Fire-Dex, a leading provider of firefighter PPE, continues to be recognized for attracting top talent, driving innovation, and achieving all-around excellence as a business.
As North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of protective gear for the fire services, the company is consistently recognized for its outstanding achievements, including with the following awards in 2025:
- Inc. 5000: Fire-Dex is proud to have earned, for the fifth time, a place on the Inc. 5000 list. Published annually by Inc. magazine, the Inc. 5000 list spotlights the fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies based on revenue. The inclusion of Fire-Dex shows that they are continuing to grow their role in the market and lead a new wave of innovation in first responder safety.
- Fast50: For the second year in a row, Fire-Dex was honored with a Fast50 award. Presented by Crain’s Cleveland, this award honors Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing private companies by revenue. By winning this award, Fire-Dex demonstrates its place as a leader in the PPE market.
- Cascade Business Awards: Fire-Dex also received a Cascade Capital Business Growth Award for Best Manufacturing Employee Growth. Another prestigious honor, presented by Cascade Capital Corp. and Smart Business magazine, this award celebrates businesses in the Northeast Ohio region that have demonstrated growth in both sales and employment over the past five years. This is the 12th time Fire-Dex has been honored with this award, honoring their drive to continually grow and innovate in the market.
- NorthCoast 99: For the 10th time, Fire-Dex is honored to receive a NorthCoast 99 “Best Places to Work” award. Organized by the Employer’s Resource Council (ERC), this award celebrates Northeast Ohio's top workplaces by honoring organizations that excel in attracting, developing and retaining talent. As a 10-time winner, Fire-Dex continues to demonstrate its commitment to associates and a culture that promotes associate excellence.
- Smart 50 Awards “Best Story” : Fire-Dex President Lauren Burke DeVere was awarded a Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Award for the sixth time. Presented by Smart Business magazine, this award is presented to the top executives in the area in recognition of their strong leadership skills.
- Family Business Achievement Awards : For the fourth time, Fire-Dex was honored to receive an award for Family Business Achievement. The award celebrates family-owned businesses, highlighting the family touch that characterizes Fire-Dex’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
“Fire-Dex is honored to be recognized for the incredible work our associates do every day,” said Darin Siley, Vice President of Human Resources at Fire-Dex. “It’s all about the people—their ingenuity and unwavering commitment fuel our ability to create custom protective gear and set new standards for first responder safety. Our family-first culture empowers talented people to bring bold ideas to life, and we’re proud of the work we do and the environment we’ve built. Receiving these awards is a testament to the passion and excellence our team brings to serving those who serve.”
Mission Focused, Family First
Since their founding in 1983, Fire-Dex has been a family business dedicated to their mission to “serve those who serve.” Headquartered in Medina, Ohio, they pride themselves on constant innovation and a commitment to their associates and customers. Quality and excellence are in their DNA. To learn more about how you can join this high-performing team, in on-site and virtual roles, visit firedex.com/employment to learn more.