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Meet the #FireDexFamily: Misty Rackley, Office Manager

Get to Know Misty!

Misty previously worked at Darwood Manufacturing when we acquired the business as a second manufacturing location in Pelham, Georgia. As our Office Manager, she oversees shipping and receiving while supervising the production planning for our TECGEN51 Fatigues. Misty has been an

Fire-Dex Honored with Weatherhead 100 Award for the Seventh Time

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! ⭐

Rapid Fire Podcast: Q&A With Season 2 Host Andy Starnes

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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

Our Biggest Giveaway of the Year: Happy New Gear!

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

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Jon Sawyer, Territory Sales Representative

Get to Know Jon!

Jon joined our Fire-Dex Family in June 2021 as a Territory Sales Representative covering Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont! Prior to joining our team, he served as a firefighter for Peterborough Fire and Rescue, and was a sales manager for a publishing company. Learn

Learning The Ropes: Acquisitions In A Family Business

Adam Burroughs, writer at Smart Business Dealmakers, spoke with Lauren Burke DeVere, President of Fire-Dex and Taylor Burke Gilman, President of Gear Wash, about joining our family business and lessons learned. Read more below! 👇

Fire-Dex is an Eighth Time Cascade Capital Business Growth Award Honoree

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

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Whitney McFee, Business Development Manager

Get to Know Whitney!

Before joining our Gear Wash team in Hudson, Florida, Whitney was building her career in customer service and business management within the fire protection industry. She even earned her license servicing fire extinguishers! Today, you can find her educating fire departments on

Fire-Dex Honored with Family Business Achievement Award for the Second Time

Great news! We're honored to announce that we have received the Family Business Achievement Award from Smart Business for the second year. 🔥

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E10 The Evolution of Turnout Gear Since 9/11

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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

Fire-Dex: 6th Year Recipient of Northeast Ohio's 99 Best Workplaces!

BIG NEWS! 📰

Fire-Dex Acquires Marken PPE Restoration, A Nevada-Based Clean & Repair Facility

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

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Shannon Lienemann, Email Marketing Specialist

Learn About Shannon! 

Shannon graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors in Communication and a minor in Spanish. She even received a certificate in Public Relations! She began her career in the nonprofit world as a Communications Specialist, and has spent time marketing for

Fire-Dex at FDIC International 2021

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

Fire-Dex Fills New Position, Email Marketing Specialist

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

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E9 Why Alternative PPE Matters

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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.

Innovation Keeps Firefighters and First Responders Safe

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

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Jamie Brown, Database Coordinator

Get To Know Jamie!

Before joining our Fire-Dex Family in April 2021, Jamie spent time as an editorial assistant at a healthcare publishing organization, and worked at a Radiology company. Each experience has driven her to become an expert in data collection and research. Jamie's immense dedication

Firefighter Gear for Non-Fire Emergencies with Lee County Fire & EMS

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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Now Hiring: Find Purposeful Work Making Firefighter PPE

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!

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Matt Colatruglio, Product Manager

Get To Know Matt

If you want to talk fabrics, Matt is your guy! He has spent extensive time honing his skills as a product development engineer, and is an integral player on our Product & Innovation Team. Prior to coming to work with us in December 2020, he spent time developing Pioneer, Agility,

Fire-Dex Onboards New Associates, Continues to Hire

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. 🎉

Fire-Dex Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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 – How Fire-Dex in Medina is Making PPE to Keep Firefighters Safe

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

Meet the #FireDexFamily: Anthony Costanzo, Operations Manager

Get To Know Anthony

Anthony worked at Done Right Fire Gear Repair as the Operations Manager when we acquired the business as a second location for Gear Wash in Hudson, Florida. His historical knowledge and immense passion for the job made him a significant asset to the Fire-Dex family in October

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E8 Pre-screen to Intervene: A Proactive Approach to Firefighter Health and Survival

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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 LeDucChief Strategy Officer of LifeScan Wellness Centersand Rob Brown, Physicians Assistant and founder of

Cleveland.com: Fire-Dex Making PPE for Firefighters and First Responders

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.

Channel 5 News Cleveland: Fire-Dex needs your help protecting our protectors

Alexa Green, our Content Marketing Coordinator, and Chief Larry Walters of Medina Fire Department, had the opportunity to speak with Channel 5 News Cleveland about the importance of wearing particulate barrier hoods, and how YOU can give back to your community by joining our Fire-Dex Family! 🙌

Fire-Dex Fills New Position, Database Coordinator

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

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E7 Fire as a Weapon

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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,

Select FXR Turnouts as Your Number One Choice for CAL Fire Approved PPE

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 Strives to Reduce Carcinogen Exposure

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

Alternatives to Firefighter Turnout Gear

Wearing The Right Gear For The Right Call

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

Fire-Dex Recognized as a 2021 Evolution of Manufacturing Honoree

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

Agnes Baker Hired as Office and Accounting Assistant at Fire-Dex

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

Fire-Dex Hires New Business Development Representative

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

Fire-Dex Honors 2020 Top Distributors and Rainmakers

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! 👏

How Turnout Breathability Affects Firefighter Heat Stress

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

Rapid Fire Podcast S1:E6 Turning the Table on Bob Keys

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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.

Fire-Dex Announces Eight Associate Promotions Amid Continued Growth

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

Evolution of the Firefighter Helmet

The History of Firefighting Helmets

Helmets are an iconic component of the typical firefighter ensemble. The classic firefighter helmet design can be first seen in the early 1900s when helmets were created with only leather and metal. The purposeful design featuring a high dome to deflect falling

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