The fire industry has shown a strong focus on creating innovative materials to better protect our first responders. DuPont’s Nomex® Nano Flex is no exception. It is thin, light, stretchable, and an excellent particulate barrier for protective apparel systems.
Recommended Maintenance for Turnout Gear
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 Acquires Darwood Manufacturing and Brings Jobs Back to Pelham, Georgia
Fire-Dex announces the acquisition of an 88,000 square foot manufacturing operation to address the growing demand for its top-of-the-line first responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Congratulations – September H41 Interceptor® Hood with Stedair® PREVENT Winner!
Congratulations to our September, Fire-Dex H41 Interceptor® Hood with Stedair® PREVENT winner, Chief Robert Proper from Venango Volunteer Fire Department in Venango, Pennsylvania.
Five of the Most Devastating Wildfires in U.S. History
Wildfires can be some of the worst and deadliest natural disasters. They are capable of wiping out millions of acres of land, destroying everything in their path and leaving families and animals displaced.
Camden Fire Department Purchases 180 Sets of TECGEN71 FXR Turnouts
Camden Fire Department in Camden, New Jersey recently purchased 180 sets of our FXR Turnouts made with TECGEN71. Their purchase also included 180 H41 Interceptor™ Hoods and DEX-PRO Gloves. Thank you to theCamden Fire Departmentfor their purchase and to our distributor, Jersey Fire & Safety
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.
TECGEN to Merge with Fire-Dex
Important!
Effective January 5, 2018, all TECGEN social communities and the website will be merged with Fire-Dex. Moving forward, you can find information about Fire-Dex and TECGEN products at www.firedex.com.
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
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