Fire-Dex VP appointment links operations and CEO succession plan
Iain Hoey
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Fire-Dex appoints Maged Baskhron to operations leadership
Fire-Dex has appointed Maged Baskhron as Vice President of Operations.
Baskhron will align operational and strategic goals, strengthen cross-functional processes and support teams across the organisation.
His remit includes prioritising associate well-being, product quality and day-to-day execution to support the company’s focus on protecting manufacturing teams and frontline crews.
“Fire-Dex is mission-driven in a way you can feel on the factory floor and in the field,” Baskhron said.
“I’m eager to help our teams do their best work – build it right, deliver it right, and keep safety as the starting point.”
Role scope and leadership transition details
Fire-Dex outlined that Baskhron will support long-term execution while maintaining its people-first culture and operational values.
His background includes global manufacturing experience and previous roles as Project Manager and Industrial Engineer and Training Manager, working closely across the business under current Vice President of Operations John Karban.
The appointment forms part of a wider executive transition previously announced by the company.
Lauren Burke DeVere is due to assume the role of CEO in early 2026, partnering with current CEO Steve Allison ahead of his planned retirement in early 2027.
Karban will move into the role of President.
“To me, leadership is simple: show up for your people and be clear about what matters,” Baskhron said.
“When teams know the goal, have the support they need, and are relied on to make decisions, great work follows.
“That’s how we keep delivering for the departments and firefighters who need us to get it right.”