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Meet our leadership team

At the heart of our company is a dedicated team of industry veterans with extensive experience in fire protection, product development, and safety standards. We’ve assembled some of the brightest minds and most experienced professionals in the industry—a distinction that truly sets us apart from the competition.

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With backgrounds spanning regulatory leadership, manufacturing, and emergency response, our team brings a well-rounded approach to building high-quality, life-saving products. We are committed not only to innovation, but to raising the bar for safety, reliability, and trust.

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Mark Ebedes

Co-Founder, 

America Fire Blanket, LLC

President Pumped Inc.,

Canada Fire Blanket Inc.

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Chris Hasbrook

Advisor

Public Safety Industry Expert,

SVP Europhins, FPA-UK, UL

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John Ceriello

Advisor

FDNY Captain Rescue Co. #1,

FEMA, UL Research Inst., NIST

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Joe Hosey

Co-Founder, 

America Fire Blanket, LLC

Director, VP UL, CSA Group, Certification and Compliance

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George O'shea

Advisor

Product and Brand Expert,

Celtic Hill Partners, GO-AL Int

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Doug Lockhard

Advisor,

NFPA Global Solutions,

Chief Commercial Officer, UL

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William Putsis

Advisor

Professor Yale University,

CEO Knapp Capital Mgmt.

Our mission is to protect our beloved nation.

If the America Fire Blanket can help:  

  • Save a life or reduce an injury,

  • Prevent the spread of fire and damage to property, 

  • Provide protection and peace of mind,  

Our mission will be accomplished!  Stay safe! 

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