Brandon Beeson at MES Life Safety

06/02/2026

If you’re ordering the same helmets you have for years because “that’s what we have always bought”, I challenge your department to Test the Best with Bullard! Contact me to see if your department qualifies for a no cost Bullard Test the Best wear trial helmet before your next purchase.

05/28/2026

Some great FREE trainings coming in July!

The NVFC is excited to launch the new NVFC Hands-On: Regional Training Series, bringing free, in-person training opportunities directly to volunteer fire and EMS responders across the country! 🚒

Our first stop is Wayne County, OH, on July 11-12 at the Wayne County Regional Training Facility in Apple Creek, OH.

This free two-day event features practical courses focused on leadership, training development, firefighter health, and building stronger volunteer departments.

📅 July 11
• Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services
• Planning and Implementing a Training Program

📅 July 12
• Surviving the Job - Cancer in the Fire Service
• Volunteer Fire Service Culture: Essential Strategies for Success

📍 Wayne County Regional Training Facility
Apple Creek, OH

Lunch will be provided both days, generously sponsored by ESIP - Emergency Services Insurance Program.

Hosted by the Ohio State Firefighters' Association.

Register now to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3WG0vQa

05/27/2026

Great things are happening at MES! I can’t wait to see wait FDIC 2027 has in store

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Learn how MES can simplify your department’s purchasing with our online solutions.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸?
Join us on June 22 at 11am EST for a live MES Demo Day with John Freyer. We are pulling back the curtain on our digital platforms built to make department ordering simple.

Here is a preview of what we are covering:
• 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗢𝗦): Your own private, branded website featuring only your department's pre-approved product lists.

• 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Personnel only see the gear authorized for their specific role, completely stopping ordering mistakes.

• 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Manage employee rosters, assign individual allowances, and approve orders directly in the platform.

• 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗥𝟮𝗢): Need a quick purchase setup? See how we can deploy custom R2O catalogs in minutes.

Both solutions are designed to lift your administrative burdens and keep your finance team happy with fast, instant reporting.

Grab your spot for the live demo today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hCHWF0

05/15/2026

If your department is looking to upgrade its gas detection capabilities, contact MES to learn about the RKI Instruments product line-up! RKI offers a full line from single gas to PID at an affordable price. www.rkiinstruments.com

05/12/2026

The Hurst Jaws of Life trade in is back for a limited time! Trade in your obsolete tools before 7/31 for big savings!

05/04/2026

The 2026 State Farm Good Neighbor Safety Program grant opens at 12:00 today for volunteer fire departments. More details can be found here: https://www.nvfc.org/good-neighbor-firefighter-safety-program/

04/29/2026

Purchase a SEEK FirePRO 300 or AttackPRO and qualify for a truck charger at no cost! Contact your local MES rep for more details. # SEEKthermal