An Overview of Shipman's Fire Equipment Co., Inc.

Shipman's Fire Equipment Co., Inc., serving municipal and volunteer fire departments, businesses, and industries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Worcester County, Massachusetts, has been in existence for over fifty years. Founded by the late Samuel "Sam" Wallace, the business continues to be family owned and operated by his son, Ernest P. Wallace, CEO/Owner. Committed to offering products of the highest quality, at the most reasonable prices, with exceptional service, Shipman's is well known for the knowledge, skill, and ability of its entire customer support, sales, and service staff of thirty-six employees. Each employee fully understands that reliable customer service is paramount to the continued success of the company. Our personnel consist of active or former career and volunteer fire fighters, fire marshals, and chief officers with hundreds of years of experience in the fire equipment, fire suppression, and fire prevention fields. Shipman's is divided into three major areas of operation consisting of: Fire Equipment Sales & Service; Fire Extinguisher Sales, Service & Inspection; and Fire Apparatus Sales & Service.

Executive Officers Ernest "Ernie" Wallace--Owner and CEO David Carson--President Michael Kirchhoff--Vice President Theresa Baker--Asst. Vice President	Sales and Marketing David Paige--Sales Manager Norman Bernier--Sales Representative Gary Bloomquist--Sales Representative Benjamin P. Lathrop--Sales Representative John Plofkin--Sales Representative Jack Regier--Sales Representative
Apparatus Division FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS Servicing fire apparatus in CT & RI Brian Baker--Apparatus Sales Representative Frank Johns--Sales Representative Bill Mugavero-Apparatus Service Manager Scott Division Stephen Super--Scott Service Manager Taso Vitsas--Scott Service Foreman	Air Compressor, Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service Service Manager Joe Martin Shop Foreman John Fratus Holmatro Department Holmatro-Service Rhode Island Division Don Centracchio--Sales Representative

Fire Equipment Sales & Service

Shipman's operates from a new modern facility, conveniently located off Routes 95 and 395, which features administrative offices central to a spacious fully-stocked showroom. We proudly represent the finest manufacturers of equipment and supplies that have been specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements and demands of the fire service and business community. Seven specially trained outside sales personnel, assisted by two inside sales support staff, call on customers in the two state region. Sales personnel provide technical pre-purchase assistance, demonstrations of new products, and training related to all equipment sold in addition to meeting traditional marketing and after sales needs of the consumer. Shipman's is a full-service distributor of over 1600 fire equipment and safety products, including but not limited to, self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing, fire hose, nozzles, foam, fire extinguishers, compressors, hydraulic rescue tools, and ladders.

A state-of-the-art fire extinguisher recharging and service area, US DOT licensed hydrostatic testing facility, and Scott Air Pak service center are also located on site supported by certified service technicians. Extinguisher inspections and related services are conducted in-house and/or at the customer¹s facilities as required. All work meets the requirements of NFPA-10, and whenever it is necessary to remove an extinguisher from a customer's location a loaner of equal UL rating is provided until such time as the customer's extinguisher is returned. Extinguisher maintenance staff are NAFED certified. Our Service Manager extensive experience with all aspects of fire protection including the Life Safety Code. The building also features a large warehouse for storage of commonly stocked equipment, parts, and accessories, as well as bulk supplies of fire extinguishers, extinguisher powder, and fire-fighting foam for emergency response. A Scott self -contained breathing apparatus service and overhaul center is staffed with factory trained and certified technicians capable of providing mobile and in-house repairs to Scott Air Paks. Shipman's is also the factory authorized service center for Bauer breathing air compressors and Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools.

Are large four repair bays for the Apparatus Division, complete with hydraulic vehicle hoist capable of lifting today's large fire apparatus. Comprehensive apparatus and fire pump repairs, NFPA annual service test, and preventative maintenance programs are available. Our mechanics are trained to repair Hale, Waterous, and Darley fire pumps, also providing mobile and in-house service. Shipman's is the authorized Connecticut & Rhode Island dealer and service center for Ferrara Fire Apparatus.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus and Shipman's Fire Equipment have joined forces to bring to Connecticut and Rhode Island area the latest fire apparatus. Shipman's is now the newest dealer for Ferrara Fire Apparatus, who is well known for its innovation and dedication to creating new ideas in the industry. Ferrara offers a full line of fire apparatus to include the "Interceptor" series custom pumper, commercial pumpers, 75' Aerial Quint, and the all New "Inferno" custom fire apparatus chassis.