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Jason Ramos: How Do First Responders Clean and Maintain Their PPE?
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.
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New International Partnership Announcement
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.”
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Lead Time Report
Despite increasing demand, lead times on our most popular products have continued to drop throughout fire season. To receive the most up to date information on gear availability please signup for our newsletter and follow CrewBoss on social media.
MORE TIPS FOR BUYING GEAR
If you need to buy gear for this season do it as soon as possible.
Many of our distribution partners have placed large stocking orders for CrewBoss gear, please contact our customer service team for a list of distributors that may have inventory available.
Some styles may have shorter lead times than others, CrewBoss Classic Brush Pants will generally be the easiest to purchase.
TRACKING YOUR ONLINE ORDER
When you shop at crewbossppe.com we will send the following emails to keep you updated on the status of your order:
A confirmation that your order has been received
A notification that your order has been processed, and is ready to enter production
Shipping notification with a tracking number for your package
If you still need to check on the status of your order, please send an email with your name, order number, and phone number, to sales@crewbossppe.com.
Wildland Fabric Guide
Advances in fabric technology over the past few years have resulted in a handful of new fire-resistant fabrics making their way onto the market. We made this guide to help you choose the fabric that best fits your needs out on the fireline.
Tecasafe
In the short time that it has been on the market, Tecasafe has quickly become one of our most popular fire resistant fabrics. Tecasafe's blend of fibers is designed to move moisture away from the wearer while generating an evaporative cooling effect in warm environments, while regulating temperatures in cooler environments.
Tecasafe is naturally flame resistent and as such its fire resistant qualities will never wear out. It's a great option when considering a cost-effective fire resistant pant.
Cost: $
Breathability: High
Strength: Low
Colors:
Shop Tecasafe Gear
Nomex
When you think fire resistant pants, you might instantly think Nomex. And that's for good reason. Nomex has been the standard for fire resistant fabrics for more than 50 years. Nomex has permanent thermal protection that will never be washed or worn out, making it an all-around solid fabric at an affordable price.
Cost: $$
Breathability: Moderate
Strength: High
Colors:
Shop Nomex Gear
Advance
Pants made with Advance fabric are known for their durability. This fabric is a combination of the fire resistant Nomex and the ultra-strong Kevlar. Advance pants will last season after season in the roughest of environments.
Cost: $$$
Breathability: Low
Strength: Very High
Colors:
Shop Advance Gear
Pioneer
Pioneer fabric is truly the best of both worlds. Pioneer is the toughest material on the fire-resistant pant market, and does so without sacrificing any breathability. Pioneer's strength comes from the use of Kevlar fibers, and is near-impossible to rip while still maintaining a high level of comfort and breathability
Pioneer's benefits make it one of the most expensive FR fabrics, but those that opt for Pioneer pants do so knowing it'll be the last pant they'll need to buy for some time.
Cost: $$$$
Breathability: High
Strength: Very High
Colors:
Shop Pioneer Gear
2018 Fire Season Lead Times
The 2018 fire season is still a few months away, but demand for CrewBoss gear is already at a record high. As a result, lead times on new orders are running as long as 12 weeks (depending on the specific product ordered).
Tips for buying gear
- If you need to buy gear for this season do it as soon as possible.
- Many of our distribution partners have placed large stocking orders for CrewBoss gear, please contact our customer service team for a list of distributors that may have inventory available.
- Some styles may have shorter lead times than others, CrewBoss Classic Brush Pants will generally be the easiest to purchase.
Tracking your online order
When you shop at crewbossppe.com we will send the following emails to keep you updated on the status of your order:
- A confirmation that your order has been received
- A notification that your order has been processed, and is ready to enter production
- Shipping notification with a tracking number for your package
If you still need to check on the status of your order, please send an email with your name, order number, and phone number, to sales@crewbossppe.com.
Multi-Mission Rehab Trailer
Firefighters routinely face extreme conditions that threaten their safety and operational effectiveness. Smoke inhalation, heat from direct flames, as well as summer high and winter low temperatures, can all take their toll. The rehab process combats these risk factors by providing an environmentally controlled space that allows firefighters to return their vital signs to normal. CrewBoss Rehab Trailers are designed with a specific set of features to support this mission, and comply with NFPA 1584 requirements for firefighter rehab.
Exterior Features
Almost all of our Rehab Trailers come equipped with awnings as a cost-effective way to add space that is protected from the sun, rain, and snow. Below the awning we mounted a sleek gear rack (the black bar across the side) to hang protective turnouts before beginning the rehab process. Whelen scene and emergency lighting is also available to provide visibility during nighttime calls.
Gas and diesel generators are tried and true, but they also tend to be noisy and produce a notable amount of exhaust. Since part of the rehab requirement is to provide clean air for firefighters we opted for a liquid propane generator. Propane burns much cleaner, and offers the added benefit of easy refueling by simply swapping canisters.
Interior Features
Comfortable seating in a climate controlled space is a must for all rehab systems. Our trailers accomplish this with padded benches that fold up to create more storage space when not in use. On this particular trailer we utilized the most powerful HVAC unit available to ensure that the interior is chilly in the summer, and toasty in the winter. Custom built rollup curtains are used to separate the rehab seating from the rest of the trailer.
This trailer was outfitted with a kitchenette, to provide hot meals for responders in the field. The mini-fridge also allows for cold storage of water and sports drinks, both of which are requirements for the rehab process. In the very front we included a full bathroom, with a shower, sink, and toilet. These features were also necessary to serve this trailer's secondary mission as a search and rescue support system, which brings us to the trailer's final feature.
With a load bearing ramp door in the back, and bed-liner flooring, this trailer was designed to carry a wide variety of ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides to support search and rescue operations.
