JILL CARLSON | For the State Journal | jillcarlson1957@gmail.com<\/a> madison.com | | Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 5:00 pm<\/p>\n Have you ever wondered where first-responder agencies such as firefighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers obtain their equipment and gear? <\/p>\n In the Madison area, Jefferson Fire & Safety is a source for everything from boots, protective clothing, fire hoses, pumps and even fire trucks and ambulances. <\/p>\n In addition to first responders, the company works with commercial and industrial businesses and the general public to sell and service professional safety equipment. <\/p>\n Pete Jefferson is the grandson of E.L. Jefferson, the company founder. \"My grandfather worked for Fyr Fyter brand fire extinguishers as a distributor. He decided to start his own business in 1948,\" he said. <\/p>\n When Pete's father, Dave, joined the business, the name was changed to E.L. Jefferson & Son. In 1969, the company was renamed Jefferson Fire & Safety. Pete remembers working with his grandfather helping out at the business when he was young. <\/p>\n \"We're proud of our history. This is a unique business,\" he said. \"Every fire station has a memorabilia case, as the departments are steeply rich in history. I decided that we needed to have one here.\" <\/p>\n In the front lobby of the office is a case filled with photos, fire safety equipment and other items. One photo shows E.L. and Dave Jefferson in front of a company truck from the 1950s. <\/p>\n Originally located in downtown Madison, the company has been headquartered in Middleton since 1992, and serves customers in Minnesota, northern Illinois and Wisconsin. <\/p>\n Pete's son Tyler joined the company almost two years ago as a sales representative for the Milwaukee area. \"He's been around the business all of his life,\" Pete said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Read the original: JILL CARLSON | For the State Journal | jillcarlson1957@gmail.com<\/a> madison.com | | Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 5:00 pm Have you ever wondered where first-responder agencies such as firefighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers obtain their equipment and gear? In the Madison area, Jefferson Fire & Safety is a source for everything from boots, protective clothing, fire hoses, pumps and even fire trucks and ambulances Continue reading
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