From the outside, firefighter response gear doesn't look terribly high-tech. The coats, pants, gloves and boots don’t differ much from regular versions of the same items. But the makeup of this ...

“It's all about keeping our emergency responders protected and ready for action," said Lauren Burke DeVere, President of Fire-Dex. “No matter what your needs or budget, our Express line brings you ...

Alright, fellow firefighters and fire officers, gather round for a chat about something as vital as knowing the quickest route to a structure fire: decontamination. We’re diving into the realm of ...

Fire-Dex, a leading US-based manufacturer of gear for first responders, has announced its introduction of a non-fluorinated moisture barrier option for turnout gear, marking a significant advancement ...

MEDINA, OH - Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not cover every single hazard they encounter.

WITHOUT THESE SO-CALLED FOREVER CHEMICALS. IF YOU HEAD OUT TO THE FIRE EXPO SHOW, YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE A LOT OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR, INCLUDING GEAR THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THOSE SO-CALLED ...

QUINCY, Mass. — A packed crowd at Quincy City Hall applauded after city councilors voted unanimously on March 23 to replace all of the fire department’s gear in an effort to reduce their firefighters’ ...

Firefighters face not only the direct danger of battling flames, but also a hidden threat from the very gear designed to protect them. "Firefighting gear has got forever chemicals in it that are ...