Fire-Dex Blog

It’s rare to find an individual who has been at the same job for nearly two decades. It’s even rarer to find someone who has been at their job for that long and still loves it—but that is the story of Michelle Guthrie.

With the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses a concern for all firefighters, it’s become more important than ever to reduce your exposure to contaminants on the fireground. 

No one gets into firefighting expecting it to be an easy job. From tight spaces to flames to carrying hose up flights of stairs, firefighting puts a huge strain on the body.

We were recently spotlighted by JPMorganChase as part of their “Make Momentum Happen” campaign, which highlights their work with local businesses.

At Fire-Dex, we’re passionate about the first responders we build gear for. Our mission is “to serve those who serve” and we take that seriously every day. 

Fire-Dex, the nation’s fastest growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders, and  Gear Wash, a subsidiary of Fire-Dex and the country’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, have filled one position and promoted three associates over the last quarter.  

For firefighters, gloves are a crucial part of your safety gear. While maybe less talked about than your turnouts, a good pair of gloves can be the difference between injury and getting home. 

It’s no secret that firefighting is an incredibly demanding job—physically and mentally, it takes a lot to do your job well. 

It’s no big secret that Fire-Dex and Fire Department Coffeeget along really well. 

For firefighters, the obvious enemy on the fireground is fire. Avoiding injury and death on the fireground often means avoiding flames.