Fire-Dex Blog

The popular image of a firefighter is someone who, well, fights fires. And while that’s certainly a big part of the job description, the fact is that most calls aren’t actually structure fire related. 

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 three positions and promoted two associates over the last quarter. 

Suspenders have one job: Keep your pants from falling down on the job. 

Wildfires are perhaps the most-discussed type of fire in the general population. And with good reason: In 2023 alone, there were over 56,000 wildfires in the United States. Approximately 85% of wildfires are caused by humans. 

Today, there are over 90,000 female firefighters in the United States. While that is less than 10% of the overall firefighting force, that number has been rising in recent years. 

Note: This article originally appeared in the June 2024 Issue of International Fire Fighter magazine, page 60.

Fire-Dex is excited to announce a game-changing service for fire departments everywhere: The new FXR Express and FXM Express lines offering premium turnout gear shipped in just five-10 business days.

At Fire-Dex, our mission is “To Serve Those Who Serve.” That mission means that all of our gear is designed to keep you safe while you do your job. 

Two things in firefighting will always be true:

Firefighters respond to a lot of different calls. From structural fires to MVAs to natural disasters to gas leaks, no day is ever the same.