According to National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chair Steve Hirsch, “Turnout gear is critical to the health, safety, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet there are many volunteer fire departments across the U.S. and Canada that struggle to find funding for the gear they need.”

That’s why again this year we’re teaming up with the NVFC and Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection to provide new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® fire helmets to volunteer fire departments in need through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway.

In 2026, 52 sets of gear will be awarded to 13 departments. Eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for four sets of turnout gear and helmets to help protect their responders and increase the capabilities of their department.

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 and be legally organized under state/province law
• Have at least one active 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 Globe Gear Giveaway. Winners will be announced monthly between July and December.

Since 2012, MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway has provided more than $2 million in turnout gear and helmets to volunteer departments across the U.S. and Canada