Who’s Who – Zico 

Zico creates flexible and innovative systems for fire and EMS vehicles, ensuring safe access and long-term durability for emergency responders.

In Brief

Zico designs and manufactures equipment for fire and EMS vehicles. Its portfolio includes SCBA mounting systems, ladder access systems, oxygen cylinder storage, tool mounts, helmet holders and equipment retrieval solutions. Manufactured in the US, its products focus on accessibility, durability and operational safety, with customisation options for different apparatus requirements. Continued development, including Vehicle Cooling Units for electric vehicle incidents, reflects Zico’s focus on practical solutions for evolving emergency response needs.
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Zico develops innovative fire and EMS vehicle equipment, delivering practical storage, access and mounting solutions that improve operational safety worldwide.

Engineered Solutions for fire and EMS vehicles 

Zico designs and manufactures equipment for fire and EMS vehicles, developing products that integrate into a wide variety of apparatus configurations and operating environments. Its approach is rooted in practical engineering creating solutions that are durable, intuitive to use, and designed to support the way emergency responders work every day. 

Headquartered in the US and with distributors around the globe, Zico develops products that address the evolving needs of modern emergency response vehicles. The company focuses on creating flexible systems that can be integrated across a variety of vehicle layouts while supporting safe, efficient operation and long-term durability. 

Zico offers powered and manual systems for storage, mounting, access, and retrieval of key equipment. These solutions include SCBA mounting systems, ladder access systems, oxygen cylinder storage, tool mounts, drafting and portable tank retrieval systems, helmet holders, and other specialised storage solutions. Zico provides multiple product configurations that allow departments and apparatus manufacturers to select solutions best suited to their vehicles and operational requirements. 

As the fire service continues to evolve, new operational challenges continue to shape apparatus design and equipment storage requirements. Zico remains committed to developing solutions that address these changing needs while maintaining a focus on accessibility, reliability, and long-term performance. Recent innovations, including Vehicle Cooling Units for electric vehicle incidents, reflect this continued commitment to supporting today’s fire and EMS professionals while complementing the company’s established portfolio of trusted storage and access solutions. 

Across every product category, the objective remains the same: to improve how critical equipment is stored, accessed, and deployed. By focusing on practical engineering and dependable performance, Zico helps departments improve organization, reduce strain, and support efficient emergency response operations. Today, Zico products are used by fire departments, apparatus manufacturers, and emergency response organisations around the world.  

Through continued product development and a commitment to practical, purpose-driven design, the company remains focused on delivering dependable solutions that support the evolving needs of the global fire and EMS community. 

About us:
For more than 50 years, Zico has been helping firefighters and emergency responders work more safely, efficiently and effectively through innovative equipment engineered for real world operations. Manufactured in the USA using high-quality materials, Zico products undergo rigorous in house and third-party testing to ensure they meet demanding standards for safety, durability and long-term performance. The company combines continuous product innovation with extensive customisation options, allowing departments and apparatus manufacturers to specify solutions tailored to their exact operational requirements.  

From SCBA brackets and ladder access systems to equipment mounts and storage solutions, every product is designed with practical engineering and ease of use in mind. 

Zico continually refines existing products while developing new technologies that address the changing needs of the fire service.  

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