NAFECO'S 15th Annual Vendor EXPO: Delivering Excellence For First Responders

NAFECO'S 15th Annual Vendor EXPO: Delivering Excellence For First Responders

posted by NAFECO

(Decatur, AL - January 9, 2026) - North America Fire Equipment Company (NAFECO) is thrilled to announce the 15th Annual Vendor EXPO, taking place at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion on January 15th, 2026. This event will bring together over 40 manufacturer representatives specializing in equipment and apparel for first responders, including fire, law enforcement, EMS, and industrial safety.

Representatives from companies as far away as Minnesota, Ohio, and Colorado will converge in Decatur to showcase their latest products. The event aims to benefit not only local public safety personnel but also the community at large. Brandon Oaks, Chief Operating Officer of NAFECO, expresses his excitement about the expo, stating, "We have added more manufacturers this year to bring more diversity in the products."

This marks the fifteenth consecutive year the Expo has been hosted at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion. The 2025 event was a resounding success, coinciding with NAFECO's 57th-anniversary celebration. Mr. Oaks believes that the expo's impact extends beyond local public safety, bringing over 600 people to Decatur and contributing to increased revenue for the city.

In addition to the vendor representatives, public safety personnel from Morgan, surrounding counties, and states are invited to attend. Mr. Oaks emphasizes the value of connecting personnel from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida with manufacturers in a face-to-face, hands-on format.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Ingalls Harbor Pavilion, Decatur, AL
  • Admission: Free and open to the public
  • Concessions: Provided by Moe’s Original BBQ of Decatur

About NAFECO:

North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) is a Decatur-based company that has been in business since 1968. NAFECO maintains corporate offices, warehouses, and retail stores in Decatur, along with its Fire Division, Public Safety Division, and Fire Apparatus Repair and Service Center. NAFECO also has offices located in Foley, AL, Orlando, FL, Clarkston, GA, and Ashland, VA.

For more information about the event or to schedule an interview, please contact Mr. Kevin Naumann, Marketing Director, at 256/353-7100, ext. 145, or via email at kevin.naumann@nafeco.com