Miscellaneous
Fire-Dex & Gear Wash Help Out Hurricane Ian Search and Rescue Teams
Fire-Dex and Gear Wash are extending aid to customers affected by Hurricane Ian and the continuous recovery effort that is ongoing throughout Florida. Including critical PPE equipment and discounted cleaning and repair services to keep protective gear in top shape, we’re working closely with task force rescue units as they continue to meet needs created by the natural disaster.
4 Steps to Clean Your Fire Hood
We all know cleaning your turnout gear twice a year is recommended by the NFPA, but do you think about your hoods too? It’s easy to forget this small piece of gear, but that doesn’t make it any less important! Follow these 4 quick and easy steps to get your fire hood properly cleaned.
Meet the #FireDexFamily: Raven Bobo, Operations Team Lead
Get to Know Raven!
As our Operations Supervisor at our Gear Wash location in Memphis, TN, Raven, is responsible for overseeing all daily operations, associate scheduling, and communication with the Memphis Fire Department. She is excellent at maintaining an efficient workflow and trains all new associates on internal systems and repairs.
Meet the #FireDexFamily: Raven Bobo, Operations Supervisor
Get to Know Raven!
As our Operations Supervisor at our Gear Wash location in Memphis, TN, Raven, is responsible for overseeing all daily operations, associate scheduling, and communication with the Memphis Fire Department. She is excellent at maintaining an efficient workflow and trains all new associates on internal systems and repairs.
Fire-Dex Acquires Done Right Fire Gear, A Florida-Based Clean & Repair Facility
Today, we’re ecstatic to officially announce the acquisition of Done Right Fire Gear, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of clean and repair services, based out of Hudson, in West-Central Florida. This is the second ISP we’ve acquired after purchasing Gear Wash in 2019.
Extending the Life of Turnout Gear for Firefighter Health and Safety
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 maintenance on your turnout gear can help you in three ways: