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How Strong is TECGEN71?

Light. Thin. Flexible.

Our TECGEN71 Outer Shell was carefully engineered using Milliken. Known for its long history of fire-resistant fabric manufacturing and military attire, Milliken shares a common goal with us; protect those who protect us.

Change The Way You Think About Your PPE With The Interceptor Package

Change The Statistic And Defend Yourself

Statistics have shown the risks firefighters face in their line of duty, especially as it relates to cancer and heat stress. Unfortunately, job-related exposure to carcinogens and other fire-ground toxins is a reality, but there are changes your department

3 Effective Ways to Prevent Firefighter Heat Stress

Effects of High-Heat on Firefighter Personnel

Firefighting is a stressful occupation that causes personnel to work in high-heat conditions. This carries a high-heat burden on the body overtime. It's clear that firefighters regularly exert themselves in dangerous and unpredictable environments.

Fire-Dex Launches H41 Interceptor™ with Stedair® PREVENT, New Particulate Blocking Hood

Fire-Dex launched today the H41 Interceptor™ particulate blocking hood made with Stedair® PREVENT.

Fire-Dex Launches New Composite Offerings, Available with Exclusive TECGEN71 Outer Shell

Fire-Dex announced today the addition of two new composite offerings certified to use with their TECGEN71 exclusive outer shell.

Fire Department Decision To Purchase The Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor™ Hood

The Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor™ Hood with Nomex® Nano Flex was designed to keep potentially carcinogenic particulates and other harmful contaminants off of firefighters’ jaws, faces, and necks. These areas have been identified as highly absorptive and more permeable than other areas of skin.

Firefighter Feedback About TECGEN71

Earlier this year, Fire-Dex released TECGEN71, our latest innovation in the fight for the health and safety of firefighters. TECGEN71 is a lightweight, durable outer shell designed to protect firefighters by reducing heat stress and cardiac fatigue endured on fire scenes and/or during fire training

TECGEN71 Designed to Reduce Heat Stress

Exposure to Extreme Heat 

By its very nature, firefighting is a stressful occupation. Being a firefighter means regularly exerting yourself in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Merely getting ready to respond to fire starts a flow of endorphins and begins putting stress on the

What is TECGEN Fiber?

Contrary to popular belief, TECGEN fiber it is NOTa carbon fiber. It consists of a high-density carbon shell that encases a visco-elastic core, which allows it to offer the thermal protection of carbon fiber without the traditional drawbacks of compromised strength. TECGEN fiber bends and

Fire-Dex Introduces a Game Changer in the Fire Service: TECGEN71

Fire-Dex is proud to introduce TECGEN71, a Fire-Dex exclusive outer shell. TECGEN71 is designed to lessen heat stress by improving THL (Total Heat Loss), reducing weight, and increasing the flexibility of three layer composites (outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier composite).

  

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