MES Life Safety

MES Life Safety, also known as Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES), is a prominent supplier of firefighting and emergency response equipment in North America. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, MES has become the largest distributor of such equipment to fire departments and first responders in the United States, employing over 700 dedicated staff. The company offers a wide range of services to support emergency responders and industrial safety teams. These include sales and distribution of high-performance products from top brands, technical support from certified service technicians, and mobile service for on-site maintenance and repairs. MES represents over 150,000 products from more than 2,000 manufacturers, catering to sectors such as firefighting, law enforcement, hazmat, and emergency medical services. MES is committed to providing high-quality equipment and expert support to protect those who protect others.

Public Safety Newtown, United States Founded 2001 ~229 employees

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Employees
229
+1.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$109K
Revenue ~$25M
12-month attrition
6.8%
Tech: 0%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

MES Life Safety went from 208 employees in Jul 2023 to 229 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 18 people joined, 3 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Sales96
Other72
Operations41
Success12
Marketing4
HR2
Engineering1
Product1

MES Life Safety FAQ

How many employees does MES Life Safety have?

MES Life Safety has about 229 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is MES Life Safety's revenue per employee?

MES Life Safety makes about $109K in revenue per employee, based on $25M annual revenue and 229 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.