a c & m fire equipment

What a c & m fire equipment does

A.C. & M. Fire Equipment is a family-owned and operated fire safety services company headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts. It sells portable fire extinguishers (ABC, Water and Foam, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halon, CO2, and Class D types) and supporting accessories such as covers, storage cabinets, brackets, and fire blankets as an authorized Ansul retailer. The company also provides annual commercial fire extinguisher inspections and semi-annual fire suppression system inspections certified to NFPA 96, 17A, and UL 300 standards, performed by licensed technicians, and conducts live fire training classes at customer sites in coordination with local fire departments.

The business operates on a primarily regional, direct-to-customer model in Massachusetts, combining one-time product sales with recurring inspection and training services priced via custom quotes. Its go-to-market spans phone and email direct sales, an e-commerce storefront on its Squarespace-hosted website, and procurement access to state government entities through the Massachusetts Commbuys platform as an approved Statewide Contractor. Customer segments are commercial properties (primary), residential customers, and Massachusetts state entities, with no disclosed headcount, revenue, or funding data. The company carries no patents, no AI/ML capabilities, and no technology integrations beyond standard e-commerce functionality, and its competitive positioning rests on regulatory credentials, Ansul authorization, and local family-business relationships.

Name

a c & m fire equipment

Legal name

A C & M Fire Equipment Co.

Website

https://acmfireequipment.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A.C. & M. Fire Equipment is a family-owned, Acton, Massachusetts-based fire safety company that sells Ansul extinguishers and accessories, performs NFPA-compliant annual and semi-annual inspections, and offers live fire training to commercial, residential, and state government customers across Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Extinguisher Services (Inspection/Recharge/Hydrostatic Testing) (IMAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Fire extinguisher sales
• Fire suppression inspections
• NFPA compliance services
• Fire safety training
• Fire protection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Acton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Equipment Sales: Sale of fire safety equipment including portable fire extinguishers (ABC, Water and Foam, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halon, CO2, Class D), extinguisher covers, storage cabinets, brackets, and fire blankets. Authorized Ansul retailer.
2. Inspection Services: Annual fire extinguisher inspections for commercial properties per NFPA regulations. Semi-annual fire suppression system inspections. Services provided by licensed technicians.
3. Fire Training Classes: Live fire training at customer locations including fire extinguisher review, fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and proper operation of fire extinguishers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A.C. & M. Fire Equipment sells fire safety equipment (portable fire extinguishers, extinguisher covers, storage cabinets, brackets, and fire blankets) as an authorized Ansul retailer, and provides licensed inspection services for portable fire extinguishers (annual) and fire suppression systems (semi-annual) compliant with NFPA 96, 17A, and UL 300 standards. The company also delivers live fire safety training classes at customer locations, coordinated with local fire departments. Operations are based in Acton, Massachusetts, serving commercial properties, residential customers, and Massachusetts state entities statewide.

Product overview

A.C. & M. Fire Equipment is a family-owned fire safety company offering a portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include sales and inspection of portable fire extinguishers (as an authorized Ansul retailer offering ABC, Water and Foam, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halon, CO2, and Class D types) and fire suppression systems with semi-annual inspections compliant to NFPA 96, 17A and UL 300 standards. These product lines are supported by accessories (extinguisher covers, storage cabinets, brackets, fire blankets) and complemented by licensed inspection services and live fire training classes conducted at customer locations. The company operates as a licensed Massachusetts fire protection contractor serving both commercial and residential customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers sold across multiple classes (ABC, Water and Foam, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halon, CO2, Class D) as an authorized Ansul retailer, designed to strict manufacturing standards for commercial and residential customers.
• Fire Suppression Systems Fire suppression systems certified for correct installation and regulatory compliance with NFPA 96, 17A and UL 300 standards, sold and serviced for commercial customers requiring semi-annual inspection.
• Fire Extinguisher Inspection Service Annual fire extinguisher inspection service for commercial and residential properties, conducted by licensed technicians fully trained in state fire regulations and NFPA codes, to ensure compliance and proper functioning.
• Fire Suppression System Inspection Service Semi-annual fire suppression system inspection service performed by licensed, trained technicians who certify that the suppression system is compliant, installed correctly, and meets NFPA 96, 17A and UL 300 standards.
• Fire Training Classes Live fire training classes conducted at customer locations, covering fire extinguisher types, fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and proper operation of fire extinguishers. Classes are coordinated with local fire departments for required approvals before being held.
• Fire Safety Accessories Supporting fire safety products including extinguisher covers, storage cabinets, mounting brackets, and fire blankets, sold as accessories for fire extinguishers and suppression systems.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State of MassachusettscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA.C. & M. Fire Equipment is an approved Massachusetts Statewide Contractor. The company has been doing business with the state of Massachusetts for many years, serving state entities through the Commbuys procurement platform.
• AnsulcoreTechnology or IntegrationA.C. & M. Fire Equipment is an authorized retailer of Ansul Fire Extinguishers. Employees attend annual product training programs to provide customers with best options and knowledge. Products include ABC, Water and Foam, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halon, CO2 and Class D extinguishers designed to strict standards.
• Local Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA.C. & M. Fire Equipment works with local fire departments to obtain approvals before conducting live fire training classes at customer locations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Koorsen is a regional fire and life safety services company providing extinguisher inspections, suppression system service, and training across multiple U.S. states — a directly comparable operating model to A.C. & M., just at greater geographic scale.
• Impact Fire Services: Impact Fire Services is a multi-state fire protection services provider offering extinguisher and suppression inspections, equipment sales, and training — closely matching A.C. & M.'s service mix across a broader regional footprint.
• Guardian Fire Protection Services: Guardian Fire Protection is a mid-sized fire extinguisher, sprinkler, and suppression services company with a multi-state footprint, closely mirroring A.C. & M.'s service lines at a larger scale.
• VFS Fire & Security Services: VFS provides fire extinguisher, suppression, and alarm services to commercial customers across several states, sharing the same NFPA-driven recurring inspection model that anchors A.C. & M.'s revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas: Cintas operates a large national fire protection and extinguisher service business as part of its broader uniform and facility services portfolio, overlapping with A.C. & M.'s inspection and equipment offering but at much greater scale and geography.
• APi Group: APi Group is a publicly traded parent of multiple fire and life safety service brands across North America, making it a broad incumbent benchmark for valuation, scale, and competitive intensity relevant to A.C. & M.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls' fire protection division delivers large-scale suppression, alarm, and inspection services globally, establishing the upper-bound competitive and valuation benchmark relevant to small operators like A.C. & M.

Regional players

• State Fire & Safety Equipment: A regional fire equipment and inspection services provider similar in size and operating model to A.C. & M., demonstrating the small-company template A.C. & M. fits within and competes against.
• Mass Fire Equipment: A Massachusetts-based fire equipment and inspection services company serving the same regional customer base as A.C. & M., making it the closest direct geographic competitor.

Emerging players

• Sciens Building Solutions: Sciens is a fast-growing fire and life safety services roll-up offering inspection, service, and integration across the U.S., representing the kind of consolidator that competes with and could potentially acquire A.C. & M.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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