We would like to extend a very big congratulations to Oronoco Fire Department‘s new fire truck! This truck was years in the making, and is guaranteed to make every other fire department jealous. The sheer size of this truck, customized storage, and ridiculously comfy seats are any fireman’s dream come true. Dan Sundt, Oronoco Fire

At AKE Safety Equipment, we have spent the past 26 years obsessed with fire safety and protection. Whether it’s the home, the farm, or one of the many fire departments we supply, we always put our customers first. Fire is a serious danger and concern for every community. Home fires are more common than you

When choosing the best extinguisher for fire safety protection, there are multiple considerations. Will it work? Is it effective? Will it be able to put out a fire? However, not many people think about what’s inside their fire extinguisher. Most dry chemical fire extinguishers contain ammonium phosphate, an agent that highly irritates the eyes

October brings the start of the Fall season, harvest time, and the pumpkin spice takeover. It also brings AKE’s October Dealer Spotlight! This month we are proud to feature John and Brenda Derickson of Lamberton, MN. Working as corn and soybean farmers they are no strangers to farm life, or farm fires. Farming isn’t the only thing that

Adam Williams, VP of Sales at AKE Safety Equipment, has brought you the best farm fire safety tips. Harvest season can pose increased risks of fire that can severely damage equipment, crops, and personnel. During an interview with AG Broadcaster, Sonja Lanseth, on AM 730 KWOA, Adam tells you the best ways to avoid

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Lot of $$$ Once again, harvest season is upon us. That means getting up early, leaving late, and reaping the benefits off all the hard work you put in this season. However, it is important to remember the dangers of the harvest season, the major one being fires.

Farm fires are some of the most dangerous, and expensive fires that can happen. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 20,000 farm fires happen each year. Farm fires can cost up to millions of dollars in lost equipment and resources. That translates to labor time, equipment losses, crop and livestock losses, and can significantly

Classic Comfort Heating & Supply is managed by David and Aaron Kruckeberg, and has been serving the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Michigan area for over the past 20 years. The father and son team have been farming their entire lives, and know the value of good investments. They only want to offer products that “enhance

It’s that time of the year when students go back to their studies after summer break. Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean fire safety isn’t important anymore! This is especially true for college students. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average, there are over 3,800 campus fires that occur each year

For the hot month of August, our Dealer Spotlight is Big West Fire Safety! Big West is a premier dealer of STOP-FYRE extinguishers in Idaho. Owned by Jeff Bartschi, Big West Fire Safety is a sub-entity of Jeff Bartschi Transport, a trucking company that hauls everything from agriculture supplies to livestock. Established in 2010, Jeff integrated