MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway Awards New Turnout Gear and Helmets to Departments in NJ and WV
August 19, 2025
MSA Safety, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are pleased to announce the latest recipients of new turnout gear and helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Upper Deerfield Volunteer Company #3 (Bridgeton, NJ) and Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department (Kenna, WV) will each receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters.
Now in its 14th year, the giveaway program has awarded 767 sets of gear and 312 helmets to 173 volunteer fire departments. In 2025, another 13 departments will be awarded four sets of gear and four helmets each. Announcements are being made monthly from July through December. MSA Safety also provided the first 500 applicants with a complimentary membership in the NVFC.
Learn more about the program at www.nvfc.org/gear. Read about the latest recipients below.
Upper Deerfield Volunteer Company #3
Upper Deerfield Volunteer Company #3 serves Cumberland County, NJ. The department’s 19 volunteers respond to over 400 calls annually, including fires, industrial and agricultural accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and rescue operations. They also serve as the designated search and rescue team for Cumberland and neighboring counties.
Following the closure of one of Upper Deerfield’s three fire stations due to financial strain, Station #3 has taken on an expanded service area. Despite their increased responsibilities, the department operates with a minimal annual budget and outdated gear. Six members are using gear that is over 10 years old, and the department cannot afford to provide boots, gloves, or hoods to its firefighters.
“Many of our members are wearing expired or ill-fitting gear, which limits their ability to respond safely and confidently,” said lieutenant and safety officer John O’Neill. “It also hinders our ability to recruit and train new volunteers.” O’Neill believes the new gear will help ensure the department can continue to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department
Located in rural West Virginia, Southern Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department protects a population of 6,200 across 120 square miles. The department’s 38 volunteers respond to approximately 600 calls annually. Despite their high call volume, the department operates with turnout gear that is 20 years old or older.
With only 28 sets of turnout gear available, 10 volunteers must share, limiting who can respond to calls or attend trainings. The department has had to turn away prospective volunteers due to a lack of gear and has struggled to secure new funding. Repeated attempts to secure grants have not been successful, and ongoing vehicle loan payments have made purchasing new gear impossible.
“Receiving this gear would immediately increase our available manpower and ensure that all our firefighters can safely respond and train,” said Chief Lori Pierson. “It would enhance our service to the community and let our members know that their safety matters.”
Additional awards will be made monthly throughout 2025. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site, Dispatch newsletter, and Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages, as well as the Globe Facebook page, for additional information and announcements.
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 over 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit 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 with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com. DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all products, unless otherwise noted, denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
About the NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
