Tom McDonald

Pierce Sales Representative


Phone: (248) 240-6046
Or contact the Halt Fire main office at (248) 669-0800 to leave a message for Tom.

Tom began his fire service career in 1989 as a paid on-call fire fighter while he was attending college. In 1994, Tom became a full time fire fighter with Independence Township Fire Department where he currently works as a Captain/Paramedic.

Tom came to work for Halt Fire, Inc. in December of 2014, representing both Pierce Manufacturing and PL Custom.

While new to our sales team, Tom has a long history with Pierce dating back to 1993 when he made him first trip to Appleton as an extra set of eyes for a delivery trip. Since that time, Tom has been involved in several apparatus projects for his department and has been involved in County, Regional and State projects as well. From new apparatus, to apparatus refurbishment, even a demonstrator aerial that was purchased and sent for modifications. Tom has worked on all types of projects with Pierce and has been involved in ambulance projects with several manufactures.

Listening to the customers needs, ensuring those needs are designed into their truck specifications and follow-up after delivery is Tom’s focus as a Halt Fire, Inc. Sales Representative.

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Ted Lilley

New Truck Foam & Operational Trainer

Pierce Sales Representative


Email: TLilley@Haltfire.net
Cell: (248) 830-8893
Or contact the Halt Fire main office at (248) 669-0800 to leave a message for Ted.

Ted joined the Halt Fire training staff in 2016 to instruct chassis, pump maintenance and operations for new Pierce apparatus deliveries. As of June 2022, Ted has taught on over 50 departments in operational training from mini pumpers to aerials and industrial foam pumpers. He has also become certified as an instructor by the Renewable Fuels Association and now teaches foam operations classes, specializing the Pierce Husky 3 and Husky 12 foam systems. He has had a passion for teaching Fire Department water supply operations.
Ted is also a career Firefighter/Paramedic with over 28 years of experience in the fire service. He has been involved with the specification and purchase of more than 20 emergency vehicles within and outside of his own department. Those apparatus range from light duty rescue trucks and ambulances to pumpers and pumper tankers. Coming from a suburban/rural fire department, he has made water supply operations his instructional passion.
Throughout his career Ted has become certified as a Technician in many areas of technical rescue including confined space, rope, trench rescue and structural collapse. He was a member of the MABAS 3201 Technical Rescue Team as well as a current member of the Oakland County Incident Management Team.
Ted holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University and is a certified Michigan fire instructor.

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Bruce Hamilton

Pierce Sales Representative


E-Mail: bhamilton@haltfire.net

Phone: (734) 558-4876
Or contact the Halt Fire main office at (248) 669-0800 to leave a message for Bruce.

Born and raised in Dearborn, Bruce eventually became a Firefighter/Paramedic for the Dearborn Fire Department.
After serving on active duty in the USAF as Forward Air Controller/Joint Tactical Air Control/TACP, he returned to Michigan and joined the USAF Reserves as a Firefighter at Selfridge ANG Base in Mt. Clemens. Bruce also attended the Oakland Community College Fire Academy and was hired into Dearborn Fire.
Retired from DFD in late 2011 as the Apparatus Supervisor (Battalion Chief) in-charge of the fleet and all equipment related to firefighting, Bruce’s duties required writing specifications for apparatus and equipment and presenting proposal to administration and government leaders.
He is very familiar and with fire apparatus and the mechanical features of them. He has had experience with all the major brands of apparatus over the many years and has learned there’s always more to learn.
Fire apparatus technology is changing rapidly and it’s an exciting time for purchasers and manufactures. Bruce really enjoys being a part of and assisting Fire Departments with these critical purchasing decisions.

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