ESI Equipment, Inc.

02/12/2026

Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company turned routine training into a Winter Olympics–inspired skills showdown. Crews grabbed their Holmatro EVO tools and competed in hands-on challenges like a tennis ball relay, Jenga, and can stacking.

Creative drills like these keep training fresh and engaging while reinforcing skills and coordination needed for real-world calls.

Great job, team!

02/11/2026

With temps finally getting above freezing pipes will be thawing. This RuptureSeal device seals accidental ruptures in seconds! Compatible with water, gasoline, diesel and over 40 chemical families, the RuptureSeal™ is used by fire departments, freight, transport and towing companies, disaster response, safety and hazmat teams around the world. Make this proven innovative, solution a part of your spill kit!

02/10/2026

ESI Race Track Safety Services was at Volusia Speedway Park for two days of SFI Fire Rescue Certified Training for the World Racing Group track responders. Included in these training sessions were several train the trainers to enhance the instructor group.

ESI RTSS has been at Volusia for a number of years training their group to keep their level of skills up to date. We are always greatful that the WRG looks to maintain a high level of skills and knowledge to their on track response teams.

The ESI RTSS team also assisted the response group at Volusia for a few nights during Race sessions.

02/10/2026

On-scene decon. Simplified.
Toxic Suppression’s new SUDZ-IT Mini Utility Rinse System is compact, lightweight, and fully portable for quick, preliminary exposure reduction on scene.
Powered by the SUDZ-IT Donut Solid Soap, it delivers immediate turnout gear decontamination when seconds matter. Built to help reduce cancer risks, extend gear life, and support firefighter health and safety.
Call and order today!

02/09/2026

Today, ESI Equipment pauses in remembrance of our partner and friend, Ron Thames.

Ron was the founder, inventor, and visionary behind FuelBuster, FireAde, Enforcer, and FIREBULL firefighting products. His passion for innovation and his relentless drive to make the fire service safer changed the way departments respond to some of the toughest incidents.

But beyond the products and the patents, Ron was a friend. His impact will continue to be felt every time one of his products helps protect a responder, a department, or a community.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside him and to carry forward the legacy he built. Please join us in keeping Ron’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this time.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our leader and friend Ron Thames.

Ronald E. Thames
May 9, 1948 – February 5, 2026

Ronald E. Thames, known professionally and personally as Ron Thames, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was 77.

Ron was the founder, inventor, and visionary behind FuelBuster, FireAde, Enforcer, and FIREBULL firefighting products. As the President and CEO of Enforcer One, LLC, he served as a guiding force in the advancement of firefighting, fuel hazard mitigation, and environmental safety technologies. Under his leadership, Enforcer One grew into a globally respected organization, with its World Headquarters located in Peachtree City, Georgia. Ron’s life’s work was defined by innovation, determination, and an unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment.

Ron is preceded in death by his beloved son, Ronnie Thames (2004), and his parents, Eugene Horace Thames and Ethel Margaret Thames.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Thames; his daughter, Andrea Thames, and grandsons Zach Shirk and Bryan Shirk; his sons Will Lawson, Mark Lawson (and grandchildren Trace, Landry, and Nash Lawson), Stephen Lawson and Katy Lawson (and grandson Stephen), and sister Sheila Towns (and nephew Justin Gulledge).

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Parrott Funeral Home, 8355 Senoia Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Peachtree City Christian Church 500 Kedron Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269, with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Ron’s memory to Silent Hero USA. Donations may be sent by check or made online by visiting www.ronniethames.org.

Ron Thames will be remembered not only as a pioneering inventor and respected industry leader, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose legacy will continue through the lives he touched, the technologies he created, and the values he stood for.

02/03/2026

Come visit our Sales Rep Leandra at the NJ Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association’s 2026 Educational Convention!

She’ll be at the show starting today, Tuesday, February 3rd, through Thursday, February 5th. Stop by the booth and see what we have to offer!

01/30/2026

Radnor Professional Firefighters Association responded to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Crews quickly put their Holmatro Pentheon and EVO tools into action, removing the vehicle doors to gain access to and free the patient, who was then transported for further care.

01/29/2026

Holmatro CORE tools were placed into action over the weekend during an auto extrication in the Lehigh Valley area.

01/28/2026

Better Performance, Reduced Waste

The Air3 CAFS system maximizes water and foam agent effectiveness, helping departments do more with less.

01/27/2026

Thank you, Strausstown Volunteer Fire Co., PA for inviting ESI's installation department to make sure your new Pentheon tools were installed securely, easy to deploy and easy to restore. We planned and succeeded in getting the greatest number of tools in the least amount of space for you.

01/27/2026

Last Thursday, Millstone Township Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, crews found one patient trapped and quickly put their Holmatro CORE rescue tools to work to complete the extrication. All patients involved were transported to the hospital for further care.

On Thursday, the Engine Company, the Chief and Ambulances 3258 and 3257 responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Baird Road and Prodelin Way. Units arrived to find one subject trapped and placed hydraulic rescue tools to work to perform extrication. Both ambulances transported patients from this incident.

01/27/2026

Enforcer Air3 CAFS — Performance You Can Rely On

Engineered for consistent foam quality and rugged fireground reliability, the Air3 CAFS system delivers:

✔ Advanced air/water/foam integration
✔ Intuitive controls for faster deployment
✔ Durable components built for daily use
✔ Efficient water and agent performance

Precision meets power. Built for firefighters.