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[About Fire-Dex](https://www.firedex.com/about) - [Employment](https://www.firedex.com/employment/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.firedex.com/about/) - [Blog](https://www.firedex.com/blog/) [Cart](https://www.firedex.com/cart/) # Fire-Dex Blog [![Copy of City Real Estate Blog Banner](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20City%20Real%20Estate%20Blog%20Banner.png?width=885&name=Copy%20of%20City%20Real%20Estate%20Blog%20Banner.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-every-new-firefighter-should-know) ## [What Every New Firefighter Should Know](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-every-new-firefighter-should-know) [Oct](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/10/) [14](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/10/14/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) The first day on the job can be difficult – and sometimes, downright intimidating. There is no doubt, the journey to becoming a firefighter is a long one, yet soon you will realize that every training and trial was worth it. A career as a firefighter is mentally and physically demanding, but it is [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-every-new-firefighter-should-know) [![Employee Welcome- Trish Scott](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Welcome-%20Trish%20Scott.png?width=885&name=Employee%20Welcome-%20Trish%20Scott.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-trisha-scott-office-accounting-assistant) ## [Welcome Trisha Scott, Office and Accounting Assistant](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-trisha-scott-office-accounting-assistant) [Oct](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/10/) [04](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/10/04/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) Fire-Dex is excited to announce that Trisha Scott joined the team Monday, September 16 as a new Office & Accounting Assistant. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-trisha-scott-office-accounting-assistant) [![Press Release - NC99-2](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter%20Images/Press%20Release%20-%20NC99-2.jpg?width=885&name=Press%20Release%20-%20NC99-2.jpg)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-recognized-as-one-of-northeast-ohios-99-best-workplaces-for-the-4th-year) ## [Fire-Dex Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio's 99 Best Workplaces for the 4th Year!](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-recognized-as-one-of-northeast-ohios-99-best-workplaces-for-the-4th-year) [Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/09/) [24](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/09/24/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) **Medina, Ohio – September 24, 2019**- Fire-Dex is proud to be recognized as a 4-time recipient of the Northcoast 99 Award. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-recognized-as-one-of-northeast-ohios-99-best-workplaces-for-the-4th-year) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fire-Dex_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(8).png?width=885&name=Fire-Dex_Blog%20Header_Templates%20(8).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-rise-of-ems-in-the-fire-service) ## [The Rise of EMS in the Fire Service](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-rise-of-ems-in-the-fire-service) [Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/09/) [18](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/09/18/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) ##### Non-Fire Calls On The Rise The services provided by fire departments have evolved significantly over time, with a shift towards responding to more medical emergencies than actual fire scenes. Dispatch calls may now lead firefighters to respond to various scenarios such as motor vehicle accidents [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-rise-of-ems-in-the-fire-service) [![Smokey Bear Blog](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smokey%20Bear%20Blog.png?width=885&name=Smokey%20Bear%20Blog.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/smokey-the-bears-75th-birthday) ## [Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/smokey-the-bears-75th-birthday) [Aug](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/) [19](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/19/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) For years, the stern, but approachable, Smokey Bear wearing a ranger hat, jeans and boots, has taught generations of Americans about fire safety and prevention. In fact, the “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires” campaign is the [longest-running public service campaign](https://smokeybear.com/en/smokey-for-kids/about-smokey) in U.S. history.  [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/smokey-the-bears-75th-birthday) [![Press-Release---Gear-Wash-1](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter%20Images/Press-Release---Gear-Wash-1.jpg?width=885&name=Press-Release---Gear-Wash-1.jpg)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-acquires-gear-wash-a-milwaukee-based-clean-repair-facility) ## [Fire-Dex Acquires Gear Wash, a Milwaukee-based Clean & Repair Facility](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-acquires-gear-wash-a-milwaukee-based-clean-repair-facility) [Aug](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/) [07](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/07/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) **Medina, Ohio – August, 7, 2019** - Fire-Dex announced today the acquisition of Gear Wash, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of clean and repair services, based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-acquires-gear-wash-a-milwaukee-based-clean-repair-facility) [![Add a heading-1](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Add%20a%20heading-1.png?width=885&name=Add%20a%20heading-1.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/old-firehouse-transformed-into-cleveland-museum-to-preserve-firefighting-history) ## [Old Firehouse Transformed into Cleveland Museum to Preserve Firefighting History](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/old-firehouse-transformed-into-cleveland-museum-to-preserve-firefighting-history) [Aug](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/) [01](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/08/01/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) [The Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center](mailto:https://wrfmc.com/) [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/old-firehouse-transformed-into-cleveland-museum-to-preserve-firefighting-history) [![Employee Welcome- Bart Brown](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter%20Images/Employee%20Announcements/Employee%20Welcome-%20Bart%20Brown.jpg?width=885&name=Employee%20Welcome-%20Bart%20Brown.jpg)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-to-our-newest-territory-sales-representative) ## [Welcome to our newest Territory Sales Representative](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-to-our-newest-territory-sales-representative) [Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/) [24](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/24/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) We welcomed another Territory Sales Representative to the team today. Bart Brown, of Northern Mississippi, was hired to focus on building and strengthening relationships with fire departments in Tennessee and Alabama. He reports to David Moore, Regional Sales Manager and will be instrumental in the [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/welcome-to-our-newest-territory-sales-representative) [![Add a heading (1)](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Add%20a%20heading%20(1).png?width=885&name=Add%20a%20heading%20(1).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/lieutenant-survives-extreme-heat-in-back-to-back-fires) ## [Lieutenant Survives Extreme Heat in Back to Back Fires](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/lieutenant-survives-extreme-heat-in-back-to-back-fires) [Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/) [20](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/20/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) Kalkaska Township was recently dispatched to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews were in a defensive attack and within 5 minutes, one crew switched to an interior attack. During the first 45-minute air bottle, they tore down much of the ceiling while being exposed to some heat and fire. After, they [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/lieutenant-survives-extreme-heat-in-back-to-back-fires) ## [Q&A with Customer Relations Manager Taylor Burke-Gilman](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/qa-with-customer-relations-manager-taylor-burke-gilman) [Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/) [06](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/06/06/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) Taylor Burke-Gilman joined Fire-Dex family in January of 2019 as Customer Relations Manager! Get to know more about Taylor and her hobbies in our Q&A. 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