Municipal Emergency Services
Provides equipment and maintenance services to first responders.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2001
- Employees
- 695
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Marvin Riley
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · 2021
- Subsidiaries
- Lawmen Supply Company, Douglass Safety Systems, Frontline Outfitters, Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers, Coastal Fire Systems, L & M Compressor
About
At Municipal Emergency Services (MES), we are at the forefront of revolutionizing how first responders are equipped and supported, leveraging cutting-edge distribution and service networks to protect those who protect us. Since our inception in 2001, we have engineered a new paradigm in the supply of life-saving equipment, growing to become the largest and most trusted distributor of firefighting gear, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response tools in North America. Our mission, 'Protecting Heroes from Heat, Hazard, & Height,' is the driving force behind our relentless innovation in product sourcing, logistics, and customer support. We have strategically built an unparalleled infrastructure, featuring a national network of over 290 specialized sales representatives, more than 110 mobile service technicians, and numerous in-house service centers, ensuring that every product we deliver not only meets but exceeds the rigorous standards required in critical, life-or-death situations. Our technological integration extends beyond simple distribution. We have developed sophisticated eCommerce platforms and digital services that provide our partners—from municipal fire departments and law enforcement agencies to industrial safety teams and federal government sectors—with streamlined procurement and inventory management. By representing over 2,000 leading manufacturers and offering a catalog of more than 150,000 products, we provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for mission-critical needs. Our team's deep, specialized knowledge, born from thousands of hours of training and cumulative centuries of field experience, allows us to deliver not just equipment, but confidence. Through continuous expansion, strategic acquisitions, and a commitment to technological advancement, MES is dedicated to enhancing our exclusive range of products and services, ensuring that every hero is prepared for the challenges they face, 24/7, 365 days a year.