Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Industries and a globally renowned manufacturer of fire, patrol, and rescue craft, named Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. of Roxanna, Illinois, as its sales and service dealership for the US states of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and portions of Illinois.
Established in 1986, Banner Fire Equipment offers first responders a full range of sales, service, and support capabilities.
dealer network expansion
“Adding Banner Fire Equipment to our dealer network is great news for fire departments and law enforcement agencies in the region that have protection areas, with on-the-water responsibilities,” said Bob Beck, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Lake Assault Boats.
Bob Beck adds, “Brian Bingaman and his team have earned an excellent reputation for customer service and support, over the past 35 years and we’re thrilled to bring them on board.”
Importance of fire and rescue crafts
Lake Assault Boats was recommended by chiefs in the area and we think they’re an ideal fit for our organization"
“With the Mississippi River running through the heart of our territory, which also includes several large lakes, fire and rescue craft are important apparatus for our first responders,” said Brian Bingaman, Banner Fire Equipment’s Apparatus Coordinator.
Brian Bingaman adds, “We’re in these departments every day and kept getting asked, when we were going to take on a line of boats. Lake Assault Boats was recommended by chiefs in the area and we think they’re an ideal fit for our organization.”
Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. provides departments with high-quality equipment and services. In 1989, the organization became the exclusive E-One fire apparatus dealer in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri regions.
Banner Fire Equipment features a new 39,000 square foot facility, with 20 drive-through service bays, fabrication equipment and a pump testing facility, as well as mobile service, and support capabilities.