Overview
Fire Equipment Inc. (FEI) is a full-service life safety provider serving New England since 1928. It offers inspections, installation, design, repairs, and 24/7 emergency services for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, kitchen suppression, clean agents, fire extinguishers, and alarm monitoring. FEI supports a wide range of industries with ongoing maintenance and rapid response, ensuring systems work reliably when needed. Their offerings are delivered through eight office locations in New England, enabling local service and rapid support. Unlike many competitors, FEI is a third-generation, family-owned business that heavily invest in infrastructure, technology, and education to deliver cost-effective, total life safety solutions. The company’s mission is to protect lives, valuable assets, and property by providing comprehensive life safety coverage from design and installation through monitoring and repairs.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boston Business Journal ranked FEI #39 on its 2026 Fast 50 list.
- FEI opened Westford in 2024, extending coverage west of Boston.
- About FEI says over 250 employees across eight locations as of August 2026.
What critics are saying
- FEI depends on inspection and code-compliance work; permit delays hit revenue immediately.
- A major installation defect triggers AHJ shutdowns, claims, and reputation damage within weeks.
- Regional concentration in New England leaves FEI exposed to one competitor's pricing war.
What makes Fire Equipment Inc unique
- FEI has protected New England since 1928 as a third-generation family business.
- Eight offices and 24/7 service cover alarms, sprinklers, suppression, and monitoring.
- Marioff HI-FOG distribution makes FEI one of New England's largest fire-protection providers.
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