Offices & Locations
At Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc. we specialize in world-class fire and gas detection technologies engineered to protect lives, assets, and critical operations in the most demanding environments.
FGD is headquartered in Anaheim, California, where our state-of-the-art facility supports production capacity exceeding 20,000 flame detectors annually.
This location serves as the hub for our engineering, manufacturing, and global operations. In 2025, we expanded our global footprint with the opening of a regional office in Abu Dhabi, strategically positioned to support customers across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Our global footprint allows us to maintain close relationships with partners, respond swiftly to regional market needs, and uphold our commitment to delivering world-class detection solutions with local expertise and support.
Our Mission
Fire and Gas Detection Technologies, Inc. manufactures and tests state-of-the-art, high-technology fire and gas detection products with unsurpassed quality, performance, and reliability, for both domestic and international markets.
With our team of dedicated people, we will continue to proactively serve and satisfy our customers by improving the cost-effectiveness and quality of our products and services. We will continue to grow while maintaining our status as the world standard for quality, technology, performance, reliability and service for the fire and gas detection industry.
Our Vision
FGD strives to be a global leader in fire and gas detection products, offering innovative, technology-driven solutions that ensure life safety and operational excellence, and reliability.
Our focus is to exceed customer expectations by providing best-in-class products, exceptional support, and an unrivaled commitment on innovation and quality.
Founded on a commitment to innovation and reliability, Fire & Gas Detection Technologies, Inc. has grown into a global leader in advanced flame and gas detection.
Our solutions are trusted across high-risk industries — from oil and gas to chemical processing and marine applications — where rapid, accurate detection is essential.
Combining cutting-edge optical detection, integrated HD video, and robust certification across international standards, we deliver systems that not only detect threats fast but also minimize false alarms.
Every product we design reflects our mission to push the boundaries of safety.
Our team works closely with clients and partners worldwide to ensure tailored, compliant, and future-ready solutions.
Redefining Safety Since 2017
Founded with a vision to disrupt the status quo, FGD has evolved from a high-growth startup into a global leader in flame and gas detection. Our journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of performance and a commitment to protecting what matters most.
From engineering the industry’s first HD-integrated flame detector to securing elite international certifications, we don’t just meet industry standards—we set them. Today, with multimillion-dollar revenue and a global network of partners, our growth is a testament to our team’s innovation and the trust of the customers we protect.
In 2025, FGD further enhanced its expansion with the opening of the first branch office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Explore the timeline to see how we’ve turned ambition into impact and how we’re shaping the future of fire detection technology.
June 2025
Formal release of FlameSpec™ Blade - the most advanced flame detector in the market. Blade combines the latest in IR3 detection technology with HD Video AI functionality
June 2025
The Anaheim facility receives Saudi Aramco 9COM and ADNOC manufacturer approval
January 2025
Middle East Branch office opened in Abu Dhabi to serve Middle East, Africa and Asian customers
November 2024
Shell Approval received - FGD is the only company to achieve this approval for flame detection from Shell for 12 years
June 2024
Another move to a new, much larger facility still in Anaheim. Allowing an increase in capacity to >20,000 units per year flame detection and for manufacturing of open path flame detection to be released in 2025
November 2023
10,000 units delivered as of this date
January 2023
Product line improvements and additions added for aerospace and automotive applications that require application specific false alarm rejection and response times
November 2022
Entire FlameSpec range achieves SIL2 certification a major milestone in terms of safety performance, a key requirement of the lucrative oil & gas sector
July 2020
Move to a new, larger facility in Anaheim California with capacity for up to 5,000 flame detectors per annum
October 2019
Start selling the FlameSpec™ range of Flame Detectors offering unique capabilities in flame detection and false alarm rejection. First Flame Detector with HD Camera Integrated into the Main Housing. All Ex certified and Performance approved in North America, Europe and Middle East
October 2019
First Major OEM signs for FGD adding the a new line of flame detectors
October 2017
Incorporated in Brea, California 2017
Our People
The Fire & Gas Detection, Inc Team has a combine wealth of experience of over 100 years in the safey industry - not to mention everyone who works behind the scenes.
Eliot Sizeland
VP Business Development
Olden Carr
President
Iain Evans
President - Middle East
Juan Bonilla
VP Business Development Americas
Kym Chong
Business Development Asia-Pacific
Sameer Shaikh
Regional Sales Manager - Middle East
Rakesh Nair
Regional Sales Manager - Middle East