About Tempest
Over three decades ago Tempest found its start in producing quality American made hot-air balloon inflators. Shortly after inception, we helped pioneer a new firefighting technique called positive pressure ventilation/attack or PPV/PPA. Our high-performance inflators were just what the fire industry was looking for to deploy this groundbreaking tactic. PPV became well known for its success along with Tempest’s reputation for being the first and only manufacturer with the perfect tool for the job at hand. In 2018 Tempest became part of the Leader Group family and is now able to offer a much more extensive range of products.
- Fire equipment: Blowers/fans, thermal imaging cameras (TICs), foam equipment, fire blanket, smoke curtain, nozzles, monitors, stability monitors, current detector, fire rescue saws.
- Lifesaving equipment: Victim search apparatus with seismic sensors, search cameras, stability controller, lifesaving struts, lifting cushions, clearing tools, motor pumps, electrical current detector, etc.
- Fire extinguishing training material: Fire trays for realistic simulations, smoke generators.
Very well established at the national level, Tempest Technology is one of the leading manufacturers of fire and rescue equipment in the USA. In 2017 the LEADER Group also one of the world’s leading suppliers of fire and rescue equipment purchased Tempest Technology. The LEADER GROUP is composed of 3 companies with complementary businesses: LEADER, BIOEX, and TEMPEST.
CONSTANT INNOVATION is a Must
To deal with the evolution of fire risks and rescue missions, fire equipment must continuously evolve and adapt to be more efficient while ensuring maximum safety of end users. To meet these challenges, Tempest, a manufacturer of fire, rescue equipment, and industrial equipment has resolutely turned towards innovation and new technologies by integrating its own Research and Development team. Technologies and new products always developed with the end users in mind. Our equipment is continually evolving to keep up with technology and needs of our customers. To test equipment and evaluate their performance, Tempest utilizes LEADER in which continually invests in having its infrastructure loaded with the best facilities:
- Water and High expansion foam (4305 ft²) test room
- Ventilation (4305 ft²) test room
- Test areas to research search and rescue equipment for victims
- Box fire testing area
- Fire extinguishing equipment testing area
- A STRONG COMMITMENT
When a customer chooses a Tempest Technology or LEADER product, they are going to be satisfied with the quality and conformity of the products. These were made in the workshops of the company by professionals specialized in mechanics and electronics.
Certified ISO 9001 since 1999,
- Tempest/Leader performs inspections throughout the manufacturing process as well as on finished products before shipment.
- Tempest/Leader provides continuous training for all its employees.
GUARANTEED EQUIPMENT
Each TEMPEST and LEADER product has a specific contractual guarantee.
ALWAYS LISTENING TO CUSTOMERS
Since 1987, Tempest has been studying issues related to the fire, industrial, and search & rescue business and offers adapted solutions. Tempest Technology/LEADER has a vast sales force, with Sales Directors and Rep Groups throughout the USA, subsidiaries in Germany, agencies in Latin America and China, and an international distribution network. Tempest Technology and LEADER is present all over the world and serving the needs of fire, rescue, and industrial customers.
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WHY TEMPEST IS DIFFERENT
Quality & Reliability
Tempest has always been at the forefront of product innovation and evolution. However, a few things haven’t changed, and in our minds, they shouldn’t. Quality, reliable tools, and equipment made here, in the United States of America is a defining characteristic of the Tempest name. Every ventilator we build only uses materials provided by trusted local suppliers. We’ve spent decades perfecting the design and manufacturing of our products. It’s not uncommon to find Tempest brand ventilators built over 20 years ago still being used to this day. You’re not just buying a Tempest product, you’re investing in a tool that is built to last.
Service & Support
When you buy a product you also purchase the service and support provided by the company that manufactured it. This philosophy is the cornerstone of Tempest’s business. Every Tempest employee is committed to providing our customers with the absolute best in care and support – before, during, and after the sale. We only distribute through dealers chosen for their shared commitment in this unending pursuit, further ensuring our customers are always taken care of.