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Understanding Firefighters' Risk of Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

Understanding the Dangers of the Job

Recommended Maintenance for Turnout Gear

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.

Camden Fire Department Strives to Reduce Carcinogen Exposure

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

Five of the Most Devastating Wildfires in U.S. History

Wildfires can be some of the worst and deadliest natural disasters. They are capable of wiping out millions of acres of land, destroying everything in their path and leaving families and animals displaced.

Fire-Dex CEO Bill Burke Visits the Inside Darley Podcast

Recently, Fire-Dex CEO Bill Burke sat down with Kevin Sofen of Darley to share origins of Fire-Dex, the innovations we've brought to the market thus far, and what we are working bringing in the future. Listen to the Inside Darley Podcast and share with your fellow firefighters. 

Sales Representative of the Month - Scott Sizemore of America's Bravest Equipment Co.

Scott Sizemore has been with  ABEC in Louisville, KY for 3 years. Scott is also a career FF on the Heavy Rescue Unit at the Lexington FD, where he has been since 2001.  As Fire-Dex continues to grow in KY, Scott has been very instrumental in multiple key wins this year.

Fallen Firefighters Honored in Emmitsburg, MD

A seven-foot stone monument was constructed in 1981 in Emmitsburg, Maryland to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives to protect their community. The monument features a sculpted Maltese Cross, the traditional symbol of the fire service. There is an engraved plaque on the monument that

Brave Little Cooper Dewitt

International Firefighters' Day - May 4th

May 4 is International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD).  All are invited to remember the past firefighters who have lost their lives while serving their community.

Tax Day Stress Causes More Car Accidents

  

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