MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up once again to provide personal protective equipment to volunteer fire departments in need through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Proper gear is essential to the safety, health, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet many volunteer fire departments struggle to find the funding for up-to-date turnout gear.

In 2025, the program will provide 13 volunteer fire departments across the U.S. and Canada with four sets of Globe turnout gear and MSA fire helmets each, for a total of 52 jackets, 52 pants, and 52 helmets distributed to help protect first responders. In addition, the first 500 applicants will receive a complimentary NVFC membership, courtesy of MSA Safety.

“Volunteer fire departments are the backbone of their communities, but many face financial barriers when it comes to obtaining needed PPE,” said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. “Through this partnership with MSA and DuPont, we’re able to help equip firefighters with the gear they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively. We’re proud to have collaborated on this program for over a decade.”

The application period is now open!

The application period is now open. To apply, departments must meet the following criteria:

• Be over 50% volunteer
• Serve a population of 25,000 or less
• Be located in the U.S. or Canada
• Be an NVFC member (MSA will provide complimentary memberships to the first 500 applicants)
• Demonstrate a need for new gear

Volunteer departments may view full program criteria and apply by June 1 at MSA’s and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Winners will be announced monthly between July and December.