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Fire investigators face unique challenges on the fireground. While the flames may be out, hazards remain: dangerous contaminants, wet debris, and sharp objects. 

Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard they encounter. For decades, there hasn’t been gear built for the unique demands of post-fire scenes.Butthat’s about to change.

In the last few decades, turnouts have evolved from rubber coats to modern three-layer composites. Advances in materials and fit mean that gear performs at a higher level than it did previously.

Summer shifts can be brutal. The heat’s relentless, the calls keep coming, and the job never gets any easier. All that is made worse by the fact that you’re wrapped up in what can be described as a winter coat and snow pants all day—aka turnout gear.

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.

Fire-Dex, a global leader in PPE for first responders, understands that performance, safety and comfort all start with gear that fits correctly. That's why the company is excited to launch theVirtual Sizer, afirst-of-its-kind toolfor the fire services thatrevolutionizes how firefighters get

As firefighters grow more concerned about dangerous contaminants on the fireground, many have turned to particulate barriers. 

Fire-Dex, a global leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters and emergency responders, is excited to announce the launch of the RescuePro Package, a bundle designed to provide the right gear for non-structural calls. Combining three of Fire-Dex’s best-selling alternative PPE

Suspenders have one job: Keep your pants from falling down on the job. 

Note: This article originally appeared in the June 2024 Issue of International Fire Fighter magazine, page 60.