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[About Fire-Dex](https://www.firedex.com/about) - [Employment](https://www.firedex.com/employment/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.firedex.com/about/) - [Blog](https://www.firedex.com/blog/) [Cart](https://www.firedex.com/cart/) # Fire-Dex Blog [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/H41%20with%20Stedair%20Launch%20-%20Blog.png?width=885&name=H41%20with%20Stedair%20Launch%20-%20Blog.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-launches-h41-interceptor-with-stedair-prevent-new-particulate-blocking-hood) ## [Fire-Dex Launches H41 Interceptor™ with Stedair® PREVENT, New Particulate Blocking Hood](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-launches-h41-interceptor-with-stedair-prevent-new-particulate-blocking-hood) [Apr](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/04/) [02](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/04/02/), [2018](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/) Fire-Dex launched today the H41 Interceptor™ particulate blocking hood made with Stedair® PREVENT. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-launches-h41-interceptor-with-stedair-prevent-new-particulate-blocking-hood) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new%20composite%20offerings!.png?width=885&name=new%20composite%20offerings!.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/03/27/fire-dex-launches-new-composite-offerings-available-with-exclusive-tecgen71-outer-shell) ## [Fire-Dex Launches New Composite Offerings, Available with Exclusive TECGEN71 Outer Shell](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/03/27/fire-dex-launches-new-composite-offerings-available-with-exclusive-tecgen71-outer-shell) [Mar](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/03/) [27](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/03/27/), [2018](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/) Fire-Dex announced today the addition of two new composite offerings certified to use with their TECGEN71 exclusive outer shell. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/03/27/fire-dex-launches-new-composite-offerings-available-with-exclusive-tecgen71-outer-shell) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/h41%20interceptor%20particulate%20blocking%20hood.png?width=885&name=h41%20interceptor%20particulate%20blocking%20hood.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/02/13/fire-department-decision-purchase-fire-dex-h41-interceptor-hood) ## [Fire Department Decision To Purchase The Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor™ Hood](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/02/13/fire-department-decision-purchase-fire-dex-h41-interceptor-hood) [Feb](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/02/) [13](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/02/13/), [2018](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2018/) [The Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor™ Hood](https://www.firedex.com/product/h41-interceptor/) 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. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2018/02/13/fire-department-decision-purchase-fire-dex-h41-interceptor-hood) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Firefighter%20Feedback%20About%20TECGEN71%20-%20Blog.png?width=885&name=Firefighter%20Feedback%20About%20TECGEN71%20-%20Blog.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/12/12/firefighter-feedback-tecgen71-exclusive-outer-shell-fire-dex) ## [Firefighter Feedback About TECGEN71](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/12/12/firefighter-feedback-tecgen71-exclusive-outer-shell-fire-dex) [Dec](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/12/) [12](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/12/12/), [2017](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/) 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](https://www.firedex.com/tecgen71/) designed to protect firefighters by reducing heat stress and cardiac fatigue endured on fire scenes and/or during fire training [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/12/12/firefighter-feedback-tecgen71-exclusive-outer-shell-fire-dex) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reduce%20Heat%20Stress%20-%20Blog%20(1).png?width=885&name=Reduce%20Heat%20Stress%20-%20Blog%20(1).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/10/11/tecgen71-designed-reduce-heat-stress) ## [TECGEN71 Designed to Reduce Heat Stress](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/10/11/tecgen71-designed-reduce-heat-stress) [Oct](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/10/) [11](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/10/11/), [2017](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/) ##### 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 [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/10/11/tecgen71-designed-reduce-heat-stress) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20is%20TECGEN%20Fiber%20-%20Blog%20(1).png?width=885&name=What%20is%20TECGEN%20Fiber%20-%20Blog%20(1).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-is-tecgen-fiber-0) ## [What is TECGEN Fiber?](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-is-tecgen-fiber-0) [Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/09/) [24](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/09/24/), [2017](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/) Contrary to popular belief, TECGEN fiber it is **NOT**a 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 [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-is-tecgen-fiber-0) ## [Fire-Dex Introduces a Game Changer in the Fire Service: TECGEN71](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/07/26/fire-dex-introduces-game-changer-fire-service-tecgen71) [Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/07/) [26](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/07/26/), [2017](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2017/) Fire-Dex is proud to introduce TECGEN71, a Fire-Dex exclusive outer shell. [TECGEN71](https://www.firedex.com/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). [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2017/07/26/fire-dex-introduces-game-changer-fire-service-tecgen71) ## [Benefits of the Dex-Pro Glove](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/benefits-of-the-fire-dex-pro-glove) [Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/09/) [27](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/09/27/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) The Dex-Pro Glove is a 3D design that incorporates innovative design features together with specific materials to form a glove that delivers maximum dexterity, extreme durability and superior protection. Every material chosen for the Dex-Pro glove was done so with these three things in mind. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/benefits-of-the-fire-dex-pro-glove) ## [Fire-Dex Introduces New H41 Interceptor™ with DuPont™ Nomex® Nano-Flex Technology to Protect Firefighters from Hazardous Particles](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/04/21/fire-dex-introduces-new-h41-interceptor-hood-dupont-nomex-nano-flex-technology-protect-firefighters-hazardous-particles) [Apr](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/04/) [21](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/04/21/), [2016](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2016/) **Medina, Ohio - April 20th, 2016** - Fire-Dex has launched a new NFPA 1971 compliant hood, the [H41 Interceptor™](https://www.firedex.com/product/H41_Interceptor_Fire_Hood-2), 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 [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2016/04/21/fire-dex-introduces-new-h41-interceptor-hood-dupont-nomex-nano-flex-technology-protect-firefighters-hazardous-particles) ## [Fire-Dex Acquires TECGEN PPE Brand for Fire Service Market](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2015/09/02/fire-dex-acquires-tecgen-ppe-brand-for-fire-service-market) [Sep](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2015/09/) [02](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2015/09/02/), [2015](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2015/) [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/2015/09/02/fire-dex-acquires-tecgen-ppe-brand-for-fire-service-market) [Newer Posts](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/4) [1](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/1) [...](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/1) [2](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/2) [3](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/3) [4](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/4) [5](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/5) [6](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/6) [Older Posts](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/tag/gear-innovation-design/page/6) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.firedex.com%2Fblog%2Ftag%2Fgear-innovation-design%2Fpage%2F5%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.firedex.com%2Fblog%2Ftag%2Fgear-innovation-design%2Fpage%2F5%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.firedex.com%2Fblog%2Ftag%2Fgear-innovation-design%2Fpage%2F5%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.firedex.com%2Fblog%2Ftag%2Fgear-innovation-design%2Fpage%2F5%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### Leave a Reply ### Recent Posts ### CATEGORIES - 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