Application Period Now Open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway

February 24, 2026

52 sets of turnout jackets, pants, and helmets will be awarded in 2026

MSA Safety, Nomex® and Kevlar® for Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce that the 2026 application period is now open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Through this annual program, volunteer fire departments in need can apply to receive new Globe® turnout gear and MSA Cairns® helmets to enhance the protection and safety of their firefighters.

Now in its 15th year, the program has provided 186 departments with a total of 819 sets of turnouts and 364 helmets. In 2026, an additional 52 sets of gear will be awarded to 13 departments. Eligible volunteer fire departments can apply for four sets of turnout jackets, pants, and helmets to help protect their responders and increase the capabilities of their department.

“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,” said NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch. “For 15 years, this program has helped address that need and ensure more firefighters are properly equipped to serve their communities. We thank MSA Safety for this ongoing partnership and their commitment to supporting the volunteer fire service.”

“We’re proud to support firefighters who are dedicated to protecting their communities,” said Joann Serakowski, MSA Safety Vice President of United States and Canada Fire Business. “Through our long-standing partnership with this program, we remain committed to helping keep firefighters safe by providing safety gear to those who need it most. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help enhance the safety of those who serve on the front lines every day.”

“Our partnership with the NVFC and MSA remains incredibly important to us, as both organizations share our passion for equipping front-line volunteers with cutting-edge gear, research-driven solutions, and ongoing education,” said John Denison, DuPont Personal Protection Market Leader. “DuPont proudly supports the Globe Gear Giveaway each year as part of our focused mission in the emergency response market – to develop innovative Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers designed to help protect firefighters who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Through this program, we are able to turn that mission into action by delivering gear directly to the departments that need it most.”

The application period is open through noon ET on June 1. To be eligible to apply, departments must meet the following criteria:

  • Be over 50% volunteer.
  • Serve a population of 25,000 or less.
  • Be located in the United States or Canada and be legally organized under state/province law. *Indian/tribal entities not organized under state/province law are eligible.
  • Have at least one active NVFC member. To help departments meet this requirement, MSA will provide one-year individual NVFC memberships to the first 500 applicants.
  • Demonstrate a need for the gear.

View the full criteria and apply at www.nvfc.org/gear.

Winners will be announced monthly between July and December. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site and  Dispatch newsletter for details.

About Globe Manufacturing Company and MSA Safety
Globe Manufacturing Company, a leader in fire service protective clothing, is a subsidiary of MSA Safety Incorporated. MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of more than 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit http://www.msasafety.com/.

About DuPont Personal Protection
From first responders to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem® to meet your safety needs. More information can be found at personalprotection.dupont.com.

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader, providing advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction, and transportation. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at http://www.dupont.com/. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

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About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire and emergency medical services. The NVFC unites and supports volunteer and combination fire and EMS organizations through education, advocacy, leadership development, and collaboration. Guided by professionalism and innovation, we provide the tools and resources needed to protect communities, advance responder health and safety, and prepare leaders for the future. Learn more and join at www.nvfc.org.