From Battlefields to Corn fields: Why America's Defense Trusts STOP-FYRE® — and Why Farmers Should Too

When it comes to protecting what matters most, the U.S. government doesn’t mess around. That’s why AKE Safety Equipment and our flagship product, STOP-FYRE® — The World’s BEST Fire Extinguisher®—have been approved to sell through the GSA Schedule.

So, what does that mean? The GSA Schedule is essentially the government’s official “approved vendor list.” Getting on it isn’t easy—it requires meeting strict standards for quality, compliance, and reliability. Once you’re on, every federal agency from the Department of Defense to Homeland Security can buy from you directly, without red tape. It’s a stamp of trust that says: this company makes equipment good enough to protect America’s most critical operations.

Trusted by the U.S. Government

STOP-FYRE® has been approved by some of the highest levels of the U.S. government. That includes agencies like the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These are organizations responsible for safeguarding our nation’s people, infrastructure, and critical operations. When they choose a fire protection solution, it’s because it has passed the toughest standards for reliability and performance.

Partnered with Defense Industry Leaders

We’ve also gained partnerships with private government OEM defense suppliers—the companies that design, build, and deliver the most advanced military and aerospace platforms in the world. Names like Blue Origin, Boeing Defense Space & Security, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX have added STOP-FYRE® to their purchasing lists.

These aren’t just symbolic partnerships. Our technology is being pursued for integration into rugged ground terrain vehicles, naval vessels, and even spacecraft—places where fire protection simply cannot fail.

Representing at AUSA

This October, our most experienced team members will be at the AUSA (Association of the United States Army) show in Washington, D.C. There, we’ll be working side-by-side with America’s military leaders and defense partners to further the mission of protecting the people, equipment, and resources this country depends on.

If STOP-FYRE® Protects Soldiers and Spaceships, Imagine What It Can Do for Your Combine

Farmers know that one spark during harvest can destroy a half-million-dollar machine in minutes—not to mention grind an entire season’s work to a halt. Fires don’t wait for you to be ready, and downtime isn’t an option.

The very same qualities that make STOP-FYRE® trusted in combat vehicles and spacecraft make it the right solution for farm equipment, outbuildings, and homes:

• Spray in the vicinity of fire — gas expands to smother flames (no perfect aim required).
• No Mess, No Clean Up – Unlike powder extinguishers that corrode equipment and leave a disaster behind, STOP-FYRE® discharges clean.
• Multi-Shot Unit – Use it once and it’s still ready for the next fire.
• No Monthly or Yearly Service – One purchase, lifetime protection.
• Compact & Lightweight – Easy to mount in tractors, trucks, shops, and barns.
• Lifetime No-Hassle Guarantee® – Peace of mind that never expires.

Why Traditional Extinguishers Fail Farmers

Most farmers already have extinguishers—but here’s the ugly truth: traditional dry chemical extinguishers fail all the time.

• They require monthly inspections and yearly service, but most farms skip it because it’s inconvenient and expensive.
• Dry chemical powder settles, cakes, and clogs inside the cylinder. That means when you pull the pin, nothing comes out—or it comes out too weak to stop the fire.
• The powder itself is corrosive. Even when it works, it ruins wiring, bearings, and sensitive equipment, often causing more long-term damage than the fire itself.
• Studies and field experience show that nearly half of dry chemical extinguishers pulled in an emergency don’t discharge properly—leaving farmers helpless in the moment they need protection most.

STOP-FYRE® was engineered to solve every one of these problems. It doesn’t settle or clog. It doesn’t corrode equipment. It doesn’t require ongoing service. And most importantly, it works when you need it—every single time.

Farmers Face Fires Every Day—Here’s the Hard Truth

• Fires double in size every 30 seconds.
• The average farm needs at least 24 extinguishers spread across the house, outbuildings, and equipment to be adequately protected.
• Most farmers only realize their extinguisher doesn’t work when they go to use it—and by then, it’s too late.

That’s why STOP-FYRE® matters. If it’s good enough for the U.S. military, it’s more than good enough to protect your operation.

One Mission: Protect What Matters Most

AKE Safety Equipment has been in business since 1989, serving farmers since 2010. We’ve saved our customers billions of dollars in equipment, property, and livelihoods—not to mention lives. And now, with the trust of America’s defense and aerospace industries, you can be certain STOP-FYRE® is the most battle-tested, farmer-ready fire extinguisher in the world.

Because whether it’s a soldier in a combat vehicle or a farmer on a combine, the mission is the same: protect what matters most.

👉 Farmers, if you want the same protection trusted by our nation’s defense, it’s time to get STOP-FYRE® working for you.

Learn more and get yours here »