About Protoedge Solutions
Who We Are
Protoedge Solutions Limited is an early-stage fire safety company based in Cornwall, founded by experienced firefighter Simon Ruel. With over 24 years in the fire service, Simon has witnessed the challenges crews and businesses face when tackling fires. We exist to innovate your ideas and bridge the gap between frontline experience and practical innovation, creating products that save lives, reduce damage, and minimize disruption.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to deliver practical, innovative fire safety solutions that innovate your ideas and enhance the safety of communities by protecting people and property in the critical early moments of a fire. We support firefighters with safer, faster methods to apply firefighting media, and we assist businesses in recovering quickly with Protoedge Solutions, minimizing costs and downtime.
Our First Solution
Hold Fire – Innovation Born from Experience
Hold Fire is a patent-pending fire safety device designed to allow rapid external application of firefighting media into a building or compartment. By enabling trained staff or fire crews to act before entering, Hold Fire not only makes the first attack safer and faster but also empowers you to innovate your ideas in fire response.
✅ Safer for crews
✅ Quicker initial response
✅ Reduced damage and business interruption
Learn more about Hold Fire and discover how Protoedge Solutions can enhance your fire safety strategies.
Why It Matters
Every second counts in a fire. With reductions to crew numbers and longer response times in some areas, the initial attack is more crucial than ever. At Protoedge Solutions, we focus on helping you innovate your ideas, bridging the gap by providing businesses and fire services with the essential tools they need to act quickly, safely, and effectively.