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NAFECO NEWS FALL 26 Company Update

From Our Family to Yours: A Message from CEO Brandon Oaks

As the third quarter comes to a close, Brandon Oaks reflects on the past few months and thanks our customers and industry partners for their continued trust and support.

We're wrapping up a busy 2026 show season, with highlights at Fire Rescue International in Kansas City and the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo in Raleigh. On August 18, we also celebrated NAFECO's 58th anniversary with food and fellowship at every campus. Our Industrial Safety team, led by David Langston, hosted a lunch and learn with LIFT Safety and SAFEWAZE, exploring new hard hats and fall prevention systems for ladders designed to meet the upcoming OSHA requirement to remove ladder cages.

We recently wrapped up our final NAFECO University of the year in Decatur with our Region One sales team. We also welcomed Nolan Leblanc, who will lead brush truck skid unit and portable pump sales, and we're proud of the continued growth of our Rescue Tool team and Holmatro business.

Looking ahead, we're hard at work on the 2027 calendar and the 2027 Vendor Expo, coming to Decatur, Alabama on January 14, 2027. Save the date!

Your NAFECO staff
NAFECO proudly serves the needs of first responders, including Fire Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Industrial Safety. Founded by Jerrell Oaks in 1968, NAFECO has been dedicated to excellence for over 58 years. Our team of approximately 190 full-time members is committed to providing exceptional service. We take pride in offering quality service, on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and the largest in-stock inventory available to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

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Learn more about who NAFECO is.
At NAFECO, exceptional customer service is our cornerstone. We have been dedicated to offering the best products and solutions, guided by the principles of: #1 Servicing customers well by being honest, having integrity, and building strong relationships, #2 Maintaining sufficient inventory to promptly meet customer needs, #3 Valuing our team members, who are the heart of our high-level customer service. Every day, we work with passion and energy to be the best, always on call for Fire Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Industrial Safety needs.

Markets We Serve

Brands We Represent

At NAFECO, we partner with top-tier vendors who share our dedication to exceptional customer service. As technology advances, our vendors develop products that enhance the safety and effectiveness of first responders while minimizing the risks associated with their critical work. From head-to-toe protection, fire apparatus, and equipment to uniforms, our partners deliver the best in the industry. Key partners include LION, Rosenbauer, Draeger, Flying Cross, Key Hose, First Tactical, 5.11, and many others, ensuring our customers receive top-quality products and innovative solutions.

Locations & Territory Managers

NAFECO stores and territory managers map.
Headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, NAFECO proudly operates across 13 states in the Southeastern US. Our expansion from Decatur now includes key locations in Decatur, AL; Decatur, AL; Foley, AL; Orlando, FL; Clarkston, GA; Ashland, VA; Rayne, LA. With over 60 dedicated territory managers strategically placed throughout these states - including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia - NAFECO is well-positioned to deliver the essential products and services that first responders rely on.

Service What We Sell

Your NAFECO service department staff.
At NAFECO, we are dedicated to servicing what we sell. We provide a comprehensive range of in-house and mobile services, including warranty work, maintenance, and parts support. Our services cover fire apparatus, skid units, fire extinguishers, hydrostatic testing, SCBA, fire hose, turnout gear, uniform decorating, and more. Our factory-trained technicians work closely with you to address any issues efficiently and professionally, ensuring your equipment stays in optimal condition.

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Rosenbauer Territory Awarded to NAFECO

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NAFECO Appoints Brandon Oaks as CEO and President

NAFECO Appoints Brandon Oaks as CEO and President

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Mar 5, 2026 - NAFECO, a premier supplier of Fire, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Industrial Safety equipment and uniforms, has appointed Brandon Oaks as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately.

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