Fire-Dex Blog

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has become the largest department in the United States to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. The gear was purchased in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the department,

The firefighting hood has become a necessity in all head-to-toe PPE ensembles. But the question is—are you wearing it properly?

 Fire-Dex, a leading provider of firefighter PPE, continues to be recognized for attracting top talent, driving innovation, and achieving all-around excellence as a business.  

Selecting new turnout gear is a daunting task for any department. It’s the front line of defense for firefighters, with a significant impact on fireground safety and performance. Small decisions during the selection process can have a big impact on real-world performance. 

Fire investigators face unique challenges on the fireground. While the flames may be out, hazards remain: dangerous contaminants, wet debris, and sharp objects. 

In 2024, Fire-Dex released a new line of PPE for firefighters with the goal of increasing the safety and functionality of turnouts. In the time since, AeroFlex has proven to be an innovation unlike anything the world has yet seen. This daring new design bridges a gap in firefighter safety, changing

Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard they encounter. For decades, there hasn’t been gear built for the unique demands of post-fire scenes.Butthat’s about to change.

Derek Currao is an instructor in fire service training for Mission CIT (Critical Immersive Training) and has been a firefighter in Bridgeport, Connecticut for the past twelve years. 

For the firefighting instructors of Insight Fire Training, the teaching isn’t just a job. As founder and lead instructor Andy Starnes says, the work is a calling. 

At the core of Fire-Dex’s mission is the promise to “Serve Those Who Serve.” Sometimes, that means serving the next generation of first responders.