NOIRS 2011

Opening and Closing Plenaries

Fred Schimmel, B.A.

Fred Schimmel is a Senior Engineer and Compliance Officer for SJC Industries and Goshen Coach.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Purdue University.

SJC Industries is the second largest maker of ambulances in the United States with the brands of McCoy-Miller, Marque and Premiere. SJC recently introduced the industry's first side-loading ambulance.

Mr. Schimmel has been a member of the South West Fire District for over 28 years and served as Assistant Fire Chief for 5½ years and a Medic for 9 years.  Mr. Schimmel is the Past President of the Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) of the National Truck Equipment Association; Chairman of the AMD Technical Committee; and a member of the National Fire Protection Association 1917 Committee for ambulances.

Mr. Schimmel’s work experience in the ambulance industry spans 31 years.