Fire-Dex Blog

The longevity of your turnout gear and the effectiveness against carcinogens relies heavily on one factor: proper maintenance. Firefighters, like yourself, handle dangerous materials on a regular basis and your turnout gear can pick up a number of highly toxic contaminants. Keeping up with

Ever worn a leather boot that quickly became sweat-drenched and musty from a long day's work?

If so, you'll know it isn't a pleasant experience. GORE^® CROSSTECH^® footwear fabric is not only well known throughout the fire industry for the superior level of protection it provides, but also for its

Guest Writer: Andy Starnes, Instructor for Insight Training, LLC

Kalkaska Township was recently dispatched to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews were in a defensive attack and within 5 minutes, one crew switched to an interior attack. During the first 45-minute air bottle, they tore down much of the ceiling while being exposed to some heat and fire. After, they

The approval of a fire instructor is one of the highest esteemed compliments you can achieve as a PPE manufacturer. Thanks to Battalion Chief Andy Starnes, founder of Insight Fire Training and his fellow crew members, we are beaming with pride!

Hear what they have to say about wearing FXR Custom

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 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

For many firefighters, structural firefighting protective clothing and gloves can provide a sense of security that they are “safe”. Many believe that simply wearing turnout gear is enough to limit exposure to most cancer-causing agents encountered on the scene.

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

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