Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

September 24, 2024

MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department and Elmore Fire Department (Lake Elmore, VT) will each receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters.

Now in its 13th year, the giveaway program has awarded 715 sets of gear and 260 helmets to 160 volunteer fire departments. In 2024, another 13 departments will be awarded four sets of gear and four helmets each. Announcements are being made monthly from July through December. MSA also provided the first 500 applicants with a complimentary membership in the NVFC.

Learn more about the program at www.nvfc.org/gear. Read about the latest recipients below.

Cornettsville Fire Department

Located in rural eastern Kentucky, Cornettsville Fire Department recently reopened after three years with new leadership and members, and a resolve to work hard to strengthen the department to serve the community. A mountainous terrain makes traveling across the area difficult, and residences are scattered across the small community of 1,400 residents.

The department has achieved a lot over the past months, including public fire prevention education, restoration of the fire station, cleaning the community park, and working on a Firewise awareness project to reduce wildfire risks. The department responds to structure and vehicle fires, vehicle crashes, wildfires, pipeline leaks, and other incidents.

The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. The rest of the 13 volunteers have to share outdated gear, which prevents them from participating in state fire training exercises, delays response times as firefighters have to find the right gear while rushing to get in route, and hinders response since no one with outdated gear can make an interior attack.

Chief Dwight Wooten called the new Globe gear from MSA Safety and DuPont a blessing and relief. He noted that with the new gear, “We would be able to get more members trained in live fire exercises that is much needed. Members would be able to respond to fires safely and more effectively. Reducing the stress and workload on the few that have in-date gear would be a game changer for the safety and morale of the team!”

Elmore Fire Department

Elmore Fire Department in Vermont protects a 39-square-mile area of forests, farms, private residences, a state park and mountain, a state paved road, and 38-miles of gravel roads. It also operates within the county mutual aid system, supporting critical infrastructure.

The 14 volunteer firefighters respond to structure and vehicle fires, vehicle accidents, carbon monoxide and fire alarm investigations, wildfires, hazmat incidents, search and rescue including low-angle hazardous terrain mountain rescue, and cold-water rescue. In addition, they provide their community of 885 residents with fire prevention and safety education, emergency management, home inspections, and residential dry hydrant installation and yearly testing.

Although four new members have joined in the past year, a tight budget and unexpected expenses have prevented the department from being able to purchase new gear for these members. The award from MSA Safety and DuPont will allow the department to properly outfit the new members so they can safely help at all incidents. “Having new PPE will ensure they have adequate protection while on scene and during training,” said Elmore firefighter Don Zukswert.

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.