Miami Fire Equipment

In 1950, Mr. Ad Ebrum Deville retired from the City of Miami Fire Department. At that time there were no fire equipment companies in the city. Mr. A.E. Deville opened Miami Fire Equipment in a rented building on Flagler St. near 27th Ave. After 2 years, growth dictated the establishment of a new building around the corner at 150 S.W. 27th Ave. (present location). This new building and adjacent parking provided the opportunity for further growth. Mr. A.E. Deville ran the business along with his wife Etta Josephine for 15 years.

During that time Miami Fire grew from a small one truck extinguisher service entity to a substantial fire and safety company. In 1965, Philip Ray Deville acquired the company and continued to build the business. The service and installation of restaurant kitchen hood systems provided expanding opportunities. The latest equipment in extinguisher service technology was installed as a modern facility emerged.

In continuing with this tradition Valerie and Derek Deville, the children of Philip Deville, are preparing to carry the company into its 50th year and a new millennium. Clean agent fire suppression systems have provided continuing challenges and opportunities. Striving to bring Miami Fire to the top of the industry, the continued modernization of servicing facilities and accounting have yielded quality service that can be offered at a competitive price.

All employees have been certified by the State of Florida and we hold all the appropriate State and Local Licenses and Insurance

Miami Fire Equipment started in 1950, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Thank you to every one of our customers who have made this possible.
Valerie Deville (3rd generation owner)