Fire-Dex Blog

The stigma of mental health services prevents some firefighters from seeking the help they need – it’s time to put pride aside and embrace an open dialogue.

This article first appeared in International Fire Fighter.

Women have been making history as firefighters for almost 200 years. One of the first female firefighters in recorded history is Molly Williams, an American slave from New York City who served as a member of Oceanus Engine Company No. 11 in 1815. The fire service has long been viewed as a big

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of heart disease and is the leading cause of death for all Americans-not just first responders.   

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2021, there were 31 sudden cardiac deaths while the firefighter was on duty,

We're excited to welcome two new members to our rapidly growing team: Paul Merryman and Michael Sloan. 

We're honored to announce our 2022 Top Dealers and Rainmakers! These distributor companies and individuals have displayed immense dedication and passion and have lived out our mission to "Serve Those Who Serve" over the past year. We appreciate their continuous efforts to support Fire-Dex and are

We have donated over 15,000 nonsurgical AAMI Level 3 isolation gowns to the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) that will in turn distribute the garments to fire departments and EMS services statewide. 🙌

NFPA guidelines require turnout gear to be retired 10 years from the date of manufacture. However, sometimes turnout gear needs to be replaced before the 10-year mark. Once the protective properties of the gear have diminished, it is no longer safe to use. This blog will cover some reasons to

Start The New Year With New Gear!

Two words: Free gear! Our biggest giveaway of the year is back and better than ever with the return of Happy New Gear. A week’s worth of fantastic prizes for firefighters, with a new winner picked each day between December 12-16, 2022. This year, we're teaming up

Our new Dex-Rescue Glove provides specialized protection for rescue and recovery missions and stays breathable and comfortable on non-structural calls. 

We're excited to announce the promotion of three associates and welcome one member to the Fire-Dex and Gear Wash Family!