Fire-Dex Blog

Ever worn a leather boot that quickly became sweat-drenched and musty from a long day's work?

If so, you'll know it isn't a pleasant experience. GORE^® CROSSTECH^® footwear fabric is not only well known throughout the fire industry for the superior level of protection it provides, but also for its

Medina, Ohio – December 13, 2019 – Fire-Dex announced today its recognition as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio with the 2019 Weatherhead 100 award.

Medina, Ohio – December 3, 2019 – Fire-Dex announced today its charitable donation of $2,500 to the Palmetto State Chapter of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of military service men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on

Fire-Dex proudly celebrated our 2018 Rainmakers, Top Dealers, and their spouses in Napa, California this past week. Our annual Rainmaker and Dealer Event is to celebrate our top performing Distributors and Distributor Sales Representatives who have exceeded expectations in terms of supporting

It's the moment you've all been waiting for... our BIGGEST giveaway of the year! This year we've partnered with some of our top suppliers to bring you a week full of free PPE. We are taking online entries now and will begin awarding daily prizes on Monday, December 16, 2019! Once you fill out the

Guest Writer: Andy Starnes, Instructor for Insight Training, LLC

Medina, Ohio – October 15, 2019 - Fire-Dex announces its recognition as a 2019 Cascade Capital Business Growth Honoree. This is the third consecutive year and sixth time overall that Fire-Dex has received this award as one of the fastest growing businesses in Northeast Ohio. This year, Fire-Dex was

The first day on the job can be difficult – and sometimes, downright intimidating. There is no doubt, the journey to becoming a firefighter is a long one, yet soon you will realize that every training and trial was worth it. A career as a firefighter is mentally and physically demanding, but it is

Fire-Dex is excited to announce that Trisha Scott joined the team Monday, September 16 as a new Office & Accounting Assistant.

Medina, Ohio – September 24, 2019- Fire-Dex is proud to be recognized as a 4-time recipient of the Northcoast 99 Award.

Non-Fire Calls On The Rise

The services provided by fire departments have evolved significantly over time, with a shift towards responding to more medical emergencies than actual fire scenes. Dispatch calls may now lead firefighters to respond to various scenarios such as motor vehicle accidents

For years, the stern, but approachable, Smokey Bear wearing a ranger hat, jeans and boots, has taught generations of Americans about fire safety and prevention. In fact, the “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires” campaign is the longest-running public service campaign in U.S. history. 

Medina, Ohio – August, 7, 2019 - Fire-Dex announced today the acquisition of Gear Wash, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of clean and repair services, based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center

We welcomed another Territory Sales Representative to the team today. Bart Brown, of Northern Mississippi, was hired to focus on building and strengthening relationships with fire departments in Tennessee and Alabama. He reports to David Moore, Regional Sales Manager and will be instrumental in the

Kalkaska Township was recently dispatched to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews were in a defensive attack and within 5 minutes, one crew switched to an interior attack. During the first 45-minute air bottle, they tore down much of the ceiling while being exposed to some heat and fire. After, they

Taylor Burke-Gilman joined Fire-Dex family in January of 2019 as Customer Relations Manager! Get to know more about Taylor and her hobbies in our Q&A.

We announced today the addition of Jeff Paul as our new Territory Sales Representative for Omaha, Nebraska; Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As a Territory Sales Manager, Jeff will report to Jim Cedar, Regional Sales Manager and oversee all activities within the

The approval of a fire instructor is one of the highest esteemed compliments you can achieve as a PPE manufacturer. Thanks to Battalion Chief Andy Starnes, founder of Insight Fire Training and his fellow crew members, we are beaming with pride!

Hear what they have to say about wearing FXR Custom

Nick Lino joined Fire-Dex family in August of 2011 and was recently promoted to Supply Chain Coordinator! Learn more about Nick's hobbies and what he’s most excited about for Fire-Dex in 2019 in our Q&A below.

Medina, Ohio - April 30, 2019 - Fire-Dex is excited to announce the addition of Lauren Burke DeVere, who joined the team Monday as the newest Metro Department Sales Manager, based out of Winter Park, FL.

Medina, Ohio – April 29, 2019 - It is with great excitement that Fire-Dex announces the hiring of Maged Baskhron, who will be joining our team to fill a newly created Project Management role. As Project Manager for our growing business, Maged will work out of our headquarters in Medina, Ohio. His

Medina, Ohio – April 9, 2019 -Fire-Dex is pleased to welcome Monica Bildstein as the newest member of our Customer Service team.

Medina, Ohio – April 3, 2019 – As part of Fire-Dex’s ‘WE CARE’ initiative, the firefighter apparel manufacturer announced today that they will be distributing an airtight, single-use Decon Bag with every turnout gear purchase that leaves their headquarters in Medina, Ohio.

Eryn Churnega joined Fire-Dex in February 2005 and is currently a 2^nd Shift Production Team Lead. Get to know more about Eryn and her hobbies in our Q&A.

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, we highlight the first President of the United States AND past volunteer firefighter, George Washington.  George served Alexandria Fire Department in Virginia after it was founded in 1774.

Captain Chris Mitchum with the city of Alexandria, Louisiana was on the second due engine at a two-story residential building with heavy smoke and fire showing on the first floor. The first due crew was working on the fire at the front door, and Captain Chris and his firefighter were assigned to

Medina, Ohio - January 21, 2019 - Fire-Dex welcomes Taylor Burke as the new Customer Relations Manager, based out of Tampa, FL. Taylor is the youngest daughter of Bill Burke, Fire-Dex's owner and CEO.

The fire industry has shown a strong focus on creating innovative materials to better protect our first responders. DuPont’s Nomex® Nano Flex is no exception. It is thin, light, stretchable, and an excellent particulate barrier for protective apparel systems.

It's time for our monthly giveaway! This month we've partnered with Safety Components to give away a custom set of FXR turnout gear made with Armor AP!