NAFED is a trade association started in 1963 by a small number of fire equipment distributors. It has grown to represent over one thousand fire equipment distributors, suppliers, and affiliates.

Our staff and members work to develop factual information relating to the dependability and effectiveness of portable fire equipment, pre-engineered systems, and engineered systems so that agencies and organizations responsible for the formulation and enforcement of the world's fire codes are aware of it.

Our mission is to continuously improve the economic environment, business performance, and technical competence in the fire protection industry.

NAFED members are dedicated to raising the standards of the fire equipment industry through cooperative efforts with other distributors and manufacturers in the areas of education, legislation, and professional service for the benefit of the general public in all aspects of fire prevention and protection. Our principal objective is to gather and disseminate information and ideas that will improve the world's fire protection and increase the fire protection industry's competence.