Fire-Dex Blog

For firefighters, gloves are a crucial part of your safety gear. While maybe less talked about than your turnouts, a good pair of gloves can be the difference between injury and getting home. 

Structural firefighting gloves are a lifeline, offering vital protection in the midst of fiery hazards. NFPA 1971 certified structural gloves must shield against burns, abrasions, and hazardous substances, ensuring your safety during interior fire calls. Not all firefighting roles are identical,

When it comes to technical rescue firefighting gloves, cut-resistant levels are a helpful way to categorize the toughness of the materials and their ability to withstand contact with blades. In 2016, American National Standard for Hand Protection Classification (ANSI) revised their cut resistance

The role of the fire department has expanded significantly over the years. While firefighting and property protection remain a crucial part of their responsibilities, many fire departments now provide a much wider range of emergency services, including technical rescue services. 

Camden Fire Department has always been at the forefront of fire innovation since it originated in 1869. As one of the oldest fire departments in the United States, the department was the very first in the nation to own a fleet of fully motorized fire apparatus during a time when most large cities

Camden Fire Department, organized in 1869, was the first career department in New Jersey and is among the oldest departments in the United States. Though rich with history, Camden Fire has always been on the forefront of fire innovation. Back in 1916, the department was the very first in the nation

Camden Fire Department in Camden, New Jersey recently purchased 180 sets of our FXR Turnouts made with TECGEN71. Their purchase also included 180 H41 Interceptor™ Hoods and DEX-PRO Gloves. Thank you to theCamden Fire Departmentfor their purchase and to our distributor, Jersey Fire & Safety

The Dex-Pro Glove is a 3D design that incorporates innovative design features together with specific materials to form a glove that delivers maximum dexterity, extreme durability and superior protection. Every material chosen for the Dex-Pro glove was done so with these three things in mind.