FireCryo by the Numbers
50+
Years in the Cryogenic Industry
11,000+
Gallon Equipment Inventory Range
6+
Industries Served Nationwide
2+
Generations of Family Leadership
1974
Year Founded
50+ Years of Cryogenic Equipment Expertise. Family-Owned.
FireCryo has been selling cryogenic equipment since 1974. We’re a Texas-based, family-run operation, and we pick up when you call.
Our Story
Built on Five Decades of Cryogenic Know-How
Firestone Cryogenic Equipment, Inc. was founded by Roy A. Plummer in 1974. Roy ran the company through the seventies and eighties, building a reputation for dependable cryogenic equipment and honest service.
In the early nineties, his daughter Julie McFarlane took over operations. Under Julie’s leadership, the company expanded beyond its original scope, adding tank rehabilitation, cryogenic field service, and custom fabrication to its capabilities. By the mid-2000s, Firestone had grown into a full-service production company employing over 50 workers.
In 2010, Julie launched a dedicated equipment leasing program, naming it RAP Equipment in honor of her late father’s initials. That business, now known as FireCryo, operates as a stand-alone cryogenic equipment leasing and sales company headquartered in Conroe, Texas.
Today, FireCryo serves industrial gas distributors, hospitals, manufacturers, and energy companies across the United States, combining five decades of hands-on cryogenic experience with the flexibility and personal service that only a family-owned business can offer.
Ready to Work With a Team That Knows Cryogenics Inside and Out?
Whether you're looking to lease, buy, sell, or rehab cryogenic equipment — FireCryo has the experience, the inventory, and the personal commitment to get it right. Call us directly or submit a quote request. We respond within 24 hours.
The People Behind FireCryo
Julie McFarlane
— Founder & President
Julie has over 40 years of experience in the cryogenic industry. She started on the shop floor as a vacuum technician and worked her way up through every part of the business: fabrication, field service, tank rehab, and equipment sales. When she took over from her father in 1995, she managed a full-service cryogenic production facility with more than 50 employees. Julie is a self-described junk dealer in the best possible way. If you need a hard-to-find vessel, a specific manufacturer's tank, or a custom delivery package that nobody else can put together, she's the person to call. Her 40-year network of cryogenic equipment dealers across the country is one of FireCryo's biggest competitive advantages. When she's not tracking down tanks, Julie and her husband, Patrick, spend their time outdoors riding horses, camping, boating, and enjoying life in Texas.
Jolene McFarlane
— Director of Operations
Jolene joined the FireCryo team in 2013 and manages the company's day-to-day operations. She brings a sharp business background to the cryogenic industry, holding a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Sam Houston State University. Before joining FireCryo, Jolene spent years working as an administrator in the healthcare industry, where she developed the organizational and compliance skills that now keep FireCryo running efficiently. She works closely with Julie, absorbing as much hands-on cryogenic knowledge as possible while bringing modern business practices to a company built on decades of field experience. Jolene is married to Julie's son, Daniel, and they have two children, making FireCryo a true multi-generational family business.
What FireCryo Does
We’re more than an equipment dealer. FireCryo combines five decades of technical cryogenic knowledge with a hands-on approach to every project. Whether you need a single tank or a complete storage and vaporization package, here’s what we bring to the table:
Capability Points:
- Cryogenic Equipment Leasing — Short-term and long-term leasing for bulk tanks, portable trailers, vaporizers, and specialty vessels.
- New & Used Equipment Sales — Inspected, vacuum-tested cryogenic tanks, vaporizers, and CO₂ systems ready to ship nationwide.
- Equipment Sourcing — If we don't have what you need in our yard, our nationwide dealer network can locate hard-to-find vessels and specialty equipment.
