MES Life Safety Expands Fire Apparatus Sales in the Pacific Northwest with Acquisition of General Fire Apparatus

SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MES Life Safety, the national leader in 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.

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

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

About General Fire Apparatus
Headquartered in Spokane, WA, General Fire Apparatus specializes in fire apparatus sales, emergency vehicle service, pump testing, apparatus repair, and firefighting equipment sales. Its footprint spans Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon, where it supports departments of all sizes with both apparatus delivery and responsive service.

About MES Life Safety
Since 2001, MES Life Safety has been dedicated to protecting heroes from heat, hazards, and heights in the most challenging environments. As a trusted supplier to the fire service, law enforcement, and industrial safety markets, MES Life Safety equips at-risk workers with apparatus, gear, and high-performance products from leading brands such as 3M Scott, Honeywell, ISC, Fire-Dex, Seek Thermal, Hurst Jaws of Life, Matex Hose, Elbeco, and 5.11 Tactical. With the nation's largest network of specialized sales representatives, mobile service technicians, and strategically located service centers, MES delivers unmatched equipment, apparatus, and support to ensure readiness and safety on every mission.

SOURCE MES Life Safety