Fire-Dex Blog

Important!

Effective January 5, 2018, all TECGEN social communities and the website will be merged with Fire-Dex. Moving forward, you can find information about Fire-Dex and TECGEN products at www.firedex.com.

Earlier this year, Fire-Dex released TECGEN71, our latest innovation in the fight for the health and safety of firefighters. TECGEN71 is a lightweight, durable outer shell designed to protect firefighters by reducing heat stress and cardiac fatigue endured on fire scenes and/or during fire training

Fire-Dex announced today the promotion of Denise Bradley to Product Engineer, effectiveJanuary 1, 2018.

“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” – Randy Pausch

This month Fire-Dex celebrated our top performing distributor partners and sales representatives at a special four-day event in Miami, Florida. This annual event is our way of saying

Amanda Yandell is the newest addition to the Fire-Dex marketing team, joining in September 2017 as our Digital Marketing Specialist. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and resides in Wakeman, Ohio with her husband, Adam (a local firefighter and paramedic) and daughter,

A look back at the groundbreaking ceremony and event held last month at the Fire-Dex headquarters in Medina, Ohio. We cannot wait to share the completed look with the world. 

Exposure to Extreme Heat 

By its very nature, firefighting is a stressful occupation. Being a firefighter means regularly exerting yourself in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Merely getting ready to respond to fire starts a flow of endorphins and begins putting stress on the

On October 3, 2017, we attended the Cascade Capital Corporation Business Growth Awards as an Honoree.

Contrary to popular belief, TECGEN fiber it is NOTa carbon fiber. It consists of a high-density carbon shell that encases a visco-elastic core, which allows it to offer the thermal protection of carbon fiber without the traditional drawbacks of compromised strength. TECGEN fiber bends and

Jamie Marks joined Fire-Dex in December 2016 as our Human Resources Manager and has been an excellent addition to the Fire-Dex family. Before joining our team, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University with a concentration in Human Resources. Let’s take a moment to get to know Jamie a

Join a growing and fast-paced manufacturer of firefighting & emergency responder protective apparel company headquartered in Medina, Ohio. We’re searching for self-motivated Full-Time Sewing Associates.

Fire-Dex announced today plans to break ground in October, 2017, with a building expansion that will allow for continued growth.

Fire-Dex is proud to introduce TECGEN71, a Fire-Dex exclusive outer shell. TECGEN71 is designed to lessen heat stress by improving THL (Total Heat Loss), reducing weight, and increasing the flexibility of three layer composites (outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier composite).

Medina, Ohio - July, 2017 - Fire-Dex is pleased to welcome Michelle Slawson as a new Customer Service Representative. 

National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) representatives wore Tecgen PPE gear during an international rescue training exercise in Malta last month.

Fire-Dex is pleased to announce the promotion of Jenny McPherson to Marketing Manager.

Stacy Foster joined Fire-Dex in June of 1998 as a Sewer on the Liners team. She worked up to Production Supervisor and eventually became responsible for all Fire-Dex product changes. Stacy was promoted to Assistant Product Manager in January of 2016. We recently sat down with Stacy to catch up.

Tom Somers is the Sales Manager for the Loose Equipment Division at Fire Service Inc. in St. John, Indiana. Tom has a passion to train firefighters and in his spare time enjoys fishing.

FDIC is the world’s largest firefighting training conference and exhibition and will take place from April 24 – 29 in Indianapolis.

Jackie joined Fire-Dex in May of 2013 as a Customer Service Representative and was promoted to Sales Administrator at the start of 2017. Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University. We recently sat down with Jackie to catch up and get to know her a little better.

Registration is open for FDIC 2017, April 24 - 29, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana and we couldn’t be more excited!

We would like to congratulate Mike Evans on being nominated as our January Sales Representative of the Month.

Fire-Dex is pleased to welcome Rose Warington as a new member of our Customer Service team.

Retired Fire Chief Bob Keys served the City of New York, FDNY for 31 years. He is considered to be an industry expert on the incorporation of new technology in the Fire Service. He was an important member of the rebuilding of the FDNY following 9/11 and has been awarded numerous medals for heroic,