HEAT Safety Equipment

10/30/2025

📸 Ricochet Gear in Action! Check out this shot from the Delaware State Fire School, where our gear was put to the test during a 40-hour all-skills refresher.

10/29/2025

HEAT Safety Equipment is Tracking FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Grants such as S.A.F.E.R and A.F.G amid the government shutdown. FEMA has extended the deadline to accept your 2024 Awards. All dates for the upcoming 2025 AFG are not announced, it traditionally opens in November however with the State of the government being shut down it is unclear if the AFG application will open in November this year. We will be monitoring it extremely closely!

🔥🏛️ IMPORTANT AFG/SAFER UPDATE

Due to the government shutdown, FEMA has extended the deadline to accept AFG and SAFER grant funding to NOVEMBER 24, 2025, or the deadline stated in your award letter – whichever is later.

REMINDER: This deadline extension will only apply to those who've not yet accepted their award.

FEMA will update records in the FEMA GO system once government funding is restored.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.fema.gov/grants/guidance-tools/fema-go

10/28/2025

Talking Flow test

10/27/2025

Just a friendly reminder ALL SCBA's should be flow tested once a year, and all Carbon Fiber bottles should be Hydro tested once every 5 years.

This is your reminder to Schedule your flow testing and Hydro Testing with HEAT Safety Equipment TODAY!

Call 210-624-2320

or Email

GregA@heatsafetyequipment.com

10/26/2025

On the road to San Diego TX, and then Port Isabel South Padre Island for State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas district meetings. Discussing Grants and Funding opportunities as well as other services that HEAT Safety Equipment provide such as;
3M Scott Fire & Safety SCBA's
Ricochet Gear Turnout and Rescue Gear
Loose equipment sales
Breathing Air Cascade building and maintenance
And even Certification training courses for Basic Firefighter and EMT.

When you have Fire Questions HEAT is the Answer!

10/24/2025

Flood watch and tornado watch through the night! Be prepared have flash lights and rescue gear! HEAT Safety Equipment will be on standby to help with emergency grants or equipment if the night gets rough!

Severe thunderstorms and areas of heavy to excessive rainfall are forecast over parts of the southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi River Valley through the weekend. An atmospheric river followed by a Pacific storm will bring periods of gusty winds with low elevation heavy rain and high elevatio...

10/23/2025

We got over 50 reactions on Our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉Just remember if you have Fire questions HEAT Safety Equipment is the answer!

Grant writing and managing
Ricochet Gear (turnout and rescue gear)
3M Scott Fire & Safety scba's
SCBA certification and hydro testing
purchase tools (hose, irons, fans, ect)
Training classes in your station (fire/ems)

If you need answers or equipment no matter what it is, Heat has the answer!

Bowman Vfd
Steele Creek Acres VFD
Ecca Volunteer Fire Department
View VFd
Taylor County (Texas)
Bexar County 2 Fire Department
Zapata County, Texas
South Hays Fire Department
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Harker Heights Fire Department
Houston Fire Department
San Antonio Fire Department
State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11
Red River District Fireman's & Fire Marshals' Association - District 10
District 7 Fire Rescue
SAFE-D - The Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts
Montgomery County ESD 9
Bastrop/Travis ESD1
Wise County ESD #1
Parker County ESD No. 6 Spring Creek
Comal County ESD No. 3 (Canyon Lake Fire / EMS)
Kyle Fire Department/Hays County ESD No. 5
Agua Dulce Volunteer Fire Dept. (Nueces Jim Wells ESD #5)
Cassie Vol. Fire Dept/Burnet County ESD #2 Texas

10/23/2025

Congratulations to Firefighter Micah Floyd for receiving a Lifesaving Award in recognition of his swift action that saved a life!

On September 10, 2025, Firefighter Micah Floyd and the crew of Engine 1 “A” shift were dining at a local restaurant when an unexpected medical emergency occurred. A nearby patron suddenly stumbled and collapsed onto their table. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Firefighter Floyd quickly assessed the individual and asked if they were choking. Though the patron was unable to speak, they clutched their throat—a clear sign of airway obstruction and their inability to breathe.

Without hesitation, Firefighter Floyd immediately initiated the Heimlich maneuver. After administering 5 to 6 abdominal thrusts, the obstruction was successfully dislodged, and the individual began breathing on their own. Thanks to his swift and effective response, no further medical treatment was necessary, and the patron was able to resume normal activities shortly afterward.

Firefighter Floyd’s quick thinking, professionalism, and decisive action directly resulted in saving a life. His conduct exemplifies the highest standards of emergency service and reflects great credit upon himself, his crew, and the department. He is to be highly commended for his life-saving efforts.

Pictured: Chief Kenneth Cullins, FF Micah Floyd, and Assistant Chief Brett Merritt

10/23/2025

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10/23/2025

🔥🚒 Firefighter Challenge Update! 🚒🔥

Jon and Tina have officially qualified to race in the finals this Saturday!
Their grit, teamwork, and relentless spirit have brought them this far — now it’s time to cheer them on as they take on the final stretch! 🏁🔥
Let’s go, Team Ricochet!

10/20/2025

TEXAS FIRE DEPARTMENTS, THIS IS WHY REPORTING IS VITAL FOR ALL OF US!

From 01/01/2025 to 10/20/2025 Fire Departments have reported a cost of $1,413,446.76 for wildfire suppression in Texas. This cost goes towards the statewide FEMA threshold of $8.0 million that we must meet before anyone in Texas is eligible for FEMA funding after a disaster. This threshold starts over every January 1, so all wildfire reports you enter are greatly appreciated and could help you and your neighbor should disaster strike.

PLEASE DO YOUR REPORTING to TFS, NFIRS, NERIS, SOMEONE! Please report the losses and values of land burnt, equipment lost, resources used, all of this HAS a Value and even though Texas is not a mandatory reporting state, the funding we can get for you is DIRECTLY tied to the data and information we report.

Remember the folks' making decisions about money for the state and federal government are not firefighters and do not know the cost of a grass fire on the side of the road. They need the data to make decisions about fire funding, WE NEED YOU TO REPORT, including the estimated value, if you do not know how much things are worth FEMA a rate list you can download and you can google land cost in your area. You can also get with your local tax office they know how much everything is valued. JUST REPORT!