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As do most, we remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/09/07/fire-dex-supports-tunnel-towers) ## [Original Fire-Dex Art Earns an A+](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/26/original-fire-dex-art-earns) [Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/) [26](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/26/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) Atherton High School student Alyssa Watchmaker was given an art assignment to draw shoes. She took her assignment one step beyond. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/26/original-fire-dex-art-earns) ## [Fire-Dex Boots From FDIC to the Chapel](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/22/fire-dex-boots-fdic-chapel) [Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/) [22](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/22/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) Each year the Fire-Dex Sales, Marketing and Management Teams head to [Indianapolis for FDIC](https://www.firedex.com/2015/04/02/fire-dex-at-fdic-2015/). This annual event draws firefighters, first responders and those serving the fire service from all around the world. At this weeklong event, Fire-Dex staffs a booth on the exhibit floor, hosts meetings with [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/22/fire-dex-boots-fdic-chapel) ## [Fire-Dex Customer Service Rep Jackie Finau Gets Married](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/12/fire-dex-customer-service-rep-jackie-finau-gets-married) [Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/) [12](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/07/12/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) Last month on Saturday, June 4 th , [Fire-Dex Customer Service](https://www.firedex.com/contact/) Rep Jackie (Finau) Dobro was married in a beautiful, outdoor ceremony at [Sun Valley](http://www.sunvalleypartycenter.com/) in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. We wish Jackie and her husband, Todd many years of happiness and love. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/07/12/fire-dex-customer-service-rep-jackie-finau-gets-married) ## [Fire-Dex Supports West Virginia Fire Departments Impacted By Flooding](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/06/30/fire-dex-supports-west-virginia-fire-departments-impacted-flooding) [Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/06/) [30](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/06/30/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) As you have seen on the news around the country, West Virginia was hit with major, catastrophic floods earlier this week. Much of the state was declared a state of emergency. Many of the fire departments in the state were also impacted by the flooding and incurred loss as well. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/06/30/fire-dex-supports-west-virginia-fire-departments-impacted-flooding) ## [Sales Representative of the Month - Scott Sizemore of America's Bravest Equipment Co.](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/05/31/sales-representative-month-scott-sizemore-americas-bravest-equipment-co) [May](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/05/) [31](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/05/31/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) Scott Sizemore has been with  [ABEC](http://www.americas-bravest.com/) in Louisville, KY for 3 years. Scott is also a career firefighter on the Heavy Rescue Unit at the Lexington FD, where he has been since 2001.  As Fire-Dex continues to grow in KY, Scott has been very instrumental in multiple key wins this year. 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"Jeff has a natural ability to be a [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/03/25/fire-dex-announces-jeff-koledo-national-sales-manager) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bob%20Keys%20-%2020%20Questions%20.png?width=885&name=Bob%20Keys%20-%2020%20Questions%20.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/20-questions-with-bob-keys) ## [20 Questions With Bob Keys](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/20-questions-with-bob-keys) [Mar](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/03/) [18](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/03/18/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) ##### **GET TO KNOW BOB KEYS** **Retired Chief Bob Keys** completed a total of 31 years of service, beginning as a firefighter for a high volume station, [Engine 48, in the Bronx](https://www.firedepartment.net/directory/new-york/bronx-county/bronx/new-york-fire-department-engine-48-ladder-56-division-7-bronx-). As a Captain and Lieutenant, he served in many areas of NYC including Midtown Manhattan. 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