After years of using products that could not withstand the torture handed out by today’s fire service professionals, three leaders in the fire service industry, set out on a mission to improve personal protective equipment. Combining with a street level firefighter, a textiles authority and an experienced fire service equipment distributor; Vanguard Safety Wear was born to improve the industry. The Vanguard Safety Wear team combines all three areas needed to develop, produce, and improve personal protective equipment.

Vanguard Safety Wear products began with the popular MK-1 hybrid structural firefighting glove that combines world class protection with dexterity to perform even the smallest task.  Today, they have expanded their product line to include the SQ-1 rescue glove, MK-1 Ultra kangaroo leather structural firefighting gloves, and Texas style (instructor cuff) MK-1.

It’s not about the products, it’s about the people.

Behind every bay door, every truck window, and answering the call each day are the most precious assets to the fire service, the responders. Vanguard Safety Wear is committed to providing the best protection every day.

Vanguard is defined as a group of people leading the way with new developments and innovations. That is not only the definition inside their company name it is the mission of our company to push the limits of what is possible and lead the industry into the future.