Safe Fleet Announces New Hires

The Safe Fleet Emergency & Industrial sales team is proud to announce a number of experienced and valuable new hires. Each new associate will be focusing on the Safe Fleet Emergency Market brands–Elkhart Brass, R•O•M, FoamPro, and FRC. Their efforts will concentrate on customer development and sales growth responsibilities for each of their assigned territories. A major benefit to customers is the fact that each new Safe Fleet team member offers a wealth of unique, yet practical, industry experience; from both a sales and end-user perspective.

Jay White

Jay White, a former city of Los Angeles (CA) firefighter, joined Safe Fleet as the Western Regional Sales Manager. Jay’s most recent work experience also includes Fire Aide and Allstar Fire Equipment. His territory includes: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Jay will be based in Hayden, Idaho Cell: 310-729-6429.

Dean Hutt

Dean Hutt joins Safe Fleet as Midwest Regional Sales Manager taking over for Mark Frieden, who entered early retirement due to health reasons. Dean’s previous post was at Elkhart Brass where he was a successful OEM Sales Manager. In addition, Dean served as Fire Chief for both the Indianola Fire Department and the State of Iowa. Plus, Dean was on the Heiman Fire Equipment sales team. His territory includes: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Dean will be based in Thayer, Iowa Cell: 515-322-6974

Jason Witmier

Jason Witmier is the new Safe Fleet Northeast Regional Sales Manager. He was most recently with KME as the Aerial product manager and is also an Assistant Fire Chief with the Pottsville Fire Department. Jason’s territory includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Vermont. Jason will be based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

 Cell: 570-656-3021.

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