At the 2023 FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, Fire-Dex, a provider of high-performance firefighting equipment, is pleased to announce the donation of protective clothing to Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) Evolutions teachers.
A top-notch training programme called H.O.T. Evolutions was created to assist firefighters in developing the skills necessary for the contemporary fireground. The annual gift from Fire-Dex enables instructors to train firemen in comfort while maintaining complete protection during hands-on training.
Not Your Average Equipment
TECGEN51 Fire-Dex Fatigues are made for emergencies where internal structural firefighting equipment is not necessary. Over 35 million “non-fire” calls, such as those involving EMS, false alarms, hazardous materials, and other emergency situations, outnumbered over 1.3 million “fire” calls in 2021, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). wearing substitute PPE Non-fire calls can lengthen the useful life of structural equipment and reduce the chance of crew members being cross-contaminated after being exposed to carcinogens.
TECGEN51 Fatigues, which are dual-certified to NFPA 1951 (technical rescue) and 1977 (wildland firefighting), offer high levels of thermal protection and breathability to lessen the wearer’s physical effort and heat stress. H.O.T. teachers are able to travel to the FDIC conference without their turnout gear thanks to a number of advantages.
A Different Kind of Training
The most recent methods and technology used by the fire service are covered in H.O.T. Evolutions courses. The programme is taught by influential business leaders who close the knowledge gap between classroom learning and practical application. The teachers of H.O.T. have discovered the the ideal match for assisting participants in improving as firemen.
According to Jenny Surovey, vice president of marketing at Fire-Dex, “We have a long history of working with FDIC International to support and protect the brave men and women in service around the world.” “The H.O.T. Evolutions team can relax knowing they have the best equipment to conduct their demonstrations with safety and assurance.”
Dedicated to developing the most cutting-edge designs that meet the highest standards of flame resistance, the most comfortable fit, and the best value, Fire-Dex is a team of fiercely committed and driven specialists. In the Fire-Dex booth (#1945) at FDIC International, participants can view the identical equipment that H.O.T. instructors utilise.Fire-Dex has donated more than 400 sets of safety equipment to the H.O.T. programme since 2016. clothing to teachers for seven years. Fire-Dex is donating 32 sets of TECGEN51 Fatigues customised with the H.O.T. Evolutions logo for the 2023 FDIC conference.
“TECGEN51 Fatigues provide our instructors with a great option in lightweight PPE,” said David Rhodes, the FDIC’s director of education. The robust, fatigue-style gear is incredibly easy to pack and transport and offers excellent protection and flexibility while lowering heat stress.
