Fire-Dex Blog

Medina, Ohio – April 3, 2019 – As part of Fire-Dex’s ‘WE CARE’ initiative, the firefighter apparel manufacturer announced today that they will be distributing an airtight, single-use Decon Bag with every turnout gear purchase that leaves their headquarters in Medina, Ohio.

The fire industry has shown a strong focus on creating innovative materials to better protect our first responders. DuPont’s Nomex® Nano Flex is no exception. It is thin, light, stretchable, and an excellent particulate barrier for protective apparel systems.

For many firefighters, structural firefighting protective clothing and gloves can provide a sense of security that they are “safe”. Many believe that simply wearing turnout gear is enough to limit exposure to most cancer-causing agents encountered on the scene.

Keeping the Family Safe From Fire at HomeBeing aware of the potential fire hazards in your home will go a long way to helping keep you and your family safe. In America, a fire occurs at home every 86 seconds. Fire departments are taking steps to prevent their firefighters from exposure to

Retired Fire Chief Bob Keys served the City of New York, FDNY for 31 years. He is considered to be an industry expert on the incorporation of new technology in the Fire Service. He was an important member of the rebuilding of the FDNY following 9/11 and has been awarded numerous medals for heroic,

Medina, Ohio - April 20th, 2016 - Fire-Dex has launched a new NFPA 1971 compliant hood, the H41 Interceptor™, designed to keep potentially carcinogenic particulates and other harmful contaminants off of firefighters' jaws, faces, and necks; areas identified as highly absorptive and more permeable