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 Thursday, January 15, 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, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina 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

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About NAFECO:

North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) is a Decatur-based company owned by the Oaks family and has been in business since 1968. NAFECO maintains their corporate office, warehouse and retail stores in Decatur, along with their Fire Division, Public Safety Division, Industrial Safety Options Division and Fire Apparatus Repair and Service Center. NAFECO has offices located in Decatur, AL; Decatur, AL; Foley, AL; Orlando, FL; Clarkston, GA; Ashland, VA.

At NAFECO, we take our responsibilities seriously as we strive to meet your ever-changing needs. We provide quality service, on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and the largest in-stock inventory available to first responders. Whether your needs are head-to-toe protection, firefighting equipment, uniforms, law enforcement equipment, EMS supplies, industrial safety options, gifts or custom made fire apparatus, we are your "one-stop-shop". With over 57 years of experience, you can depend on NAFECO to help you with all of your equipment needs.

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