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# Fire-Dex Blog

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## [Sounding the Alarm: Mental Health in the Fire Service, and How to Get Help](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/sounding-the-alarm-mental-health-in-the-fire-service-and-how-to-get-help)

[May](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2026/05/) [01](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2026/05/01/), [2026](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2026/)

Mental health.

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## [6 Tips for Structural Firefighting Hood Inspection](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/6-tips-for-structural-firefighting-hood-inspection)

[Dec](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/12/) [18](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/12/18/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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. 

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## [How to Don and Doff Firefighting Hoods](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-to-don-and-doff-firefighting-hoods)

[Dec](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/12/) [10](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/12/10/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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

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## [The Importance of Training Fundamentals](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-importance-of-training-fundamentals)

[Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/) [22](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/22/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

In a world where flashy techniques and viral training videos often steal the spotlight, Derek Currao and the team at [MissionCIT](https://missioncit.com/) are on a mission to bring firefighter training back to its roots. Their philosophy is simple but powerful: focus on reality, emphasize the basics, and train firefighters

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## [The Importance of a RIT Program](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-rit-program)

[Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/) [12](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/12/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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. 

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## [The Importance of Realistic Firefighting Training](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-importance-of-realistic-firefighting-training)

[Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/) [08](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/09/08/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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. 

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## [The Grueling World of Shift Work for Firefighters: 24s, 48s, and Everything that Happens in Between](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/the-grueling-world-of-shift-work-for-firefighters-24s-48s-and-everything-that-happens-in-between)

[Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/07/) [28](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/07/28/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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

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## [East Providence Firefighters Receive Non-PFAS Turnout Gear](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/east-providence-firefighters-receive-non-pfas-turnout-gear)

[Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/06/) [17](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/06/17/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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](https://www.firedex.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooSPJhTDK-r0GPvX7pCEa-ly9_E4BrFV5kARm35_nmYaMhbdD8O) and textile innovator [Milliken & Company](https://milliken.com/).

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## [What Firefighters Need to Know About Heart Health](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-firefighters-need-to-know-about-heart-health)

[Feb](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/02/) [28](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/02/28/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/)

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

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## [How to Reduce Exposure to Fireground Contaminants](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-to-reduce-exposure-to-fireground-contaminants)

[Dec](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/12/) [31](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/12/31/), [2024](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/)

With the [risk of cancer](https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/resources/faq) 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. 

[Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-to-reduce-exposure-to-fireground-contaminants)

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