MES Life Safety acquire General Fire Apparatus

September 19, 2025
MES Life Safety acquire General Fire Apparatus

MES Life Safety a provider of fire and emergency response solutions, has announced the acquisition of General Fire Apparatus, a premier fire apparatus sales and service company with a four-decade legacy serving fire departments across the Pacific Northwest.

This move significantly strengthens MES Life Safety’s apparatus sales capabilities across Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon while also deepening its service support network.

A Legacy of Apparatus Sales and Support

For more than 40 years, General Fire Apparatus has supplied fire trucks, emergency vehicles and firefighting equipment to departments of every size.

With a reputation built on both reliable sales expertise and responsive mobile repair, General Fire has been a trusted partner to municipal, volunteer and wildland agencies throughout the region.

Vice President, General Fire Apparatus, Steven Wickwire’s statement

Steven Wickwire, Vice President of General Fire Apparatus said: “We’ve always focused on making sure fire departments have the right apparatus to meet their mission, backed by dependable service and support.”

Brenden Feist, CEO of General Fire Apparatus added: “Becoming part of MES Life Safety allows us to join forces with a strong brand that will increase our access to national resources—while continuing to provide the trusted local service our customers expect.”

Strengthening Apparatus Sales Nationwide

Marvin Riley, CEO of MES Life Safety explained: “General Fire Apparatus has an outstanding history of not only servicing but selling and delivering critical fire apparatus throughout the Pacific Northwest.

“Their deep expertise in apparatus sales and long-standing customer relationships make them the ideal partner as MES Life Safety continues to expand its role as the nation’s most trusted provider of emergency vehicles and equipment.”

MES Life Safety acquire General Fire Apparatus: Summary

MES Life Safety has announced the acquisition of General Fire Apparatus, a premier fire apparatus sales and service company with a four-decade legacy serving fire departments across the Pacific Northwest.

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