Fire Departments in NJ and OR Announced as First Winners of MSA and DuPont’s 2024 Globe Gear Giveaway
July 30, 2024
Each year, MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) team up to provide personal protective equipment to volunteer fire departments in need. Now in its 13th year, MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway will award 13 departments with four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four new MSA fire helmets each in 2024. The first 500 applicants also received a one-year NVFC membership, courtesy of MSA.
The first recipients of the 2024 giveaway are Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department and Keating Rural Fire Protection District (Baker City, OR).
Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department consists of 40 volunteer members who serve a population of 12,000 just six miles west of New York City. In addition to being responsible for distribution centers, warehouses, and two major highways, the department also oversees the top airport for private jet traffic in the country. The borough of Hasbrouck Heights poses unique threats to responders with its steep hills and water emergencies at lower altitudes, earning a nickname of “Hazardous Heights.”
Currently, over half of the department’s members use turnout gear that is more than 10 years old. This lack of gear has had detrimental impacts on training, operations, and response capabilities. It also means many crew members are not properly protected from the harmful toxins released from smoke, which could cause health issues down the line.
The donation of gear, according to Samantha Kunis, firefighter/NFIRS secretary at the department, will help them “do the job of saving lives and protecting property to the best of our ability while protecting our well-being.”
Keating Rural Fire Protection District
Keating Rural Fire Protection District in Baker City, OR, may only serve a population of 155, but it is responsible for a vast 90,000-acre area consisting of rugged mountains, farmland, outdoor recreational areas, and a popular scenic byway. The department is made up entirely of volunteers, with a crew of 14 firefighters and six EMS providers.
The number one priority of the department is to provide lifesaving services to the community while ensuring the highest degree of firefighter safety. However, their turnout gear is worn, torn, and outdated – most of it being more than 20 years old. While the need for new gear is great, revenue is limited as the district is solely subscription-based.
The awarded gear will provide a multitude of benefits, says Corinna Jacobs, training officer of the department, including “increased safety to firefighters and all constituents, increased professionalism due to equipment and training, and improved mutual aid capabilities.”
Additional awards will be made monthly throughout 2024. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site, Dispatch newsletter, and Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages, as well as the Globe Facebook page, for additional information and announcements.
About Globe Manufacturing Company and MSA Safety
Globe Manufacturing Company, a leader in fire service protective clothing, is a subsidiary of MSA Safety Incorporated. MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2023 revenues of $1.8 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of over 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com.
About DuPont Personal Protection
From first responders to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem® to meet your safety needs. More information can be found at personalprotection.dupont.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
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About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
