Fire-Dex Blog

When most firefighters think of training, they think of the basics. Throwing ladders, opening doors, prepping hose lines. Those activities are all related to the primary job of firefighting: getting to people in danger and attempting to save property. 

When it comes to firefighter training, realism isn’t just about smoke machines and fire props—it’s about preparing the mind as much as the body. 

In the fire world, there’s no such thing as a 9 to 5. 

The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative partnership with protective gear manufacturer Fire-Dex and textile innovator Milliken & Company.

While it’s no secret that firefighters are at increased risk for cardiovascular health issues, the causes of those issues aren’t often discussed. 

With the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses a concern for all firefighters, it’s become more important than ever to reduce your exposure to contaminants on the fireground. 

No one gets into firefighting expecting it to be an easy job. From tight spaces to flames to carrying hose up flights of stairs, firefighting puts a huge strain on the body.

It’s no secret that firefighting is an incredibly demanding job—physically and mentally, it takes a lot to do your job well. 

For firefighters, the obvious enemy on the fireground is fire. Avoiding injury and death on the fireground often means avoiding flames.