FirePrograms announces new vice presidents

FirePrograms Software, a leading supplier of Fire and EMS Records Management Software since 1981, has announced that Brad Busch and Chris Magiera have joined their team.

Brad Busch is the new VP of Technology and will be developing products that provide real time vehicle information for enhanced maintenance, incident command accountability and automated records management. Brad began his career at E-One as an electrical engineer and now has over 20 years of industry experience including 16 years in electronics design in a senior leadership role at Class 1.

Chris Magiera has been named VP of Sales for FirePrograms. Chris has over 15 years of industry experience in Sales and Product Management in a senior leadership role with Span Instruments, Class 1 and Hale Products. As a volunteer firefighter, fire instructor and Chief Officer for over 20 years, Chris brings an extensive knowledge of the fire service to FirePrograms.

FirePrograms President Gary Ewers noted that “Brad and Chris’ fire service experience, apparatus knowledge and contacts will allow them to make a strong and immediate impact at FirePrograms.”

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