FAMA Forum Articles

By SAM MASSA

Sam is the president and chief technologist for HiViz LED Lighting, a manufacturer of specialty scene lighting equipment with a primary focus on the fire and emergency services market. He is a North Carolina firefighter, an emergency medical technician, and a representative for FAMA on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, technical committee.

By SCOTT BEECHER

Scott is the president and owner of Ward Diesel Filter Systems, a manufacturer of vehicle-mounted exhaust removal solutions. He is involved with several committees with the IAFC, VCOS, ARFF Working Group, and several other organizations. He is a member of the FAMA Tech Committee, ARFF Committee, and Government Affairs Committee.

By JEFF VANMETER

Jeff is a product manager for pumps at Hale Products Inc. in Ocala, Florida. Van Meter has worked for Hale Products Inc. for 13 years where he started as a design engineer, moved to operations, and then sales before taking his position in product management.

By Sam Massa

Sam is the president and chief technologist for HiViz LED Lighting, a manufacturer of specialty scene lighting equipment with a primary focus on the fire and emergency services market. He is a North Carolina firefighter, an emergency medical technician, and a representative for FAMA on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, technical committee.

By ROGER LACKORE

Roger is the director of product development for REV Fire Group. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a master of science degree in engineering management. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified safety professional with 34 years of experience designing heavy-duty military, commercial, and emergency response vehicles.

By ROGER LACKORE

Roger is the director of product development for REV Fire Group. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a master of science degree in engineering management. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified safety professional with 34 years of experience designing heavy-duty military, commercial, and emergency response vehicles.

By DAVID DURSTINE

David is vice president of sales with IDEX Fire & Safety, whose brands include Akron Brass, Hale Products, and Class1 Electronics. He grew up in the fire service and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years. Durstine is a fourth-generation firefighter with the Apple Creek (OH) Volunteer Fire Department. He has served on the board of directors for the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and has been actively involved with many National Fire Protection Association standards committees.

By GREGG GESKE

Gregg is director, North American sales, at Waterous Company where he has worked for 29 years. He has been in the fire service for 32 years in Minnesota serving as a firefighter, engineer, and chief. He is involved in FAMA and is the co-chair of the membership committee and the co-chair of foam technical committee.

By Chad Falls

Chad is the director of sales for APR Plastic Fabricating Inc. He has been with APR for 16 years. He has been a part of the FAMA organization for over six years.

By Doug Miller

Doug is the co-chair of the FAMA Technical Committee and served as the Pump and Plumbing subcommittee chair for more than 10 years. He has more than 27 years with Task Force Tips, with more than 20 years as OEM Account Manager. He has served for more than 30 years as an active member of Center Township (IN) Fire Rescue. He has written articles for fire service magazines and presented various apparatus-related topics at national and international forums.