A fire trade show is an excellent way to promote a small company's products. Trade shows bring in large volumes of visitors that view products they use, need or sell. Most fire trade shows are different from other industry expos because they offer hands-on training to the fire fighters who attend. Either spend valuable hours searching through a fire trade show directory to locate a nearby fire trade show or narrow your search and find a trade show in your region in half the time.

Whether you are a vendor or a fire chief, first look for a fire trade show in nearby areas. Second, look at the fire trade show services the event offers to cut travel costs and allows you to view vendors and buyers in your area.

1. Register to attend an East Coast fire trade show.

2. Plan to visit a fire trade show on the West Coast.

3. Locate a fire trade show in Mid-America.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Locate fire tradeshows on the East Coast

Fire trade shows on the East Coast are designed to be informative and prosperous for both the attendees and exhibitors. These fire trade shows provide hands-on training and rows of exhibits.

I recommend: Read fire trade show information and book a spot at the Fire Rescue East in Florida. Visit Firehouse Expo for fire trade show advice and vendor information. Read the fire trade show guide and fire trade show information for the New Jersey Fire Expo.

Visit West Coast fire trade shows

Trade shows in the Western United States supply a list of activities, a fire trade show guide, maps and floor plans. These guides help attendees make the most of their time at the show.

I recommend: Visit Firehouse World to find fire training events at fire trade shows or to be one of more than 450 vendors at their events. Browse the fire trade show services and activities of the Northwest Fire and Rescue Expo. The Fire Rescue Conference & Expo is one of the largest fire trade shows on the West Coast.

Plan to attend a fire tradeshow in Mid-America

Mid-American fire trade shows promote many fire services to visitors and vendors alike. These trade shows are set up to cater to fire fighters or fire chiefs visiting the event.

I recommend: The Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo supports thousands of vendors, speakers and products. Fire-Rescue International Expo holds events throughout Mid-America including Denver, Colorado and New Orleans. Nation Fire Safety Association Expo is a fire trade show that provides both training and vendor opportunities.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you are a vendor attending a fire trade show, send all your supplies and products to the event ahead of time and arrive at least one day early to set up.