ABOUT OUR FAMILY

At Fire-Dex, we provide innovative PPE customized to keep firefighters safe. We are a family-owned company that is committed to the health and safety of first responders. Partnered with our sister company, Gear Wash, the largest Independent Service Provider of PPE care and maintenance in the world, our mission is “to serve those who serve." Together, we give you trusted expertise for the entire lifecycle of your gear.

Fire-Dex is the fastest-growing PPE manufacturer because everything we do is geared toward driving advancements that lead to better protection for first responders around the world. Whether it’s state-of-the-art manufacturing processes or constant product innovations, inventive thinking is at the core of our success. For over 40 years, we've focused exclusively on perfecting head-to-toe protection, meaning fire departments can trust that our gear is purpose-built and always has their back.

We're for Family

We're for Health

We're for Sustainability

We Are The Fire-Dex Family

“We have acquired four businesses, created opportunities for new talent to join our team, and expanded the company to provide PPE cleaning and repair services to fire departments. This has allowed us to grow as a company while further providing lifesaving PPE to our first responders,” said Lauren Burke-DeVere, President.

Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do

MISSION

To Serve Those Who Serve  

VISION

To Become the World Leader in Personal Protective Solutions

VALUES 

F - Fun
I - Integrity
R - Respect
E - Excellence 

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Awards & Recognition

Our immense growth is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of our award-winning team for the work they put into creating innovative products for first responders.

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Fire-Dex Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Innovations Keep Firefighters and First Responders Safe

Leadership Team

Founded by Bill Burke over 40 years ago, Fire-Dex continues its legacy of safety under his daughters, Lauren and Taylor. While we've grown a lot over the years, Fire-Dex continues to be a family-owned business that takes first responders' needs seriously. We're proud to be based in Medina, Ohio, continually innovating PPE while staying true to our roots. Along the way we've gathered some incredibly talented team members who will keep us strong for the next 40 years—and beyond.

Bill Burke
Bill Burke, Chairman
Steve Allison

Steve Allison

CEO

Lauren Burke DeVere

Lauren Burke Devere

President

Taylor Burke Gilman, President of Gear Wash

Taylor Burke Gillman

President, Gear Wash

John Karban, Vice President of Ooperations

John Karban

Vice President of Operations

Dave Liana

Dave Liana

Vice President of Finance, CFO

Todd Herring, Vice President, Product Innovation and Strategy

Todd Herring

Vice President, Product Innovation and Strategy

Jeff Koledo, Vice President of Sales

Jeff Koledo

Vice President of Sales

Jenny Surovey, Vice President of Marketing

Jenny Surovey

Vice President of Marketing

Darin Siley, Vice President of Human Resources

Darin Siley

Vice President of Human Resources

Ben Pfahl

Ben Pfahl

Chief Information Officer

Our Family History