Based in Moss, Norway, Fire Fighting Systems AS (FFS) is a specialized designer, manufacturer, and supplier of complete external firefighting packages for the global maritime industry. Since its establishment in 2003, the company has concentrated on developing unified systems where all core components—ranging from high-capacity pumps and monitors to complex control units—are engineered to work seamlessly together. This "single-source" approach contrasts with fragmented supply chains, allowing FFS to oversee the entire lifecycle of a system, from initial design and hydrodynamic analysis to final commissioning and class approval.
The company’s operational structure spans across Scandinavia and into key Asian markets. While headquarters and primary engineering activities remain in Norway, manufacturing and testing are centered in Åmål, Sweden. This Swedish facility houses a specialized production plant and a full-scale testing station, enabling the company to validate equipment performance under realistic conditions before delivery. To support its global client base, FFS also maintains a presence in Singapore, a strategic hub for the Asian shipping and offshore sectors.
In the maritime domain, FFS is widely recognized for outfitting tugs, offshore support vessels, fireboats, and workboats. Their systems are designed to meet strict regulatory standards, including Fi-Fi I, II, and III class notations, which dictate specific water throw lengths and capacity requirements for vessels engaged in emergency response. The company’s portfolio supports a broad range of vessel sizes, offering solutions that integrate main engine-driven pumps or dedicated drivers depending on the ship's architecture. Although their reputation is built on marine applications, FFS has successfully adapted its high-flow water technology for land-based industrial use, protecting refineries, tank farms, and petrochemical facilities.
A significant development in the company’s corporate history occurred in late 2024, when FFS was acquired by Madison Industries, a US-based investment firm focused on safety and industrial solutions. This transition marked a new chapter for the Norwegian entity, integrating it into a larger diverse industrial family while maintaining its distinct operational identity. Today, Fire Fighting Systems AS continues to function as a dedicated provider of large-scale water suppression technology, characterized by its focus on delivering complete, verified packages to shipyards and owners worldwide.
