HEAT Safety Equipment

03/22/2026

In October 2025 we had about 175 followers, in March 2026 we have 800!!!! Thank you for your support and for the follows!

HEAT Safety Equipment strives to better the fire service in Texas and make a difference in each of your departments.

We do not have customers or clients, we have partners in safety!

Our goal is to assist you in completing your mission of keeping our communities safe!

Regardless if that is through Grant writing, or 3M Scott Fire & Safety SCBA's, or Ricochet Gear, or Power Hawk Technologies - Rescue Tools, or Resqtec equipment, or just hydro services, fit testing, or whatever your department needs!

Heat is here to better the fire service in Texas!

Feel free to share with friends and bring more to the party!

State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service
SAFE-D - The Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts
MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11
East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
Texas Division of Emergency Management

03/22/2026

The Power Hawk Technologies - Rescue Tools P-16x extrication and rescue tool!

The most innovative tool on the market today!

A patented swivel head to cut at any angle without having to hoist the tool!

Quick release pins to change heads out on scene if needed!

Compact enough to go where other tools can't go!

Proprietary battery operated, with jumper cable to car battery capabilities as well!

This versatile tool is a must have for Volunteer departments and tech rescue teams across the country!

Easy operation, no fuels or oils, quick change heads, swivel head with no cut or spread power loss. This tool can revolutionize your teams abilities to work with minimal crews in tight spaces!

Call HEAT Safety Equipment today to learn more!!!

Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department
State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
SFFMA District 16
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
Red River District Fireman's & Fire Marshals' Association - District 10
Ropesville Volunteer Fire Department
Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department
Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department
Bruceville-Eddy Vol. Fire & Rescue
Friberg-Cooper Volunteer Fire Department

03/22/2026

As your 3M Scott Fire & Safety sales and 5 star Service center in Texas, HEAT Safety Equipment wants to provide you with the most up to date information!

As of January 1st 2026 There is a major shift in how SCBA standards are structured and what’s required.

NFPA eliminated “1981” as a standalone SCBA standard
The old NFPA 1981 (SCBA) and 1982 (PASS) were rolled into a new consolidated standard: NFPA 1970 (2025 edition).

What does that mean? Three big things!

1) SCBA is no longer governed by its own separate document—it’s now part of a full PPE system standard (gear, SCBA, PASS, etc.).

2) Three major SCBA performance changes in the 2025 update
Under the new NFPA 1970 (2025) standard, SCBAs must meet updated requirements:

A) End-of-service time indicator (EOSTI)
Alarm now activates at 31% cylinder pressure (4500 psi bottles)
Previously: 35%
Translation: You get less “reserve warning time” before the alarm—closer to actual depletion.

B) Removable soft goods (cleanability requirement)
Straps, harness components, and emergency breathing pouches must be removable for cleaning �
This is driven by cancer/contamination reduction—huge push across NFPA.

C) Bluetooth / connectivity indicator requirement
SCBA must have a clear indicator showing radio/Bluetooth connection status
Displayed either on:
Control module, or
Heads-up display (HUD) in facepiece
This ties into increasing reliance on integrated comms and accountability systems.

3) Additional underlying changes (less talked about but important)
Updated intrinsic safety requirements (electronics safer in explosive atmospheres)
Fire Engineering
Integration with broader PPE rules (labeling, contaminants, electronics standards)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Compliance timeline (what matters operationally)

Must transition by MARCH 26th 2026

So departments need to have already ordered the new standard!

Also all new SCBA are on a 15 year expiration for pack and cylinders!

Know the facts know the standards and stay up to date!

State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Converse Fire Department
SAFE-D - The Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
Red River District Fireman's & Fire Marshals' Association - District 10
PFFMA official
MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11
East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma

Certified to the latest NFPA 1970, 2025 Edition standard, the 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ XD SCBA and 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ X3 Pro SCBA offer two distinct options for ...

03/21/2026

HEAT Safety Equipment had the honor of speaking to the SFFMA District 16 about grants and funding today!

Heat is a proud sustaining member and partner to the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, and continues to find ways to support the fire service in Texas.

Today we say thank you to Granbury Volunteer Fire Department for hosting and we look forward to working with the departments in this district finding funding and sustaining protection for the citizens around Distric 16!

03/11/2026

Always here for the fire service! That includes the families! What a great camp!

Thank you Converse Fire Department for the opportunity to work with you on this wonderful camp!

🔥 Sponsor Shoutout! 🔥

A huge thank you to HEAT Safety Equipment for being a PLATINUM Level Sponsor for our First Responder Summer Camp!

Their commitment to safety, reliability, and supporting those on the front lines makes them an incredible partner for our camp and the future first responders we are working to inspire.

Your support helps us provide hands-on experiences and mentorship for the next generation of first responders. We appreciate your commitment to those who serve and protect our communities!

Please join us in thanking HEAT Safety Equipment for their support! 👏

03/09/2026

This is a must have Resqtec stabilization rave strut that every rescue truck should have on hand! You can buy it today through HEAT Safety Equipment!!

03/08/2026

HEAT Safety Equipment is a proud supporter of the fire service in Texas! Glad to be apart of the conversations

Send a message to learn more

03/08/2026

HEAT Safety Equipment had the pleasure of being invited to Ropesville Volunteer Fire Department to discuss funding and vfd setup opportunities, then it was off to Friberg-Cooper Volunteer Fire Department to discuss grants and funding opportunities with several of the VFD's around Wichita Falls.

We are so thankful for the opportunity to be able to assist these departments and have these meetings to help solve issues across the fire service!

If you want to hear about grant or funding opportunities you can invite Heat safety to your department, or make your way to the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas district meetings!!

Partnerships and communication make our service better for the citizens of Texas! So let's work together!

MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11
East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma
PFFMA official
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
Hill Country Fire Fighter's Association
Red River District Fireman's & Fire Marshals' Association - District 10
Cameron Gardens Volunteer Fire Department
Red River Valley Wildfire Academy
Iowa Park Volunteer Fire Department

03/06/2026

Proud to have our team helping the fire service!

Our grant team has helped departments get over $125,000 since October! With another $300,000 in Grants Already pending and waiting!

HEAT Safety Equipment is dedicated to helping move the fire service forward!

Partnering with the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas and the districts to help rural fire departments get the funds and supplies they need is truly our honor!

Thank you Hill Country Fire Fighter's Association, as well as East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma MIdWest Texas District, SFFMA Zone 11 SFFMA Wintergarden District #15 PFFMA official Red River District Fireman's & Fire Marshals' Association - District 10 and others for allowing us to share our granting opportunities!

God bless firefighters, God Bless Texas, and God bless the United States of America!

03/05/2026

This is vital!

Paid departments now required to implement mandatory health screenings

03/04/2026

HEAT Safety Equipment is a proud sponsor of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas 2026 Chief Development program!

Helping development leaders, move fire departments forward, and improve the safety of our great state!

3M Scott Fire & Safety focuses on creating a safer environment for everyone

Ricochet Gear focuses on firefighter mobility and safety

Power Hawk Technologies - Rescue Tools and Resqtec focus on the safest tools to do a dangerous job to protect our citizens

Heat Safety equipment is dedicated to a safer Texas for all!


Texas A&M Forest Service
East Texas Firefighters and Fire Marshals' Assocation - Etffma
PFFMA official
SFFMA Wintergarden District #15
Texas Division of Emergency Management

02/28/2026