Fire Equipment

UL fire equipment services offers the unique capability to test in-service fire equipment for entire jurisdictions. Our field engineers perform aerial and ground ladder inspections and pump testing for fire departments to help ensure the safety of firefighters and the people they’re tasked to protect. We are committed to the advancement of fire safety science, and so we extend our services beyond basic testing of standardized equipment to provide technical expertise, testing and certification for apparatus prototypes and fire safety innovations.

California State Fire Marshal’s Building Materials Listing Program

Streamline your California State Fire Marshal approval process with UL.

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Fire and Emergency Apparatus Testing

Firefighters can’t afford to gamble on the reliability of their equipment. That’s why we offer services to test and certify the performance and safety of fire apparatus, automotive systems and devices, and ground ladders and accessories to NFPA Standards.

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Fire Department Aerial Device Testing and Inspection

Leverage our global expertise to help ensure your aerial device is compliant with NFPA 1911. Our comprehensive on-site inspection program is designed to help you get your products to market faster.

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Fire Department Ground Ladders Testing

We examine in-service fire department ground ladders to determine compliance with the current edition of NFPA 1932: The Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders.

Fire Equipment Testing Service

Firefighters have no margin for error, so they can’t afford to gamble on the reliability of their equipment. That’s why we offer testing services that help take the guesswork out of fire equipment safety and performance.

In-building ERCES Training and Review

Understand the performance and reliability requirements included within fire codes through an in-depth code analysis or training.

Private and Custom Workshops and Round-Table Discussions

Maximize your training investment with our private, customized round tables and workshops. Knowledge is power, and we can empower your team with the information and skills required to meet the needs of your business today and into the future.

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Regulatory and Compliance Learning Essentials

Our Regulatory and Compliance Essentials e-learning suite includes training in hazard-based safety engineering, global market access, code compliance, conformity assessment and more.