5 Minutes With Tyler Trumbauer, Manager of Marketing & Communications for Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection

By Kimberly Koehler, Sponsorship Specialist

With over 5,000 programs, classes and events, ArtsQuest welcomes millions of visitors across our campus each year and making sure that everyone is safe is a top priority to the organization. Fire safety and protection are vital aspects of program and event planning and partnering with local company Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection has allowed ArtsQuest to provide peace of mind to all our guests for over 30 years.

 We recently caught up with Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection’s Manager of Marketing & Communications, Tyler Trumbauer, about their company’s commitment to ArtsQuest. Here’s what he had to say: 

ArtsQuest: How does Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection select the organizations that you partner with? Tyler: Kistler O’Brien has been a long-standing member of the Lehigh Valley community for over 90 years. As a pillar in the community, KOB values partnerships with other strong members in local neighborhoods, such as ArtsQuest. KOB has a track record of supporting various organizations with different missions to give back and ensure the Lehigh Valley grows and prospers. KOB has been a part of the area’s growth over the decades and will continue to invest in local organizations and partners as the Lehigh Valley reaches new heights in the years to come

AQ: Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection has been the official fire protection agency for many ArtsQuest events like Musikfest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt for over 10 years. What drove your decision to continue supporting these programs? T: ArtsQuest’s major events, such as Musikfest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt, attract thousands of visitors to Bethlehem annually. As a commercial fire protection provider who works daily from its corporate headquarters in Bethlehem to advance life safety, it was an easy, natural choice to step up and provide the fire protection equipment to protect people and property when they visit ArtsQuest’s campus right in KOB’s backyard. Over the years, KOB’s support for these programs has grown, and so has the partnership overall. They are spectacles that many in the Lehigh Valley, including KOB employees, look forward to yearly, and Team KOB takes pride in being their official fire protection agency. 

Photograph by: Tyler Trumbauer

AQ: As a loyal supporter of ArtsQuest for over 30 years, what is your favorite program or event at ArtsQuest? T: The answer varies depending on who at Kistler O’Brien is asked, but the consensus is usually Musikfest. The variety of programming and genres make event dynamics exceptional and provides tremendous entertainment for everyone. Christkindlmarkt and the relatively new ice rink in the winter are not far behind in the rankings. 

AQ: What are some other initiatives and community programs Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is involved with? T: Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection has a long history of working with The Burn Prevention Network and its major event, Camp Susquehanna. The Burn Prevention Network works to reduce the risk of burn injuries and empower those who have suffered burns. Additionally, Kistler O’Brien has long been involved with the United Way and the Allentown Rescue Mission, among others.

 AQ: Many people know Kistler O’Brien just as a place for fire protection services, what’s one thing about Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection you wish more people knew about? T: In addition to being a full-service commercial fire protection provider serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection should be known as well for its reputation as a strong employer in the region. KOB has over 215 employees who reside in all the states mentioned above and 60 members of Team KOB have been with the company for at least ten years, with dozens boasting over 20 years of service. Kistler O’Brien has become a home for many dedicated to protecting people and property across the region, including at sites here at home such as ArtsQuest.