Established in 1987, Ward Diesel Filter Systems is a fire-service-focused manufacturer known for its apparatus-mounted approach to exhaust protection. President and owner Scott Beecher purchased the company in 2013, and the company now supports fire departments and emergency fleets with NO SMOKE systems that travel with the vehicle rather than relying on fixed station connections.
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MagneGripEstablished in 1982, Cincinnati-based MagneGrip manufactures source-capture exhaust removal and air-quality systems that help fire departments keep diesel contaminants out of their stations. The family-owned, women-owned company grew from industrial air-cleaning expertise and is unusual in offering both source capture and whole-station air purification, along with real-time monitoring. Its systems are made and assembled in the United States under ISO 9001:2015 certification.BLUE ASH, OH
KiddeFounded by Walter Kidde in 1917 after developing an integrated smoke-detection and carbon-dioxide extinguishing system for ships, Kidde makes fire-safety products and commercial fire-alarm systems. Its FX Series is designed for small to mid-sized buildings, with systems that can be tailored, expanded, and integrated as needs change. Kidde also supports installers through a technical team with more than 180 years of combined field experience and provides self-study training for life-safety professionals.EXTON, PA
Forge Fire & CompanyBuilt on a fire-service legacy that began in 1985, Forge Fire & Company was founded by firefighters Todd and Carie Shepherd in 2021. The Bucyrus manufacturer carries that firsthand experience into realistic training environments for fire departments, academies, and training centers, with NFPA 1402 certification covering each build’s exact configuration. Its in-house team keeps design and fabrication together, allowing training systems to evolve with the departments that use them.BUCYRUS, OH
Clarke Fire Protection ProductsSince 1964, Clarke Fire Protection Products has designed and manufactured diesel engines that drive fire pumps, supplying the power that moves emergency water when fire protection systems are called into action. Based in Cincinnati with a manufacturing operation in Scotland, the company supports its engines through a global dealer network and provides installation, maintenance, training, and parts resources. Clarke engines are built for demanding fire-protection requirements and are designed around standards including NFPA 20, UL 1247, and FM 1333.CINCINNATI, OH