It all started with our original canvas tool bag in 1986. Richard Fixen started the company by providing hundreds of canvas tool bags to department and specialty stores.

In the early 1990's Richard Fixsen making custom gear for his son who was a firefighter. From there, Ruffian turned into one of the most recognized Fire gear companies in California.

The company continued designing new products and equipment based firefighter's idea's into the 2000's. The company eventually designed and sold upwards of 500 products.

Fast forward to the mid 2010's, Richard retired and sold the company to Bill Harder. Bill Harder continued the legacy of the company and continued designing dozens of new products.

In 2024, Jason and Tom purchased the company. They have continued to move the company forward by creating products to customer's request. One of the biggest changes to the company has been dividing the original canvas products and brand into Ruffian Classic Canvas and standing up the Fire products to this website, Ruffian Fire.