Brandon Beeson at MES Life Safety

08/07/2026

I’m proud to work with both of these departments! It doesn’t matter if you’re career, part-time or volunteer, we are here to save lives when they are on the line!

Fire Fighters are called to perform in the most challenging moments, and this rescue is a powerful reminder of that commitment in the service of our communities.

Great job by Canton Firefighters IAFF Local 249 , Kyle Gallagher, and the rest of Canton Fire for their efforts in this dramatic rescue.

Special recognition to Bolivar Fire Department members Sarah Valentine and Ashley Curtner, who were first on scene and whose immediate actions made a difference in the outcome.



International Association of Fire Fighters

🔗for article: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3cnm

08/07/2026

Are your department’s EMS bags worn out or not designed for modern EMS? Check out the MERETline of EMS bags available through MES. https://meretusa.com

07/29/2026

Thank you to Liberty Twp. FD (Trumbull County) for trusting MES and Hurst Jaws of Life with your extrication tool needs! If your department is in the market for new tools, contact your local MES representative to see the Hurst difference firsthand.

07/24/2026

It’s a gorgeous day to support the Shiloh Fire Department at their annual Ox Roast if you’re in the area (and worth the drive if you’re not!). I think the crowd at 11:30 already surpassed the 619 population of Shiloh.

07/19/2026

Thank you to Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Department and the Homeworth Fire Department for continuing to trust MES and 3M Scott Safety! Contact MES for all of your department’s SCBA needs!

Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the receipt of a $157,000 federal grant dedicated to upgrading our SCBA’s and RIT Pack. This grant was used to purchase 16 brand new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs and all-new masks, and RIT pack, ensuring the highest level of safety for our firefighters.
SCBA are a crucial piece of firefighting equipment and safety. These new packs have approximately 45 minutes of clean, breathable air, allowing firefighters to safely do their jobs in searching for victims, fire extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, HAZMAT situations, and confined space rescue scenarios. A RIT pack is used in a situation of needs for a Rapid Intervention Team, to recuse a downed, or lost firefighter. A RIT pack contains its own air bottle, with approximately 60 minutes of air, as well as face piece in the event that a firefighters SCBA fails, or a downed victim needs fresh air.
With firefighter safety top of mind, the $157,000 award also provides immense financial relief to the local community. With the funding of this grant, previous, current and future levy money, graciously voted on by our fantastic supporters, can be allocated towards other needs by the department, such as structural firefighting gear, tools, truck and equipment maintenance and other necessities, without putting strain on our current levy money.
We appreciate the hard work by those who put together the request for the grant. Without their hard work, research, knowledge and efforts, the acceptance of this grant would not have been possible. These SCBA’s and RIT pack will be a great piece of safety equipment, not only to the residents of Washington Township, but the other communities we provide mutual aid to. As always, we appreciate your continued support!

07/15/2026

Day 2 of ! Stop by from 10:00-2:00 to see the latest products from MES!

07/14/2026

Your Ohio MES representatives are all set up for the 2026 Ohio Officer Development Conference in Columbus!

07/09/2026

Stop by MES next week at the Ohio Fire Chiefs conference to try the new Bullard UST Low Rider for yourself! Your crews will thank you.

“The wobble is gone- I don’t feel like a bobblehead!”- Sarah, FF

We love hearing this one come up again and again: the bobblehead feeling is gone. The UST® LowRider sits lower, balances better, and stays put the way a helmet should.

Think your crew is ready to try it? See if you qualify for a free evaluation: www.bullard.com/try-a-helmet

07/09/2026

🚨 Looking to fund new equipment for your department?

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Portal opens TODAY at 10 AM ET.

This grant program helps provide critical life-saving equipment to fire departments and public safety organizations across the country.

If your department has been looking to upgrade or replace rescue tools, this could be your opportunity to secure funding for new HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools and other essential equipment.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program will only accept the first 600 applications submitted this quarter.

So don't miss your opportunity to apply for funding for critical life-saving equipment.

👉 Click the link to learn more and apply.
🔗 https://ow.ly/kzk250ZlXLK