Founded by Bill Burke more than 40 years ago, Medina-based Fire-Dex is a family-owned manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment for firefighters and other first responders. Its custom-fit approach includes gear designed around different body types, including female firefighters, while innovations such as AeroFlex turnouts focus on breathability and heat-stress protection. Through its sister company, Gear Wash, Fire-Dex also supports the longer life of protective gear with cleaning and repair services.
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Ricochet GearFor more than 25 years, Ricochet Gear has operated from a historic factory in Philadelphia, building its reputation around firefighter-informed protective clothing made in the USA. The company’s custom-built PPE is designed to move with first responders while meeting the demanding requirements of their work, and its ISO 9001:2015-certified facility also produces non-PFAS turnout options.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Majestic Fire Apparel, IncFamily-owned Majestic Fire Apparel is a handcrafted-in-the-USA manufacturer based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, where its team makes protective fire hoods and arc-rated apparel. The company knits and sews materials in-house at an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility, serving the people who work in firefighting and other high-heat environments.339113LEHIGHTON, PA
LION Group, IncFrom its Dayton base, LION Group makes the equipment and facilities that let firefighters and other first responders train for emergencies, while also producing protective gear and providing gear maintenance. The company says it is the largest provider of fire-training equipment and facilities for first responders, with an in-house research and development team and staff that includes dozens of former and active fire and safety professionals. LION has more than 30 years of experience and serves customers globally, pairing realistic training systems with TotalCare PPE cleaning, inspection and repair.DAYTON, OH
FireCraft® Safety ProductsSince 1975, Columbus-based FireCraft® Safety Products has developed fire gloves and other safety equipment for firefighters and first responders, with its roots in Tom Lochner’s mid-1970s collaboration with W. L. Gore on the first structural fire glove using insert technology. The company supplies dealers worldwide with proprietary gloves, gas detectors and gear bags, while emphasizing product education and customer feedback. FireCraft is ISO 9001:2015 certified and sponsors Combat Challenge teams that have won national and international competitions.COLUMBUS, OH