The loud hum of propellers spinning radiates as Jason Ramos sits in a Casa 212 on his way to a remote forest fire. Each second brings him one step closer to the job at hand and a day in the life of a smokejumper. As the jump plane arrives in the area of the wildfire, jumpers look out the windows and share information with their JP (jump partner). Winds, smoke, and ground hazards are part of the job as they circle the fire before going into jump operations.
CrewBoss Paves Way Toward Inclusive Women's Wildland Clothing With Ember
New International Partnership Announcement
Ryan Davidson Promoted to CrewBoss VP of Sales
Announcing the CrewBoss Titan Turnout
CrewBoss launched a new offering of structural turnout gear, the CrewBoss Titan to enhance the brand’s growing product line, and its already strong national reputation of being a leader in personal protection equipment..
Acquisition Announcement
CrewBoss Announces the Acquisition of SERKET USA
Our organization is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Serket USA ("Serket"), a privately held company headquartered in Jupiter, FL.
Founded in 2011, Serket manufactures protective apparel and personal equipment solutions for those who defend and serve in the Armed Forces and Federal Law Enforcement industries. Driven by innovation, and ever-changing industry dynamics, their approach and product designs are centered around comfort, performance, and technology for essential operations.
As a growth-oriented company with a national pioneering reputation in personal protection equipment (“PPE”), CrewBoss has been designing and manufacturing high quality NFPA compliant and fire-resistant PPE for firefighters and the Department of Defense (“DoD”) since 1988.
Serket co-founder, Trey Harris, will continue in his role as President, leading the business strategy on the shared vision we have for the future. “By joining the CrewBoss family, Serket has found a partner who can help us create a more efficient and proactive product lifecycle,” said Harris. “Our customers can expect to see improvements in new speed-to-market products, logistical efficiencies, brand building and customer service response times.” He adds, “I’m excited to work collaboratively with the CrewBoss team and look forward to our writing the next chapter in Serket’s story.”
Ryan Davidson, Director of CrewBoss Sales stated, “The addition of Serket enables our organization to not only expand and diversify our product line, but to further our mission of setting the gold standard for providing robust personalized protection and safety. CrewBoss is seizing an opportunity to join forces and bridge together the cross-functional requirements within the outdoor defense and tactical performance technology demands between fire/emergency services and the DoD.”
“We look forward to working with Trey and his talented team to help the company execute on its aggressive growth goals within the DoD space” said Michael Scala, Chief Executive Officer at CrewBoss. “Serket has the ability to innovate differentiated protective solutions to meet its end users’ specific needs, which fits extremely well with CrewBoss’ philosophy.”
Is Your Family Prepared For Fire Season?
In the event of an emergency, every home should possess an emergency supply kit. These kits should remain fully stocked in advance with essential household items and be ready for use long before a wildfire (or any other natural disaster) becomes a threat. Each family member should also have their own emergency supply kit readily available in the instance a sudden evacuation is ordered.
Here are a few tips to consider while creating your emergency supply kit:
Store your food and water in a tub or chest with wheels for easy transportation.
Smaller items such as flashlights, first aid kits, and extra batteries can be stored in a backpack.
Pack one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation.
Pack at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Radios should be either battery-powered, hand crank style, or NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
Extra batteries and chargers are essential to have on hand for radio, cell phones, flashlights.
Important family documents should be stored in a waterproof container.
Pack a Sleeping bag, blanket, complete change of clothing and sturdy clothes for each person.
Pack any important prescription medications, eyeglasses or contact lens solution.
Be sure to keep cloth face coverings, soap, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes on hand to help prevent the spread of germs.
Paper cups, plates, paper towels and utensils offer convenient disposal.
For additional information on Emergency Supply Kits, download a printable checklist here
CrewBoss Presents our New Women’s Wildland Line – Ember
Over the last two years we have been interviewing our fiercely dedicated and brave women wildland firefighters. Through our interactions and conversations, we understood that a solution was desperately needed for their wildland garment needs. It’s all about the right fit, a design that will allow them to do their job safely and feel comfortable while doing so. This project was so much more than just a goal for a successful product; it was a promise to put in the work, engage with our audience and evaluate their concerns, and to offer our brand as a valuable trustworthy resource.
We are proud to introduce a line that we feel certain about, to be a part of your story. Designed by women, for women!
Acquisition Announcement
CrewBoss Announces the Acquisition of Quaker Safety Products
Our organization is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Quaker Safety Products ("Quaker"), a privately held company based in Quakertown, PA.
With its strong brand name and national reputation as a leader in personal protection equipment (“PPE”), CrewBoss, headquartered in Eugene, Or. designs and manufactures high quality NFPA compliant fire-resistant PPE for firefighters and the department of defense. CrewBoss and the management team are extremely excited to add Quaker’s certified structural and proximity product line to that of CrewBoss’. Ryan Davidson, Director of Sales stated, “With the acquisition of Quaker Safety, it will rapidly advance CrewBoss’ ability to provide firefighters a full range of certified PPE. We’re going to work collaboratively with the existing team to ensure we bring further innovation to our customers”. Alan Dorrell, President of Quaker Safety noted, “CrewBoss is the ideal partner to carry forward and build upon Quaker’s legacy of manufacturing turnout gear offering the highest quality and protection to our firefighters.”
Michael Scala, Chief Executive Officer at CrewBoss shares, “CrewBoss is incredibly delighted to join with Quaker to strategically build our portfolio of brands to accelerate growth, which is a fundamental priority. Together, our combined product suite further positions us to answer the needs of our distributors, vendors, and end users. In addition, we are hiring key talent, and expanding our presence into the eastern states.”
What Do Firefighters Wear Under Their Turnout Gear?
Firefighters constantly exposed to emergencies in structural or wildland fires need to wear a full set of special protective gear for their safety. These protective gears worn in the field are state-regulated apparel, specifically having flame-resistant features.
Their field emergency uniform includes two layers of clothing: the inner apparel is usually the station wear, and the turnout or "bunker" gear is the first line of defense. Let's find out their differences and why both are needed for protection.
The Turnout Gear
Turnout gear is the outer layer of uniforms firefighters wear in a fire emergency. They are supposed to have high flame-resistant properties with thicker protective layers but lightweight enough to let the wearer move comfortably in a crisis.
And what about the innerwear?
Station Wear: Inner Gear For Firefighters
Station wear is commonly used to describe the uniform worn by firefighters at the station, which is also a work uniform used underneath their turnout gear. The term can also be used, according to this specific context, as additional protective equipment worn by fire emergency personnel.
However, this terminology often becomes confusing for those who are not familiar with protective gear. Firefighters have different types of uniforms in various situations. This is because a certain level of protection is needed depending on the environment they encounter, whether in a structural or wildland setting.
Station wear uniforms include three main parts: shirt, pants, and boots. Officers can wear inner shirts for more comfort. However, all these should also be equipped with flame-resistant properties to serve their purpose in reducing the exposure of the wearer from the hazards in a fire emergency. So, wearing the appropriate station wear appears to be just as crucial as the turnout gear.
Materials Used in Firefighter Uniforms
The most common material used in protective clothing and gear is cotton, nylon, or polyester. Each type of protective clothing offers various benefits to the wearer. Cotton is a comfortable fabric that will absorb moisture. Nylon and polyester are less absorbent but can stand up to extreme temperatures. All of these three are used for making station wear and turnout gears.
The Advantages of a Complete Firefighter Gear
Having complete protection in a dangerous environment bombarded with fire, heat, and multiple debris in different sizes provides confidence to the brave firefighters risking their safety for the good of others. And, of course, it is only that way they can do their jobs and save people's lives without harming themselves in the process.
In other words, one set of protective gear may not be enough. The added covering of an inner layer enhances the protection provided by the uniform.
Equip Firefighters With The Appropriate Gear!
It is a firefighter's job to get into dangerous situations and face the hazards of their work. They carry gear and equipment both for protection and convenience no matter what kind of circumstances they might encounter, which is why a firefighter's uniform should have a good reflection of their needs in the profession: efficient and functional.
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