Zico provides engineered access and storage solutions designed to improve firefighter safety, organisation and operational readiness for emergency response.
Zico designs and manufactures equipment for fire and EMS vehicles, focused on improving how tools and systems are stored, accessed and deployed. With more than 50 years of experience, the company develops practical solutions that support safe, efficient operations across a range of apparatus configurations and operating environments.
Emergency response vehicles often face challenges related to limited space, heavy equipment and the need for reliable access to critical tools. Zico solutions are designed to address these demands through mounting, storage, access and retrieval systems that improve organisation, reduce physical strain and support consistent readiness during emergency response operations.
These solutions integrate into a wide variety of apparatus layouts and operational environments. By focusing on durability, accessibility and ease of use, Zico products are designed to support crews in demanding conditions while helping improve efficiency and long-term equipment management.
Recent product developments reflect this continued focus on safety and accessibility, including:
· SCBA Brackets and Mounting Options designed to securely hold cylinders while allowing quick and easy access.
· Tool Mounting Solutions that provide organised storage to protect tools and equipment and keep it within reach.
· Vehicle Cooling Units that help crews apply targeted cooling beneath electric vehicles to manage heat during battery-related incidents.
Quality underpins every aspect of Zico’s manufacturing approach. New products are subjected to rigorous in-house and third-party testing to ensure they meet demanding safety and durability requirements. Using high-grade materials, most Zico products are manufactured and assembled in the United States, enabling close control over production standards and consistency. This focus on build quality is particularly important for equipment designed to operate in high-vibration, high-impact and time-critical environments.
Innovation remains a core driver of the business. Zico continues to invest in engineering development to create solutions that make tasks faster, safer and more intuitive for firefighters. New designs are informed by operational feedback from the fire service, while established products are continually reviewed and upgraded in response to changing standards, appliance layouts and working practices. This ensures that the company’s equipment evolves alongside the needs of modern fire and rescue services.
Flexibility and customisation are key strengths of the Zico offering. Zico provides a high degree of choice in terms of size, materials, colours, mounting locations and operational characteristics such as drop distances and load ratings. This allows departments to specify solutions tailored precisely to their vehicles and equipment inventories. Whether supporting the build of a new fire appliance or retrofitting a single compartment, Zico works to deliver configurations that maximise space efficiency and crew safety.
Zico also offers a 30-day testing and evaluation programme on selected products. This allows fire departments to trial equipment in real operational conditions before committing to purchase, demonstrating the company’s confidence in its designs and its commitment to customer assurance.
Across its product range, Zico focuses on delivering durable, dependable solutions that integrate into a wide variety of apparatus designs. Through continued product development and practical engineering, the company remains focused on helping fire and EMS personnel improve accessibility, organisation and operational readiness.
