Fire-Dex Blog

For firefighters, the obvious enemy on the fireground is fire. Avoiding injury and death on the fireground often means avoiding flames. 

Fire hoods are an essential piece of a firefighter's PPE ensemble. The were originally built solely for heat and flame protection, but they have evolved to do much more. With so many options on the market, it's hard to be able to choose the best one. Which features are most important to you and

We all know cleaning your turnout gear twice a year is recommended by the NFPA, but do you think about your hoods too? It's easy to forget this small piece of gear, but that doesn't make it any less important! Follow these 4 quick and easy steps to get your fire hood properly cleaned.

Todd Herring, our VP of Product Innovation and Strategy, discusses the importance of innovation to keep first responders safe in a recent guest spot from Cleveland.com! 

Level Up Your Protection

Don’t let your hood be the weakest link in your ppe. Our particulate blocking hoods are designed with your health in mind! Each provides protection from potentially carcinogenic particulates and harmful contaminants that can build up on your jaw, face, and neck. These areas

Fire Gear Is The Solution!

Statistics have shown the risks firefighters face in their line of duty, especially as it relates to cancer and heat stress. Due to the exposure of carcinogens, cancer rates among firefighters is higher than the public at large. There are many programs and studies

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

Congratulations to our September, Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor® Hood with Stedair® PREVENT winner, Chief Robert Proper from Venango Volunteer Fire Department in Venango, Pennsylvania.