Fire-Dex Blog

In the ever-evolving world of firefighting, it can feel like changes in procedure and protocol are constant. The NFPA has a variety of standards for each component of gear and their use, including the new NFPA 1970 standard that sets out PPE guidelines.

Women in firefighting: you deserve to be protected.

The Fire-Dex family is so excited to announce our 2025 Top Dealers and Rainmakers! These awards are provided to distributor companies and individuals who have dedicated themselves and their work to furthering our mission—“Serving Those Who Serve.” We are honored by the dedicated passion of these

AeroFlex turnouts from Fire-Dex are the most breathable turnouts ever made. They are designed to solve a major problem for firefighters: heat stress.

For decades, fire investigators have worked in a gray zone of protection. Structural turnouts are built for the fireground, not the long hours spent sifting through ash, debris, and unstable structures after the flames are out. 

Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, today announced the appointment of Maged Baskhron as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Baskhron will align operational and strategic goals, bolster cross-functional processes, and empower teams

Like any fire chief, Assistant Chief Robert Grady of the Gary, Indiana fire department is concerned with the safety of his firefighters. He says that his first job is “taking care of the guys before they get into the fire, making sure that they have the equipment that they need to perform their job

Your structural firefighting hood is one of the most important pieces of PPE you wear on the job. It protects your head, neck, and face from heat and dangerous particulates. 

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has become the largest department in the United States to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. The gear was purchased in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the department,

The firefighting hood has become a necessity in all head-to-toe PPE ensembles. But the question is—are you wearing it properly?