Next month, Braun representatives will be heading to The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas for Fire-Rescue International 2014. Hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the event will take place August 13-16, 2014. Exhibits will be open August 15-16, 2014; Friday hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be located in booth #3806.

As an exhibitor, we are very excited about the upcoming show. Not only will we have some awesome units on display and a great group of representatives there, we will also be debuting our latest innovation - a “top secret” feature being revealed first to show attendees.

Booth visitors will have to look hard to find this new innovation on our Braun Chief XL Demo Unit #6400. The 2014, Type III ambulance is mounted on a Chevy G-4500 chassis. The unit includes the E-Z 02 Lift and backboard storage in the right rear compartment, extended CPR seat with slide out drawers, and custom accommodations for stair chair storage. There is also 02 bottle storage in the stepwell, a clean sweep aluminum interior, Pro-Air Heat/AC system, and MasterTech IV Electrical System. The exterior includes a custom graphics package designed by our interior Graphics Engineer, as well as a Whelen LED warning light package.

On behalf of Braun Industries, Chad Brown, Eric Wilcox, Jim Ham, and Jerry Jones will be in attendance. Chad, Braun Vice President of Sales & Marketing, has the following to say about FRI 2014: “We are excited to be a Ruby sponsor again this year at the FRI/IAFC show in Dallas. We are looking forward to seeing our existing customers and meeting with potential new customers. We are launching a top secret innovation at the show, and are excited about the customer interactions and feedback we will receive on it!” In addition to Braun direct representatives, our following dealer reps will be attendance as well: Tim Hutchens and Travis George from Lone Star Emergency Vehicles, Kelly Baumgartle and Doug Glick from Glick Fire Equipment,  and Jeff Kuntz and Brian Lee from Emergency Equipment Professionals.

Aside from the excitement taking place in our booth #3806, the expo itself has lots to look forward to! Highlights include the Firefighter Throw Down, 9/11 Stair Climb, FRI Street Party, and much more. For all the latest updates and show information, be sure to follow the International Association of Fire Chiefs on Facebook. If you are planning to attend, make sure you have booth #3806 on the top of your list! We’d love to see you in person.