Fire-Dex Blog

Today, we're happy to announce our recognition as one of the top 100 fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio for the seventh time with the 2021 Weatherhead 100 award! ⭐

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Tune in as Season 1 host Retired Battalion Chief Bob Keys passes the reigns to Battalion Chief Andy Starnes of Charlotte Fire Department and Founder of Insight Training. Join us as we bid farewell to Bob and get to know our new Season 2 host as he shares about his journey in the

Start The New Year With New Gear!

It's back! Our biggest giveaway of the year is quickly approaching. During the week-long Happy New Gear event, we will be picking one winner each day to win some awesome prizes! You don't wanna miss out - each day the prizes get better and better, leading up to our

We're so thankful for the recognition as a 2021 Cascade Capital Business Growth Honoree for the fifth consecutive year and eighth time overall! ⭐

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Since the tragedy of 9/11, we have witnessed significant improvements in fire industry protocols, building regulations, NFPA standards, and the evolution of PPE. Listen in as Bob Keys and Jim Reidy discuss the advancements and changes in PPE they've witnessed in firefighter

BIG NEWS! 📰

We are excited to announce that we have acquired Marken PPE Restoration, a UL verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of clean and repair services, based out of Las Vegas, Nevada! This business is the third ISP we've acquired, following the purchase of Gear Wash in 2019 and Done Right Fire Gear

That's a wrap on FDIC International 2021. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth this year to explore our products and have some fun! For those of you who attended, we hope you enjoyed this year's experience and took away some best practices and vital information you can share with your

We continue to expand our team, with the hiring of Shannon Lienemann. Lienemann will take on the newly created position of Email Marketing Specialist. 👏

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Listen in as Instructor Andy Starnes of Insight Training translates THL & TPP into firefighter speak, discusses why alternative PPE matters to your health, and reviews advancements in firefighting technologies.

Todd Herring, our VP of Product Innovation and Strategy, discusses the importance of innovation to keep first responders safe in a recent guest spot from Cleveland.com! 

The Right Gear For The Right Call

On those hot summer Georgia days, the Lee County firefighters understand that wearing lightweight, single-layer alternative ppe is crucial when responding to non-fire emergencies. 

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Every Stitch Matters

Looking for purposeful work in a fun environment? If you have strong manual dexterity, the ability to multi task, are detailed oriented and dependable, we want YOU! Take a look as our wonderful team members tell you their experience being a part of our growing Fire-Dex Family!

We're so proud to welcome the additions of Whitney McFee and Jon Sawyer as our business continues to aggressively hire new talent! McFee will fill the newly created position of Business Development Manager, and Sawyer will take the role of Territory Sales Representative. 🎉

BIG NEWS!! We're happy to announce the transition of our executive leadership team with Steve Allison, former President, becoming the new CEO, succeeding Bill Burke who will transition to Chairman.

WKYC reporter, Chris Webb,recently stopped by headquarters to speak with our VP of Operations, John Karban, and Chief Lou Anne Metz of Bainbridge Township Fire, about the importance of wearing lighter, more breathable PPE to reduce heat stress and provide protection against carcinogensfor

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Understand how preventative measures and regular monitoring can help prevent and reduce occupational health concerns like cancer and cardiovascular disease withTodd LeDuc, Chief Strategy Officer of LifeScan Wellness Centers, and Rob Brown, Physicians Assistant and founder of

Alyssa Alfano, writer at Cleveland.com, spoke with our president, Steve Allison, about the launch of our isolation PPE for healthcare professionals and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our team just keeps growing with the addition of Jamie Brown, who will take on the newly created position of Database Coordinator on the Sales Operations team. Based out of her home office in Georgia, she will focus on maintaining the data integrity within our CRM systems including monitoring data

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Explore the history of fire as a weapon and its uses within the fire service, law enforcement, and the latest technological devices. Listen as Chief Keys is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Homer Robertson of Fort Worth Texas Fire Department and Special Agent in Charge,

A Fit That Conforms to You

Our FXR turnouts are the ONLY gear in the industry utilizing Active Posture Design (ADP) to achieve a fit that conforms to you! Engineered together with the world’s leading rock climbing and extreme sports clothing designers, FXR Turnouts allow you to move freely while

Camden Fire Department has always been at the forefront of fire innovation since it originated in 1869. As one of the oldest fire departments in the United States, the department was the very first in the nation to own a fleet of fully motorized fire apparatus during a time when most large cities

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Why should one set of turnouts be the only option for every emergency you respond to? 

We couldn't be more proud to announce that we have been recognized as a 2021 Evolution of Manufacturing Honoree! 🎉

We're pleased to announce the addition of Agnes Baker, our new Office and Accounting Assistant! 🌟

We're so happy to announce we have filled the position of a newly created role on the sales team! The North Carolina native, Alex Lafond, will fill the remote position of Business Development Representative. “We are thrilled to be expanding our Sales Operations team and look forward to increasing

BIG NEWS! We're excited to announce our Top Dealers and Rainmakers from 2020 who have displayed immense dedication and passion when supporting Fire-Dex and our mission to serve those who serve. Let's give each of the following Top Dealers and Rainmakers from 2020 a huge round of applause! 👏

Turnout Breathability & Heat Stress

As a firefighter, you're more exposed to heat stress than the general public. To reduce this risk, your body self-regulates its core temperature through evaporation of sweat. Suiting up in turnouts can hinder this process so it's vital that your sweat has an exit

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Get a behind the scenes look into Chief Keys’ robust career as Allen Rom takes the lead as host while the Chief shares his experiences becoming a firefighter, completing his first engine run, and moving up the ladder in FDNY.

We're ecstatic to announce the promotions of eight key players on our team: Lauren Burke DeVere, Taylor Burke Gilman, Todd Herring, Jenny Surovey, Amanda Yandell, Bart Brown, Ryan Holliday, and Michelle Guthrie. The immense growth we've experienced continuously enables us to invest in our Fire-Dex