Where is Buckeye Fire Equipment headquartered?

Buckeye Fire Equipment is headquartered in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, near Charlotte.

How long has Buckeye been in business?

Buckeye was founded in 1968 and has manufactured fire protection products for more than 55 years.

What types of fire extinguishers does Buckeye make?

Handheld units in ABC dry chemical , BC dry chemical, Purple-K, CO2 , water, wet chemical (Class K) , and clean agent (Halotron) configurations, plus wheeled extinguishers from 50 to 350 pounds for high-hazard industrial, aviation, and military environments.

Do Buckeye kitchen suppression systems meet NFPA 96?

Yes. Buckeye manufactures UL 300-listed wet chemical pre-engineered kitchen suppression systems designed for commercial cooking operations governed by NFPA 96.

Where can I buy Buckeye fire extinguishers?

US Made Supply is an authorized Buckeye distributor. Browse the Buckeye lineup in our fire extinguishers collection, including ABC dry chemical , CO2 , Class K , Halotron clean agent , and wheeled units. For fleet and volume orders we price DOT-compliant portables and matched UL 299 vehicle brackets. Start a quote on our DOT commercial vehicle fire extinguisher guide or fleet DOT compliance guide . We typically respond within one business day with a spec sheet keyed to your placard mix and vehicle count.

Does Buckeye Fire Equipment have a CAGE code for government purchasing?

Yes. Buckeye Fire Equipment is cataloged in the federal supply system under CAGE code 57658. Several Buckeye models we carry, including vehicle-bracket ABC portables and the 125 lb Purple K wheeled unit, are cataloged sources for active National Stock Numbers. Our buying fire extinguishers by NSN guide has the verified NSN cross-reference table and explains how P-card and open-market government purchases work.

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Q: Are Buckeye extinguishers DOT-compliant for commercial vehicles?

Yes. Buckeye extinguishers and vehicle mounting brackets meet DOT 49 CFR §393.95 requirements for commercial motor vehicles. The 5 lb and 10 lb ABC units are the most commonly specified configurations for fleet applications.

Buckeye Fire Equipment is a privately held American manufacturer of fire protection products founded in 1968, headquartered in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. For more than 55 years Buckeye has manufactured portable fire extinguishers, wheeled extinguishers, extinguishing agents, foam concentrates, and pre-engineered kitchen fire suppression systems at its North Carolina facility.

Portable extinguishers

Handheld units come in NFPA 10-compliant configurations across all major agent types: ABC dry chemical, BC dry chemical, Purple-K, CO2, water, wet chemical (Class K), and clean agent. Most Buckeye portables in our catalog carry UL 711 rating-and-classification listings, and the fire extinguishers we stock include active SKUs across ABC dry chemical, Class K wet chemical, CO2, and Halotron clean agent. Kitchen operators sizing a Class K unit can start with our Class K fire extinguisher guide. Facilities protecting servers, data centers, or telecom rooms can compare clean-agent and CO2 options in our fire extinguisher for sensitive electronics guide.

Wheeled units and bulk agents

Wheeled extinguishers range from 50 to 350 pounds for high-hazard industrial, aviation, and military environments. The foam suppression line includes AFFF, AR-AFFF, and fluorine-free foam concentrates with compatible proportioning hardware for industrial facilities, fuel storage, and aviation fire protection. Bulk extinguishing agents serve fire extinguisher service companies for recharging and maintenance work governed by NFPA 10 inspection and maintenance schedules.

Kitchen fire suppression

Buckeye manufactures UL 300-listed wet chemical kitchen suppression systems for commercial cooking operations governed by NFPA 96 ventilation and suppression requirements.

Fleet and commercial vehicles

For fleet and transportation applications, Buckeye manufactures extinguishers and vehicle mounting brackets that meet DOT 49 CFR §393.95 requirements for commercial motor vehicles. The 5 lb and 10 lb ABC units are commonly specified for DOT-compliant commercial vehicle fire extinguisher applications including semi-trucks, box trucks, tankers, and buses. Buckeye also supplies extinguishers for fleet and DOT compliance programs and ships UL 299-listed wall hooks and vehicle brackets for mounting. Several of these models are cataloged under National Stock Numbers against Buckeye's CAGE code 57658. See our guide to buying fire extinguishers by NSN for the verified cross-reference. Per-SKU datasheets are at buckeyef.com's product catalog.

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Section 10 44 16 · Fire Extinguishers

32 products specified under this section. What this section covers

Red fire extinguisher with black hose on a white background

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 10 lb CO2 Fire Extinguisher

$264.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 10 lb Purple K Fire Extinguisher 80-B:C

$165.00

Buckeye 10 lb Short ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 11310, model 10SHISA-ABC

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 10 lb Short ABC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 4-A:60-B:C, Part 11310

$128.00

Buckeye 10 lb Standard BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 11840, model 10HISA-STD

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 10 lb Standard BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 40-B:C, Part 11840

$109.00

Buckeye 11 lb Halotron Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

8 percent off

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 11 lb Halotron Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

$1,109.00

$1,205.00

Red fire extinguisher with wheels on a white background

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 125 lb Purple K Wheeled Fire Extinguisher 320-B:C

$3,154.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 15 lb CO2 Fire Extinguisher

$307.00

7 percent off

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Buckeye 15.5 lb Halotron Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

$1,513.00

$1,625.00

Yellow fire extinguisher on wheels with hose on a white background

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 150 lb Halotron Wheeled Fire Extinguisher

$16,469.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 Gallon Water Fire Extinguisher 2-A

$147.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 Gallon Water Mist Fire Extinguisher

$218.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 Gallon Wet Chemical Class K Fire Extinguisher

$319.00

Buckeye 2.5 lb Purple K BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with vehicle bracket, part 13515, model 2.5SA-PK

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 lb Purple K BC Fire Extinguisher, Vehicle Bracket, UL Listed 10-B:C, Part 13515

$69.00

Buckeye 2.5 lb Standard BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with vehicle bracket, part 13415, model 2.5SA-STD

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 lb Standard BC Fire Extinguisher, Vehicle Bracket, UL Listed 10-B:C, Part 13415

$48.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 20 lb CO2 Fire Extinguisher

$367.00

Buckeye 20 lb Purple K BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 12620, model 20SHISA-PK

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 20 lb Purple K BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 120-B:C, Part 12620

$242.00

Buckeye 20 lb Standard BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 12220, model 20SHISA-STD

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 20 lb Standard BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 120-B:C, Part 12220

$166.00

Buckeye 30 lb ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 12905, model 30SHISB-ABC

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 30 lb ABC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 10-A:160-B:C, Part 12905

$539.00

Buckeye 30 lb Purple K BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall hook, part 12805, model 30SHISB-PK

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 30 lb Purple K BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Hook, UL Listed 160-B:C, Part 12805

$579.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 5 lb CO2 Fire Extinguisher

$185.00

Red fire extinguisher with green and silver nozzle on a white background

10 percent off

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 5 lb Halotron Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

$515.00

$575.00

Buckeye 5 lb Purple K BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with discharge hose and wall mount, part 11214, model 5HISA-PK

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 5 lb Purple K BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Mount or Vehicle Bracket

$102.00

Buckeye 5 lb Standard BC dry chemical fire extinguisher with wall mount, part 11014, model 5.5HISA40-STD

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 5 lb Standard BC Fire Extinguisher, Wall Mount or Vehicle Bracket, UL Listed 40-B:C

$67.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 50 lb ABC Wheeled Fire Extinguisher 10-A:160-B:C

$1,995.00

Red fire extinguisher on a black wheeled stand against a white background

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 50 lb CO2 Wheeled Fire Extinguisher 20-B:C

$2,550.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 50 lb Purple K Wheeled Fire Extinguisher 160-B:C

$2,146.00

Buckeye 6 Liter Wet Chemical Class K Fire Extinguisher

22 percent off

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 6 Liter Wet Chemical Class K Fire Extinguisher

$209.00

$269.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 65 lb Halotron Wheeled Fire Extinguisher

$8,917.00

Buckeye 11340 Portable Fire Extinguisher label with specifications and features on a red background

15 percent off

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Wall Hook – 10 lb.

$90.00

$106.00

Buckeye 12120 20lb Portable Fire Extinguisher label with specifications and features on a red background

7 percent off

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Wall Hook – 20 lb.

$155.00

$167.00

A red Buckeye fire extinguisher with a black hose, silver handle, and a gray instruction label on a white background.

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Wall Hook – 5 lb.

Rated 5.0 out of 5

$56.00

4+ for $51 each

Red fire extinguisher with green nozzle on a white background

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye 2.5 lb Halotron Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

Rated 5.0 out of 5

$275.00

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Buckeye heavy duty black powder-coated steel vehicle bracket with retention strap and pull pin, part 700230, model 812

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket for 10 lb Short Fire Extinguishers 700230

$56.00

Buckeye heavy duty black powder-coated steel vehicle bracket with retention strap and pull pin, part 700226, model 809

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket for 10 lb Tall Fire Extinguishers 700226

$52.00

Buckeye heavy duty black powder-coated steel vehicle bracket with retention strap and pull pin, part 700228, model 810

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket for 10 to 15 lb CO2 and Halotron 700228

$56.00

Buckeye heavy duty black powder-coated steel vehicle bracket with retention strap and pull pin, part 700229, model 811

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket for 20 and 30 lb Fire Extinguishers 700229

$72.00

Buckeye heavy duty black powder-coated steel vehicle bracket with retention strap and pull pin, part 700224, model 5DC

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket for 5 lb Fire Extinguishers 700224

$48.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Steel Wall Hook Bracket for 10-15 lb CO2 and Halotron Fire Extinguishers

$10.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Vehicle Bracket for 2.5 lb. Fire Extinguishers – 3.375″ Dia.

Rated 5.0 out of 5

$10.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Vehicle Bracket for 5 lb. Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers – 4.25″ Dia.

$14.00

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye Wall Bracket for 5 lb. CO2 & 10 lb. Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

$3.00

Buckeye 2.5 lb ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher with vehicle bracket, part 13315

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Vehicle Bracket – 2.5 lb.

Rated 5.0 out of 5

$44.00

4+ for $39 each

Buckeye 5 lb ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher with vehicle bracket, part 25614

Manufacturer: Buckeye

Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Vehicle Bracket – 5 lb.

Rated 5.0 out of 5

$54.00

4+ for $49 each