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This holiday season, we focused on supporting our local communities at each of our locations, including, our headquarters in Medina, Ohio, our second production facility in Pelham, Georgia and our Gear Wash locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hudson, Florida.

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Discover how Wildland firefighting has evolved this year during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this episode, Chief Keys is joined by Deputy Chief Douglass Ferro, who oversees state and federal programs under Cooperative Fire Protection at the California Department of Forestry and

We're officially announcing our Top Dealers and Rainmakers from 2019 who have gone above and beyond to support Fire-Dex and our mission to serve those who serve! Due to the unforeseen events of COVID-19, we were unable to host our annual Distributor and Rainmaker meeting to celebrate. Despite not

Today, we're happy to announce the expansion of our product development team with the hiring of two new Product Managers, Matt Colatruglio and Matt Shurtz. 🎉

It's time for our BIGGEST giveaway of the year! We're officially taking online entries and will begin awarding daily prizes on Monday, December 14, 2020. Once you fill out the entry form, you are automatically entered for all of the week's giveaways. Keep scrolling to review the giveaway schedule

Level Up Your Protection

Don’t let your hood be the weakest link in your ppe. Our particulate blocking hoods are designed with your health in mind! Each provides protection from potentially carcinogenic particulates and harmful contaminants that can build up on your jaw, face, and neck. These areas

Please join us in welcoming, Amber McCloud, our new ERP Administrator! Within this newly created position, she will work together with the ERP software provider, internal stakeholders, and third-party contributors, to build on the functionality of an ERP software package. Amber's vast experience

Today, we're ecstatic to officially announce the acquisition of Done Right Fire Gear, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of clean and repair services, based out of Hudson, in West-Central Florida. This is the second ISP we've acquired after purchasing Gear Wash in 2019.

Today we announced the hiring of our fourth marketing team member. Julie Spragg is a North Carolina native who will fill the newly created remote position of Marketing Technology Specialist.

We're so happy to announce that we've been recognized as a 2020 Cascade Capital Business Growth Award honoree! 

Your loved ones and your community count on you to be experts in fire safety. Passing on your knowledge can be the key to saving a life.

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Get an inside look into how two departments take steps to reduce carcinogen exposure and manage issued PPE. In this episode, Chief Keys is joined by Fire Chief Christopher Bowcock and Firefighter Paul Rushton of Burnaby City Fire Department, and Lieutenant Kevin Tomyk of

Understanding the Dangers of the Job

Today we're honored to announce that we're the 5-time recipient of the NorthCoast99 Award! 

Big news! Gear Wash has passed the UL certification for the NFPA #1851 2020 standard. 

We're happy to announce the launch of our brand new online store on Firedex.com!  

GET TO KNOW BOB KEYS

Chief Keys completed a total of 31 years of service, beginning as a firefighter for a high volume station in the Bronx. As a Captain and Lieutenant, he served various municipalities including Midtown Manhattan, until settling into East New York Brooklyn, after being promoted to

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Assistant Chief Brandon Wade from Austin Fire Department, and Deputy Chief Chris Costamagna, from Sacramento Fire Department, join Chief Keys to discuss how their departments respond during recent protests and the growing civil unrest in their areas.

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We're proud to announce the launch of a newly designed website for Gear Wash! 

As a firefighter, you work within a dynamic environment, and you need gear that enables you to perform your job to the maximum ability. Selecting new turnout gear and composites for your department is a crucial decision to help improve your crew’s safety and performance. 

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Retired Chief Ron Siarnicki, who actively serves as the Executive Director of the National Fallen Fire Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in Maryland, and Joe Minogue, retired FDNY Lieutenant and lead advocate for the NFFF on Long Island, join Chief Keys to discuss how firefighters

What is Fatigue?

Medical emergencies require quick responses during all hours of the day. As a firefighter or emergency medical services (EMS) professional, staying alert to respond to every call can cause negative effects on your mind and body. Fatigue is a serious problem among public safety

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Assistant Chief Adam House, who is in charge of training, health and safety for the Sacramento Metro Fire District in California, and Assistant Chief Bryan Norris, the Executive Officer of Emergency Services for the San Antonio Fire Department in Texas, join Chief Keys to discuss

We are thrilled to announce we are launching a new podcast series that unlocks current and trending topics affecting the fire service. Join us as retired FDNY Battalion Chief Bob Keys explores relevant topics and news with highly-esteemed fire industry experts within the U.S. 

Breaking news! Heiman Fire Equipment now offers the full line of Fire-Dex products!  

Degrees of safety risk come with every occupation, and as a firefighter, chances of suffering an injury are high. An injury can happen during training, on the fire-ground or when responding to an emergency medical situation. Facing dangerous situations comes with the job while you’re protecting a

Selecting the right turnout gear is one of the most important decisions your fire department can make. As a firefighter, you want to feel safe and secure each time you wear your gear. At the Marion City Fire Department, they understand that a high-level of outer protection is important when working

Fire Gear Is The Solution!

Statistics have shown the risks firefighters face in their line of duty, especially as it relates to cancer and heat stress. Due to the exposure of carcinogens, cancer rates among firefighters is higher than the public at large. There are many programs and studies

The longevity of your turnout gear and the effectiveness against carcinogens relies heavily on one factor: proper maintenance. Firefighters, like yourself, handle dangerous materials on a regular basis and your turnout gear can pick up a number of highly toxic contaminants. Keeping up with

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning the production of AAMI Level 3-compliant reusable isolation gowns and coveralls. 

This just in! Shipman’s Fire Equipment Co., a Connecticut-based distributor of first responder safety equipment, announced today their plans to begin offering our structural turnout gear to their customers.  

We continue to grow our sales team with two new Territory Sales Representatives, Josh Dancey and Tim Hall.

WHAT MAKES A FIREFIGHTER GREAT?

The road to becoming a successful firefighter can have its challenges. As a firefighter, or firefighter candidate, you should know the most important traits needed in the fire service and begin working towards them! 🔥

We've added a new Regional Sales Manager to our expanding sales team. It is our pleasure to introduce, Kelly Varwig, who will be taking on account relations for the entire state of Texas.

Medina, Ohio – January 14, 2020 - Fire-Dex announced today the promotion of six internal associates; Taylor Burke Gilman, Jeff Koledo, Jackie Dobro, David Moore, Jim Cedar, and Tory King. Over the last several years, Fire-Dex has experienced exceptional year over year growth and continues to invest