1st Due Emergency Response Solutions LLC

06/07/2026

On April 16, 1947, the cargo ship Grandcamp caught fire in Texas City harbor. Its hold contained 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. The explosion that followed killed 581 people, injured 5,000, destroyed the entire waterfront, and was felt in Louisiana. A second ship exploded the following morning. The entire Texas City volunteer fire department was killed in the first explosion. It remains the deadliest industrial accident in United States history and most Americans have never heard of it. 🔥

06/05/2026

FEMA Grants are officially open. $648 million is available to help fire departments get the equipment, staffing, and support needed to protect communities.

Funding includes:
• $291.6M for equipment, vehicles, PPE, and responder wellness
• $324M for hiring, recruitment, and retention
• $32.4M for fire prevention and firefighter safety research

Applications are open through June 22. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure critical funding for your department.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4eqkkqH

06/05/2026

In a move toward enhanced safety, Fire-Dex has teamed up with textile innovation leaders. Milliken Textiles is the first U.S. manufacturer to successfully produce non-PFAS fabric for all three turnout gear layers, overcoming the historical difficulties of creating fire-resistant protection without these added chemicals.

Selecting Fire-Dex means actively addressing the health concerns associated with PFAS in firefighting equipment. To support departments transitioning to meet the latest Illinois PFAS mandates, we are providing significant discounts and flexible financing for full-department gear upgrades.

Contact our team at 618.251.4200 to set up a gear sizing appointment.

Learn more about non-PFAS fabric:
https://bannerfire.com/fire-dex/

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

💪Volunteer Strong - Nearly three out of four firefighters in this country serve as volunteer or paid-per-call. That means training nights after work, balancing family time, and still showing up when the tones drop.

Your equipment must be intuitive. It must be dependable. It must work the same way every time you put it on. AirBoss was designed with simplicity and consistency in mind so every firefighter —career or volunteer —can operate with confidence.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

FXM Express is back!

Built with an advanced composite system, it delivers the protection you trust with the breathability and comfort you need to perform at your best. And now, it is ready when you are.

No long lead times. No compromises. Just breathable, proven protection delivered when it matters most.

Learn more or request yours today. https://bit.ly/4u1GQLd

05/28/2026

Providing fire rescue apparatus, equipment, and service to fire departments across Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

05/26/2026

When its time for Service. Banner is here for all your air compressor maintenance needs. Contact us today to schedule a service call. 618.251.4200

Learn more here:
https://bannerfire.com/services/

05/20/2026

Banner Fire Equipment is your top choice for all apparatus requirements. Visit www.bannerfire.com to explore a vast inventory featuring thousands of components, from mounting brackets and parts to valves and gauges. Our search-by-SKU feature allows you to find exactly what you need with ease.

Order today to maintain your department’s operational efficiency.
https://bannerfire.com/parts/