Is your department in great need of new turnout gear? Eligible fire departments can apply for four sets of Globe gear through the 2014 Globe Gear Giveaway. A total of 52 sets will be awarded to 13 departments this year. The deadline to apply is June 1.
This is the third year that Globe has partnered with DuPont Protection Technologies (DuPont) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to help resource-constrained fire departments obtain needed turnout gear. A total of 195 sets of state-of-the-art turnout gear have already been distributed through the program, helping to enhance the safety and protection of volunteer firefighters across the nation.
To be eligible to apply for four sets of Globe gear, departments must meet the following criteria:
- Be all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer (over 50%)
- Serve a population of 25,000 or less
- Be located in the U.S. or Canada and legally organized under state/province law
- Be a member of the NVFC
New in 2014, Globe helped struggling departments meet this last eligibility requirement by providing a complimentary NVFC Department Membership to the first 200 applicants that were not currently NVFC members. These 200 membership slots have now been filled. Applicants that are not NVFC members can join at www.nvfc.org/membership to become eligible for this program.
View program criteria and apply for Globe gear today at www.nvfc.org/globe-gear-donation. Winners will be announced monthly between July and December.
About Globe
Globe Manufacturing Company is the largest and most trusted manufacturer of structural firesuits in the world. Over its 127 years, Globe has been responsible for introducing many of the materials, designs, and construction methods now taken for granted in personal protective equipment. Learn more at www.globeturnoutgear.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.