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GearGrid’s Paint Kit helps keep all paint supplies organized and easily assessable in one centralized location. Constructed of heavy-duty materials, all the accessories allow unlimited placement flexibility to meet storage needs. This kit comes with everything a user will need: (1) ACS CoroPlast Shelf Liner (1) ACS Dry Guide Coat Holder (10) ACS Five Inch Single Hooks (1) ACS Four Place Sandpaper Rack (1) ACS Glove Box Holder (2) ACS Mask Racks (1) ACS Multi Rack (1) ACS Orb...

The Mountainside, NJ Fire Department organizes its PPE storage space with several of GearGrid’s innovative products. GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers outline the perimeter of the room, while back-to-back Standard Mobile Lockers allow for more storage in the center of the space. The open-grid design promotes air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows damp gear to dry faster. Additional space GearGrid’s Slinger Workstation is the perfect solution for addition...

Brooklyn Park, MN SWAT organizes their tactical gear with GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers. Each locker includes a stainless steel hangbar for convenient drying. Stow-Away Seats are included to provide seating for dressing, and easily fold into the locker for compact storage. The open grid design promotes air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows damp gear to dry faster. All GearGrid systems are completely modular and let Brooklyn Park SWAT organize their space, their w...

UKAS welcomes the UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement, which was signed by the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch and the Ukrainian First Minister. This agreement will further support reconstruction efforts within the region, as well as the facilitation of cross-border data flows and enhanced trade with the UK through electronic transactions, e-signatures, and e-contracts. business and regulatory needs The use of technology to overcome technical barriers to internation...

Checkmate Fire Solutions, based strategically across the United Kingdom (UK), has fought off stiff international competition to scoop a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating huge commitment to health and safety excellence. Checkmate is delighted to have won a Silver Award in the Industry Sector category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff, clients and contractors get home safely at the end of every working day. RoSPA Health and Safety Awards RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is...

The Rosenbauer Switzerland team awaits everyone at Suisse Public 2023 in Bern, Switzerland, from June 6 to June 9, 2023. Here, the latest trends from the firefighting sector will be presented. Rosenbauer’s long-term goal is to serve firefighting applications with end-to-end e-mobility solutions and thus, contribute to sustainability in mobility. Alternative drive concepts and the topic of electro-mobility will also be the focus of attention at Suisse Public 2023 event. Rosenbauer pr...

GearGrid’s products are being used by all of the student-athletes at Hutchinson High School in Minnesota every day in practice. “Each sport has its own storage cage. They have padlocks that only the coaches can access.” Thayne Johnson, Hutchinson’s Activities Director, said. These storage cages replaced their old flimsy cabinets that weren’t holding up to the various needs of the sports teams. Easy purchasing process “When we [first] saw the GearGrid produc...

A century-old fire truck has finally returned to its home department thanks to a 2,000 mile cross-country lift by GearGrid owner Mike Boyer. With the experience and equipment needed to transport antique vehicles—as well as a shared appreciation for preserving fire department history—Boyer eagerly volunteered to assist with these efforts. Sheridan Fire-Rescue in Wyoming had spent decades tracking down its 1919 American LaFrance through the effort of now-retired captain Edgar Fack. Th...

GearGrid’s Standard Wall Mount Lockers help assist Dupont Nutrition in Madison, WI. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor buildup and allows damp items to dry faster. The lockers are constructed with superior strength and versatility for fast, easy access to gear and equipment. Because of this locker design, Dupont can safely and effectively store and dry all their PPE.

The ability to trade across borders is vital to the UK’s success. To do so, businesses need to understand the rules-based system of trade and have confidence in market frameworks based on standards and accredited conformity assessment.  In signing this Memorandum of Understanding, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service and the Institute of Export and International Trade have agreed to strategic cooperation in sharing knowledge and supporting the dissemination of good business pract...

Dräger, a pioneer in the fields of medical and safety technology, is calling for fire escape hoods to become part of any fire safety plan where evacuation takes more than a couple of minutes – including educational facilities, hospitals, hotels and high-rise buildings. Fire escape hoods are designed to provide wearers with crucial minutes of protection from fire-related vapors, particles and gases, including carbon-monoxide. Dräger’s PARAT smoke hood range provide wearers...

GearGrid’s Adjustable Wall Mount Shelf is innovative and completely modular. Each shelf can be adjusted up or down to meet storage and space needs. These shelves have flexibility where they can be placed right next to each other or side by side. Shelf production and capacity The shelves are made with GearGrid’s durable and sturdy steel wire. This steel wire is designed to be long-lasting and to have great strength. Each shelf has a 150 lb capacity per shelf which can st...

GearGrid is a company that is here to help properly and safely store Athletic, Fire, Construction, Automotive, Public Works, and Law Enforcement equipment and gear. Not only is GearGrid diverse in what it offers, but it also has extremely durable and sturdy equipment that will effectively store your gear. open grid method production All GearGrid products are made with steel wire using the open grid method which allows for proper airflow, allowing damp gear to dry faster and ultimate...

GearGrid’s Fixed Gear Topper will not only put the team’s helmets and shoulder pads on display, but it will also dry and safely store them. This product belongs on top of the team’s lockers which will allow the athletic facility to have more space for needs and will bring a professional feel to the locker room. Fixed Gear Topper The Fixed Gear Topper is made using GearGrid’s extremely durable and sturdy wire steel that will last in the athletic facility for years. Thi...

Climb up a continuous ladder, get shaken up during an earthquake, or feel the full force of a fire during a flashover: the Feuerwehrerlebniswelt (Fire Fighters Adventure World) in Augsburg, Germany fully lives up to its name, because here visitors can experience the life of a fire department up close – all with the support of Rosenbauer. When a fire rolls over people’s heads, it gets really hot. This is due to the enormous amount of radiant heat that such a ‘flashover’ p...

The ability, or lack thereof, to purchase adequate personal protective equipment is a well-known struggle for many volunteer fire departments across the U.S.  To help combat this problem and keep first responders safe while they protect the communities, MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have partnered for the 12th year to award volunteer fire departments in need with state-of-the-art turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’...

Vimpex, the established specialist supplier of PPE accessories to the NHS, Non-governmental and Private Ambulance Sector are pleased to announce a new partnership with PAB Helmets. The long-term collaborative agreement sees Vimpex introducing the all new MP1 Ambulance helmet to the UK and Irish markets. MP1 Ambulance helmet The MP1 Ambulance helmet has been specifically developed to meet the stringent requirement of NHS Ambulance trusts in terms of full and complete certification to EN 16473...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has announced that teams from UK fire and rescue services have been deployed to the Republic of Türkiye, in order to assist with search and rescue operations, following the devastating earthquakes. The 77-strong International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) team is made up of firefighters and staff from 14 fire and rescue services. It has deployed through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. International Search and Rescue team deployed to Türkiye...

Ankle support is an essential feature of safety shoes that may be sometimes overlooked by many industrial workers. It is important to understand the benefits of this feature in order to make an informed decision when choosing a pair of safety shoes for work.  Why ankle support is crucial?  Spare the ankle the issue of sprains   One of the main benefits of ankle support in safety shoes is that it helps to reduce the risk of ankle sprains and strains. This is because the support...

Fire-Dex, the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders in the country, is donating nearly 15,000 nonsurgical AAMI Level 3 isolation gowns to the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) which will in turn distribute the garments to fire departments and EMS services statewide. As the ideal safety wear for medical calls and contamination events, the gowns provide enhanced protection against biological and environmental hazards. They can also be laundered and reused, unlike many othe...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, following five firefighters being taken to hospital, one who is in a critical condition. 22 fire appliances attended the fire at a former department store in Edinburgh, Scotland. A total of 11 fire engines and specialist equipment remain at the scene. Firefighters injured in store fire It is always devastating when firefighters are injured attending incidents" The Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Cou...

Feld Fire is known for being one of the fire industry’s equipment and gear suppliers. With a location in Iowa, two in Missouri, as well as sales and service support in South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Illinois, Feld has been making moves with its manufacturing arm. Offering customized skid units, rapid attack apparatus, and made-to-order equipment customization, the company continues to be an innovative pioneer in the market. Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, Feld Fire has provided firef...

Attacks on firefighters are at their highest since records began – and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) saw the worst attacks it has ever seen over the weekend. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wants to see stronger sentences handed down by the courts – where restorative justice has not worked. According to the latest Home Office figures, almost one thousand firefighters were attacked while attending incidents. Rise in number of attacks on firefighters To s...

Thirteen fire departments received much-needed new personal protective equipment in 2022 due to MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway, in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). To keep first responders safe and protected, the giveaway awarded four sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear and four new helmets to selected departments. In addition, the first 500 applicants received a complimentary membership to the NVFC, courtesy of MSA. annual giveaway Too often, volunte...

The application period is now open for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), which provides funding to fire and EMS departments for necessities, such as gear, equipment, vehicles, and training. Find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the application workshop schedule, and other tools to help with the grant application on the AFG web site. Interested individuals can also take the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to get tips for...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global pioneer in firefighter safety equipment and technology, will be introducing a new line of firefighter protective clothing for the Middle East fire market at Intersec 2023. MSA® Bristol X4 The MSA® Bristol X4 uses the very latest fabric and fiber technology alongside modern streamlined styling to provide enhanced comfort, ergonomics, and protection. Originally launched at Interschutz for firefighters on the continent, the Bristol X4 design has been ada...

Since ancient times, humans have treaded upon the skin of animals. This can be traced back to literally all major cultures and civilizations of the world. Called as 'Leder' in old English and Proto-German, it meant 'tanned or otherwise dressed hide or skin of an animal'. In ancient Roman, Greek, Indian, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian civilizations as early as 3000 BC, the use of leather products for making shoes and gloves and drinking water bags is found. Replacement for natural leather The use...

Emergency responders looking for the perfect technical rescue glove can end their search. Fire-Dex, the manufacturer of PPE for first responders, introduces the Dex-Rescue Glove, which is a cut above when it comes to technical rescue responses. Dex-Rescue Glove Designed to be a first responder’s best friend, the Dex-Rescue Glove is the industry’s first non-structural glove certified to NFPA 1951 (“Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue...

Good grip, spark resistance, and defense against jagged or abrasive surfaces are some of the features that leather welder gloves bring to the table. This is owing to the fact that leather is renowned for its resilience and capacity to absorb heat. In fact, it can withstand temperatures as high as 350°C without charring. Mallcom’s F834 Leather Split Welder Gloves serve as the ideal pair of gloves that exemplify all these above-mentioned features.  F834: Welding Heat Resistance wi...

A memorial garden to celebrate the life and legacy of fallen Senior Firefighter Louise Hincks will be officially unveiled today outside the Happy Valley CFS Station - a space to be enjoyed by the community in Louise's honor. The garden - which is located on the grounds of the Happy Valley CFS Station, where much-loved and respected brigade member - Louise volunteered - has blossomed thanks to generous donations facilitated by the CFS Foundation, State Government and the time of CFS members. Pa...