rubber seal and ABS construction; for outdoor, marine, and tactical users.
• IMPACTO Anti-Vibration Air Glove BG413 Full-finger anti-vibration glove with patented Air Bubble bladder technology, certified to ANSI S3.40/2002 and prEN ISO 10819 for impact and vibration protection; for industrial workers using power tools.
• IMPACTO Anti-Vibration Air Glove BG650 Full-finger all-leather anti-vibration glove with individual air chamber Bubble Bladder technology, certified to ANSI S3.40/2002; for industrial vibration protection use.
• TIRFOR TU 8, TU 16, TU 32 Lifting Machines TIRFOR TU range machines for lifting, pulling, and positioning heavy loads in structural steelwork, public works, industrial, mechanical engineering, electrical, agriculture, forestry, and fire-service applications.
• TIRFOR TU 32P Pneumatic Lifting Machine Pneumatic TIRFOR TU-32P with 3200 kg capacity mounted on a 2-wheeled chassis with double-acting pneumatic ram and control valve; for industrial and fire-service heavy-load applications.
• Handifor Compact Weigher Lightweight compact weighing device for measuring small forces or loads, designed for difficult load-checking conditions in laboratories and field applications; for industrial and field operators.
• Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Unit Dose, Maximum Strength) Maximum-strength triple antibiotic ointment in unit-dose format for wound care and infection prevention; for first aid kits and industrial first aid stations.
• Heavy Duty Body Bag Impervious and abrasion-resistant 18-mil vinyl body bag with 100% RF heat-sealed seams, 36x94 dimensions, 8-handle heavy-duty vinyl construction, and #8 envelope zipper; for first responder and recovery operations.
• Quik Stop Blood Stopper Trauma Bandage Trauma bandage for heavy bleeding injuries that allows direct pressure application to stop bleeding; for first responders and trauma kits.
• Class 3 Premium Surveyor's Mesh Vest Class 3 ANSI 107-2010 mesh vest with NiteGlo reflective trim, breathable mesh contrasting trim, heavy-duty zipper, six solid pockets, two mic tabs, and an iPad pocket; for surveyors, road crews, and industrial workers.
• Class 3 Premium NiteGlo Parka Class 3 ANSI 107-2010 waterproof parka with NiteGlo contrasting fabric, heavy-weight polar fleece collar, 2" 3M Scotchlite tape, and detachable sleeves for conversion to a Class 2 body warmer; for road and utility crews.
• Premium Public Safety Reversible Bomber Jacket Class 3 ANSI 107-2010 reversible bomber jacket with weatherproof polyester shell, reversible to black, utility belt access zippers, and an enforcement ID pocket; for police and public safety officers.
• 48" DOT Rain Coat Class 3 ANSI 107-2010 waterproof 48" rain coat with PU-coated breathable polyester, 3M DOT trim, fully taped seams, and rollaway rain hood; for road crews and outdoor workers.
• DOT Rain Pant Class E rated rain pant conforming to ANSI 107-2010 when paired with Class 2 upper wear, with PU-coated breathable polyester, fully taped seams, and 3M DOT reflective trim; for road crews and outdoor workers.
• Cold Weather Coverall Class 3 ANSI 107-2010 waterproof cold weather coverall with PU-coated polyester, quilted 3M Thinsulate insulation, taped seams, full-length leg zippers, and kneepad holders; for road crews and outdoor workers in cold climates.
• KO Universal Spanner Set Universal spanner set including adjustable hydrant wrench double head, adjustable hydrant wrench single head, and universal components; for fire departments and hydrant operations.
• KO-Storz Wrench Sets (4", 5", 6" Storz x Universal Spanner) Storz wrench set including 4" and 5" Storz x Universal Spanner Wrenches, adjustable Storz hydrant wrench, and 6" Storz x Universal Spanner Wrenches; for fire departments and hydrant operations.
• APS-PKC0PB 4.3" GPS with Back-Up Camera GPS unit that automatically switches from navigation to back-up camera view when the vehicle is in reverse, with 4.3" screen and NAVTEQ pre-loaded maps; for fleet and public-safety vehicles.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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