Fire-Dex Blog

Fire-Dex, a leading provider of firefighter PPE, continues to earn recognition for what drives the company forward: strong growth, purposeful innovation, and a people-first culture. In 2026, Fire-Dex is proud to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the

QUINCY, MA (July 21, 2026) — The Quincy Fire Department has completed its transition to non-PFAS turnout gear, nearly one year after independent testing detected PFAS in equipment the city had previously purchased and believed to be PFAS-free. The City of Quincy invested approximately $2.65 million

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The Fire-Dex family is so excited to announce our 2025 Top Dealers and Rainmakers! These awards are provided to distributor companies and individuals who have dedicated themselves and their work to furthering our mission—“Serving Those Who Serve.” We are honored by the dedicated passion of these

Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, today announced the appointment of Maged Baskhron as Vice President of Operations. In this role, Baskhron will align operational and strategic goals, bolster cross-functional processes, and empower teams

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has become the largest department in the United States to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. The gear was purchased in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the department,

 Fire-Dex, a leading provider of firefighter PPE, continues to be recognized for attracting top talent, driving innovation, and achieving all-around excellence as a business.  

For the firefighting instructors of Insight Fire Training, the teaching isn’t just a job. As founder and lead instructor Andy Starnes says, the work is a calling. 

At the core of Fire-Dex’s mission is the promise to “Serve Those Who Serve.” Sometimes, that means serving the next generation of first responders.