PAC, SoundOff Signal, Ward Fire Apparatus and AMDOR® to Host Home Day Event in Celebration of Fire & Emergency Responders

Performance Advantage Company (PAC) of Lancaster, NY, SoundOff Signal of Hudsonville, MI , AMDOR of Lancaster, NY, and Ward Fire Apparatus of Horseheads, NY are inviting local, state and federal government members to their “FAMA/FEMSA Home Day” event on June 27 to discuss important aspects of the fire and emergency services industry and the issues that the industry faces.

The event, at PAC’s facility in Lancaster, NY, will also celebrate the bravery and sacrifices fire and emergency responders make day in and day out. Bowmansville Fire Department, Lancaster Fire Department, and Bellevue Fire Departments will be in attendance.

The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) have united to form a joint Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) to build awareness around the first-responder community and become a source of information for members of Congress and their staff.

FAMA is a non-profit trade association. Members of FAMA are committed to enhancing the quality of the fire apparatus industry and emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of safe, efficient fire apparatus and equipment. Members of FEMSA provide firefighters with high quality equipment that is both safe and functional.

“Home Day” is invite only, for more information contact Tom Trzepacz at tom@pactoolmounts.com or (716) 864-8776.

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About SoundOff Signal

SoundOff Signal is a world-class manufacturer of high-quality vehicle lighting and control safety solutions serving a wide range of customers globally. Its employees create intelligent, efficient and smartly designed safety solutions that work seamlessly to improve vehicle visibility when needed most. The company is committed to its customers and employees by creating value through a strategic focus on innovation and quality within our business segments, leading to more than 30 years of substantial growth. For additional information, please visit www.soundoffsignal.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About AMDOR

INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group, parent company of AMDOR and FMI, serves the fire industry, trucking industry and other transit/OEM industries requiring custom solutions for doors, compartments, LED lighting and other specialized access solutions designed for optimal performance and end-user safety.

About Performance Advantage Company
Performance Advantage Company (PAC), established in 1992, is a privately-owned company which manufactures and markets high quality tool mounting brackets. PAC’s primary market is the Fire Industry, providing specialty tool mounting solutions for fire apparatus. Other markets include the Military, Law Enforcement, EMS, Utilities and Homeland Security. Performance Advantage Company headquarters is located in Lancaster, NY, a suburb of Buffalo, and sells its products direct or through a worldwide network of dealers.

About Ward Fire Apparatus

Located in Chemung County, New York, once the fire engine capital of the United States; Ward Diesel Filter Systems and Ward Apparatus have a long and rich history within the fire service. Ward Diesel Filter Systems was established in 1987, providing apparatus-mounted exhaust protection systems. Thousands of “NO SMOKE” systems have been installed on fire apparatus throughout the United States and across the world. With the acquisition of Maintainer Custom Bodies in January 2021, Ward Apparatus returned fire truck manufacturing to Upstate New York after a 35-year absence. Combining the best industry experience and manufacturing capabilities, Ward Apparatus now continues the tradition of manufacturing the finest emergency vehicles available in the fire industry. 

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