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We set out to make the most breathable turnouts the fire service has ever seen.  [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-vents-affect-turnout-breathability) [![Blog Banner](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Gloves%20Are%20You%20Wearing.png?width=885&name=What%20Gloves%20Are%20You%20Wearing.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-gloves-are-you-wearing) ## [What Gloves Are You Wearing?](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-gloves-are-you-wearing) [May](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/05/) [20](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/05/20/), [2025](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2025/) When you’re on scene, the last thing you want to think about is your gear. As a gear manufacturer, that means our job is to make PPE so well that you forget you’re wearing it.  [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-gloves-are-you-wearing) [![Fire department coffee blog banner](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Banners%20(9).png?width=885&name=Blog%20Banners%20(9).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-fire-department-coffee-thinks-of-aeroflex) ## [What Fire Department Coffee Thinks of AeroFlex](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-fire-department-coffee-thinks-of-aeroflex) [Aug](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/08/) [22](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/08/22/), [2024](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2024/) It’s no big secret that Fire-Dex and [Fire Department Coffee](https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/)[get along really well](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/fire-dex-and-fire-dept.-coffee-renew-and-expand-exclusive-partnership).  [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/what-fire-department-coffee-thinks-of-aeroflex) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header_Special%20Gear-80.jpg?width=885&name=Blog%20Header_Special%20Gear-80.jpg)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/puyallup-extrication-team-tecgen51-fatigues) ## [Puyallup Extrication Finds Its Fit with TECGEN51 Fatigues](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/puyallup-extrication-team-tecgen51-fatigues) [Jul](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/07/) [01](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/07/01/), [2023](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/) Every moment counts in an emergency, and that’s why Puyallup Extrication Team counts on Fire-Dex. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/puyallup-extrication-team-tecgen51-fatigues) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FDC%20Quote_Why_Blog%20Header_2240x1260.png?width=885&name=FDC%20Quote_Why_Blog%20Header_2240x1260.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/jason-patton-firedex-testimonial) ## [Coffee, Chronicles & Cool: Why Jason Patton Feels Most Comfortable in Fire-Dex Gear](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/jason-patton-firedex-testimonial) [Jun](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/06/) [05](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/06/05/), [2023](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2023/) Whether entering a burning building or entertaining millions online, this first responder knows flexible protection from head-to-toe. [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/jason-patton-firedex-testimonial) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Extending%20the%20Life%20of%20Your%20Turnout%20Gear%20-%20Blog.png?width=885&name=Extending%20the%20Life%20of%20Your%20Turnout%20Gear%20-%20Blog.png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/extending-the-life-of-turnout-gear-for-firefighter-health-and-safety) ## [Extending the Life of Turnout Gear for Firefighter Health and Safety](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/extending-the-life-of-turnout-gear-for-firefighter-health-and-safety) [Apr](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2020/04/) [13](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2020/04/13/), [2020](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2020/) 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 [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/extending-the-life-of-turnout-gear-for-firefighter-health-and-safety) [![](https://blog.firedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Particulate%20Blocking%20Hoods%20Perform%20in%20High%20Heat%20Conditions%20-%20Blog%20(850%20%C3%97%20414%20px).png?width=885&name=How%20Particulate%20Blocking%20Hoods%20Perform%20in%20High%20Heat%20Conditions%20-%20Blog%20(850%20%C3%97%20414%20px).png)](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-particulate-blocking-hoods-perform-in-high-heat-conditions) ## [Particulate Blocking Hoods and High Heat Conditions](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-particulate-blocking-hoods-perform-in-high-heat-conditions) [Jan](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/01/) [28](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/01/28/), [2019](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/archive/2019/) Captain Chris Mitchum with the city of [Alexandria, Louisiana](https://www.cityofalexandriala.com/fire-department) was on the second due engine at a two-story residential building with heavy smoke and fire showing on the first floor. The first due crew was working on the fire at the front door, and Captain Chris and his firefighter were assigned to [Read More](https://blog.firedex.com/blog/how-particulate-blocking-hoods-perform-in-high-heat-conditions) [![](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. 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