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Douglass Safety Systems, LLC.
2655 N. M-30
Suite #6
Sanford, MI 48657

Phone: 1-800-316-3255

local: 989-687-7600
Fax: 989-687-7601

Douglass Safety Systems (DSS) was formed in 1993 for the express purpose of providing high-quality equipment and service to fire departments in Michigan.  I had long appreciated the drive and commitment of fire-fighters and knew that I could be equally committed in serving their needs. 

Armed with 10 years of previous experience in safety equipment, I wanted to offer the best of the best to the fire safety community, so I set the stage with products like ISI’s Magnum, the first SCBA designed from the ground up exclusively for the fire service.  Soon, respected relationships were formed, product lines were expanded and DSS grew to meet increasing demand.   

Today’s team includes six regional salespeople covering Michigan and two maintenance technician's, all supported by an extremely competent support staff in our new Sanford Michigan location.  Our sales force is a collection of professional firefighters, both active and retired, from across Michigan who know their products and understand your applications.  They can relate to you, and you will not be dissatisfied. 

Our product lines offer everything that a firefighter may carry, wear or stuff in his truck.  From the air you breathe to the shoes you walk in, we offer top-quality products for the tough demands of your job – to protect you every step of the way.   We carry, for example, ISI – known for the most advanced fire fighting Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Thermal Imagers available today.  We also carry Bacou-Dalloz's, Securitex and Fire Gear Turnout Gear, providing the broadest offerings of hi-tech outer shells in the industry, as well as a new flag in our fleet Survivair SCBA's .  You can also order American Made, Hypress Air Compressors and Fill Stations manufactured in Oklahoma City, and Verde’s Microbial Fire Suppressants MicroBlaze-Out that consumes contaminates of the fire ground, leaving it cleaner than before the fire started.   Lines such as Conway Helmets, Shelby Gloves, BW Gas Detection, Pelican Flashlights and HAIX Leather Boots round out our product offering.   

I am one of those lucky men who truly enjoy what I do for a living, but am the first to admit I could not have done this alone.  I owe a debt of gratitude to my employees and a few very patient Fire Chiefs who encouraged and guided me early on, but most crucial is the support and sacrifice made by my wife Patti and my sons, Ryan, Trevor and Adam. Without their support and sacrifice, along with my bride’s encouraging words at those most needed times, this company could not have been a possibility.   

So thank you for welcoming my company into your departments.  It has been the most satisfying and enjoyable decade of my life, and I look forward to an equally rewarding future as we all work together to keep you safe.   

Doug Engwis

DOUGLASS SAFETY SYSTEMS
TOP PRODUCTS FOR TOUGH DEMANDS

 

People make the difference in any organization. At Douglass Safety Systems we are very proud of the team we have assembled.

 

Doug Engwis
– Company Founder

Cheryl Rahl
– Customer Service

Beverly Reed
– Office Manager

 

Sales Reps

Dave Dorr
Eastern Sales Rep.

David Richard
Southwest Sales Rep.

Steve Johnson
Midwest Sales Rep

Sean Neary
Detroit Metro Sales Rep

Glen Bromm
Northern MI Sales Rep

Mike Jensen
UP MI Sales Rep

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