Zach Willard Appointed New General Manager of Fire Facilities, Inc.

Zach Willard

SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin – Fire Facilities, Inc. (FFI), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel fire training towers, is proud to announce the appointment of Zach Willard as its new General Manager. With an extensive background in fire protection and safety engineering technology, Willard brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to FFI’s operations in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Prior to joining Fire Facilities, Inc., Zach Willard significantly impacted the fire protection industry, leading teams to success at Ahern Fire Protection and demonstrating expertise in performance-based design at Henderson Engineers. His comprehensive background spans from strategic sales and safety vision development to advanced engineering and project management, highlighting his preparedness to steer FFI to new heights.

“We are excited to welcome Zach Willard to the Fire Facilities team,” said Brad Relford, President and CEO of Trachte Building Systems, parent company of Fire Facilities. “His impressive background in fire protection engineering, along with his leadership skills and commitment to excellence, align perfectly with our mission to provide superior fire training solutions. Zach’s forward-thinking approach and dedication to customer service will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and meet the specific needs of fire departments across the nation.”

Fire Facilities, Inc. is dedicated to engineering, designing, and manufacturing state-of-heart training structures that meet the unique requirements of fire departments. With a focus on quality, innovation, and service, FFI’s training models include mobile units, high-rise towers, and live burn rooms lined with the Westec™ Insulation System, ensuring durability and safety for repeated high-temperature fire training exercises.

For more information about Fire Facilities, Inc. and its range of products, visit www.firefacilities.com.

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