On the Boardwalk – NAFED Style
Last week was the second stop for the NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors) expo and conference in Atlantic City. The weather wasn’t the best, but there was fun at Caesar’s, and other AC stops. The expo floor was packed with a variety of fire protection exhibitors.
Show Highlights:
- Kick off with Diane Pien and the state of the industry
- Drew Slocum’s rendition of Remote Inspection (NFPA 915)
- Amerex Pre-Show Party at Wild West!!
- Aaron Johnson’s – Affecting Change through Codes and Standards
- Accelerating Recurring Revenue with Fire Protection Workflows – Drew Slocum
Expo Highlights:
- Watching The Master’s and the Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Inspect Point booth
- Brooks Mobile / E-Commerce App
- 5 Software Companies in attendance!!
- National Account Fire Protection companies
Indianapolis will be the final stop for NAFED this year. Make sure to stop by and say hello if you plan on attending.


NAFED Atlantic City!
More Images from the show.





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